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laissez-faire practices

In the cocoa sector, ‘governments don’t have the means to implement their own policies’

For François Ruf, a researcher and economist, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana must control their bean production if they are to have any chance of ... winning their battle with the industry over growers' wages.

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IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva

Changing priorities

IMF chief looks to strengthen ‘financial safety net’ for Africa

Protecting debt-laden African countries from painful cuts to social services is top of mind for the World Bank and International Monetary Fund ... heading into the new year, the IMF chief told reporters in Washington.

rabbit and hare

Ghana’s hopes for a quick domestic debt restructuring suffers setbacks

Ghana has tried to fast track its debt restructuring programme. Bright Simons explains why it is not working. ...

Coffee With

Ghana’s John Dumelo: The actor turned farmer champions drive for youth in agriculture

Across West Africa John Dumelo is one of the most successful Ghanaian actors featuring in over 100 movies after making his debut on ‘Baby thief’ ... at age seven in 1991.

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OPPOSITION IN THE OPPOSITION

Ghana: Ex-President Mahama launches comeback as his allies reorganise opposition

Friends in high places

US envoy to the UN visits African Security Council members

tough nut

Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria…Does West Africa have a debt problem?

OPPOSITION IN THE OPPOSITION

Ghana: Ex-President Mahama launches comeback as his allies reorganise opposition

Friends in high places

US envoy to the UN visits African Security Council members

tough nut

Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria…Does West Africa have a debt problem?

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shaping discourse

INVESTIGATION: Tiktok and the politics of tomorrow

Could TikTok be a ticking time bomb as disinformation spreads across the continent? The Africa Report uncovers multiple attempts to push lies ... and false narratives ahead of the 2024 elections in Ghana.

success

Cocoa Wars: Can farmers reclaim their power through cooperatives?

In Côte d'Ivoire, several cocoa growers’ organisations are leading the way by betting on certification and direct relationships with chocolate ... manufacturers to improve their income. A revolution in the making.

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“fool's game”?

Cocoa: Chocolate manufacturers and supermarkets, the big winners far from Africa

Despite a standoff imposed by Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, chocolate manufacturers and distributors maintain a firm grip on the industry and the ... price paid to producers.

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Time running out

Ghana: Debt bottleneck gets tighter as Ofori-Atta strives for reprieve

Time is fast running out for Ken Ofori-Atta to bring down Ghana’s debts to sustainable levels. Currently seeking debt cancellation from creditor ... nations including the Paris Club, the finance minister faces an uphill task back at home, with fresh protests against his controversial domestic debt exchange programme.

tug-of-war

Côte d’Ivoire – Ghana: Farmers vs multinationals in cocoa war

As the world's largest and second-largest suppliers of cocoa beans, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana have started a tug-of-war with the giants of the ... chocolate industry to obtain better remuneration for their cocoa farmers. It is likely to be a long battle.

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all-take-no-give

Google, Meta, Twitter….What tech giants bring to Africa

As the Covid-19 pandemic drew to a halt, tech progress in Africa rapidly increased, and by 2021 the continent has received $4.77bn worth of venture ... funding - 2.5 times the capital raised in the previous year. Whilst the development of AI centres and Big Tech moving into African nations seems full of promise, there are decided drawbacks.

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