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Nigeria’s cocoa production has drastically decreased to 6% of global output, trailing competitors. A proposed National Cocoa Management Board (NCMB) aims to revitalize the industry by enhancing farmer support, ensuring …
Can the New Cocoa Board Help Revitalize Nigeria’s Cocoa Industry? Read More
The Waorani people in Ecuador oppose government-backed oil auctions on their ancestral lands, highlighting issues of Indigenous rights and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent. Worldwide, Indigenous communities face digital misinformation …
Global Indigenous: Waorani People Fight for Their Rights in Ecuador Read More
A fire at Ecuador’s largest oil refinery halted production and prompted evacuations. No serious injuries occurred, but concerns about safety lingered in the community. Petroecuador assured the public that fuel …
Refinery Fire Shuts Down Operations in Ecuador, Evacuations Ordered Read More
Daniel Noboa was sworn in as President of Ecuador, reaffirming his commitment to a ‘war’ on crime, increased trade openness, and investment in the energy sector. He won the recent …
Ecuador’s President Noboa Sworn in: A Focus on Crime, Trade, and Energy Read More
Daniel Noboa is set to inaugurate a new presidential term in Quito, following his election victory in April. With a strengthened majority in the National Assembly, he will push forward …
Daniel Noboa Set to Begin New Presidential Term in Ecuador with Strong Assembly Support Read More
Solaris Resources has signed a US$200 million deal with Royal Gold to fund the Warintza copper project in Ecuador, marking a key advancement in Latin America’s mining sector. Solaris Resources …
Solaris Secures $200 Million from Royal Gold for Ecuador Copper Project Read More
This week, key stories from the Global South include the rise in sexual violence in Sudan, student detentions in Turkey, a Gambia probe into former President Jammeh’s assets, a Libyan …
This Week’s Major Developments in the Global South: A Roundup Read More
Brazil’s CBF will elect a new president on May 25, coinciding with the announcement of Carlo Ancelotti as the national team’s coach. This follows the removal of Ednaldo Rodrigues and …
Brazil CBF to Elect New President as Carlo Ancelotti Joins as Coach Read More
Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican influencer, was fatally shot while livestreaming on TikTok from her beauty salon in Guadalajara. Authorities are investigating her death as a femicide, the eighth in …
Tragic Death of Influencer Valeria Marquez Shakes Mexico Read More
Peru’s government has imposed a curfew and military control in Pataz after the murder of 13 miners, igniting national outrage over violence related to illegal mining. Businesses condemn the worsening …
Peru Imposes Curfew and Military Control Following Miners’ Massacre Read More