Football and big money: what some professional players in Ghana told us about handling their finances Footballers are among the best paid sportsmen in most parts of the world. The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023
Gio Reyna is back; an undroppable forward line: five things we learned from USMNT The USMNT lost to Germany and beat Ghana during the international break, but the team’s forward line is beginning to take shape. Here’s what we learned The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023
Gio Reyna scores a brace in USA's win over Ghana in football friendly Gio Reyna marked his return to the USA starting lineup with a remarkable two-goal performance as the Americans dominated Ghana in a one-sided friendly on Tuesday. The Times of India · Oct 18, 2023
Liberian President George Weah to face Joseph Boakai in second round run-off Liberia's presidential election seems to be on track for a run-off after last week's ballot. Provisional results show President George Weah and opposition leader Joseph Boakai neck-and-neck, below the threshold needed to avoid a second round. Also in this edition: parts of Ghana are under water after heavy flooding caused… France 24 · Oct 17, 2023
Accra, Ghana — the hottest new destination for London creatives Each year, the Ghanaian capital transforms into one giant party for ‘Detty December’. Sagal Mohammed discovers the magic of the West African city Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023
Ghana address Thomas Partey injury latest as Arsenal prepare for Chelsea Midfielder has already missed six games this season due to groin problem Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023
Cocoa Extends Thursday's Gains on Improved Cocoa Demand Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Friday closed +9 (+0.26%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed +37 (+1.21%). Cocoa prices on Friday extended Thursday's gains, with NY cocoa posting a 1-1/2 week high and London cocoa posting a 3-1/2 week high. Cocoa prices had carryover support... Barchart · Oct 13, 2023
Cocoa Posts Moderate Gains as Rain Delays the West African Cocoa Harvest Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Tuesday closed +39 (+1.14%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed +28 (+0.94%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday closed moderately higher. Cocoa rose Tuesday after forecaster Maxar Technologies said that rainfall in parts of West Africa is delaying the main crop cocoa... Barchart · Oct 10, 2023
El Anatsui at Tate Modern: ‘It took a long time for the West to realise there is contemporary art in Africa’ The Ghanaian artist talks about his Turbine Hall commission at Tate Modern, forging a new artistic identity and tackling the transatlantic slave trade in his work Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023
Cocoa Prices Fall Back on a Strong Start to Ivory Coast Cocoa Harvest Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23) on Monday closed -18 (-0.52%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23) closed -15 (-0.50%). Cocoa prices on Monday settled moderately lower. An excellent start to the Ivory Coast 2023/24 main cocoa harvest that began October 1 is weighing on prices. Monday's Ivory Coast government... Barchart · Oct 9, 2023
Witchcraft in Ghana: help should come before accusations begin Witchcraft is generally understood to refer to a supernatural power possessed by an individual. In Ghana, particularly in the northern parts of the country, the subject continues to spark fierce debates. The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023
British-Ghanaian boxer Joshua Buatsi: ‘I can’t be the only one benefitting’ The unbeaten WBA light-heavyweight champion talks to Al Jazeera about faith, fighting, and being a ‘nice guy’ in boxing. Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023
How stablecoins are accelerating dollarization in the Global South—and why financial inclusion needs Web3 solutions Why does wiring money from Nigeria to Ghana take longer and cost more than physically driving it across borders? Fortune · Oct 8, 2023
Arsenal: Thomas Partey ‘ahead of schedule’ and in squad for Man City clash, says Mikel Arteta Ghana international looks set for his first minutes since August after remaining on the bench in the Champions League defeat by Lens Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023
Barchart · Oct 6, 2023 Cocoa Prices Rebound on Dollar Weakness and Falling ICE Inventories Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Friday closed +53 (+1.56%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed +45 (+1.53%). Cocoa prices Friday recovered from early losses and closed moderately higher. A weaker dollar Friday sparked short covering in cocoa futures. Also, supplies continue to tighten as ICE-monitored...
The Conversation · Oct 6, 2023 Theresa Kufuor: Ghana's former first lady was a quiet and unobtrusive champion of change Flags have been flying at half mast in Ghana in tribute to Theresa Kufuor, the wife of John Agyekum Kufuor, president of Ghana from 2000 to 2008. Born Theresa Mensah, the former first lady passed away on 1 October at the age of 87.
Barchart · Oct 5, 2023 Cocoa Prices Slide on an Improved Outlook for the Ivory Coast Main Crop Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Thursday closed -31 (-0.90%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed -25 (-0.84%). Cocoa prices Thursday posted moderate losses, with NY cocoa falling to a 6-week low and London cocoa falling to a 1-month low. Cocoa prices retreated Thursday on an...
Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023 Lack of safety nets hurt Ghana’s most vulnerable as economic woes deepen Ghana’s low-income households and working class are feeling the effects as the country grapples with an economic crisis.
Barchart · Oct 4, 2023 Cocoa Prices Settle Mixed on Currency Fluctuations Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Wednesday closed +3 (+0.09%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed -13 (-0.44%). Cocoa prices Wednesday settled mixed, as a weak dollar (DXY00 ) spurred short covering in NY cocoa while strength in the British pound (^GBPUSD ) weighed on London...
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023 Cocoa prices are surging: west African countries should seize the moment to negotiate a better deal for farmers The global price of cocoa is spiking, a direct response to dwindling cocoa output in west Africa. In September, cocoa futures reached a 44-year price peak due to mounting concerns over reduced supplies from the region.
France 24 · Oct 3, 2023 Protesters in Ghana demand resignation of central bank governor In tonight's edition: Frustration over Ghana's worst debt crisis in a generation bubbles over onto the streets. Thousands march in protest against the central bank governor, whom they accuse of dismally mismanaging the economy. Also, US President Joe Biden thanks his Kenyan counterpoint for stepping up to lead a UN…
Barchart · Oct 3, 2023 Dollar Strength Sparks Long Liquidation in Cocoa Futures Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Tuesday closed -74 (-2.11%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed -54 (-1.78%). Cocoa prices Tuesday closed moderately lower after a rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 10-1/4 month high sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. In a...
Dynamite News · Oct 3, 2023 WHO recommends Malaria vaccine made by Oxford University and Serum Institute of India To date, the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine has been licensed for use in Ghana, Nigeria and Burkina Faso. Read further on Dynamite News
Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2023 Ghana gets innovative to meet its renewables target This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the floating solar power plant in Ghana. There’s “On This Day”, the “Listeners Corner” with Melissa Chemam, and of course, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”. All that, and the new quiz question too, so click on…
Barchart · Sep 29, 2023 Cocoa Prices Weighed Down by an Improved Ivory Coast Cocoa Crop Outlook Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Friday closed -41 (-1.19%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed -29 (-0.97%). Cocoa prices Friday closed moderately lower, with London cocoa falling to a 3-week low. An improved outlook for the Ivory Coast's main crop is weighing on cocoa prices....