Mahama Clarifies Extractive Sector Reforms: No Expropriation of Existing Leases Under Indigenization Policy

Mahama Clarifies Extractive Sector Reforms: No Expropriation of Existing Leases Under Indigenization Policy

President Mahama has assured stakeholders in the extractive industry that the new indigenization policy will not involve the expropriation of existing mining or oil leases. Emphasizing a balanced approach, he noted that the reforms aim to increase local participation and ownership without disrupting current investments or breaching contractual obligations. President

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Investor Confidence at Risk? Analysts Weigh Impact of Chief Justice Suspension on Business Climate

Investor Confidence at Risk? Analysts Weigh Impact of Chief Justice Suspension on Business Climate

The suspension of the Chief Justice has sparked debate over its potential impact on investor confidence in Ghana. Legal experts and economic analysts caution that such high-level judicial uncertainty may raise concerns about the stability and predictability of the country’s legal environment—key factors for attracting and retaining foreign and domestic

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Afrobarometer Survey: Most Informed Africans Say Climate Change Is Harming Their Quality of Life

Afrobarometer Survey: Most Informed Africans Say Climate Change Is Harming Their Quality of Life

A new Afrobarometer survey reveals that a majority of well-informed Africans believe climate change is negatively affecting their daily lives. Respondents across the continent cited rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and environmental degradation as key concerns, underscoring the urgent need for stronger climate action and policy responses from governments and international

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Calls Grow for Full Investigation into 1V1D Project After Report Reveals Non-Functional Dams

The government is facing increased pressure to launch a comprehensive probe into the One Village, One Dam (1V1D) initiative following a recent study that found many of the constructed dams are either dry or poorly functioning. Civil society groups and policy analysts are urging transparency and accountability to address concerns

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Ghana’s Foreign Minister Celebrates ECOWAS at 50, Urges Stronger Regional Unity and Cooperation

Ghana’s Foreign Minister Celebrates ECOWAS at 50, Urges Stronger Regional Unity and Cooperation

Ghana’s Foreign Minister has lauded ECOWAS on its 50th anniversary, emphasizing the bloc’s achievements in promoting regional stability and integration. She called on member states to recommit to the ideals of unity, economic collaboration, and peacebuilding to confront emerging challenges and secure a prosperous future for West Africa. Ghana‘s Minister

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Should Cardinal Turkson Become the Next Pope, Here are the Possible Socio-Economic Benefits for Ghana

Should Cardinal Turkson Become the Next Pope, Here are the Possible Socio-Economic Benefits for Ghana

The over 1.3 billion Catholics across the world, in addition to the entire globe, are mourning the death of Pope Francis. The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, April 21, 2025, a day the Christian fraternity believes is after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, widely known as Easter Monday. Pope Francis,

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Ghana’s Opioid Crisis: Bright Simons Exposes Legal Loopholes and Alleged Regulatory Lapses

Ghana’s Opioid Crisis: Bright Simons Exposes Legal Loopholes and Alleged Regulatory Lapses

Two months after the BBC aired a documentary exposing the influx of dangerous opioids into West African countries including Ghana, local policy analyst Bright Simons is raising an alarm over what he describes as a crisis unfolding in plain sight. In a detailed analysis, Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa,

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ECOWAS Reaffirms Commitment to ECO Currency and Regional Central Bank

ECOWAS Reaffirms Commitment to ECO Currency and Regional Central Bank

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reiterated the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) unwavering commitment to launching the ECO, a single regional currency, and establishing a regional central bank by 2027. This initiative aims to bolster economic integration and financial stability across member states. At a press

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Engage US to Seek Waiver for Ghana’s Goods – Oppong Nkrumah Advises Gov’t Amid 10% Trump Tariff

Engage US to Seek Waiver for Ghana’s Goods – Oppong Nkrumah Advises Gov’t Amid 10% Trump Tariff

Engage US to Seek Waiver for Ghana’s Goods – Oppong Nkrumah Advises Gov’t Amid 10% Trump Tariff—Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is calling on the government of Ghana to urgently engage the United States to seek a waiver from the newly imposed 10% tariffs on Ghanaian

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Ex-ECG Boss Urges Calm and Clarity Over Ongoing Container Dispute

Ex-ECG Boss Urges Calm and Clarity Over Ongoing Container Dispute

Ex-ECG Boss Urges Calm and Clarity Over Ongoing Container Dispute—-Amid scrutiny over missing containers at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), former Managing Director Samuel Dubik Mahama is calling for a balanced dialogue, redirecting focus to the company’s unprecedented financial turnaround and operational strides. In a recent interview, Mahama emphasized

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