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Skin-whitening trend continues in Ivory Coast, despite ban

Eight years after a national ban on skin-whitening products came into force in Ivory Coast, the trend continues to boom despite its health risks. Half of Abidjan's women are known to engage in skin depigmentation, which can lead to serious health issues such as diabetes and hypertension. NGOs are denouncing…

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Cocoa Prices Finish Sharply Higher on Scarce Global Cocoa Supplies

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Friday closed up +333 (+3.52%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed up +259 (+3.35%). Cocoa prices Friday moved sharply higher as they consolidated below this week's all-time highs. On Tuesday, NY cocoa and London cocoa posted new all-time highs on...

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Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher as Global Supply Concerns Persist

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is up +364 (+3.85%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is up +297 (+3.84%). Cocoa prices this morning are sharply higher as they consolidate below this week's all-time highs. On Tuesday, NY cocoa and London cocoa posted new all-time highs...

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The failure of Ivory Coast's ban on skin-lightening products

How the ban on skin-lightening products in Ivory Coast has not stopped thousands of women from buying these creams. This as health officials warn of risks such as diabetes and hypertension. Also we head to the Anbar region in Iraq which is undergoing massive reconstruction after the collapse of the…

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Cocoa Prices Hit by Long Liquidation Pressure for a Second Day

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Thursday closed down -62 (-0.65%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -130 (-1.65%). Cocoa prices Thursday retreated for a second day and posted 1-1/2 week lows. Long liquidation in cocoa emerged Wednesday and continued Thursday after the Ivory Coast...

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Cocoa Prices Weighed Down by Long Liquidation Pressures

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is up +79 (+0.83%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -130 (-1.65%). Cocoa prices this morning are mixed as they extended Wednesday's sharp losses down to 1-1/2 week lows. Long liquidation in cocoa emerged Wednesday and continued today...

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Cocoa Prices Close Sharply Lower on Long Liquidation Pressure

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Wednesday closed down -425 (-4.27%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -517 (-6.17%). Cocoa prices Wednesday sold off sharply to 1-week lows. The recent parabolic rally in cocoa has caused prices to reach overbought conditions, which sparked some long...

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Cocoa Prices Retreat as Overbought Conditions Spark Long Liquidation Pressure

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is down -437 (-4.39%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -517 (-6.17%). Cocoa prices this morning are sharply lower, with NY and London cocoa falling to 1-week lows. The recent parabolic rally in cocoa has caused prices to...

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Cocoa Prices Finish Mixed After Posting New All-Time Highs

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Tuesday closed down -171 (-1.69%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed up +108 (+1.30%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday settled mixed. NY cocoa and London cocoa posted new all-time highs Tuesday on continued concern about shrinking global cocoa supplies, but some...

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Cocoa Prices Mixed After Posting New All-Time Highs

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is down -199 (-1.97%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is up +81 (+0.98%). Cocoa prices this morning are mixed, although NY and London cocoa posted new all-time highs. Concern about shrinking global cocoa supplies continues to push prices to...

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Cocoa Prices Skyrocket to a New Record High as Supply Woes Persist

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Monday closed up +354 (+3.62%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) did not trade with markets in Europe closed for the Easter Monday holiday. Cocoa prices Monday soared to a new all-time high and closed sharply higher. Concern about shrinking global...

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Cocoa Prices Skyrocket to a New All-Time High on Supply Woes

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is up +397 (+4.07%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is not trading with markets in Europe closed for the Easter Monday holiday. Cocoa prices today soared to a new all-time high. Concern about shrinking global cocoa supplies continues to...

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‘I was so angry’: the man who inspired Oscar-nominated film recalls epic journey from Ivory Coast to Italy

Io Capitano brings to life the traumatic experience of tens of thousands of people who flee across the Mediterranean each year

The Guardian - UK

Cocoa Prices Consolidate Below Record Highs

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Thursday closed down -77 (-0.78%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed up +68 (+0.83%). Cocoa prices on Thursday settled mixed as prices consolidated below Tuesday's all-time highs. Thursday’s rally in the dollar index to a 6-week high fueled some long...

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Cocoa Prices Consolidate Below Tuesday's Record Highs

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is down -112 (-1.14%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is up +35 (+0.43%). Cocoa prices this morning are mixed as prices consolidate below Tuesday's all-time highs. Today’s rally in the dollar index to a 6-week high fueled some long...

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Cocoa Prices Consolidate Below Tuesday's Record Highs

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Wednesday closed up +221 (+2.30%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -3 (-0.04%). Cocoa prices on Wednesday settled mixed. Prices consolidated below Tuesday's all-time highs as a stronger dollar induced profit-taking in cocoa futures. Because of limited supplies, global...

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Cocoa Prices Retreat on Profit-Taking

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is down -151 (-1.57%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -240 (-2.92%). Cocoa prices this morning are moderately lower as a stronger dollar today induced profit-taking in cocoa futures. Cocoa prices have been on a tear, and record...

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Cocoa Falls Back From Record Highs as Dollar Strength Spurs Long Liquidation

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Tuesday closed down -27 (-0.28%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed up +18 (+0.22%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday settled mixed. Prices on Tuesday initially extended their parabolic rally, with NY cocoa and London cocoa posting new all-time highs. However, cocoa...

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Cocoa Prices Rally to New Record Highs on Shrinking Global Supplies

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is up +60 (+0.62%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is up +137 (+1.67%). Cocoa prices extended their parabolic rally today, with NY cocoa and London cocoa posting new all-time highs. Cocoa prices fell back from their best levels as...

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Cocoa Prices Catapult to Record Highs as Ghana's Cocoa Output Expected to Plunge

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Monday closed up +710 (+7.94%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed up +732 (+9.81%). Cocoa's parabolic rally continued Monday, with NY cocoa and London cocoa posting new all-time highs and closing sharply higher as global supply concerns persist. A slump...

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Cocoa Prices Surge as Ghana's Cocoa Output Expected to Plunge

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is up +484 (+5.43%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is up +587 (+7.87%). Cocoa's parabolic rally continued today, with NY cocoa and London cocoa posting new all-time highs as global supply concerns persist. A slump in cocoa production in...

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Cocoa Prices Extend Their Parabolic Rally as Processors Scramble for Supplies

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Friday closed up +380 (+4.44%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed up +323 (+4.53%). Cocoa prices on Friday rallied sharply for a second day and posted new all-time highs as global supply concerns persist. Because of limited supplies, global cocoa...

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Cocoa Surges to a Fresh Record High on Concern About Global Supply Shortages

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is up +271 (+3.17%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is up +270 (+3.78%). Cocoa prices this morning are sharply higher for a second day and posted new all-time highs as global supply concerns persist. Because of limited supplies, global...

The Guardian - UK

‘When it’s this hot, time stands still’: surviving west Africa’s blistering heat

The region’s heat index hit 50C in February, leaving millions battling dangerous climate crisis fuelled temperatures

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Cocoa Prices Soar to New Record Highs as Supply Concerns Persist

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Thursday closed up +235 (+2.82%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed up +201 (+2.90%). Cocoa prices on Thursday soared to new all-time highs as global supply concerns persist. Global cocoa grinders are paying up in the cash market to secure...

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