Ghana’s GH¢33 billion cocoa sector debt crisis threatens global chocolate supply chains

Ghana’s cocoa sector, the historical spine of its economy, is currently facing a structural heart attack. The emergency Cabinet meeting scheduled by President John Dramani Mahama for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, is more than a routine government briefing; it is a desperate attempt to resuscitate a multi-billion dollar industry gasping for liquidity. For the Ghanaian […]


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