Abdul-Dayyan Abubakar
@abdul-dayyan.bsky.social
PhD Student at Université Marie et Louis Pasteur working on the intersection of Corporate Governance, Finance and ESG.
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A push for local processing is probably the best solution to this cyclical problem.
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire sell much cocoa forward, but farmers cannot raise supply fast because trees take years. Recent issues came from weak harvests and climate and disease shocks, plus delivery and financing stress. When prices cooled, demand and pricing limits worsened delays.
Cocoa stocks from main harvest pile up in Ivory Coast warehouses reut.rs/3OjOamj
February 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM
A push for local processing is probably the best solution to this cyclical problem.
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire sell much cocoa forward, but farmers cannot raise supply fast because trees take years. Recent issues came from weak harvests and climate and disease shocks, plus delivery and financing stress. When prices cooled, demand and pricing limits worsened delays.
Cocoa stocks from main harvest pile up in Ivory Coast warehouses reut.rs/3OjOamj
Cocoa stocks from main harvest pile up in Ivory Coast warehouses
Unsold bags of cocoa beans are stacked almost to the ceiling in Sekou Dagnogo's warehouse in Ivory Coast's western Duekoue town, where his cooperative is struggling to sell to exporters following a fall in global cocoa prices.
reut.rs
February 17, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire sell much cocoa forward, but farmers cannot raise supply fast because trees take years. Recent issues came from weak harvests and climate and disease shocks, plus delivery and financing stress. When prices cooled, demand and pricing limits worsened delays.
So apparently today is ‘Mardi Gras’ a festive day where observers are encouraged to eat more richer and fatty foods ahead of the Lenten fasting season.
Coincidentally, today is probably the last day before the beginning of the month of Ramadan when Muslims also observe a 29/30 day fasting.
Coincidentally, today is probably the last day before the beginning of the month of Ramadan when Muslims also observe a 29/30 day fasting.
February 17, 2026 at 5:12 AM
So apparently today is ‘Mardi Gras’ a festive day where observers are encouraged to eat more richer and fatty foods ahead of the Lenten fasting season.
Coincidentally, today is probably the last day before the beginning of the month of Ramadan when Muslims also observe a 29/30 day fasting.
Coincidentally, today is probably the last day before the beginning of the month of Ramadan when Muslims also observe a 29/30 day fasting.
This has been clear as day, at least since mid-2025.
Breaking news: Fund managers are taking the most bearish stance on the dollar in more than a decade, as the currency bears the brunt of the damage from unpredictable US policymaking. ft.trib.al/2IxS9xF
February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This has been clear as day, at least since mid-2025.
A notable pattern in Africa–China trade relations is that China imports relatively few manufactured goods from Africa.
Instead, its imports are largely concentrated in raw materials and extractive resources.
The zero-tariff arrangements appear to primarily secure low-cost inputs for China.
Instead, its imports are largely concentrated in raw materials and extractive resources.
The zero-tariff arrangements appear to primarily secure low-cost inputs for China.
🧵China–Africa trade hit $348B in 2025, but a surge in Chinese exports is deepening long-standing imbalances. What do the numbers really show, and why does it matter for African economies?
A thread based on a CGSP article by C.Géraud Neema.
A thread based on a CGSP article by C.Géraud Neema.
China’s Export Surge to Africa in 2025 Complicates Efforts to Rebalance Trade
In 2025, trade between China and Africa reached $348 billion, a 17.7% increase from 2024. As in the previous year, this growth was largely driven by rising Chinese exports, which amounted to $225 bill...
chinaglobalsouth.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A notable pattern in Africa–China trade relations is that China imports relatively few manufactured goods from Africa.
Instead, its imports are largely concentrated in raw materials and extractive resources.
The zero-tariff arrangements appear to primarily secure low-cost inputs for China.
Instead, its imports are largely concentrated in raw materials and extractive resources.
The zero-tariff arrangements appear to primarily secure low-cost inputs for China.
The strategy of issuing new Eurobonds to refinance maturing obligations has become a recurring formula across the continent. Although framed as maturity smoothing, it effectively shifts repayment obligations forward and may heighten rollover vulnerability. Exchange rate risk is another issue.
Kenya considering more Eurobond issuance to pay off maturing debt, minister says — TradingView News
https://www.europesays.com/africa/77568/
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https://www.europesays.com/africa/77568/
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Kenya considering more Eurobond issuance to pay off maturing debt, minister says — TradingView News - Europe Africa
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February 12, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The strategy of issuing new Eurobonds to refinance maturing obligations has become a recurring formula across the continent. Although framed as maturity smoothing, it effectively shifts repayment obligations forward and may heighten rollover vulnerability. Exchange rate risk is another issue.
Whether it’s medicine, economics, engineering, mathematics, literature, finance, etc., it doesn’t matter. You will still find a relevant paper from Zhang et al. China is the future.
February 12, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Whether it’s medicine, economics, engineering, mathematics, literature, finance, etc., it doesn’t matter. You will still find a relevant paper from Zhang et al. China is the future.
“I’ve repeatedly seen how hard it is to truly let our values govern our actions. I’ve seen this within myself, within the organization, where we constantly face pressures to set aside what matters most.”
Mrinank Sharma, who led the safeguards research team at Anthropic, shared his resignation letter on X, which quickly garnered nearly 1 million views.
Anthropic AI Safety Researcher Warns Of World ‘In Peril’ In Resignation
Mrinank Sharma, who led the safeguards research team at Anthropic, shared his resignation letter on X, which quickly garnered nearly 1 million views.
www.forbes.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:35 AM
“I’ve repeatedly seen how hard it is to truly let our values govern our actions. I’ve seen this within myself, within the organization, where we constantly face pressures to set aside what matters most.”
The job market is wild. People now plan for the possibility of layoffs before they even find a job.
Joanelle Cobos was laid off by Amazon in October, her fourth layoff. Planning ahead gave her time to reset, but financial pressure is now mounting.
I was laid off by Amazon and am still jobless. What once felt like a paid vacation now feels like a ticking time bomb.
Joanelle Cobos was laid off by Amazon in October, her fourth layoff. Planning ahead gave her time to reset, but financial pressure is now mounting.
www.businessinsider.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:35 AM
The job market is wild. People now plan for the possibility of layoffs before they even find a job.
I think the best thing that can happen to you as a PhD student is to have more than one thesis supervisor, because when one says ‘this is brilliant,’ the other says ‘have you considered deleting all of it?’ and somehow that emotional whiplash is what builds character.
February 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM
I think the best thing that can happen to you as a PhD student is to have more than one thesis supervisor, because when one says ‘this is brilliant,’ the other says ‘have you considered deleting all of it?’ and somehow that emotional whiplash is what builds character.
Public opinion appears to exert greater influence in the UK, where a prime minister may face pressure to resign over even an indirect association with Jeffrey Epstein. In contrast, in the USA, more direct personal associations seem to generate far less political consequence.
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Public opinion appears to exert greater influence in the UK, where a prime minister may face pressure to resign over even an indirect association with Jeffrey Epstein. In contrast, in the USA, more direct personal associations seem to generate far less political consequence.
I have long held the view that the British system of governance more closely reflects democratic accountability than that of the United States.
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I have long held the view that the British system of governance more closely reflects democratic accountability than that of the United States.
Ireland’s average annual GDP growth between the period 2020–2025 is about 6.7% (including 9.1% 2025 IMF projection). No country in Europe had a better average growth within this period.
February 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Ireland’s average annual GDP growth between the period 2020–2025 is about 6.7% (including 9.1% 2025 IMF projection). No country in Europe had a better average growth within this period.
Check on your crypto bro. Bitcoin has lost more than 35% value since February 5, 2025.
February 5, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Check on your crypto bro. Bitcoin has lost more than 35% value since February 5, 2025.
I’ve seen enough clapbacks from Mehdi Hasan. It’s time to buy the book.
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
I’ve seen enough clapbacks from Mehdi Hasan. It’s time to buy the book.
So Industry needed a city for a shady fintech plot… and landed on Accra?
True, we’ve seen cases like Menzgold and Dash, but institutions like BoG & SEC have since tightened oversight, and Ghana’s banking/fintech space has made real progress.
True, we’ve seen cases like Menzgold and Dash, but institutions like BoG & SEC have since tightened oversight, and Ghana’s banking/fintech space has made real progress.
February 3, 2026 at 4:18 AM
So Industry needed a city for a shady fintech plot… and landed on Accra?
True, we’ve seen cases like Menzgold and Dash, but institutions like BoG & SEC have since tightened oversight, and Ghana’s banking/fintech space has made real progress.
True, we’ve seen cases like Menzgold and Dash, but institutions like BoG & SEC have since tightened oversight, and Ghana’s banking/fintech space has made real progress.
This is why activist shareholders are seen as a crucial counterbalance in modern corporate governance. They force strategic clarity.
Activist shareholder ACCR, pension funds urge BP to show shift to oil and gas will deliver value reut.rs/4by84Ue
Activist shareholder ACCR, pension funds urge BP to show shift to oil and gas will deliver value
UK and European pension funds and activist shareholder ACCR are pushing BP to publish more information to prove its strategy of shifting spending from low-carbon to oil and gas projects will boost shareholder value.
reut.rs
February 3, 2026 at 12:27 AM
This is why activist shareholders are seen as a crucial counterbalance in modern corporate governance. They force strategic clarity.
I think I’ve figured out this photography thing. All I need now is a professional camera.
January 31, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I think I’ve figured out this photography thing. All I need now is a professional camera.
“A time comes in life when tragedy dominates your days.”
January 30, 2026 at 2:29 AM
“A time comes in life when tragedy dominates your days.”
liberté, égalité, fô shù
January 25, 2026 at 1:24 PM
liberté, égalité, fô shù
January 25, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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A difficult year for Burgundy ft.trib.al/v2wDQTf | opinion
A difficult year for Burgundy
A first taste of the ‘nightmare’ 2024 growing season
ft.trib.al
January 24, 2026 at 5:42 AM
A difficult year for Burgundy ft.trib.al/v2wDQTf | opinion
From slavery to Nazi Germany to today’s atrocities in Sudan and Gaza, corporate power has too often financed or profited while dodging justice.
Major firms from consumer giants to banks and defense firms have too often bankrolled or profited from grave atrocities and still carried on with near total impunity. That’s why movements calling for real corporate accountability and social responsibility are very important.
January 23, 2026 at 3:45 PM
From slavery to Nazi Germany to today’s atrocities in Sudan and Gaza, corporate power has too often financed or profited while dodging justice.
Major firms from consumer giants to banks and defense firms have too often bankrolled or profited from grave atrocities and still carried on with near total impunity. That’s why movements calling for real corporate accountability and social responsibility are very important.
January 23, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Major firms from consumer giants to banks and defense firms have too often bankrolled or profited from grave atrocities and still carried on with near total impunity. That’s why movements calling for real corporate accountability and social responsibility are very important.