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Ghana’s cities are getting hotter: they need more trees to keep them cool

Ghana’s cities are expanding at a breathtaking pace. From Madina to Cape Coast, from Sekondi-Takoradi to Tamale, concrete infrastructure are rising, wetlands are shrinking, and open lands are disappearing. But something else is rising quietly alongside this growth. Heat. And not just ordinary heat – dangerous urban heat.

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The reason people in Ghana are embracing items of traditional clothing

Ghanaians are wearing the colorful fugu outfits in a trend triggered by online mockery

The Independent UK

Cocoa Prices Settle Higher as Dollar Weakness Induces Short Covering

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed up +112 (+3.77%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +133 (+6.25%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Friday as dollar weakness ($DXY ) spurred technical short covering in cocoa futures, which had reached deeply oversold levels following this...

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Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +118 (+3.98%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +137 (+6.44%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today as dollar weakness spurred technical short covering in cocoa futures, after cocoa prices reached deeply oversold levels following this week's plunge....

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Cocoa Prices Sharply Lower as Supplies Climb and Demand Falters

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -258 (-8.00%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -140 (-6.17%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long selloff on Thursday, sinking to 2.75-year nearest-futures lows. International cocoa buyers are reluctant to pay official prices for beans in the...

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Cocoa Prices Plummet as Buyers Retrench and Supplies Build

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -232 (-7.19%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -124 (-5.47%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long selloff today, sinking to 2.75-year nearest-futures lows. International cocoa buyers are reluctant to pay official prices for beans in the Ivory Coast...

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Cocoa Prices Extend Slump as Demand Craters

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -158 (-4.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -170 (-6.97%). Cocoa prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with NY cocoa posting a 2.5-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa plunging to a 2.75-year low. International cocoa buyers...

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Cocoa Prices Tumble as Cocoa Buyers Reluctant to Pay Official Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -139 (-4.11%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -158 (-6.48%). Cocoa prices are falling sharply today, with NY cocoa posting a 2.5-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa plunging to a 2.75-year low. International cocoa buyers are reluctant...

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Critical mineral supply faces risks if local communities aren’t consulted enough: the case of lithium in Ghana

Clean technologies depend on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt. Over 65% of the world’s cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 40% of the world’s manganese is mined in South Africa. Substantial deposits of lithium are found in Zimbabwe. Ghana is emerging as a miner…

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Too little, too concentrated: why AI start-up funding in Africa needs rethinking

One year after the AI Summit in Paris, the international community will meet again this week in New Delhi for the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence, whose objective will notably be to support the diffusion of AI uses in developing countries. In Africa, AI and Tech investment remains concentrated in…

The Conversation

Ghana seeks formal UN acknowledgement of African slave trade injustice

Ghana will submit a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly in March to designate the African slave trade as "the most serious crime against humanity," Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Sunday during the African Union Summit in Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale

7 Historic Empires Richer Than the Mughals You Probably Didn’t Learn About

When history recalls the wealthiest empires of the world, the Mughal Empire often features prominently for its opulent courts, monumental architecture, and dominance in the Indian subcontinent. At its peak around the 17th century, the Mughal Empire controlled about 24 % of the world’s economy, making it one of the…

Times Life

Ebo Taylor obituary

Ghanaian guitarist, arranger, singer-songwriter and cult hero who rose to fame outside Africa only late in life

The Guardian - UK

“The world has lost a giant. A colossus of African music”: Ebo Taylor, celebrated Ghanaian guitarist and highlife music pioneer, dies at 90

Across numerous albums and collaborations, Taylor cemented his position as one of the foremost proponents of highlife, afrobeat and West African music

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Guess the Country Behind These 7 Unique Valentine’s Day Traditions

Valentine’s Day is known globally as a celebration of love, but did you know not every country celebrates it on February 14 or in the same way? Some cultures exchange chocolates, others give carved wooden spoons, and some even have holidays for the loveless to reflect on singlehood. Across the…

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Activists in Ghana are forcing extractive firms to account for the harm they cause – corporate abuse study

Ghana has a long history of resource extraction that has caused socioeconomic and ecological harm. The mining of gold, stones, sand and salt has displaced people, polluted the environment and destroyed livelihoods. It’s commonly believed that this continues to happen, with impunity.

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Clergy wives in Ghana can be powerful – but it takes constant bargaining with men

There is a story in the Bible of a sick woman who held on to the cloak of Jesus amid an impenetrable crowd. She did get her healing, as Jesus immediately felt the loss of power from within himself. However, he did not rebuke the woman for his loss. Rather,…

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Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife pioneer and guitarist, dies age 90

Taylor, who did for Ghanaian music what his friend Fela Kuti did for Nigeria, has been called the greatest rhythm guitarist in history

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YouTuber IShowSpeed set to receive Ghanaian passport after Africa tour

Global YouTube sensation IShowSpeed is set to receive a Ghanaian passport following his popular "Speed Does Africa" tour. Ghana's foreign minister lauded the influencer for positively showcasing the nation and continent. The 21-year-old's unfiltered streams have garnered millions of viewers, promoting a more relatable image of Africa, though the passport…

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WATCH: iShowSpeed pulls off dangerous backflip at Ghana’s Black Star Square during live stream

American streamer iShowSpeed thrilled fans by performing a daring backflip next to Ghana's Black Star monument on January 26, 2026. The stunt occurred during his Africa tour's final show at Black Star Square, showcasing his adventurous streaming style. While fans celebrated his bravery, the risky move near the historical landmark…

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Global demand for shea butter is growing: but it’s not all good news for the women who collect the nuts

Shea butter has become a highly sought-after ingredient in cosmetics and food manufacturing worldwide. Since the early 2000s its use as a substitute for cocoa butter has driven a dramatic rise in international demand. The shea butter industry has grown by more than 600% over the last 20 years.

The Conversation

Ghana collects half the blood it needs – digital approaches can improve that

It is late, the ward is crowded, and the clock is moving faster than everyone would like. A doctor has stabilised the patient as best they can, but one thing is missing – blood.

International Business Times

Africa's $4.8 Billion Live Events Problem: Why Governments Are Rewriting the Rules

Across Africa, governments are increasingly deploying live events as tools of tourism growth, youth-economy activation, and global brand positioning. Ghana reported US$4.8 billion in tourism receipts in 2024.

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s nothing better on TV’: behind the scenes of Industry, the high-stakes finance drama that has everyone hooked

Created by two uni mates whose last gig was a David Hasselhoff comedy, the series has become a star-making transatlantic hit. Now it’s back for a high-stakes new season that heads everywhere from Ghana to Sunderland

The Conversation

Ghanaian celebrities are dealing with mental illness stigma behind closed doors – why speaking up matters

Imagine living in a country where talking openly about depression or anxiety can cost you your job, your reputation, or even your freedom. That is still the reality in Ghana, where mental illness is often explained in spiritual terms, and seeking help can mean being taken to a prayer camp…

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