Aid groups urge debt cancellation to ease Ghana’s economic woes | Business and Economy News
In December, Ghana’s Ministry of Finance said interest payments have risen to 70 to 100 percent of government revenue. More
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Ghana increases salaries by 30 percent amid economic woes | Debt News
Inflation is hovering at a record 50.3 percent in Ghana, once described as Africa’s shining star by the World Bank. Ghana’s
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How Ghana, Africa’s rising star, ended up in economic turmoil | Business and Economy
Accra, Ghana – Doris Oduro sits at her small, almost-empty store in Odorkor, a suburb of Ghana’s capital, Accra. The
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The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022 | Business and Economy News
Lagos, Nigeria – This year has been a generally turbulent one for West Africa – with a few bright spots.
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Burkina Faso denies paying Russian mercenaries with mining rights | Armed Groups News
Ghana’s president alleged that Burkina Faso had hired Russia’s Wagner mercenaries to help fight armed groups. Burkina Faso’s mines minister
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Ghana suspends payment of most external debts | Debt News
Finance ministry says Accra will not service debts including its eurobonds, commercial loans and most bilateral loans. Ghana has suspended
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Burkina Faso summons Ghana envoy over president’s claim on Wagner | News
President Nana Akufo-Addo alleged during the US-Africa Leaders Summit that Burkina Faso has hired Russian mercenaries. Burkina Faso has summoned
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Ghana inflation soared to 21-year high above 50% in November | Inflation News
Consumer inflation rise comes as the gold, oil and cocoa producer battles its worst economic crisis in a generation. Ghana’s
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Studio of Archives: Monuments and memory in Ghana | Arts and Culture
From: Africa Direct Artist Ibrahim Mahama explores historical memories through everyday objects and giant exhibitions in Ghana. From textiles and
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IMF agrees to Ghana $3bn debt bailout | International Monetary Fund News
IMF board approval of the proposed three-year loan is expected early next year, the finance minister said. The International Monetary
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