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Burkina Faso has launched a $64 billion National Development Plan for 2026–2030 to reshape its economy and foster inclusive growth. The plan marks a significant increase from previous budgets, aiming for economic transformation with 34.5%
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FirstBank Ghana Limited has appointed Rosie Ebe-Arthur as its Acting Board Chairperson following the resignation of Kofo Majekodunmi, who served as Board Chairman from 2021 to 2026. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for
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The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) crossing the 14,000-point mark for the first time, closing at 14,005.32 after gaining 270.78 points. The 7,166th trading
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The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Tony Aubynn, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to developing the Ghana Petroleum Hub, projecting that the initiative could create up to 700,000 jobs across
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Ghana’s inflation rate declined to 3.3 per cent in February 2026, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline and the lowest level recorded since the rebasing of prices in 2021, according to the latest Consumer
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The United Kingdom has announced an emergency suspension of certain work and study visas for nationals of Cameroon and Sudan, marking what officials describe as an “unprecedented” tightening of immigration controls. The policy, introduced by
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Kenya’s tea sector is facing renewed uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten export routes and a key market that purchased $32.8 million (KSh4.26 billion) worth of Kenyan tea in 2024. Rising security
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In a surprising development, Ghana has not been listed among the 10 most indebted African countries by total debt-to-GDP ratio, according to newly released Q4 2025 data. At a time when sovereign debt pressures dominate
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Nigeria strengthened its position as Africa’s leading crude oil supplier to the United States in 2025, accounting for 52% of total African crude exports to the US, up from 49% in 2024. This comes despite
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Africa remains one of the world’s richest mining frontiers, yet mineral abundance alone does not guarantee investment. Policy stability, infrastructure quality, taxation frameworks, and governance standards increasingly determine which countries attract global mining capital. According
