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Gay rights activists fear for their safety as Ghana readies harsh anti-LGBTQ bill

The LGBTQ+ community in Ghana has expressed deep concerns over the potential dangers they may face if legislation enforcing so-called "proper human sexual rights" is enacted.

Radio France Internationale

Tight Supplies and British Pound Weakness Boosts Cocoa Prices

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Friday closed +31 (+0.90%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed +51 (+1.87%). Cocoa prices Friday moved higher, with London cocoa climbing to a 1-1/2 month high. Tightness in current cocoa supplies is supportive for prices after ICE monitored cocoa inventories...

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A tale of two cities: Diaspora influx hikes cost of living for Ghanaians

The Year of Return in 2019 attracted foreign investment to Ghana but locals say it has led to soaring prices in Accra.

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Mohammed Kudus talks up West Ham as Ajax star drops imminent transfer hint

Ajax boss wants to keep Ghana star but Hammers optimistic

Evening Standard

Cocoa Prices Rise on Concerns About West African Cocoa Crops

Sep ICE NY cocoa (CCU23 ) on Thursday closed +40 (+1.20%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed +29 (+1.07%). Cocoa prices Thursday posted moderate gains as the most recent crop surveys in West Africa showed heavy rain knocked down cherelles and young pods from trees, and the...

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No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben review – a bold and provocative debut from Ghana

Black gay American friends explore Ghana’s queer underground while a killer commits a grisly string of murders in this thrilling read

The Guardian - UK

West Ham set for Mohammed Kudus coup after breakthrough in talks, with striker next on transfer wish list

Ajax to let Ghana midfielder leave for £38m as Hammers continue frantic shopping spree before transfer deadline

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Cocoa Prices Mixed as London Cocoa Gains on British Pound Weakness

Sep ICE NY cocoa (CCU23 ) on Wednesday closed -6 (-0.18%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed +4 (+0.15%). Cocoa prices Wednesday settled mixed, with NY cocoa falling to a 1-week low. NY cocoa continues to trade sideways, modestly below the 12-year high posted earlier this month....

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Dollar Strength Weighs on Cocoa Prices

Sep ICE NY cocoa (CCU23 ) on Tuesday closed -26 (-0.77%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed +1 (+0.04%). Cocoa prices Tuesday closed mostly lower. Tuesday's rally in the dollar index to a 2-1/4 month high weighed on NY cocoa prices. However, concerns about tighter global cocoa...

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Cocoa Prices Consolidate Below Their 12-Year High

Sep ICE NY cocoa (CCU23 ) on Monday closed -11 (-0.33%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed -1 (-0.048%). Cocoa prices Monday posted modest losses as they consolidated below recent highs. Earlier this month, NY cocoa rallied to a 12-year nearest-futures high as the outlook for tighter...

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Cocoa Prices Fall Back as Risk Aversion Sparks Long Liquidation

Sep ICE NY cocoa (CCU23 ) on Friday closed -47 (-1.38%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed -24 (-0.88%). Cocoa prices Friday closed moderately lower as a slump in global equity markets sparked risk aversion to asset markets, fueling long liquidation in cocoa futures. On Thursday, NY...

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The Ghanaian conman who fooled the elite: ‘He gave them excitement’

In her thrilling new book, Yepoka Yeebo tells the jaw-dropping story of a man behind a scam called ‘one of the most fascinating – and lucrative – in modern history’

The Guardian - US

ECOWAS force ready to intervene in Niger 'anytime the order is given'

ECOWAS could send a diplomatic mission to Niger on Saturday, an official said Friday, as ECOWAS defence chiefs continued their talks in Ghana on the crisis in Niger after coup leaders there ignored the West African bloc's deadline to step down. The news comes as the US said it is…

France 24

ECOWAS defence chiefs meet to discuss potential military intervention in Niger

West African defence chiefs met in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a possible military intervention in Niger after coup leaders there ignored their deadline to step down. Nigeria has emerged as the strongest voice pushing for military action but all the ECOWAS leaders at the summit said diplomacy remains their…

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Cocoa Prices Move Higher on Tight Global Supplies

Sep ICE NY cocoa (CCU23 ) on Thursday closed +41 (+1.22%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed +25 (+0.93%). Cocoa prices Thursday closed moderately gains, with NY cocoa posting a 1-week high and London cocoa posting a 5-week high. Concerns about lower cocoa production in Ghana, the...

The Guardian - UK

West Ham in talks to sign Mohammed Kudus from Ajax in £40m deal

West Ham are advancing in talks with Ajax over Mohammed Kudus and are hoping to sign the Ghana forward for £40m

Radio France Internationale

West African bloc meets on Niger as AU 'rebuffs' military move

Defence leaders from West Africa’s Ecowas bloc began meeting in Ghana on Thursday to coordinate a potential military intervention in Niger, whose president was ousted in a coup. The talks come amid disagreement between African countries over the idea of foreign military action, after Ecowas said it would prepare a…

France 24

ECOWAS military chiefs begin talks on response to Niger coup

West African military chiefs began talks in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a possible armed intervention to reverse the coup in Niger. The African Union has rejected the idea of a military intervention, as have several regional capitals. The junta said it is open to talks but has been holding…

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Cocoa Rallies as Ghana Cocoa Output Shrinks

Sep ICE NY cocoa (CCU23 ) on Wednesday closed +32 (+0.96%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed +6 (+0.22%). Cocoa prices Wednesday posted moderate gains, with NY cocoa climbing to a 1-week high. Concerns that Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer, is unlikely to fulfill some of...

WEKU

What does it take to be a heroine of health? Education, dedication ... a stealth plan

We interview two honorees from this summer's Women Deliver conference: a community health worker with an innovative strategy and a nurse who aims to heal the sick and bolster her profession.

The Guardian - UK

‘We turn waste into something golden’: the creatives transforming rags to riches

Rich nations’ unwanted clothes often end up in landfills, polluting the global south. But entrepreneurs in Ghana, Pakistan and Chile are turning rubbish into rugs, shoes and toys

The Conversation

Mobile money in Ghana isn't all good news: customers are paying a hefty price

Fintechs, notably mobile money, have transformed banking and finance in developing and emerging economies in Africa and beyond. Financial technology (better known as fintech) is used to describe new technology that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services.

The Conversation

Ghana's plans for a national cathedral are mired in controversy and delays − but also reflect religion's strong role in the nation's identity

Ghana’s government aims to build a national cathedral: a multidenominational, monumental undertaking to house religious services and state events. Plans include a 5,000-seat worship space, a museum and a music school, reportedly projected to cost around US$400 million.

France 24

Chadian president welcomes Niger's junta-appointed prime minister

Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno welcomed Niger's junta-appointed prime minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, for a visit on Tuesday, the Chadian government announced. A spokesperson for the West African bloc ECOWAS confirmed the group will meet in Ghana later this week to discuss a possible intervention in Niger. Follow…

Radio France Internationale

Ghana steps up solar energy in bid to meet renewables target

Like many African nations, Ghana has been enduring hot temperatures and irregular rain patterns that are affecting agriculture. The government is aiming to achieve 10 percent renewable energy in the power mix by 2030 as part of efforts to slash carbon emissions.

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