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Cocoa Prices Mixed on Currency Fluctuations

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is down -18 (-0.16%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +54 (+0.63%). Cocoa prices today are mixed. Today's rally in the dollar index to a 3-week high (DXY00 ) undercut NY cocoa prices. However, London cocoa is higher after...

Ghana’s unique hand-painted movie posters blend horror and humour

Ghana’s unique hand-painted movie posters blend horror and humour

In Ghana, dozens of artists have made their mark creating hand-painted movie posters that blend exaggerated horror with slapstick comedy. This unique art form began in the 1980s during Ghana's mobile cinema boom, giving artists freedom to reimagine blockbuster films in their own style.

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‘The image is a call to honour our roots’: Reginald Kofi Boateng’s best phone photo

‘The image is a call to honour our roots’: Reginald Kofi Boateng’s best phone photo

Exploring themes of identity, heritage and individuality, the Ghanaian photographer used surreal colours to add a dreamlike quality

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Cocoa Prices Pressured by West African Rain and Dollar Strength

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Friday closed down -220 (-1.96%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed down -218 (-2.47%). Cocoa prices Friday extended Thursday's sharp losses, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week low and London cocoa posting a 1-month low. Cocoa prices are under pressure as...

West African Rain and Dollar Strength Fuel Long Liquidation in Cocoa

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is down -229 (-2.04%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is down -224 (-2.54%). Cocoa prices today added to Thursday's sharp losses, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week low and London cocoa posting a 1-month low. Cocoa prices are under pressure...

West African Rain Eases Dry Conditions and Hammer Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is down -538 (-4.58%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is down -342 (-3.72%). Cocoa prices today are sharply lower and posted 1-1/2 week lows as recent rain in West Africa has boosted soil moisture levels, eased dry conditions. and sparked...

Cocoa Deficit Concerns Push Prices Higher

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Wednesday closed up +371 (+3.26%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed up +152 (+1.68%). Cocoa prices jumped Wednesday on the outlook for the global cocoa deficit to widen. Last Friday, the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) said a survey of global cocoa...

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Cocoa Prices Rally on the Outlook for the Global Cocoa Deficit to Widen

Cocoa Prices Rally on the Outlook for the Global Cocoa Deficit to Widen

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +355 (+3.12%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +146 (+1.61%). Cocoa prices are moderately higher today on the outlook for the global cocoa deficit to widen. Last Friday, the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) said a survey of...

Ghana’s illegal mining crisis: environmental destruction, clashes, and calls for action

Ghana’s illegal mining crisis: environmental destruction, clashes, and calls for action

Illegal mining has become a crippling burden on Ghana, wreaking havoc on the nation’s water bodies, land, and even claiming lives. Despite repeated efforts by successive governments, the problem remains unresolved.

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Cocoa Prices Little Changed as Rain in West Africa Improves Crop Conditions

Cocoa Prices Little Changed as Rain in West Africa Improves Crop Conditions

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Tuesday closed up +2 (+0.02), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed down -11 (-0.12%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday recovered from 1-week lows and were little changed. Recent rains in West Africa eased dry conditions and are weighing on cocoa prices. However,...

Cocoa Prices Underpinned on Concerns of a Global Cocoa Shortage

Cocoa Prices Underpinned on Concerns of a Global Cocoa Shortage

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +13 (+0.11), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +21 (+0.23%). Cocoa prices today are moderately higher on carryover support from last Friday when the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) said a survey of global cocoa stockpiles at the...

Rain in West Africa Sparks Long Liquidation in Cocoa

Rain in West Africa Sparks Long Liquidation in Cocoa

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Monday closed down -221 (-1.91%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed down -131 (-1.43%). Cocoa prices dropped to 1-week lows on Monday as weekend rains in the Ivory Coast and Ghana eased the dry conditions caused by the seasonal Harmattan winds...

Rain in West Africa Weighs on Cocoa Prices

Rain in West Africa Weighs on Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is down -107 (-0.92%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is down -131 (-1.43%). Cocoa prices today dropped to 1-week lows as weekend rains in the Ivory Coast and Ghana eased the dry conditions caused by the seasonal Harmattan winds and...

Global Cocoa Deficit Supports Cocoa Prices

Global Cocoa Deficit Supports Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Friday closed up +41 (+0.35%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed up +3 (+0.03%). Cocoa prices Friday settled higher after the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) said a survey of global cocoa stockpiles at the end of the 2023/24 season was at...

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Cocoa Prices Climb as ICCO Survey Signals a Larger Global Cocoa Deficit

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +80 (+0.69%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +29 (+0.32%). Cocoa prices are climbing today after the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) said a survey of global cocoa stockpiles at the end of the 2023/24 season was at...

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Chocolate Demand Concerns

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Thursday closed down -123 (-1.05%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed down -164 (-1.75%). Cocoa prices settled moderately lower on Thursday as demand concerns sparked long liquidation. Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut reported a sales decline of -2.7% y/y for the November...

Cocoa Prices Fade as Dollar Strength Induces Long Liquidation

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is down -111 (-0.95%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is down -148 (-1.58%). Cocoa prices today are moderately lower as a stronger dollar induced long liquidation in cocoa futures. On Wednesday, NY cocoa posted a 2-week high, and London cocoa...

Cocoa Prices Supported by West African Crop Concerns

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Wednesday closed up +116 (+1.00%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed up +107 (+1.16%). Cocoa prices Wednesday rose for the third consecutive session, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high and London cocoa posting a 1-month high. Crop production concerns in...

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Dry Harmattan Winds Threaten West African Cocoa Crops

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +92 (+0.80%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +118 (+1.28%). Cocoa prices today are climbing for the third consecutive session, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high and London cocoa posting a 1-month high. Crop production concerns...

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Ghana steps up efforts to mend regional ties with Sahel alliance appointment

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a former national security chief as envoy to the alliance formed by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, signalling his administration's intention to mend ties with the three military-led nations.

As gold prices surge, Ghana faces ‘looming crisis’ over illegal mining

Illegal and small-scale mining known as galamsey is contaminating the country’s rivers and soil, activists say.

West African Cocoa Crop Concerns Boost Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Tuesday closed up +386 (+3.45%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed up +236 (+2.62%). Cocoa prices Tuesday rallied to 2-week highs on crop production concerns in West Africa. Some Ivory Coast and Ghana cocoa farmers have reported that cocoa trees are...

Cocoa Prices Jump on West African Crop Concerns

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...

Seven Killed In Ghana Gold Mine Shootout

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

Cocoa Prices Surge as Demand Concerns Recede

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...

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