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Business & Economy
Young Cocoa Farmers Demand Immediate Payment, Warn Against Further Price Cuts
Summary
Why are young cocoa farmers in Ghana so frustrated with the government and threatening to abandon their farms?
Young cocoa farmers are demanding immediate payment for beans delivered months ago. The Young Cocoa Farmers Association warns that further price cuts could push farmers to abandon cocoa for illegal mining.
Business & Economy
3 min read
Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves
Summary
Attacks on ships and a major threat to global oil supply have investors on edge - what will happen next?
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel despite the IEA's plan to release a record 400 million barrels of oil. Iran's leader threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. Concerns are rising about the impact on the global economy.
Business & Economy
5 min read