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Nigeria’s open borders promised more trade and free movement: but crossings are chaotic and corrupt

West Africa has pursued one of the world’s most ambitious border liberalisation schemes in the past four decades. The Ecowas Free Movement Protocol, signed in 1979, enables citizens of 16 member states to cross international borders with minimal documentation. The intention was to promote economic integration and prosperity across the…

The Conversation

Cocoa Prices Rebound as West African Producers Hold Back Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +134 (+3.19%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +73 (+2.43%). Cocoa prices have rebounded higher today, after the 2-week plunge pushed NY cocoa last Friday down to a 2-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa down to a...

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US to increase cooperation with Nigeria to pursue Islamic State militants

The United States military is expanding military cooperation with Nigeria as part of broader efforts to counter Islamic State-linked militants in Africa. US Africa Command says the Pentagon is also maintaining lines of communication with militaries in the West African countries of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali.

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Cocoa Prices Plummet as Exporters Hedge Against the Upcoming West African Harvest

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -706 (-11.62%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -451 (-10.33%). Cocoa prices are plummeting today, with NY cocoa falling to a 6-week low and London cocoa sliding to a 1-month low. Cocoa exporters are taking advantage of this...

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Cocoa Prices Retreat on Improved West African Crop Prospects

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -39 (-0.66%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -31 (-0.72%). Cocoa prices tumbled to 1-month lows on Wednesday amid favorable growing conditions in West Africa. Tropical General Investments Group said last Friday that favorable growing conditions in...

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The Prospects of a Bumper West African Cocoa Crop Weighs on Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -23 (-0.39%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -31 (-0.72%). Cocoa prices tumbled to 1-month lows today amid favorable growing conditions in West Africa. Tropical General Investments Group said last Friday that favorable growing conditions in West Africa...

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Cocoa Prices Sink on Favorable Crop Conditions in West Africa

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -194 (-3.20%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -129 (-2.95%). Cocoa prices sold off to 1-week lows on Friday and settled sharply lower. Improved weather in West Africa is weighing on cocoa prices. Tropical General Investments Group...

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Beneficial Growing Conditions in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -178 (-2.93%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -129 (-2.95%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today, posting 1-week lows. Improved weather in West Africa is weighing on cocoa prices today. Tropical General Investments Group said today that favorable...

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Young West Africans held captive in Ghana in Canadian visa scams

Several families in Senegal say that a number of young people from the north of the country have been held captive in Ghana for several weeks. Lured by the prospect of work visas for Canada, they allegedly fell into the hands of a criminal network. RFI spoke to one of…

Radio France Internationale

Cocoa Prices Undercut Amid the Prospects of Abundant Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -89 (-1.50%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -43 (-0.99%). Cocoa prices extended this week's losses on Friday, with NY cocoa falling to a 1.5-week low. Favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost yields...

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Favorable West African Weather Weighs on Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -88 (-1.48%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -48 (-1.11%). Cocoa prices extended this week's losses, with NY cocoa falling to a 1.5-week low. Favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost yields and supply, which...

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Cocoa Prices Settle Lower on Expectations of Adequate Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -44 (-0.74%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -24 (-0.55%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Thursday, with NY cocoa falling to a 1-week low. Favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost yields and supply,...

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Cocoa Prices Slide on a Positive Cocoa Crop Outlook in West Africa

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -40 (-0.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -26 (-0.60%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today, with NY cocoa sliding to a 1-week low. Favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost yields and supply, which...

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Beneficial Weather in West Africa Weighs on Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -20 (-0.33%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -11 (-0.25%). Cocoa prices gave up early gains and settled lower on Wednesday as favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost yields and supply, which is...

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Cocoa Prices Turn Lower on Favorable Weather in West Africa

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -12 (-0.20%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -5 (-0.11%). Cocoa prices gave up early gains and turned lower as favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost yields and supply, which is bearish for prices....

The Independent UK

In Senegal, climate change is adding to historic tension between farmers and herders

Tension between farmers and herders has long been a fact of life in West Africa, but climate change is ramping it up

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Cocoa Prices Sharply Lower on Favorable Weather in West Africa

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed down -403 (-6.42%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -321 (-7.05%). Cocoa prices sank on Monday as rains in West Africa and a delay in the seasonal Harmattan winds have benefitted cocoa crops, sparking long liquidation in...

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Cocoa Prices Plummet on Beneficial Weather in West Africa

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -429 (-6.83%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -321 (-7.05%). Cocoa prices are sinking today as rains in West Africa and a delay in the seasonal Harmattan winds have been beneficial to cocoa crops, sparking long liquidation...

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West African bloc says region is in a state of emergency amid surge in coups, insecurity

Coups and attempted coups in West Africa, along with escalating security challenges, have left the region in a state of emergency, according to a regional official

The Conversation

Benin’s failed coup: three factors behind the takeover attempt

Military elements attempted to topple Benin’s government in early December 2025. However, unlike other coups across the Sahel and west Africa since 2020, this bid triggered a military response from Benin’s neighbours.

The Independent UK

Why some African countries are prone to military takeovers

It had become a familiar scene in West Africa

The Independent UK

Benin coup leader's location and fate of hostages unknown after failed takeover

The apparent leader of a failed coup in Benin is on the run and the fate of hostages remains unclear a day after a group of soldiers attempted to overthrow the government of the West African nation

International Business Times UK

West Africa's Latest Coup Attempt: Benin Soldiers Storm State TV Before Being Crushed by Loyalist Forces

Soldiers stormed Benin's state TV to oust President Patrice Talon, but loyalists crushed the coup. Fourteen, including Lt Col Pascal Tigri, were arrested in West Africa's latest failed power grab.

The Guardian - UK

Troops and warplanes deployed in Benin after ‘failed coup attempt’

West African Ecowas forces sent to country after group of soldiers announced dissolution of government on state TV

Euronews

Benin interior minister says military coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops

Benin’s interior minister said a coup plot, announced by a group of soldiers on state-run television earlier on Sunday, has been foiled. Benin is the latest in a string of coups plotted across west Africa over the past few weeks.

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