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Ghana’s cocoa industry faces a crisis requiring major structural reforms. A potential $1.3 billion loss threatens farmers’ livelihoods, as pay raises fail to meet a living wage. The current government-controlled …
Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis Demands Urgent Structural Reforms for Sustainability Read MoreKey producing regions for sugar and coffee are affected by dry weather, leading to price drops in sugar and increases in cocoa and coffee. Reduced rainfall in Brazil and India …
Weather Challenges Disrupt Commodity Prices for Sugar, Coffee, and Cocoa Read More
Kenya abandons its current IMF programme to negotiate a new loan as it faces economic challenges due to rising debt repayment costs. The IMF has acknowledged the request for a …
Kenya Pursues New IMF Loan Amid Economic Challenges Read More
Investors are reacting to weather-related concerns that have led to a 3% rise in cocoa prices and slight increases in coffee prices, while sugar prices have dipped by 0.7%. These …
Weather Concerns Drive Cocoa and Coffee Prices Higher Amid Sugar Decline Read More
Benni McCarthy, coach of the Kenya national team, is excited for his debut in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gambia. The Harambee Stars currently sit fourth in Group …
Benni McCarthy Excited for Kenya’s Debut in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Read More
Ivory Coast is expected to achieve record gold output this year, largely due to the Lafigue mine’s commencement and investments in other projects. Gold production is projected to rise from …
Ivory Coast’s Gold Production Set for Record High in 2025 Read More
Harambee Stars are set to face Gambia on March 20, 2025, at a neutral venue in Ivory Coast. Coach McCarthy has quickly evaluated the squad and expressed confidence in the …
Harambee Stars Prepare for Gambia Clash Under McCarthy’s Leadership Read More
Fiji is losing substantial export earnings from cocoa, with global prices nearing $10,000 per metric tonne. Cacao Fiji’s Arif Khan calls for government regulation and the establishment of a cocoa …
Fiji Cocoa Industry Faces Challenges Amid Global Price Surge Read More
Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Gambia’s Scorpions will compete on March 20 in the World Cup qualifiers, highlighting a shift in Kenyan strategy under coach Benni McCarthy. McKinstry of Gambia notes …
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Gambia’s McKinstry Anticipates Challenging Match Against Kenya Read More
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching operations in Côte d’Ivoire in June, focusing on sustainable economic growth and investment in the private sector and infrastructure improvement. …
EBRD to Launch Operations in Côte d’Ivoire This June Read More