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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.
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.
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 ...
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Expectations of shortages of cocoa beans, the raw material for chocolate, have seen New York cocoa futures more than double this year ...
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Quick Glance: Chocolate Prices Surge Due to Cocoa Crisis in West Africa
- Chocolate prices surge due to cocoa crisis in West Africa.
- Ghana and Ivory Coast face catastrophic harvests.
- Illegal gold mining, climate change, and disease contribute to the crisis.
- Experts forecast rising prices and a potential shift of cocoa production to Latin America.
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.
Ghana president won't act on anti-LGBTQ bill before legal challenge resolved: Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill passed by parliament in February should not be transmitted ...
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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.
Rose Amankwaah: The London nurse who was an African sprint champion: Meet Matron Rose Amankwaah, a former medallist at the Commonwealth Games who has spent ...
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Quick Glance: Rose Amankwaah: From African Sprint Queen to London Nurse
- Rose Amankwaah, former sprinter for Ghana, is on the brink of retiring from her job in the NHS in Britain.
- Despite her stellar career in healthcare, Amankwaah was already breaking records before her nursing career began.
- From running to nursing: Amankwaah's medical career blossomed as her athletic career came to an end.
- After nearly 50 years at the same hospital, Amankwaah will finally hang up her gown in the coming days and enter retirement.
South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Ivory Coast hit by major internet outages
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Quick Glance: Internet outages in 13 African countries due to undersea cable damage
- Thirteen countries across Africa experienced Internet outages due to damage to submarine fiber optic cables.
- Multiple network providers reported Internet outages yesterday, with the outage seemingly moving from North Africa to South Africa.
- Some countries had short-lived Internet disruptions, while others, including South Africa, experienced ongoing outages.
- Undersea cable-related Internet outages aren't new and can last a while, with damaged cables responsible for a significant portion of intercontinental traffic.
Iheanacho: Finidi Right Man To Lead Super Eagles: Kelechi Iheanacho has backed Finidi George to succeed Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles' substantive head coach.
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Friendly: Super Eagles Beat 10-Man Ghana To Extend Winless Run: Eagles edged bitter rivals Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly game played in ...
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Ghana says repairs on subsea cables could take five weeks: Repairs on damaged subsea cables that are causing internet outages across West and Central Africa are ...
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Quick Glance: Repair Timeline for Undersea Cables in Ghana
- Repairs on damaged undersea cables causing internet outages in West and Central Africa are estimated to take at least five weeks before completion and full service restoration.
- The cable break has led to widespread disruptions for internet and telecommunications-related businesses, including banks, mobile operators, money transfer agencies, and stock markets.
- Ghana's National Communications Authority convened a meeting with the four cable landing service providers - Africa Coast to Europe (ACE), MainOne (owned by data center operator Equinix), South Atlantic 3 (SAT-3), and the West Africa Cable System (WACS) - along with mobile network operators.
- MainOne indicated on Friday that a preliminary analysis suggests a form of seismic activity on the seabed caused the cable break.
Finidi Reveals Super Eagles Target Against Ghana And Mali: Coach Finidi George has told thenff.com that the principal objective of African vice champions Nigeria ...
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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 ...
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Morocco Referee For Super Eagles, Black Stars Friendly: Jayed Jalal from Morocco will referee the FIFA international friendly between the Black Stars of Ghana ...
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Ghana’s Inflation Slows But Central Bank to Remain Cautious: Ghana’s inflation rate resumed its downward trend in February, but is unlikely to persuade the ...
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Ghana opposition NDC's plan to use drones near polling stations sparks row: The electoral body is against an opposition plan to use drones near polling stations ...
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Exclusive: African cocoa plants run out of beans as global chocolate crisis deepens
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Quick Glance: African Cocoa Plants Face Bean Shortage
- African cocoa plants unable to purchase beans due to financial constraints
- Global chocolate crisis leads to price hikes for consumers
- Market heading towards fourth consecutive year of deficit
- Cocoa production may experience another deficit season
African Games 2023: Falconets Good Enough To Retain Gold Medal — Danjuma: Coach Chris Musa Danjuma is expectedly sanguine following his Nigeria U20 girls’ ...
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In deciding on anti-gay law, Ghana’s president is caught between a rock and a hard place
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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 ...
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‘It’s Not A Friendly’ — Omeruo Speaks Ahead Super Eagles Vs Black Stars: Kenneth Omeruo says the Super Eagles will approach their upcoming clash with the Black ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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OFFICIAL: Finidi To Lead Super Eagles Against Ghana And Mali: Former Nigeria forward Finidi George will occupy the chief’s corner in the dugout when the Super ...
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Osimhen Out Of Super Eagles Friendlies: Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria's upcoming friendlies against Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali.
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Finidi Right Man To Lead Super Eagles — Omeruo: Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has said Finidi George has what it takes to lead the team.
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We’re creating mounds of toxic e-waste—and recycling isn’t even close to keeping up
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Exclusive: Ghana, bondholders kick off formal talks on $13 bln debt restructuring
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Focus On World Cup After Gold Medal Loss – Gusau Tells Falconets: President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has implored players and ...
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From Ethiopia to Rwanda, Africa Bonds Ride Wave of Rate-Cut Bets: The rally in Africa’s sovereign bonds is barely taking time for a breather ...
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Friendly: Super Eagles Will Have Good Game Against Black Stars –Awaziem: Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem has assured Nigerians that the team will have a ...
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Recruitment of nurses from global south branded ‘new form of colonialism’ : African nurse leaders say they face severe shortages despite rules intended to stop ...
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German ambassador says working with India on joint sustainable projects in Ghana, Malawi, Peru
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Super Eagles Will Get Better And Stronger Under Finidi –Awaziem: Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem believes the the senior national team will get better and ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Okong'o bags gold at African Games: Okong’o plays for former champions Kenya Defence Forces in the local league championships.
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African Games: Nigeria’s mixed-relay team sets new African record in Ghana: Team Nigeria picked three gold medals on Tuesday in athletics and made a couple of ...
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Friendlies: 16 Players In Super Eagles’ Camp, Six More Expected: 16 players are currently at the Super Eagles ' Adam Park Hotel base in Marrakech ...
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NHS nurse and former 'fastest woman in Africa' to retire after almost five decades
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Tanzania-Based Defender, Luton Town Star, 24 Others Invited For Eagles Friendlies Against Ghana, Mali
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Full House In Marrakech As Ndidi, Iheanacho, Others Arrive Super Eagles’ Camp: 22 players are now in Super Eagles' camp ahead of the international friendlies ...
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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 ...
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VIDEO: Super Eagles arrive camp ahead of Ghana-friendly clash: The Super Eagles have touched down at their camp in preparation for the upcoming friendly ...
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#Accra, Ghana to Geneva, Switzerland for only $458 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines #Travel
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Student nurse died in beach tragedy on 'biggest adventure in her young life': Student nurse Millie Ann Gentry died aged 19 in Ghana while on a student placement
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Infrastructure Needs a New Approach.: We need a better plan to invest in big projects. Plus: Cocoa crunch in West Africa.
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Meta and Google face claims of restricting reproductive health ads and fueling misinformation
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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 ...
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Chocoholics Aren’t the Only Victims of Cocoa’s Surge: When a market becomes disorderly, trading firms are at risk.
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PROFILES: Nigeria’s gold medalists at African Games in Ghana: The last African Games saw the Nigerian national anthem rendered 47 times - each time a gold medal ...
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Konyegwachie eyes Olympic glory after Ghana heroics: Boxing coach, Tony Konyegwachie, has set his sights on the Paris Olympics after his boxers’ impressive feat ...
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Ghana: Reaching the land of opportunity - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: Trinidad and Tobago and Ghana are moving steadfastly in strengthening their trade and ...
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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 ...
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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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‘Finidi Deserves Our Trust’ — Adepoju Backs Former Teammate To Get Super Eagles Coaching Job
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Eight Nigerian boxers advance to finals in Ghana: Eight Nigerian boxers have secured spots in the finals of the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana ...
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OFFICIAL: Super Eagles To Face Ghana, Mali In Friendly Games: Eagles will take on Ghana’s Black Stars and Eagles of Mali in a double header friendly games in ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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West Africa: MFWA to Host Forum On Mis/Disinformation and Propaganda Narratives On Ghana's 2024 Elections
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Watch: Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj’s new song is influenced by Urdu poet Bashir Badr’s ghazal
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Fashion icon from Bergedorf: A king's thigh sets new standards: Rijkaard Oppong
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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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Ibrahim Osman: The ‘explosive’ starlet following the Simon Adingra route to Brighton
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Ghana's Decades-Old Ambition to Build an Integrated Aluminium Industry Faces a New Hurdle - the Clean Energ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Newmont's Ghana Gold Mine Sale Targets $2B, Attracts Chinese Giants - Newmont (NYSE:NEM)
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Ghanaians Residing in Liberia Donates to Underprivileged Kids in Celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence
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Vodafone One for One: Interim assessment of the smartphone recycling program: Vodafone has launched “One for One”, an initiative that promotes the recycling of ...
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Newmont’s (NEM) Akyem Ghana Gold Mine Draws Chinese Interest: Newmont Corp. has kicked off the sale of its Akyem gold mine in Ghana, which is attracting interest ...
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Ghana: Speaker Delays Ministerial Nominations After Precedent Set by Govt's LGBTQI+ Move
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African Games 2023: Losing To Ghana Hard Pill To Take –Falconets Midfielder Laments
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Honour Angella Okutoyi with adequate sports facilities: Kenyan tennis sensation Angella Okutoyi’s triumph at the 13th African Games in Ghana two days ago ...
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Clean sweep for Team Nigeria in sambo: The four-man contingent of Team Nigeria to the sambo event of the 13th African Games in Ghana claimed one gold ...
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Finidi Thrilled With Super Eagles’ First Win Against Ghana In 18 Years
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