Ghana
Ghana is a West African country bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The capital is Accra, a major economic and administrative hub on the Gulf of Guinea coast. With a population of about 33-million, Ghana operates as a constitutional democracy and is widely regarded as one of Africa's most stable political environments. The economy is diversified across agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and services, with cocoa, gold and oil forming the backbone of export revenues. Ghana is Africa's leading gold producer and one of the world's top ten, with a mining sector that attracts significant multinational investment from companies such as Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields. The country's currency is the cedi, managed by the Bank of Ghana. Ghana is a member of the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union and the Commonwealth. Key economic sectors include agriculture, which employs a large share of the workforce, and a growing services industry encompassing finance, telecommunications and technology. Oil production, which began commercially in 2010, has added a new dimension to the economy, though gold remains the dominant mineral export. The government has prioritised infrastructure development, industrialisation and skills development as part of its long-term economic strategy. Ghana gained independence from Britain in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan African nation to do so, and has since maintained a reputation for democratic governance and relative economic openness.
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AngloGold’s ‘extraordinary by any measure’ half year pays nigh $1bn in dividends 
By: Martin Creamer 31st July 2026 “It's been an extraordinary period by any measure,"was the description of AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon of his company’s first-half... →
South African PAP members defend country's position during debate on migration
31st July 2026 Members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) representing South Africa today reaffirmed the country's commitment to upholding the rule of law,... →
South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate
By: Reuters 30th July 2026 The African Union has backed a broader discussion on migration, a South African government official said on Thursday, after Ghana made a proposal... →
2026 African Youth Survey
29th July 2026 The newly released 2026 African Youth Survey reveals a massive economic and political divide: while youth optimism across Africa has bounced back... →
On Satellites, South Africa and Starlink
28th July 2026 In 2019, Elon Musk launched the first 60 Starlink satellites. This was the start of a new satellite internet network. Starlink uses low-earth-orbit... →
Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions State response
By: Reuters 28th July 2026 Nigeria urged South Africa on Monday to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was... →
IMF completes final review of Ghana lending programme, unlocks $371m
By: Reuters 28th July 2026 The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Monday completed the sixth and final review of Ghana's $3-billion support programme, clearing... →
Parallel financial systems are reinventing Africa’s financial landscape
23rd July 2026 The digital revolution has enabled African countries to broaden access to financial services for the benefit of all Africans. Smart phones have... →
US immigration regime undoes FIFA World Cup’s promise of universality
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th July 2026 By blocking many Africans from participating and attending, the US has made a mockery of FIFA’s apparent commitment to universal access. The 2026... →
J’activists: the hybrid nature of conflict journalism in Sudan’s ‘silent war’
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th July 2026 Sudan’s ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, increasingly viewed as a proxy war driven by competing... →
