The Latest Breaking News from West Africa

A failed crossing from Mauritania’s coast toward Spain’s Canary Islands in which 44 Pakistanis perished earlier this year has cast a spotlight on how globalized and sophisticated smuggling networks on the West African coast have become

As Eid al-Adha approaches, many Muslim families across west Africa are struggling to afford rams for the traditional sacrifice, with prices tripling in some areas due to inflation, insecurity, and economic policies

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Monday closed down -317 (-3.24%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -218 (-3.33%). Cocoa prices on Monday gave up an early advance and fell sharply due to favorable weather in West Africa, which is expected to aid cocoa crop development...

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -370 (-3.78%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is down -218 (-3.33%). Cocoa prices today gave up an early advance and fell sharply due to favorable weather in West Africa, which is expected to aid cocoa crop development in...

After seven years in development, Côte d’Ivoire has launched West Africa’s first agricultural commodities exchange – the Bourse des Matières Premières Agricoles or BMPA.

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Thursday closed down -524 (-5.44%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -305 (-4.69%). Cocoa prices on Thursday extended their week-long selloff, with NY cocoa falling sharply to a 2-1/2 week low and London cocoa sinking to a 3-week low. Cocoa...

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -485 (-5.03%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is down -284 (-4.37%). Cocoa prices today extended their week-long selloff, with NY cocoa dropping to a 2-week low and London cocoa sinking to a 3-week low. Cocoa prices are under...

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Wednesday closed down -105 (-1.08%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -56 (-0.85%). Cocoa prices on Wednesday retreated to 2-week lows. Cocoa prices were under pressure due to forecasts for favorable rain in West Africa, which is expected to aid...

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -79 (-0.81%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is down -16 (-0.24%). Cocoa prices today are under pressure and posted 2-week lows. Cocoa prices are trading lower on forecasts for favorable rain in West Africa, which is expected to...

Half of the world’s forests were destroyed during the 20th century, with three regions mainly affected: South America, West Africa and Southeast Asia. The situation has worsened to the point that, in 2023, the European Parliament voted to ban the import of chocolate, coffee, palm oil and rubber linked to…

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Tuesday closed down -25 (-0.26%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -82 (-1.23%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday closed lower, with London cocoa posting a 2-week low. Forecasts for favorable rain in West Africa are expected to aid cocoa crop development...