The Latest Breaking News from West Africa

Africa's rarest crocodile climbs trees in Côte d'Ivoire's Taï rainforest, but outside the park's borders, the tree-climbing slender-snouted has already vanished completely

A rarely studied West African crocodile, the slender-snouted species, faces critical endangerment. Recent research reveals it's actually two distinct species, increasing extinction risk. Fieldwork highlights their gentle nature and unique rainforest adaptations. However, deforestation and river pollution threaten their survival, impacting local food security and a vital ecosystem. Saving their…

The Times of India · Jun 20

Niger airport attack kills 13, Al Qaeda-linked militants claim responsibility

Niger's capital Niamey faced a significant attack on its airport and military airbase. Al Qaeda's West Africa affiliate, JNIM, claimed responsibility for the assault. The government reported 11 security personnel and two civilians died. Security forces repelled the attackers, arresting several and seizing weapons. This incident highlights ongoing regional insecurity…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing

Muslims in the United States often face negative stereotyping and suspicion. Especially in the years following 9/11, Muslims have been frequently cast as outsiders.

The Conversation · Jun 17

Cocoa Prices Slip on the Outlook for Drier Ivory Coast Weather

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed unchanged, and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -20 (-0.68%). Cocoa prices erased early gains on Tuesday and turned lower after updated weather forecasts called for drier conditions to move into West Africa later this week. Cocoa prices...

Barchart · Jun 9

Cocoa Prices Erase Early Gains on Forecasts for Drier Ivory Coast Weather

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -10 (-0.26%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -23 (-0.78%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower after updated weather forecasts called for drier conditions to move into West Africa at the end...

Barchart · Jun 9

Cocoa Prices Climb on Adverse West African Weather

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Monday closed up +69 (+1.83%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +58 (+2.00%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Monday as short covering emerged after cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast reported that heavy rain and winds had blown away...

Barchart · Jun 8

Crop-Damaging Weather in West Africa Boosts Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +69 (+1.83%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +53 (+1.83%). Cocoa prices are climbing today as short covering emerged after cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast reported that heavy rain and winds have blown away young flower...

Barchart · Jun 8

Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak: WHO

Central Africa faces a deadly Ebola outbreak with nearly 500 confirmed cases. The World Health Organization reported 452 cases and 82 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and 19 cases with two deaths in Uganda. This epidemic is a public health emergency. Experts warn it could rival the 2014…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Cocoa Prices Jump on El Niño Risks

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +213 (+5.47%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +163 (+5.50%). Cocoa prices surged on Tuesday amid mounting weather concerns. The formation of an El Niño weather pattern could lead to warmer, drier conditions in West Africa,...

Barchart · Jun 2

Mounting Weather Concerns Boost Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +216 (+5.55%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +166 (+5.60%). Cocoa prices are surging today amid mounting weather concerns. The formation of an El Niño weather pattern could lead to warmer, drier conditions in West Africa, potentially...

Barchart · Jun 2