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Cocoa Prices Surge on Renewed Supply Fears

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is up +633 (+6.17%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is up +385 (+5.24%). Cocoa prices are soaring today, with NY cocoa posting a 3-1/4 month nearest-futures high and London cocoa posting a 3-month high. Weather concerns in West Africa are...

Virtual churches are popular in Ghana. But what about online safety?

Virtual churches are popular in Ghana. But what about online safety?

Many churches have been holding worship services online via live-streaming platforms in recent times. This is unsurprising since many congregants use digital technologies. The COVID-19 pandemic also pushed churches to swiftly embrace digital platforms. This allowed them to continue with religious activities when physical and mobility restrictions were in place.

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The Conversation Africa’s first 10 years: a story of new media powered by generosity

The Conversation Africa’s first 10 years: a story of new media powered by generosity

Starting from scratch is daunting. And exhilarating. Your heart pounds, you can taste adrenaline, the sense of urgency and anticipation makes you high. I can recall each of these sensations 10 years after the thrilling moment when The Conversation Africa went live, and our first newsletter was sent out. Thanks…

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Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher as Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Tuesday closed up +407 (+4.78%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed up +124 (+1.96%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply Tuesday as a decline in the dollar index (DXY00 ) prompted short covering in cocoa futures. Signs that improved weather conditions in West...

Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is up +360 (+4.23%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is up +72 (+1.14%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today as a decline in the dollar index (DXY00 ) has prompted short covering in cocoa futures. Signs that improved weather conditions...

Opioid crisis explodes in Ghana as young people fall victim to ‘Red’

An alarming surge in opioid abuse among Ghana’s youth is raising red flags for health authorities, as addiction to these powerful painkillers spirals into a growing public health crisis.

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Cocoa Prices Fall on Favorable Weather in West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Monday closed down -359 (-4.04%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) did not trade with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Cocoa prices on Monday fell sharply on signs that improved weather conditions in West Africa benefited the...

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Improved Weather in West Africa Undercuts Cocoa Prices

Improved Weather in West Africa Undercuts Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -406 (-4.57%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is not trading today, with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Cocoa prices today are sharply lower on signs that improved weather conditions in West Africa are...

30 years of free basic education in Ghana: a report card

30 years of free basic education in Ghana: a report card

Ghana, like many sub-Saharan Africa countries, began investing substantially in free education three decades ago. This led to an increase in the number of children that attend primary school. But what has the impact been on learning outcomes?

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Facing A Broken Economy, Ghana's Tech-savvy Teens Turn To Fraud

Facing A Broken Economy, Ghana's Tech-savvy Teens Turn To Fraud

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe.

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Cocoa Prices Supported by Ivory Coast Mid-Crop Quality Issues

Cocoa Prices Supported by Ivory Coast Mid-Crop Quality Issues

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Friday closed up +134 (+1.53%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -43 (-0.67%). Cocoa prices on Friday settled mixed. Cocoa prices are supported by quality concerns over the Ivory Coast mid-crop, which is currently being harvested. Cocoa processors are complaining...

Ivory Coast Cocoa Mid-Crop Quality Issues Boost Prices

Ivory Coast Cocoa Mid-Crop Quality Issues Boost Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is up +162 (+1.85%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is down -41 (-0.64%). Cocoa prices today are mixed. Cocoa prices are higher on quality concerns over the Ivory Coast mid-crop, which is currently being harvested. Cocoa processors are complaining about...

Lawyers Probe 'Dire' Conditions For Meta Content Moderators In Ghana

Lawyers Probe 'Dire' Conditions For Meta Content Moderators In Ghana

Lawyers are probing "dire" workplace conditions for Meta content moderators in Ghana, attorneys involved in the investigation told AFP, in what could turn into the latest dispute over the social media giant's labour practices in Africa.

International Business Times

Cocoa Prices Finish Moderately Lower as Tariffs Boost Prices and Dampen Demand

Cocoa Prices Finish Moderately Lower as Tariffs Boost Prices and Dampen Demand

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Thursday closed down -144 (-1.62%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -95 (-1.47%). Cocoa prices on Thursday settled moderately lower but remained above Wednesday's 1-week lows. Demand concerns are weighing on cocoa prices after chocolate maker Hershey Co. reported that...

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Demand Concerns Undercut Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -156 (-1.76%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is down -98 (-1.52%). Cocoa prices today are trading sharply lower but remained above Wednesday's 1-week lows. Demand concerns are weighing on cocoa prices after chocolate maker Hershey Co. reported today...

Demand Concerns Pressure Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Wednesday closed down -4 (-0.04%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed up +160 (+2.53%). Cocoa prices on Wednesday posted 1-week lows but settled mixed. Cocoa prices Wednesday initially moved lower on demand concerns after chocolate maker Mondelez International reported weaker-than-expected Q1...

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Informal workers in Ghana’s chop bars get no benefit from foreign aid: donors are getting it wrong

Informal street food caterers, popularly known as chop bars, are a key feature of Ghanaian city life. They offer the urban poor the cheapest food.

International Business Times

Who Is Peter Turkson? Ghanaian Cardinal Gains Ground Among Crypto Bettors As Papal Favorite

Cardinal Peter Turkson is rising as a strong contender to succeed Pope Francis, at least among crypto bettors on Polymarket who believe he will bring a breath of fresh air to the Vatican.

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Cocoa Prices Pressured by Bigger Supplies

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Tuesday closed down -51 (-0.57%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed up +27 (+0.43%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday settled mixed. Cocoa prices were under pressure Tuesday due to a negative carryover from Monday when Bloomberg reported that Nigerian Mar cocoa exports...

Cocoa Prices Supported by Supply Concerns

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is up +15 (+0.17%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is up +27 (+0.43%). Cocoa prices today recovered from early losses and turned slightly higher on some mild short covering. Cocoa prices today initially moved lower on negative carryover from Monday...

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Ghana’s citizens have a right to protest: what does the law say about restricting it?

Ghana’s attorney general and minister of justice dropped charges against members of Democracy Hub, a civil society group, in February 2025, after four months of prosecution. The group had organised a protest in September 2024 against the widespread destruction and contamination of the country’s water bodies by persons and gangs…

Signs of Larger Supplies Hammer Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Monday closed down -450 (-4.79%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed down -200 (-3.08%). Cocoa prices on Monday fell sharply due to signs of larger global cocoa supplies after Bloomberg reported that Nigerian Mar cocoa exports rose +24% y/y to 27,564...

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Signs of Higher Nigerian Exports

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -443 (-4.72%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is down -212 (-3.27%). Cocoa prices today are sharply lower on signs of larger global cocoa supplies after Bloomberg reported that Nigerian Mar cocoa exports rose +24% y/y to 27,564 MT....

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Meta faces Ghana lawsuits over impact of extreme content on moderators

Workers at contractor in Accra say they have suffered from depression and anxiety as a result of their work

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Is the Catholic church ready for its first African Pope?

As world leaders gather in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, many Catholics are wondering if the church could soon elect its first black pope. With Africa home to one in five Catholics, the idea of a pope from the continent is gaining ground.

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