Embassy alerts about crime and terrorism dangers in revised travel guidance for Ivory Coast

Embassy alerts about crime and terrorism dangers in revised travel guidance for Ivory Coast

Travel Advisory for Ivory Coast The U.S. Embassy in Ivory Coast has issued an updated “Level 2: Increased Alert” travel advisory highlighting concerns about safety in this popular destination. According to the advisory, dated February 18, there are increased risks related to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health issues, and piracy in nearby waters. Violent crimes […]

Reduced Cocoa Shipments to Ivory Coast Ports Raise Cocoa Prices

Reduced Cocoa Shipments to Ivory Coast Ports Raise Cocoa Prices

Cocoa Prices Surge Amid Supply Concerns Cocoa prices experienced a notable rise on Monday, with ICE NY Cocoa closing at +206 (+3.51%) and March ICE London Cocoa #7 ending at +109 (+2.57%). This uptick can largely be attributed to dwindling cocoa supplies from Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer. Recent statistics indicate that farmers […]

Migrant Accused of Killing 7-Yr-Old Ivory Smith in Drunk Driving Crash

A Venezuelan immigrant has been charged with causing a drunk-driving crash in Harris County, Texas, that killed 7-year-old Ivory Smith and seriously injured her mother, Christina Quainu, last weekend. Joel Enrique Gonzalez Chacin (41), a Venezuelan national, arrested On December 1, the Harris County Sheriff's Office charged Ivory Smith with a felony count of DUI […]