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Cocoa Prices Drop as West Africa Sees Good Weather

December 18, 2025

Cocoa prices took a dip recently. Why? Good weather in West Africa is making cocoa trees happy. Farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana say the mix of rain and sun is just right. This means more cocoa pods, which means more supply. More supply usually means lower prices. But wait, there's more to this sto

politics

France's Role in Foiling Benin's Coup Attempt

December 10, 2025

France has been quietly backing Benin's government in the wake of a recent coup attempt. This support included sharing intelligence and providing logistical help. The French government also worked closely with Nigeria, which sent military aid to Benin at the request of Benin's President Patrice Talo

crime

Big Drug Bust in the Atlantic

September 25, 2025

The French navy recently made a huge drug bust. They stopped a fishing boat off the coast of West Africa. This boat was not registered to any country. The navy found 9. 6 tons of cocaine on it. The drugs were worth over $600 million. This is a huge amount of money. The navy got a tip about the boat

health

The Surgical Gap: West Africa's Fight Against Cancer

June 19, 2025

Cancer is becoming a bigger problem worldwide, especially in places where healthcare is not up to par. West Africa is one of these places, where the number of cancer cases is going up fast. The healthcare systems in these countries are struggling to keep up with the demand. One of the biggest issues

health

West African Virus Takes Life in Iowa: A Rare Case of Lassa Fever

October 29, 2024

In Iowa, a resident has recently died due to a rare virus called Lassa fever. This virus, originating in West Africa, can lead to permanent hearing loss in one-third of cases. Pregnant women aren't safe either; about 95% of infected pregnant women miscarry. The individual, who traveled back to the U

health

Deadly Virus from West Africa Surfaces in Iowa

October 29, 2024

Recently, Iowa reported a death from Lassa fever, a disease similar to Ebola. The patient, from eastern Iowa, had traveled back from West Africa. State health officials assured that the risk of spreading the virus in Iowa is very low. Health workers are investigating and monitoring the situation, en

sports

Touchdown in Africa: Can Micah Parsons' Bold Idea Change the NFL's International Expansion Strategy?

September 15, 2024

The NFL's proposed match in Brazil has sparked controversy among American fans, with some calling for a boycott due to the country's recent government ban on a particular product. Amidst the chaos, Dallas Cowboys' linebacker Micah Parsons has proposed an alternative location for the NFL's internatio