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West African Cocoa Crop Concerns Underpin Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +70 (+1.72%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +46 (+1.50%). Cocoa prices extended this week's sharp rally today, with NY cocoa posting a 2.75-month high and London cocoa posting a 3-month high. Cocoa prices have support from...

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‘Is all my struggle going to be wasted?’ Ghana study explores how mothers feel about early births

About 10% of births – that’s about 15 million babies – are born prematurely worldwide each year, making preterm births a major global health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines preterm birth as delivery before 37 completed weeks of gestation.

The Conversation

Cocoa Prices Jump on a Weak Outlook for the West African Cocoa Crop

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +191 (+4.92%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +3.80 (+14.14%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Tuesday and posted 2.75-month highs. Early surveys of the 2026/27 West African cocoa crop indicate below-average cherelle formation on cocoa trees,...

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Cocoa Prices Surge on West African Crop Concerns

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +218 (+5.61%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +3.94 (+14.66%). Cocoa prices are surging today and posted 2.75-month highs. Early surveys of the 2026/27 West African cocoa crop indicate below-average cherelle formation on cocoa trees, signaling a...

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What Ghana’s foreign-built landmarks tell us about its global relationships

The call to prayer echoes across the neighbourhood as people congregate under the sweeping domes and tall minarets of Ghana’s National Mosque in Accra. For many, it is a place of faith, community and national pride. Yet, few pause to consider that this landmark – now firmly part of Accra’s…

The Conversation

Supply Concerns Push Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Monday closed up +287 (+7.98%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) did not trade with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Monday, as NY cocoa posted a 2.75-month high. The prolonged closure...

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Cocoa Prices Race Higher on Supply Fears

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +324 (+9.01%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is not trading with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Cocoa prices are sharply higher today, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high. The prolonged closure of...

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Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns

Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy

The Independent UK

Cocoa Prices Supported by Resilient Chocolate Demand

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Friday closed up +27 (+0.76%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +20 (+0.75%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Friday, with London cocoa posting a 2.5-month high on carryover support from Thursday amid signs that consumer demand for chocolate is...

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Resilient Chocolate Demand Supports Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +10 (+0.28%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +11 (+0.41%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today, with London cocoa posting a 2.5-month high on carryover support from Thursday on signs that consumer demand for chocolate is holding...

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Cocoa Prices Jump as Chocolate Demand Remains Steady

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Thursday closed up +159 (+4.66%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +104 (+4.13%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high and London cocoa posting a 2.5-month high. Signs that consumer demand for chocolate...

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Resilient Chocolate Demand Boosts Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +164 (+4.81%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +93 (+3.69%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high and London cocoa posting a 2.5-month high. Signs that consumer demand for chocolate remains...

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Cocoa Prices Supported by the Outlook of a Smaller Global Surplus

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +30 (+0.89%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +22 (+0.88%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Wednesday amid the prospects of a smaller global surplus. StoneX on Wednesday cut its 2026/27 global cocoa surplus estimate to 149,000...

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Reduced Global Cocoa Surplus Prospects Lift Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +22 (+0.65%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +20 (+0.80%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today on the prospects of a smaller global surplus. StoneX today cut its 2026/27 global cocoa surplus estimate to 149,000 MT from...

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Supply Concerns Support Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +84 (+2.55%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +75 (+3.10%). Cocoa prices moved higher on Tuesday amid growing supply concerns. The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global cocoa supplies. The closure of...

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Supply Fears Push Cocoa Price Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +84 (+2.55%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +72 (+2.09%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today amid growing supply concerns. The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global cocoa supplies. The closure of the...

The Guardian - UK

The Return of Arinzo review – families who hate each other clash in noirish Nollywood thriller

Nigerian actor and director Iyabo Ojo’s entertaining but imperfect tale about warring clans unfolds across Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania

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Cocoa Prices Sharply Lower on Robust Supplies and Faltering Demand

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Monday closed down -135 (-3.93%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -99 (-3.93%). Cocoa prices fell sharply on Monday amid robust supplies and slack demand. Monday's cumulative data from the Ivory Coast showed that farmers shipped 1.51 MMT of...

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Robust Supplies and Weak Demand Pressure Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -135 (-3.93%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -94 (-3.73%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today amid adequate supplies. Today's cumulative data from the Ivory Coast showed that farmers shipped 1.51 MMT of cocoa to ports in...

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Ghana’s fuel payment strategy works for now: how to fix longer term problems

Ghana introduced a new payment arrangement for petroleum imports in 2023, using gold instead of scarce US dollars. The policy was designed to ease pressure on the cedi by reducing the need for upfront dollar purchases to settle fuel import bills.

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Cocoa Prices Fall on Tepid Global Demand

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Friday closed down -27 (-0.78%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -13 (-0.51%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Friday amid concerns about demand. Weak signs of chocolate demand are negative for cocoa prices after Circana last Tuesday reported that...

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Demand Concerns Weigh on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -34 (-0.98%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -18 (-0.71%). Cocoa prices are sliding today amid concerns about demand. Weak signs of chocolate demand are negative for cocoa prices. Circana reported last Tuesday that chocolate candy sales...

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Heightened Supply Risks Boost Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Thursday closed up +30 (+0.90%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +19 (+0.76%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Thursday amid heightened concerns that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupt global cocoa supplies....

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Supply Risks Boost Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +24 (+0.72%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +14 (+0.56%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today on concern that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupt global cocoa supplies. The closure...

The Times of India

British widow scammed of up to £1m dies in Ghana crash after travelling to meet online lover

A British widow, Janet Fordham, tragically died in a road crash in Ghana after travelling to meet an online contact. She had previously lost up to £1 million to romance scams, leaving her financially devastated. Despite family warnings and bank restrictions, she continued sending money. Her journey to Ghana was…

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