How Germany Earned $6.3 Billion from Chocolate Exports While Africa, Producing 70% of Cocoa, Made Only $5.7 Billion

Germany, a country with no cocoa plantations, earned $6.3 billion from chocolate exports in 2023. Meanwhile, Africa, home to over 70% of global cocoa production, earned only $5.7 billion from raw cocoa exports in 2022. Why the Disparity in Africa’s Cocoa Industry? The disparity between Africa’s cocoa production and the global chocolate market’s profits stems from structural imbalances in…

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What Does Africa Need to Achieve True Freedom in Today’s Global Power Rivalries?

The global arena today is marked by a resurgence of imperialism, albeit in a more covert, economic, and geopolitical form. The United States, Russia, and China are engaged in a modern-day scramble for dominance, and Africa finds itself once again in the crosshairs of external powers. For Africa, the stakes are existential: the long-sought dream of freedom—economic, political, and…

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Why Cold Plunges are Taking Over Europe’s Wellness Scene

According to Mayo Clinic Health System, a widely read wellness website, a cold plunge or cold-water immersion involves partially or totally submerging yourself in cold water for a few minutes at a time. It can be as simple as sitting in a bathtub filled with cold water and ice cubes or jumping into a cold lake or the ocean….

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