Chocolate prices to keep rising as West Africa's cocoa crisis deepens: Surveying the stripped landscape of her farm - dotted with pools of cyanide-tainted ...
reuters.com/investigates/special-report/westafrica-cocoa/
Quick Glance: Cocoa Prices Surge Faster Than Bitcoin
- Cocoa prices have doubled and tripled within a year.
- Cocoa shortage leads to higher prices for chocolate makers and consumers.
- Extreme weather and climate changes in West Africa have resulted in lower harvests.
- Chocolate makers are responding to the increased costs, while consumers are still willing to pay more.
Recruitment of nurses from global south branded ‘new form of colonialism’ : African nurse leaders say they face severe shortages despite rules intended to stop ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/mar/27/recruitment-of-nurses-from-global-south-branded-new-form-of-colonialism
Ministry says chicken pox outbreak at Lusignan prison `appears to be under control’
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/27/news/guyana/ministry-says-chicken-pox-outbreak-at-lusignan-prison-appears-to-be-under-control/
Rather than fear women, fear the bullets they must dodge: Growing up, women must jostle for a seat at the table of men. But the seat isn’t the endgame ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/rather-than-fear-women-fear-the-bullets-they-must-dodge-4571062
Quick Glance: Cars as Gendered Technology
- The relationship between car manufacturers and female consumers is explored in 'Women Behind the Wheel' by Nancy Nichols.
- Nichols describes how cars became gendered technology and shares personal stories about cars in her life.
- The invention of the electric starter made cars more accessible to women, changing the dynamics between genders and cars.
- From fashion related to cars to minivan culture, the changes and adaptations for women in the automotive industry are highlighted.
Meta and Google fuel abortion misinformation across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, report finds
mashable.com/article/meta-google-abortion-information-restriction-africa-asia
150 children to get free heart surgery in India: The Indian Association of Uganda says they will pay the medical bill in partnership with the Rotary Club of ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/150-children-to-get-free-heart-surgery-in-india-4570102
MoH orders ‘probe’ into admin absent at facility: KUWAIT CITY, March 27: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has opened an investigation and taken the necessary legal ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/moh-orders-probe-into-admin-absent-at-facility/
Ghana's LGBT terror: 'We live in fear of snitches': A bill that will impose jail terms for simply identifying as LGBTQ+ is terrifying the gay community.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68490872
Quick Glance: Fear of Snitches: Ghana's LGBT Terror
- Homophobia is prevalent in Ghana, where gay sex is already illegal.
- A new law threatens the LGBTQ+ community with prison sentences for identification and promotion.
- LGBT individuals like Mensah and Kwame face discrimination and violence, prompting thoughts of emigration.
- Ghana's President faces a decision with potential economic and diplomatic repercussions.
Ghana LGBTQ Bill Risks Economic Cost as IMF Warns on Diversity: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-01/ghana-lgbtq-bill-risks-economic-cost-as-imf-warns-on-diversity
Quick Glance: Ghana: Activists Fight Against LGBTQ+ Criminalization Law
- Ghana has passed a controversial bill that penalizes not only LGBTQ+ individuals but also those who defend them, with up to 10 years in prison. Activists have pledged to challenge the law, awaiting the president's signature.
- The law sets prison terms from six months to three years for LGBTQ+ sexual acts, already illegal in Ghana. It also criminalizes those advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, with up to 10 years in prison if targeting minors.
- A clause in the law requires reporting anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ to the police or community leaders, with up to three years in prison for such identification. The bill was promoted as contributing to UN sustainable development goals.
- The bill was passed by a coalition of Christian, Muslim, and traditional Ghanaian leaders, arguing it aligns with UN development goals. Activists believe the law misrepresents the country's values and implications.
NHS nurse and former 'fastest woman in Africa' to retire after almost five decades
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Health Ministry probing death of 19-month-old boy: After a 19-month-old boy of Zeelugt Housing Scheme died on Thursday at the West Demerara Regional Hospital ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/10/news/guyana/health-ministry-probing-death-of-19-month-old-boy/
US 'deeply troubled' by Ghana's anti-LGBTQ legislation | Africanews: The US State Department is calling for a review of the law's constitutionality ...
africanews.com/2024/02/29/us-deeply-troubled-by-ghanas-anti-lgbtq-legislation/
Indian Railways slashes ticket prices, offers over 40 per cent relief for Kashmir-bound trains
financialexpress.com/business/railways-indian-railways-slashes-ticket-prices-offers-over-40-per-cent-relief-for-kashmir-bound-trains-3432064/
Despite allegations of sexual misconduct against a senior official by a junior employee at the Ministry of Health, no formal report has been made by the ... Show more
"It’s time for the new government to recognise that the Paris Agreement’s emphasis on public health underscores the linkages between climate change and ... Show more
UN says that acute malnutrition is rising quickly in Northern Gaza
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Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back: Chinese travellers flocked to tourist hot-spots across Asia over the Lunar New Year ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-tourists-flock-southeast-asia-overseas-travel-bounces-back-2024-02-20/
Uganda’s leprosy cases on the rise- WHO: “Between 2017 and 2022, the country registered an increase in the number of leprosy cases from 121 to 518 with 13 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-s-leprosy-cases-on-the-rise-who-4562716
‘For the people, by the people’: Fact-checking 7 claims in Rise Mzansi’s election manifesto
africacheck.org/fact-checks/reports/people-people-fact-checking-7-claims-rise-mzansis-election-manifesto
Give women with disabilities a chance : The fact is that disability is both a cause and a consequence of poverty
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/give-women-with-disabilities-a-chance--4558804
Why Arsenal star Thomas Partey turned down Ghana national team call-up: Partey has turned down a call-up to the Ghanaian national team as he continues to manage ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/18/arsenal-star-thomas-partey-turned-ghana-national-team-call-up-20483128/
Abel Mutua narrates pain of losing a childhood friend to malaria: In 2022, out of 3.4 million people who got malaria, 11,788 people died, a high number ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001490824/abel-mutua-narrates-pain-of-losing-a-childhood-friend-to-malaria
Luton Town Defender Osho Ruled Out Of Ghana, Mali Friendlies
completesports.com/luton-town-defender-osho-ruled-out-of-ghana-mali-friendlies/
MoH reduces service fees to support health sector: H E Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, has issued Ministerial Decision No 71/2024 ...
muscatdaily.com/2024/03/12/moh-reduces-service-fees-to-support-health-sector/
MoH plans to produce 30 per cent of medicines domestically: Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoI) affirmed it is seeking to localize and encourage investing in ...
omanobserver.om/article/1150872/oman/health/moh-plans-to-produce-30-per-cent-of-medicines-domestically
New boy Osho doubtful for Eagles friendlies: The Eagles are scheduled to face archrivals Ghana March 22 before squaring up against Mali four days later at the ...
punchng.com/new-boy-osho-doubtful-for-eagles-friendlies/
Nwabali Doubtful For Super Eagles Friendlies: Chippa United goalkeper, Stanley Nwabali is doubtful for Nigeria's upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali due ...
completesports.com/nwabali-doubtful-for-super-eagles-friendlies/
Ghana celebrates return of stolen artifacts | Africanews: The return is viewed as both a healing process and a chance for economic growth through tourism ...
africanews.com/2024/02/11/ghana-celebrates-return-of-stolen-artifacts/
New EU Law Will Impact Ferrero, Nestle, Mars and the Whole Cocoa Supply Chain: Cocoa prices are at an all-time high as production in West Africa declines ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-02-27/new-eu-law-will-impact-ferrero-nestle-mars-and-the-whole-cocoa-supply-chain
Arteta fires warning to Partey with another Arsenal star "very close" to return
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-thomas-partey-mikel-arteta-32276012
Arteta makes telling title prediction as Arsenal plan finally comes to fruition: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is excited at the prospect of pairing Declan Rice ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-mikel-arteta-rice-partey-32264411
Kuwait celebrates World Hearing Day | kuwaittimes: Kuwait celebrates World Hearing Day - Kuwait - KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health, represented by Sheikh Salem ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/11759/kuwait/other-news/kuwait-celebrates-world-hearing-day/
MoH urges Hajj pilgrims to take necessary vaccines: MoH has announced that all citizens and residents accepted for Hajj this year must visit designated health ...
muscatdaily.com/2024/03/05/moh-urges-hajj-pilgrims-to-take-necessary-vaccines/
Tech that detects falls to be offered to all HDB households after pilot at Queenstown Health District
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/queenstown-health-district-tech-seniors-detects-falls-health-hdb-4126056
CDC spearheads multi-agency response to wild fires - Guyana Chronicle: THE Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Saturday spearheaded a multi-agency response to the ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/03/cdc-spearheads-multi-agency-response-to-wild-fires/
Three measles cases confirmed in Amuru: 16 children who were suspected to have contracted the disease were taken to the Uganda Virus Research Institute for ...
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India expresses shock at loss of lives in northern Gaza during aid delivery: India expresses shock at loss of lives in northern Gaza during aid delivery
wionews.com/world/india-expresses-shock-at-loss-of-lives-in-northern-gaza-during-aid-delivery-695613
New law mooted to minimise digital service disruptions due to cloud, data centre outages
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/new-law-mooted-to-minimise-digital-service-disruptions-due-to-cloud-data-centre-outages
Malaria, TB: African Scientists Get Funds to Fight Diseases: African scientists have received $7.2 million to find drugs that will help combat malaria and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-28/malaria-tb-african-scientists-get-funds-to-fight-diseases
Bay FC striker Racheal Kundananji injured in international tournament: Before ever putting on the team’s uniform in a game, Bay FC striker Racheal Kundananji ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/article/bay-fc-striker-rachael-kundananji-injured-18696631.php
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2 deputies shot, 1 killed in Blount County, Tennessee, $80k reward now offered for suspect
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/09/shooting-deputies-blount-county-tennessee-kenneth-dehart-jr/72534550007/
Elmo asks the internet 'How are you doing?' Turns out, they’re not doing great.: Elmo is checking in on his X followers and they aren't OK. But his post has ...
dispatch.com/story/entertainment/trend/2024/02/01/elmo-how-are-you-doing-the-internet-not-great-twitter-x/72434457007/
Apaa health centre wastes away amid land conflicts: More than 50 mothers and children have died in the area due to the limited access to health services
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/apaa-health-centre-wastes-away-amid-land-conflicts-4522362
#KabakaBirthdayRun2024 : Nation Media Group has joined hands with Buganda Kingdom and partners Airtel Uganda and others on the kabaka birthday run to ensure the reduction in ... Show more
Boateng's ex Melissa Satta and tennis star Berettini: separation because of sex addiction? | Sports
bild.de/sport/mehr-sport/tennis/boateng-ex-melissa-satta-und-tennis-star-berettini-trennung-wegen-sexsucht-87313106.bild.html
Team news: Partey and Jesus close to return | Team news | News: Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus are both close to a return to full fitness ahead of Saturday’s ...
arsenal.com/news/team-news-partey-and-jesus-close-return
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Thomas Partey injury boosts for Arsenal: Arsenal are likely to have both Oleksandr Zinchenko and Thomas Partey available when they travel ...
metro.co.uk/2024/02/26/oleksandr-zinchenko-thomas-partey-injury-boosts-arsenal-20348236/
Help Nansubuga raise Shs50m for urgent surgery: A ruptured aneurysm, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/healthy-living/help-nansubuga-raise-shs50m-for-urgent-surgery-4536600
Supply chain strains set to weigh on aviation industry bounce-back: Parts shortages and delivery delays plaguing the global aviation industry are easing ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/supply-chain-strains-set-weigh-aviation-industry-bounce-back-2024-02-23/
Tiptoe, camera clicks and fear of being prey as one tracks tree-climbing lions : With his five friends, Roland D. Nasasira went tree-climbing lion tracking in ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/travel/tiptoe-camera-clicks-and-fear-of-being-prey-as-one-tracks-tree-climbing-lions--4536428
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Ivory Coast will spend Tuesday and Wednesday waiting to see whether they will continue at the AFCON tournament as the best losers ... Show more
We need to curb steady increase of road accidents: The 2023 report by police needs to be a wakeup call to all stakeholders. All is not well and more Ugandans ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/we-need-to-curb-steady-increase-of-road-accidents-4534820
Leave My Nyash Alone: For Allure's Learning Curve column, Annie Blay digs into the experience of being an African woman in America ...
allure.com/story/african-woman-body-image
Singapore air show kicks off with orders for China's COMAC, Boeing: Singapore on Tuesday kicked off Asia's biggest aviation gathering with orders for China's ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/singapore-air-show-kicks-off-amid-travel-rebound-supply-constraints-2024-02-20/
'An extraordinary journey': Jelebu Dry Laksa to close only outlet in Singapore in February
asiaone.com/lifestyle/extraordinary-journey-jelebu-dry-laksa-close-only-outlet-singapore-february
Singapore Airlines misses Q3 profit view, flags competition concerns: Singapore Airlines Ltd reported a quarterly net profit on Tuesday that missed estimates and ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/singapore-airlines-posts-5-rise-q3-profit-2024-02-20/
“Consumers should return the empty tub to the place of purchase for a full refund.” Full story: bit.ly/49jKLcq
MoH activates service to approve medical reports online: MoH has activated a service to approve medical reports issued by private health establishments through ...
muscatdaily.com/2024/02/20/moh-activates-service-to-approve-medical-reports-online/
'Pawn Stars' TV star Rick Harrison's son Adam dies at 39 of a suspected drug overdose
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/01/20/pawn-stars-rick-harrison-son-adam-dies/72297076007/
Quick Glance: Tragic Loss: Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison Mourns Son Adam's Alleged Overdose Death
- Reports indicate the tragic passing of Rick Harrison's son, a star of Pawn Stars, at 39.
- A representative addressed the Harrison family's feelings in an official statement.
- Adam was the son of Rick and his first wife Kim, alongside brother Corey and son Jake from his second marriage to Tracy.
- The Harrison family appeared together on the popular History show, Pawn Stars.
Dunkin' faces $5M lawsuit: Customers say extra charge for non-dairy milk is discrimination
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/01/30/dunkin-donuts-lawsuit-milk/72405120007/
Afcon 2023: Mohammed Kudus 'can't explain' Ghana's late misery against Mozambique
bbc.com/sport/africa/68058814
Quick Glance: CAN 2023: Surprises and Hope
- Egypt advances to the quarterfinals, while Ghana is likely to be eliminated.
- Jordan Ayew scores two penalties for Ghana.
- Cape Verde finishes Group B with seven points, followed by Egypt with three, Ghana with two, and Mozambique also with two.
- Ghana could still qualify with two points if Cameroon and Gambia draw and both Zambia and Tanzania lose.
Instant bond: Georgia girl with spina bifida meets adopted turtle with similar condition
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/30/georgia-girl-spina-bifida-turtle/72366161007/
Afcon 2023: The African footballers putting their hearts on the line: One Zambia star is missing from the Africa Cup of Nations with a cardiac issue ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/67975444
Mohamed Salah goes off injured during Egypt's game against Ghana at Africa Cup: Mohamed Salah had to go off injured toward the end of the first half of Egypt’s ...
apnews.com/article/mo-salah-injured-egypt-africa-cup-1a6868c5cf9f6d95030b5719b36b069f
The Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division of the Ministry of Health (MoH) has voluntarily recalled ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products containing coppa ... Show more
NWSC chief first African to receive GSGS Global Sanitation award: The award presented to NWSC MD by Prof. Damir Brdjanovic recognises Mugisha’s exceptional ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_181402
Ghana soccer federation apologizes to country for Black Stars' poor Africa Cup campaign | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/01/31/ghana-soccer-federation-apologizes-to-country-for-black-stars-poor-africa-cup-campaign/
Valentine’s Day chocolate prices are the highest in years amid cocoa shortages.
Cocoa prices soared to all-time highs last week as deteriorating weather ... Show more
Brighton to sign Nordsjaelland’s Ibrahim Osman in €19.5m transfer, subject to medical
theathletic.com/5256568/2024/02/07/brighton-transfer-news-ibrahim-osman/
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Which Eye Drops Are Being Recalled? A Full List of Potentially Contaminated Artificial Tears
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