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Cocoa prices rise to record highs: Are we running out of chocolate?: Cocoa prices have risen steadily due to poor harvests caused by extreme weather conditions ...
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Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
Nora Hauptle: The Swiss coach reviving Ghana's Black Queens: How Swiss coach Nora Hauptle is restoring pride to Ghana's Black Queens after years in the African ...
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Quick Glance: Nora Hauptle's Impact on Ghana's Soccer
- Nora Hauptle, a coach from Switzerland, is working to nurture Ghana's female talent and elevate the Black Queens in African soccer.
- Taking over the team in 2023, Hauptle led the squad to nine consecutive wins without conceding a goal.
- Despite a loss in qualification, the Black Queens secured a spot in the 2024 Women's Nations Cup.
- Hauptle's diverse career as a player and coach ultimately led her to Ghana's national team, showcasing her resilience and adaptability.
Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his government doubled its commitment in a ...
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Ghana to Start Debt Talks With Bondholders in Coming Week: Ghana’s government will begin talks with international bondholders on the restructuring of about $13 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/ghana-to-start-debt-talks-with-bondholders-in-coming-week
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Climate change drives up the price of coffee, chocolate: Local experts say although coffee and chocolate are getting more expensive, they won't disappear ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/512887/climate-change-drives-up-the-price-of-coffee-chocolate
Polish Foreign Minister: Some Western media are not shocked enough by Russian strikes on Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448430/
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Swedish foreign minister outlines NATO priorities to put end to Russia's "irresponsible" actions
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448332/
Ukrainian foreign minister stresses need for more weapons: ‘Give us the damn Patriots’
thehill.com/policy/international/4556730-ukrainian-foreign-minister-stresses-need-more-weapons/
France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied ...
france24.com/en/france/20240326-france-denies-supplying-arms-to-israel-for-gaza-war
Germany will include questions on the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel in amended citizenship test
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/coalition-wont-support-immigration-legislation/103638462
Some NATO countries ‘don’t understand urgency of stopping Russia,’ says Swedish FM
kyivindependent.com/some-nato-countries-dont-understand-urgency-of-stopping-russia-says-swedish-fm/
Budget Policy Statement: Willis promises cuts despite late return to surplus: The government's books are in worse shape than thought but the Finance Minister ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512805/budget-policy-statement-willis-promises-cuts-despite-late-return-to-surplus
O’Neil ducks questions after Senate blocks deportation bill: Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has accused the opposition of playing politics but repeatedly ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/greens-coalition-team-up-to-block-labor-s-deportation-bill-20240327-p5ffk1.html
Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too high' in Gaza
abcnews.go.com/Politics/austin-israeli-defense-minister-civilian-casualties-high-gaza/story
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
EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-bauernproteste-100.html
Labour's Chris Hipkins says Disability Minister Penny Simmonds should be sacked: Labour is doubling down on criticism of the minister's handling of disability ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512792/labour-s-chris-hipkins-says-disability-minister-penny-simmonds-should-be-sacked
Meta and Google face claims of restricting reproductive health ads and fueling misinformation
engadget.com/meta-and-google-face-claims-of-restricting-reproductive-health-ads-and-fueling-misinformation-132913618.html
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Infrastructure Needs a New Approach.: We need a better plan to invest in big projects. Plus: Cocoa crunch in West Africa.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-27/bridge-collapse-infrastructure-needs-a-new-approach-blackrock-has-a-start
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#Accra, Ghana to Geneva, Switzerland for only $458 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines #Travel
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GNTM makeover: This is how it ends for Marvin from Bielefeld: For the first time, men are also taking part in Heidi Klum's model show. What this means for the ...
nw.de/lokal/bielefeld/mitte/23815418_GNTM-Umstyling-So-geht-es-fuer-Marvin-aus-Bielefeld-aus.html
‘Finidi Deserves Our Trust’ — Adepoju Backs Former Teammate To Get Super Eagles Coaching Job
completesports.com/finidi-deserves-our-trust-adepoju-backs-former-teammate-to-get-super-eagles-coaching-job/
Omeruo: Super Eagles Now Focused On 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Kenneth Omeruo says the Super Eagles will now shift attention to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...
completesports.com/omeruo-super-eagles-now-focused-on-2026-world-cup-qualifiers/
Preparations For Next African Games Starts Immediately –Nigeria’s Sports Minister
completesports.com/preparations-for-next-african-games-starts-immediately-nigerias-sports-minister/
West Africa: MFWA to Host Forum On Mis/Disinformation and Propaganda Narratives On Ghana's 2024 Elections
allafrica.com/stories/202403270016.html
Watch: Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj’s new song is influenced by Urdu poet Bashir Badr’s ghazal
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March internationals: Richards & USA win Nations League: Seven senior Crystal Palace players are in action over the March international break – find out more ...
cpfc.co.uk/news/club/crystal-palace-international-players-tracker-march-2024/
Partey's path from Ghana to the Gunners | Feature | News: Our midfielder reflects on the steps that he had to take to make it from his homeland to star in Europe
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Friendly: Ghana’s Winless Run Continues After 2-2 Draw Against Uganda: Black Stars of Ghana were forced to a 2-2 draw against Uganda in a friendly game on ...
completesports.com/friendly-ghanas-winless-run-continues-after-2-2-draw-against-uganda/
Ibrahim Osman: The ‘explosive’ starlet following the Simon Adingra route to Brighton
theathletic.com/5263817/2024/03/26/ibrahim-osman-brighton-ghana-nordsjaelland/
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls on West to provide Ukraine with air defence: Following Russias recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/26/7448159/
France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine: French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he was prepared to use ...
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Cocoa Tops $9,000 Mark for First Time on Global Supply Crunch: Cocoa extended its surge — gaining more than $700 per ton in a single day and surpassing $9 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/cocoa-tops-9-000-as-supply-fears-keep-sparking-fresh-records
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Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4552775-israeli-defense-minister-to-visit-d-c-amid-tensions-over-gaza/
US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
reuters.com/world/us-vietnamese-top-diplomats-discuss-greater-chip-cooperation-state-dept-says-2024-03-26/
Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/australia-housing-crisis-political-battle-federal-election-issue/103625554
Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off: Ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/24/pro-west-candidate-beats-slovakia-pms-ally-to-set-up-presidential-runoff
Quick Glance: Pro-Ukraine Korcok, Ex-PM Pellegrini to Compete in Slovakia Presidential Runoff
- With 99.9 percent of the vote counted, Korcok leads with 42.44 percent, while Pellegrini holds 37.07 percent support.
- Korcok, backed by the opposition, aligns with Ukraine's interests, contrasting Pellegrini's Russia-leaning stance.
- Korcok aims for independent decision-making and safeguarding Slovakia's national interests, while Pellegrini advocates for peace and prioritizing national interests.
- The runoff will determine whether Slovakia aligns with pro-Ukraine sentiments or leans towards Russia, impacting foreign policy and domestic governance.
Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/24/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Singapore’s ex-transport minister hit with 8 new charges in corruption case: S Iswaran accused of receiving gifts worth $14,000 from individual who had business ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/3/25/singapores-ex-transport-minister-hit-with-8-new-charges-in-corruption-case
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
- Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.
- The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.
- Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.
- The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
Nigeria vs Ghana LIVE UPDATES: Super Eagles, Black Stars reignite rivalry in Morocco
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Quick Glance: Nigeria vs. Ghana: Super Eagles lead against Black Stars in Morocco
- The historic rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana takes place at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.
- Expect an intense encounter despite it being a friendly match.
- Coach Otto Addo returns to Ghana, while George Finidi leads the Super Eagles on an interim basis.
- Both teams are without some key players, but fans are hoping for an exciting game.
Watch: Harris outlines priorities as he becomes FG leader: Simon Harris is outlining his plans for Fine Gael at a meeting Athlone, where he is being formally ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0324/1439663-fine-gael-politics/
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
FG hails Team Nigeria’s performance at African Games: Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals.
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/680521-fg-hails-team-nigerias-performance-at-african-games.html
Okong'o bags gold at African Games: Okong’o plays for former champions Kenya Defence Forces in the local league championships.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/boxing/article/2001492097/okongo-bags-gold-at-african-games
Public service leaders must have courage to advise ministers even when they disagree: SM Teo
straitstimes.com/singapore/public-service-leaders-must-have-the-courage-to-advise-ministers-even-when-they-disagree-sm-teo
Chocoholics Aren’t the Only Victims of Cocoa’s Surge: When a market becomes disorderly, trading firms are at risk.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-26/chocoholics-aren-t-the-only-victims-of-cocoa-s-surge
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Battle of Eagles: Can Finidi make it two straight wins?: After guiding the Super Eagles to a victory over Ghana in the ‘Jollof derby’, interim coach Finidi ...
punchng.com/battle-of-eagles-can-finidi-make-it-two-straight-wins/
Energy minister: 'Moldova can’t be blackmailed any more': Russia and Transnistria have lost their instruments of blackmail, Moldovan Energy Minister Victor ...
dw.com/en/energy-minister-moldova-cant-be-blackmailed-any-more/a-68647761
Ukraine's Foreign Minister on Russia's attempts to connect Moscow terrorist attack to Ukraine: Putin is a pathological liar
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/24/7447895/
Ghana's Decades-Old Ambition to Build an Integrated Aluminium Industry Faces a New Hurdle - the Clean Energ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403260006.html
New legislation in Poland boosts self-defense capacity, eyeing Russia's nearby war in Ukraine
pbs.org/newshour/world/new-legislation-in-poland-boosts-self-defense-capacity-eyeing-russias-nearby-war-in-ukraine
Ghana Set to Lose Access to Funding Facility Amid Cocoa Crop Crisis: Ghana is set to lose access to a key funding facility as a crisis in its cocoa crop has left ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/cocoa-crisis-deepens-as-ghana-is-set-to-lose-access-to-bank-loan
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Ghana president caught in squabble over anti-LGBTQ bill: Ghana's parliament speaker has halted the approval of new ministers in an apparent standoff over ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240321-ghana-president-caught-in-squabble-over-anti-lgbtq-bill
Quick Glance: Ghana president delays action on anti-LGBTQ bill pending legal resolution
- A senior official stated that Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill should not be sent to President Akufo-Addo until legal challenges are resolved.
- Passing the bill could jeopardize $3.8 billion in World Bank financing and a $3 billion IMF loan package for Ghana.
- The LGBTQ community in Ghana is already facing challenges due to the bill's harsh penalties, including up to five years in prison for promoting LGBTQ+ activities.
- The IMF emphasized the importance of inclusivity for Ghana's success, encouraging the country to allow everyone to contribute fully.
Iran considering sending humans to space, minister says: Iranian Minister of Communications Isa Zarepour said that Iran would also be working on improving ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/iran-considering-sending-humans-to-space-minister-says-793305
Uganda eager to avoid another day of disarray : Moses Opondo and Kenneth Ssemakula started in front of the back four, with Travis Mutyaba crafting things behind ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/uganda-eager-to-avoid-another-day-of-disarray--4568122
German ambassador says working with India on joint sustainable projects in Ghana, Malawi, Peru
wionews.com/world/german-ambassador-says-working-with-india-on-joint-sustainable-projects-in-ghana-malawi-peru-703330
Fashion icon from Bergedorf: A king's thigh sets new standards: Rijkaard Oppong
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Nothing but hypocrisy: Foreign Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud yesterday said the main objective of BNP's call to boycott Indian ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/politics/news/nothing-hypocrisy-3573681
Ghanaians Residing in Liberia Donates to Underprivileged Kids in Celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/ghanaians-residing-in-liberia-donates-to-underprivileged-kids-in-celebration-of-ghanas-67th-independence/
There is no excuse for our mistakes – Lithuanian Foreign Minister on Russia's attack
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/22/7447698/
Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines: Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/22/australia-to-contribute-3bn-for-construction-of-aukus-submarines
Bassey To Miss Super Eagles’ Friendly Game Against Mali With Injury: Bassey is set to miss the Super Eagles friendly game against Eagles of Mali due to injury it ...
completesports.com/bassey-to-miss-super-eagles-friendly-game-against-mali-with-injury/
Canada to halt arms exports to Israel — reports – DW – 03/20/2024
dw.com/en/canada-to-halt-arms-exports-to-israel-reports/liveblog-post-68623333
Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
African Games: Amusan completes hat trick of gold medals: The gold medal won by Amusan is the fifth from athletics for Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Games ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/679293-african-games-amusan-completes-hat-trick-of-gold-medals.html
African Games: Nigeria denied consecutive gold finishes in women’s football: Ghana defeated Nigeria’s U-20 team in the final, denying the team a second ...
premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/679695-african-games-nigeria-denied-consecutive-gold-finishes-in-womens-football.html
Despite dark past, Indonesia’s defense minister elected president: Questions are still unanswered about Prabowo Subianto’s links to torture ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/despite-dark-past-indonesias-defense-minister-elected-president-00148164
Vodafone One for One: Interim assessment of the smartphone recycling program: Vodafone has launched “One for One”, an initiative that promotes the recycling of ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/vodafone-one-for-one-zwischenbilanz-zum-smartphone-recycling-programm/
African Games: Team Nigeria finishes second with 120 medals: While the overall medal count was lower than the 130 medals won in Morocco, the Ghana outing yielded ...
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Canada plans to reduce temporary residents, cap future intake: Canada plans to reduce its temporary residents and set a cap on temporary immigration for the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/canada-plans-reduce-temporary-residents-cap-future-intake-2024-03-21/
Quick Glance: New Targets for Temporary Residents Announced in Canada
- Canada will establish specific targets for the number of new temporary residents in the country for the first time, announced Immigration Minister Marc Miller.
- The government plans to reduce the percentage of temporary residents to five percent of the population over the next three years.
- The initial target goals will be set in September.
- Canada has seen a significant increase in temporary residents in recent years, leading Miller to remark that the country has become 'addicted' to temporary workers.
Greece Receives US-Made Romeo MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters - GreekReporter.com: On Wednesday, Greece received three new US-made Romeo MH-60R Seahawk helicopters ...
greekreporter.com/2024/03/21/greece-receives-us-made-romeo-mh-60r-seahawk-helicopters/
‘Dead democracy’: Will Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest unite India’s opposition?: Arrest of top opposition leader ahead of election sparks new accusations against PM ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/22/dead-democracy-will-arvind-kejriwals-arrest-unite-indias-opposition
Ghana unlucky against Nigeria – Addo: Following his side’s 2-1 defeat, Ghana national team head coach, Otto Addo, says the Black Stars were unlucky against the ...
punchng.com/ghana-unlucky-against-nigeria-addo/
Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls on US Congress to finally unblock aid to Ukraine after Russian attack on Kyiv
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/21/7447504/
Newmont's Ghana Gold Mine Sale Targets $2B, Attracts Chinese Giants - Newmont (NYSE:NEM)
benzinga.com/news/24/03/37904712/newmonts-ghana-gold-mine-sale-targets-2b-attracts-chinese-giants
We’re creating mounds of toxic e-waste—and recycling isn’t even close to keeping up
fastcompany.com/91063587/were-creating-mounds-of-toxic-e-waste-and-recycling-isnt-even-close-to-keeping-up
Over 300 French sports coaches, teachers and officials accused of sexual abuse or cover-ups in 2023
abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/300-french-sports-coaches-teachers-officials-accused-sexual-108348844
UAAP volleyball: Cassie Carballo delivers when it matters most for UST: MANILA, Philippines —Instead of letting her crucial errors get to her ...
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