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Africa: Cocoa Futures Surge Over 80 Percent As Adverse Weather Disrupts Harvest
[ad_1] TLDR Cocoa futures surge by over 80% year-to-date due to heavy rains disrupting harvest season in Ivory Coast. Intense downpours hinder harvesting, drying, and transport of beans, causing supply concerns. Cocoa bean arrivals at Ivorian ports dropped sharply, reflecting global market volatility. Cocoa futures have surged by over 80% […]
Africa: World Bank Lowers Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast On Sudan Conflict
[ad_1] TLDR World Bank revises 2024 Sub-Saharan Africa economic growth forecast to 3% due to ongoing civil war in Sudan impacting regional activity. Conflict in Sudan displaces 11 million people and causes economic collapse, with Sudan's economy projected to contract by 15.1% in 2024. Excluding Sudan, Sub-Saharan Africa expected to […]
Africa: Experts Sound Alarm on Looming Funding Crisis for International System
[ad_1] Washington — Donors on track to fall short on support for major international funds, new analysis suggests Donor commitments to some of the world’s largest development, health, and climate funds are at risk of falling short, experts at the Center for Global Development warned today, drawing on a newly […]
Africa: ‘Antiretrovirals Alone Will Not End the HIV Pandemic’ – 4 Key Takeaways from #HIVR4P2024
[ad_1] The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300 scientists, advocates, community representatives, and policymakers. This dynamic gathering provided a platform for experts to share cutting-edge evidence and discuss the […]
Africa: Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue
[ad_1] New York — The right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or impede in any shape or form. It is a fundamental right that every woman must be free to exercise […]
Africa: World Food Day 2024 – a Quote From Slow Food President Edward Mukiibi
[ad_1] "Today, on World Food Day, we celebrate the right to food as a fundamental part of a better life and a brighter future. Slow Food reaffirms its belief that food can be a bridge to peace, advocating for a world where access to food and the resources required to […]
Zimbabwe: Harare City Crowned Volleyball Champions
[ad_1] Veronica Gwaze — Harare City were crowned champions at the inaugural Pinkoctober Volleyball Ladies Tournament hosted at Mkushi Courts at the weekend after beating rivals University of Zimbabwe 3-2. In the nine-team race, which is set to be an annual event, Manyame Airforce and Support Unit settled for the […]
Zimbabwe: Chipunza Fancies Hard Work
[ad_1] Curtworth Masango — Simba Bhora holding midfielder Tichaona Chipunza is aiming to finish strong in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League as they look set for a maiden championship. Simba Bhora are currently enjoying an impressive run that has seen them top the log standings for two months now. […]
