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Now it's chocolate: prices hit records as Ghana, Ivory Coast and China cut out Western firms
Now it's chocolate: prices hit records as Ghana, Ivory Coast and China cut out Western firms Kwabena Ofori Osei 44 Views • 2 years ago

Cocoa prices are hitting historic highs, as Western commodities markets are registering deficits of 478,000 tons of cocoa beans.

This is the result of a strategy by West African countries Ghana and Ivory Coast, the two biggest suppliers of cocoa to global markets. Beginning in 2019, they partnered with Chinese firms to process their cocoa in-country, and to sell their product directly to Chinese companies.

By cutting out speculators and traders in Western brokerages, and going around marketing and branding companies in the US and Switzerland, producers in Africa and their buyers in China keep far larger profits for themselves. West African suppliers more than double their exports by grinding their cocoa beans in-country, and Chinese firms realize far higher margins and a guaranteed supply of the world's high-quality processed cocoas.

Resources and links:

Substack, for video transcript and direct links
https://kdwalmsley.substack.co....m/p/now-its-chocolat

Swiss Info, Can China help African cocoa producers outmanoeuvre Big Chocolate?
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/b....usiness/can-china-he

China’s Chocolate Market – Trends and Industry Overview
https://www.china-briefing.com..../news/chinas-chocola

CNBC, Cocoa prices climb to new record high, prompting fresh warnings about extreme volatility
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/1....7/cocoa-prices-rally

Chart, 2024 coco prices
https://www.instagram.com/navi....amarkets/p/DECxW-OhJ

The chocolate price spike: what’s happening to global cocoa production?
https://www.sustainabilitybynu....mbers.com/p/cocoa-pr

ING, Tightness lingers in the cocoa and coffee market
https://think.ing.com/articles..../tightness-lingers-i


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Rise of the Mali Empire - Expansion Wars (1226-1312) DOCUMENTARY
Rise of the Mali Empire - Expansion Wars (1226-1312) DOCUMENTARY Kwabena Ofori Osei 44 Views • 2 years ago

A history documentary on the wars which forged the Mali Empire!
In this series we trace the rise and fall of the Mali Empire. Part 1 (
https://youtu.be/zQzjzVxKk74) covered the broad history of the region and the geopolitical events which set the stage for Sundiata's revolt against the Sosso Empire. In Part 2 we follow this Mankinka prince's campaigns which see him found the Mali Empire. We then cover the wars of conquest which led to the rise of this new kingdom to unprecedented heights.Sources:Spring, Christopher, African Arms and Armour, British Museum Press, 1993Walker, Robin, When We Ruled: The Ancient and Medieval History of Black Civilizations, Black Classic Press, 2011Diop, Cheikh Anta, Precolonial Black Africa, A Cappella Books, 1988Niane, Djibril Tamsir, Sundiata: an Epic of Old Mali, Pearson Longman; 2nd edition, 2006Music:"Heart of Africa" by Luke PN"Misguided Path" by Bonnie Grace"Desert Footsteps" by Sight of Wonders"Savannah Nights" by Zauana"In the Trenches" by Jon Sumner"Desert Winds" by Jon Sumner"There is no Sequel" by Philip AyersCredits:Research = J. BelaScript = InvictaNarration = Guy MichaelsArt = Penta LimitedOther Units of AfricaNubian Archers https://youtu.be/qvO3_kYRRw8?s....i=uZU_v0llG8EEWzwSNu Cavalry https://youtu.be/3tv7EbkrX38?s....i=Od9YOK0f5umzjyBZSa Band of Carthage https://youtu.be/oX3y1GYcCEY?s....i=Wwn6eKMQPyAb-ww4Ca War Elephants https://youtu.be/hDSRHGFCWEo?s....i=FCL-J7gUvR_vS9ZlTi Intro02:49 Founding the Empire05:30 Government07:40 Military10:56 Early Campaigns12:46 Conquest of Bambuk14:20 Conquest of Futa Djallon15:26 Conquest of the West18:29 Consolidation19:43 Internal Troubles20:45 Recovery21:34 Outro#africa #history #documentary

Unveiling the Dark Side of USAID: An African Perspective  | TheNewBlackMind
Unveiling the Dark Side of USAID: An African Perspective | TheNewBlackMind Kwabena Ofori Osei 44 Views • 2 years ago

**Unveiling the Dark Side of USAID: An African Perspective with David Hundeyin**

In this eye-opening interview, we sit down with award-winning investigative journalist **David Hundeyin**, founder of **West Africa Weekly**, to explore the complex and often controversial role of the United States Agency for International Development (**USAID**) in Africa. David delves into how USAID's initiatives, while outwardly beneficial, may serve broader geopolitical agendas that don't always align with Africa's best interests.

**Key Discussion Points:**

- The hidden dynamics of foreign aid in Africa.
- The influence of USAID on African governance, media, and economic independence.
- Real-world examples illustrating the unintended consequences of foreign aid.

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David Hundeyin is renowned for his fearless reporting on governance, corruption, and foreign influence in Africa. His work has been featured in prominent outlets, and he remains a leading voice on African geopolitics and media integrity.

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- *The Jungle: A Personal Journey with the Enfant Terrible of Nigerian Journalism*
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HISTORIC MOVE! How Burkina Faso Is Attracting It's Millionaires Back
HISTORIC MOVE! How Burkina Faso Is Attracting It's Millionaires Back Nana 44 Views • 1 year ago

Ever wondered why the wealthy are leaving behind their mansions in Europe and America? This isn't just another video about African development - it's the untold story of a quiet revolution happening in Burkina Faso that's shocking global financial institutions.
I spent months digging into why billionaires and millionaires are suddenly packing up and heading to a country most people couldn't find on a map. What I discovered left me speechless.
President Traoré didn't just reject the IMF - he created something that's attracting the world's wealthy like moths to a flame. It's not about charity or guilt. It's about something much more powerful.
From tax incentives to citizenship offers for the wider African diaspora, Burkina Faso is writing a new playbook that could change how wealth flows across the entire continent.
One returnee told me, "I had three houses in London, but what I'm building here will outlive me." Another said, "For the first time, I feel like my money is doing more than just making more money."
Whether you're part of the African diaspora or just someone who cares about global economics, this story will change how you think about development, wealth, and what really motivates people with money.
Watch till the end to see the most surprising factor that's driving this wealth migration - it's not what any economist predicted.
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Why African History Was Deliberately Erased From World History?
Why African History Was Deliberately Erased From World History? Baka Omubo 44 Views • 1 year ago

Discussing Authentic African history and various attempts to hide it.

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