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Sharp Drop in Cocaine Seizures in European Ports Amidst Record Production

Cocaine seizures in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Vlissingen dropped by over 50% in 2024 to 82,500 kilos, due to smugglers shifting routes to West Africa and employing new methods to hide smaller amounts of drugs, while cocaine production reached a record high of four million kilos in 2023.

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40+ Pakistanis Feared Dead in West Africa Migrant Boat Capsizing

A boat carrying approximately 80 migrants, including at least 44 Pakistanis, capsized near Dakhla, Morocco, resulting in at least 40 presumed deaths, highlighting the dangers of human trafficking and irregular migration.

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Guinea Opposition Withdraws from Parliament Amid Junta's Delayed Transition

Guinea's main opposition coalition withdrew from the National Transitional Council after the ruling junta missed a December 31, 2024 deadline for a return to democratic rule, prompting protests and escalating tensions.

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28 Beninese Soldiers Killed in Jihadist Attack

A jihadist attack in northern Benin on January 8th, 2024, killed 28 soldiers near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso, bringing the total number of Beninese soldiers killed since 2021 to 121, highlighting the escalating threat from terrorist groups in the region.

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Burkina Faso's Displacement Crisis: A Contradiction of Government Claims

Over 2.5 million people are displaced in Burkina Faso due to extremist violence, contradicting the government's claims of improved security; many in Ouagadougou face discrimination and lack support, while the government restricts international aid and suppresses dissent.

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\"Cocoa and Coffee Prices Soar Amidst Record Shortages\"\

\"Global cocoa and coffee prices have skyrocketed due to severe shortages caused by poor weather and crop diseases in major producing countries, resulting in the lowest global cocoa stocks in over a decade and all-time high coffee prices.\

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Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam

Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.

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Ghana and Mali Strengthen Ties to Counter Jihadist Threat

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga met in Accra on January 16th to discuss strengthening bilateral ties to counter the growing jihadist threat and instability in West Africa, with discussions including increased security cooperation and support for Mali'...

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Mali Gold Seizure Halts Barrick Operations Amid Tax Dispute

Mali's military junta seized US$245 million worth of gold from Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine, prompting Barrick to temporarily suspend operations due to an escalating tax dispute and the arrests of its employees; this reflects broader resource nationalism and political instability in the region...

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Mahama Sworn In as Ghana's President Amidst Economic Crisis

John Mahama was sworn in as Ghana's president on Tuesday for a third term, promising to tackle the country's worst economic crisis in a generation, corruption and unemployment, following a largely peaceful election.

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Cocoa Price Surge: Poor Harvests and Market Speculation Drive Chocolate Inflation

Cocoa prices have more than doubled this year due to poor harvests in West Africa, leading to smaller chocolate bars and potentially higher prices for consumers, while large companies profit from the increased costs.

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Cocoa and Coffee Shortages Drive Record High Prices in 2024

Adverse weather conditions and disappointing harvests in major cocoa-producing countries like Ivory Coast, Ghana, and West Africa, coupled with wildfires and drought in Brazil and Vietnam, have caused a significant shortfall in cocoa and coffee production, leading to record high prices in 2024.

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