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West African Weather Woes Support Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is up +65 (+0.88%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +74 (+1.45%). Cocoa prices are climbing today, supported by weather concerns in West Africa. Heavy rain in the Ivory Coast has kept farmers out of cocoa fields and reduced...

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Adverse Weather in West Africa and Tighter Inventories Boost Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Tuesday closed up +160 (+2.21%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed up +63 (+1.25%). Cocoa prices recovered from 1.5-month lows on Tuesday and rallied sharply after weather concerns in West Africa sparked short covering in cocoa futures. Heavy rain in...

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Cocoa Prices Rebound on Adverse Weather in West Africa

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is up +161 (+2.23%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +60 (+1.19%). Cocoa prices recovered from 1.5-month lows today and moved sharply higher after weather concerns in West Africa sparked short covering in cocoa futures. Heavy rain in the...

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Should African countries lower the voting age to 16? Views from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria

The UK is moving to lower its voting age from 18 to 16. The new legislation takes effect ahead of the country’s next general election in 2029, and is aimed at boosting its democracy. The move has ignited global debate: should 16-year-olds be trusted with the ballot?

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Sweet tooth: Where in Europe are chocoholics paying the most for their fix?

Driven by a poor harvest in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, chocolate prices have surged globally. Poland saw a 39.1% increase, the highest in the EU.

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Cocoa Prices Slump on the Outlook for Ample Supplies Amid Weak Demand

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Monday closed down -236 (-3.16%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -105 (-2.04%). Cocoa prices retreated on Monday and posted 1.5-month lows on expectations of growing supplies amid weakening demand. Cocoa prices have been under pressure over the past...

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Supply Optimism and Weak Demand Pressures Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -235 (-3.15%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -108 (-2.10%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today and posted 1.5-month lows on expectations of growing supplies amid weakening demand. Cocoa prices have been under pressure over the past...

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Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal

The experience of colonialism led to economies and societies being re-arranged in ways that have had far-reaching consequences.

The Conversation

How to watch Ghana vs Mali for FREE: Live stream and TV channel for World Cup qualifier today

The Black Stars face a stern test from an improving Mali side

Evening Standard

Thousands displaced in northern Ghana as ethnic clashes spread

At least 31 people have been killed and thousands displaced in clashes between ethnic groups in north-western Ghana. The Ghana Red Cross has warned of a critical humanitarian situation for about 50,000 people forced to flee their homes.

Radio France Internationale

Cocoa Prices Stabilize as Dollar Tumbles

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) is up +79 (+1.07%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +5 (+0.10%). Dec NY cocoa is trading higher today, recovering a bit after Thursday's plunge of -3.52%. Cocoa prices are seeing some support today from short-covering and today's sharp decline...

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Cocoa Prices Tumble on West African Cocoa Crop Optimism

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -251 (-3.27%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -119 (-2.26%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today, with London cocoa falling to a 6-week low, after chocolate maker Mondelez International expressed optimism about this year's cocoa crop harvest...

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Mónica’s story: the woman shipped from Ghana to Portugal in 1556 to stand trial for using traditional medicine

Standing before the Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal in 1556, Mónica Fernandes, a woman from the coast of modern-day Ghana, was accused of casting malevolent spells and making pacts with demons. Her crime? Seeking a traditional Akan remedy for a simple cat bite.

The Conversation

Ghana’s films don’t often make it to Netflix – local solutions may be the answer

African filmmakers have long faced challenges in securing wide-scale distribution for their films. In this context, digital platforms such as Netflix and YouTube have been hailed as bringing huge new opportunities.

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Dollar Weakness and Tighter ICE Inventories Lift Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Wednesday closed up +123 (+1.63%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed unchanged. Cocoa prices moved higher on Wednesday as a weaker dollar (DXY00 ) sparked some short covering in cocoa futures. Also, tighter cocoa inventories are supportive for prices as...

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Cocoa Prices Rebound as Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is up +129 (+1.71%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +3 (+0.06%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today as a weaker dollar (DXY00 ) has sparked some short covering in cocoa futures. On Tuesday, NY cocoa fell to a...

Al Jazeera

Man jailed for racial abuse of Ghana’s Williams in La Liga

The case is the latest incident of racial abuse in Spain’s top flight after numerous reports by Real Madrid’s Vinicius.

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Cocoa Prices Fall on Demand Fears

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Tuesday closed down -164 (-2.13%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -13 (-0.25%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, with NY cocoa falling to a 1-month low and London cocoa sliding to a 6-week low. Cocoa prices have been under...

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Demand Concerns Undercut Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -164 (-2.13%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -12 (-0.23%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today, with NY cocoa falling to a 1-month low and London cocoa sliding to a 6-week low. Cocoa prices have been under...

Radio France Internationale

Pan-African protestors gather in Ghana to demand cancellation of Africa's debt

Hundreds of workers in Ghana have been protesting on the streets of the capital, demanding the cancellation of Africa's ballooning debt.

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Cocoa Prices Decline on Fears of Slowing Demand

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Friday closed down -103 (-1.32%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed down -53 (-0.99%). Cocoa prices retreated for a second consecutive day on Friday, amid concerns that high cocoa prices and tariffs could dampen chocolate demand. Weakness in chocolate demand...

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Demand Concerns Undercut Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -81 (-1.04%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is down -35 (-0.65%). Cocoa prices are under pressure for a second day today on concern that high cocoa prices and tariffs could dampen chocolate demand. Weakness in chocolate demand is...

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Cocoa Prices Slip on Chocolate Demand Concerns

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Thursday closed down -34 (-0.43%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed down -70 (-1.29%). Cocoa prices were under pressure on Thursday due to concerns that high cocoa prices and tariffs could dampen chocolate demand. Weakness in chocolate demand is a...

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Chocolate Demand Concerns Undercut Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -37 (-0.47%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is down -66 (-1.21%). Cocoa prices are declining today due to concerns that high cocoa prices and tariffs could keep chocolate demand subdued. Weakness in chocolate demand is a negative factor...

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Peer asked British diplomat to help Ghana goldmine in which he held shares

Exclusive: Richard Dannatt, who claimed assistance was ‘in the UK national interest’, may have broken lobbying rules

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