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Senegal’s top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election victory

The 44-year-old will be inaugurated to replace Macky Sall, who ruled the West African nation for 12 years.

What’s next for Senegal under likely President Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

What’s next for Senegal under likely President Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

Faye promises to review the West African nation’s mining contracts and ties with key nations.

Senegal Election Boosts Democracy In West Africa

Senegal Election Boosts Democracy In West Africa

Senegal's recent election exemplifies peaceful, transparent democracy, setting a positive example for West Africa's future.

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'Eggflation' arrives for Easter: cost of traditional chocolate treats soars, warns consumer group Which?

Dry weather in West Africa sends cocoa prices sharply higher

Evening Standard

Cocoa Prices Resume Scorching Rally

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) today is up +381 (+5.42%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is up +377 (+6.55%). The May NY and London cocoa futures contracts today both rallied sharply to new contract highs on continued concern about tight cocoa supplies from West Africa. Lower...

Forecasts for Rain in West Africa Sparks Long Liquidation in Cocoa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Friday closed down -56 (-0.87%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -119 (-2.22%). Cocoa prices on Friday extended Thursday's losses and posted 1-week lows as forecasts for rain in West Africa sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Losses in...

Forecasts for Rain in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is down -48 (-0.74%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -120 (-2.24%). Cocoa prices this morning extended Thursday's losses and posted 1-week lows as forecasts for rain in West Africa sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Losses in...

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Fanning Mistrust On Health, Russia Seeks Foothold In West Africa

Fanning Mistrust On Health, Russia Seeks Foothold In West Africa

"Health and Sovereignty" was the theme. "Medical sovereignty is one of the multifaceted parts of sovereignty and Russia wants to help African countries advance it," he said in French to the Burkina24 network at the conference, where some wore stickers of the Russian and Burkina Faso flags.

International Business Times

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Forecasts for Rain in West Africa

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Forecasts for Rain in West Africa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Thursday closed down -97 (-1.48%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -119 (-2.18%). Cocoa prices on Thursday retreated as forecasts for rain in West Africa are positive for cocoa yields. Losses in London cocoa accelerated after the British pound...

Cocoa Prices Fall on Forecasts for Rain in West Africa

Cocoa Prices Fall on Forecasts for Rain in West Africa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is down -80 (-1.22%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -115 (-2.10%). Cocoa prices this morning are sharply lower as forecasts for rain in West Africa are positive for cocoa yields and sparked long liquidation pressure in cocoa...

Cocoa Prices Mixed as British Pound Strength Weighs on London Cocoa

Cocoa Prices Mixed as British Pound Strength Weighs on London Cocoa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Wednesday closed up +99 (+1.53%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -13 (-0.24%). Cocoa prices on Wednesday settled mixed. Cocoa prices are underpinned by concern that large cocoa deficits could force West African cocoa suppliers to default on their...

Cocoa Prices Mixed as Supply Concerns Boost NY Cocoa

Cocoa Prices Mixed as Supply Concerns Boost NY Cocoa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is up +74 (+1.15%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -12 (-0.22%). Cocoa prices this morning are mixed. Cocoa prices are underpinned by concern that large cocoa deficits could force West African cocoa suppliers to default on their...

Rain in West Africa Sparks Long Liquidation in Cocoa

Rain in West Africa Sparks Long Liquidation in Cocoa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Tuesday closed down -136 (-2.06%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -82 (-1.47%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday settled moderately lower. Forecasts for rain this week in West Africa that could benefit the Ivory Coast cocoa mid-crop sparked some long...

Cocoa Prices Retreat as Rain in West Africa Could Boost the Ivory Coast Mid-Crop

Cocoa Prices Retreat as Rain in West Africa Could Boost the Ivory Coast Mid-Crop

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is down -146 (-2.22%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -85 (-1.53%). Cocoa prices this morning are moderately lower. Forecasts for rain this week in West Africa could benefit the Ivory Coast cocoa mid-crop and sparked some long...

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Evening Standard

Easter egg prices set to rise as cost of chocolate soars, expert warns

The price of cocoa has gone up partly due to drought in West Africa

International Business Times

US Faces Diplomatic Struggle In West Africa Amid Extremism And Russian Influence

According to political analyst Michael Shurkin, a business-as-usual approach has proven ineffective, with Russia filling the vacuum left by diminishing French influence.

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Ecowas lifts Niger sanctions on 'humanitarian grounds'

West Africa's regional bloc Ecowas on Saturday said it was lifting some of the sanctions imposed on Niger after last year's military coup.

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc

The West African alliance holds Abuja summit amid political crises that have rocked the region.

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West African bloc ECOWAS says it is lifting sanctions on Niger

West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has lifted travel, commercial and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year, a senior official announced Saturday.

Evening Standard

London's buzziest restaurants: from Chishuru to Morchella, the 15 hottest tables in town

From West African dining to timeless French bistros, Josh Barrie names the restaurants of the moment

Debate on ditching CFA begins as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger forge new path

Amid talk of ditching West African franc, a colonial-era legacy, analysts unpack what it means for three Sahel states.

Senegal's President Macky Sall says his mandate will end on April 2

In tonight's edition: Macky Sall says April 2 will be the end of his mandate as president of Senegal, but a national dialogue is needed before setting a new election date. Also, Rwanda and the EU strike a deal on raw materials, but DR Congo slams the move. Plus, many…

Dapping: An overlooked Black celebration

Tracing the history of the dap, from Africa to Americana

International Business Times

W.Africa Bloc Urges 'Reconciliation' With Coup-hit States

West Africa's regional bloc called for "reconciliation" with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Friday after emergency talks on the coup-hit countries' withdrawal from the group.

Coups in West Africa Threaten Stability and Regional Blocs

The coup-hit nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are hastily quitting West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS, without following the proper exit protocols.

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