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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

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...

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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.

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Cocoa Prices Strengthen as Global Supplies Tighten

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Wednesday closed +3 (+0.08%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed +21 (+0.71%). Cocoa prices Wednesday posted moderate gains, with Dec London cocoa posting a contract high. Smaller cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast are bullish for prices. Ivory Coast farmers...

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Cocoa Prices Rally Amid Tighter Global Supplies

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Tuesday closed +44 (+1.22%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed +51 (+1.75%). Cocoa prices Tuesday settled moderately higher, with Dec NY cocoa posting a contract high. Smaller cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast are bullish for prices. Ivory Coast farmers...

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Ghana's colonial past and assessment use means education prioritises passing exams over what students actually learn – this must change

Formal education in the Gold Coast, now Ghana, was introduced during the 15th century when Europeans came to its shores to trade. Education was only accessible to children of women married to western traders, and it focused on teaching them how to read and write. The primary aim was to…

The Conversation

Cocoa Prices Fall Back as Dollar Strength Sparks Long Liquidation

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Friday closed -33 (-0.91%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed -29 (-0.98%). A stronger dollar Friday sparked long liquidation and profit taking in cocoa futures. Cocoa prices have rallied over the past three months with NY cocoa last month posting...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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

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

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.

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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...

Al Jazeera

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.

Evening Standard

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

Ajax boss wants to keep Ghana star but Hammers optimistic

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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

Evening Standard

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...

The Guardian - US

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’

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