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Niger coup sanctions drive Ghana’s onion prices up, deepen food crisis

Niger, a key exporter of dry onions in West Africa, is responsible for 70 percent of onion imports by Ghana.

Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023

Cocoa Prices Fall Back on Dollar Strength

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Thursday closed -40 (-1.10%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed -4 (-0.13%). Cocoa prices Thursday closed moderately lower as a rally in the dollar index sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Losses in London cocoa were limited after the British...

Barchart · Sep 7, 2023

Death and mourning in Ghana: how gender shapes the rituals of the Akan people

Gender has a significant impact on the socio-economic, political and religious experiences of Ghanaians. For Akans, the country’s largest ethnic group, descent is traced through the maternal line. Property is transferred in this line too.

The Conversation · Sep 7, 2023

Cocoa Prices Remain Strong on Global Supply Woes

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Thursday closed -1 (-0.03%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed +31 (+1.06%). NY cocoa prices Thursday posted a new record high but then fell back on some long liquidation to close the day slightly lower. Meanwhile, Sep London cocoa Thursday...

Barchart · Aug 31, 2023

Kofi Ansah left Ghana to become a world famous fashion designer - how his return home boosted the industry

In the 1950s and 1960s, young Africans were assisted financially by their governments to study in western countries in the hope they would return to contribute to nation building. Individuals who qualified abroad and returned home formed the educated elites of immediate post-independent Africa.

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023

Cocoa Prices Surge on Limited Global Supplies

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Tuesday closed +113 (+3.25%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed +88 (+3.16%). Cocoa prices Tuesday closed sharply higher, with NY cocoa posting a 3-week high and London cocoa posting a 1-3/4 month high. Reduced cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast...

Barchart · Aug 29, 2023

Cocoa Prices Close Higher on Global Supply Concerns

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Monday closed +9 (+0.26%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) did not trade Monday with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. Cocoa prices Monday posted modest gains, with NY cocoa climbing to a 1-week high. Reduced cocoa supplies from...

Barchart · Aug 28, 2023

Design news: Ghana’s art stars, dark skies in Denmark and artistic uniforms

Looking forward to this year’s London Design Festival, designer Faye Toogood and a new book celebrating Ghanian artists

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

Meet the man hoping to turn rugby into Africa's favourite sport

Only two African teams will be competing when the Rugby World Cup begins in France next month. Africa isn't known for a love of the sport, but the head of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has high hopes that will change.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2023

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 · Aug 26, 2023