Blog Index
Economics and Financial analysis
Show AllSuper El Niño and Its Impact on Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire's Cocoa Sector | AnnanQuaye Research
An expert analysis of how the four major super El Niño events of the past 100 years — 1972–73, 1982–83, 1997–98, and 2015–16 — have impacted cocoa production in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, with OLS projections to 2028 and climate adaptation recommendations. see more
Super El Niño and the Cocoa Catastrophe: A Comparative Analysis of Ghana & Côte d'Ivoire (1950–2024)
Data-driven analysis comparing the 2023-24 Super El Niño to 1982 & 1997 shocks. Cocoa stocks hit 27% ratio; prices surge 300%. Yield forecasts and investment implications. see more
Why Your Chocolate Bar Might Cost More: The Wild Story of "Super El Niño" and West African Cocoa
Why is chocolate getting expensive? Discover how Super El Niño climate events trigger droughts in Ghana and Ivory Coast, impacting global cocoa supplies. see more
Data Science
Show AllU.S Tariffs + South Africa Report: Advanced Econometric Analysis: US Tariffs' Impact on South Africa
Advanced Econometric Analysis: US Tariffs' Impact on South Africa Below I provide the complete Python-based econometric modeling code used in our analysis, followed by three sector deep dives with specialized visualizations. see more
Book review by Anang Tawiah: Comprehensive Summary and Review of Time Series Analysis with Python Cookbook by Tarek A. Atwan
A comprehensive chapter-by-chapter summary and thematic analysis of Time Series Analysis with Python Cookbook by Tarek A. Atwan. Explore practical recipes for time series exploratory data analysis, forecasting, and model evaluation. Learn key techniques like ARIMA, LSTM, and multiv see more
Book review by Anang Tawiah: Comprehensive Summary and Review of Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example Using R
Explore a detailed summary of Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example Using R. Chapter breakdowns, key themes, and practical takeaways on multivariate analysis techniques like PCA, CA, and hierarchical clustering, with insights into real-world applications in business, public see more
Political Risk and policy
Show AllPolicy and Political Risk: "Langley's Burkina Faso Gamble: How USAFRICOM Lost Ground But Kept Fighting"
Deep dive into General Langley's evolving Burkina Faso strategy amid Wagner expansion and jihadist threats. see more
Profile: General Michael Langley’s Strategic Impact in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire: Policies, Actions, and Results
General Michael Langley’s Strategic Impact in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire: Policies, Actions, and Results.. see more
Profile: Michael Langley’s Africa Policy: 10 Key Impacts & Future Trends
How General Michael Langley’s USAFRICOM command changed U.S.-Africa relations. Analysis of counterterrorism, Wagner Group, and China’s influence. see more
Miscellaneous
Show AllBook review: Assata: An Autobiography Review - Chapter Summaries, Key Quotes & Analysis
Comprehensive 3-part review of Assata Shakur's autobiography with chapter-by-chapter summaries, most quoted passages, scholarly counterarguments, and thematic analysis of this influential Black revolutionary memoir. see more
Book review: Assata: An Autobiography – Full Book Review, Chapter Summaries, and Key Quotes
Comprehensive review of Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur. Includes chapter-by-chapter summaries, top 5 quotes per chapter, critical analysis, and scholarly counterarguments. see more
Book review by Anang Tawiah: Joel Augustus Rogers’ by 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: With Complete Proof
Joel Augustus Rogers’ 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: With Complete Proof, first published in 1934 and revised into the 1960s, is a captivating collection drawn from his syndicated newspaper feature "Your History." see more