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Tag: West Africa
Boat drifts from West Africa to Brazil with nine dead migrants on board
A boat was thrown by the current in Brazil’s coasts with nine dead migrants from Mauritania and Mali on board, an incident that highlights the ... Read More
West African cocoa crisis sends chocolate prices up
Higher cocoa prices, due to catastrophic harvest in West Africa, triggered a surge of chocolate prices. About 60% of Cocoa, a key chocolate ingredient, is ... Read More
West African heatwave caused by climate change- study
A study by the World Weather Attribution group of scientists found that the heat wave that damaged crops in West Africa was triggered by human-caused ... Read More
Dakhla, poised to serve as gateway to west Africa, Sahel
Morocco is matching words with actions as far as making the Sahara territory a bridge to the rest of Africa through win-win partnerships. The Atlantic ... Read More
Findev Canada approves €20mln loan to boost agri-food, renewable energy in West Africa
Canada's development financial institution, Findev Canada, has approved recently a €20mln loan to the West African Development Bank destined to boost agri-food and renewable energy ... Read More
West African agriculture: ECOWAS, partners launch committee for fertilizer control
The Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS) and its regional partners have launched a strategic regional committee for fertilizer control to address West Africa’s ... Read More
China eyes new arms markets, allies in West Africa amid waning French influence
China is making inroads into the West African arms market and is also looking to make new allies and build influence in the region amid ... Read More
EU planning new military-civilian operation mission in West Africa — report
Despite setbacks from military coups in Mali and Niger, the European Union is planning to launch a new military-civilian mission in Africa in the fall, ... Read More
US maritime drills with West African navies aim to stop illegal fishing
American and European navies are teaming up with their counterparts from eight West African countries to conduct joint training operations off the coast of Senegal ... Read More
ECOWAS envisions setting up of peacekeeping force to combat West Africa’s ‘coup belt’ reputation
The Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) leaders have agreed to establish a regional peacekeeping force to intervene in member states to help restore ... Read More