Ghana’s cocoa regulator, COCOBOD, plans to secure up to $1.5 billion to finance 2024/25 cocoa purchases, addressing the shortfall in production.
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
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Facing potential electoral setbacks, President Cyril Ramaphosa vows to intensify efforts on job creation and economic reform as South Africa’s crucial elections approach.
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During his state visit, Kenyan President William Ruto and U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to deepen democratic values and expand economic and security collaborations.
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Following the confirmation of interim President Deby as Chad’s winner, Prime Minister Succes Masra resigns, marking a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape.
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Following its merger with Engen, Vivo Energy announces a $550 million investment in South Africa, aiming to enhance green energy and infrastructure.
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Amid rising global costs, RFG Holdings reports a 20.4% earnings increase, leveraging strategic pricing and operational efficiencies in a challenging market.
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ANC gains momentum with increased support ahead of the 2024 South African election, showcasing potential for a significant political shift.
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Amid a backdrop of arrests and global criticism, hundreds rallied in Tunis, expressing staunch support for President Kais Saied and decrying foreign interference.
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In response to severe supply shortages, Ivory Coast’s cocoa regulator, the CCC, has suspended around 40 cooperatives suspected of hoarding cocoa beans to inflate prices.
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Mahamat Idriss Deby is confirmed as Chad’s president, winning 61% amid disputes and challenges from opposition, signaling continued familial rule and stirring regional attention.