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Cocoa farmers cut down trees for short-term gain, but keeping them is important – here’s why

The price of most chocolate bars has gone up worldwide in the past year, after cocoa bean prices rose dramatically in 2024.

The Conversation · Mar 25

US sends drones to Nigeria to join troops sent for intelligence and training

The United States is deploying MQ-9 Reaper drones after about 200 troops arrived last month to support Nigeria as it faces a growing security crisis

The Independent UK · Mar 23

How a Nigerian town came to speak ‘street French’

Located deep in Yoruba country, southwestern Nigeria, is the town of Ejigbo. Over time, it has developed its own unique form of spoken French, thanks to close historic ties with other francophone countries.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 23

Working on new William and Kate portrait ‘a true honour’, photographer says

The picture was taken by British-Nigerian photographer Christianah Ebenezer on Wednesday night

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Kate Middleton Wore Princess Diana's Earrings to the Nigeria State Visit and It Meant Everything

Gray coat, pearl drops, and a British-Nigerian designer. Kate Middleton style at the Nigeria state visit was anything but accidental. Here is the full story.

Fashion Times · Mar 19

Another Guest Wore Princess Kate's Green Gown to Nigerian State Banquet

The design looks familiar because it is: Princess Kate wore the same gown to the Royal Variety Performance last November.

Marie Claire · Mar 19

The Royal Family Just Served This Princess Kate-Approved Mocktail That's Perfect for Spring Brunches

The Nigerian state banquet broke royal tradition with its lack of a specialty cocktail.

Marie Claire · Mar 19

Oil price surge is hurting African economies: scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa take stock

The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world’s oil…

The Conversation · Mar 19

Aid deals with religious element risk ‘fanning flames’ of division, senior Nigerian minister says

Nigeria’s chief government spokesperson says such agreements – such as one signed with the US – can be beneficial, but need to be carefully thought out

The Independent UK · Mar 19

‘A tactical assault’: why women should be watching the UN’s next moves with trepidation

In this week’s newsletter: we look at the global ‘tactical assault’ on women’s rights, how AI slop is affecting our understanding of atrocities, and Nigeria’s bid to preserve its history in the Arctic

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19