The Latest Breaking News from Ghana

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +324 (+2.90%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +208 (+2.31%). Cocoa prices today jumped to 2-week highs and are sharply higher on crop production concerns in West Africa. Some Ivory Coast and Ghana cocoa farmers have reported...

Learn about the tragic incident at a Ghanaian gold mine, shedding light on the persistent issue of illegal mining in the country.

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Friday closed up +671 (+6.39%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed up +426 (+4.99%). Cocoa prices surged Friday after North American Q4 cocoa grindings fell less than European and Asian Q4 grindings, allaying concerns about a slowdown in demand despite high...

John Mahama has been sworn in as Ghana’s new president. He inherits a host of security challenges by dint of the country’s position in the west African region, which has become increasingly volatile.

Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism for traveling to Ghana during Palisades Fire crisis, raising questions about leadership and emergency response protocols.

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Thursday closed up +474 (+4.53%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed up +289 (+3.39%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply Thursday as chocolate maker Hershey Co. is seeking CFTC approval to buy a large amount of cocoa through the ICE Futures Exchange due...

Los Angeles mayor set off for African nation on Saturday despite reports of possible fire weather the day prior

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +466 (+4.46%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +287 (+3.37%). Cocoa prices today are sharply higher as chocolate maker Hershey Co. is seeking CFTC approval to buy a large amount of cocoa through the ICE Futures Exchange...

LA Mayor Karen Bass faces backlash for cutting the fire department budget by £14 million while attending Ghana's presidential inauguration, as Los Angeles battles its most destructive wildfires with limited resources and dry hydrants.

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Wednesday closed down -757 (-6.75%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed down -494 (-5.48%). Cocoa prices tumbled to 1-week lows Wednesday and settled sharply lower after Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) took action in an attempt to curb market volatility. Long liquidation emerged...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is down -789 (-7.04%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is down -506 (-5.62%). Cocoa prices today tumbled to 1-week lows after Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) took action in an attempt to curb market volatility. Long liquidation emerged in cocoa futures today...