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Modi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains

Ghana has historically been an anchor of Indian enterprise and diplomacy on the African continent.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025

Ghana's president inaugurates a special task force to tackle illegal gold mining

Ghana’s president has launched a special task force to combat rampant illegal gold mining and smuggling that has long plagued the West African nation

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's ex-finance minister over corruption claims

Global police organization Interpol has placed Ghana’s former minister of finance Ken Ofori-Atta on its red notice list over corruption allegations

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

West African military leaders prepare to exit Ecowas regional bloc, raising concerns for stability

Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc in December. The three countries have been granted a six-month grace period from January 29, when their exit becomes official, to reconsider their decision.

The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025

Ghana's John Mahama Sworn In After Presidential Comeback

Ghana on Tuesday swore in president-elect John Mahama in the capital Accra, with around 20 African leaders in attendance.

International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025

John Mahama takes oath as Ghana's president amid severe economic crisis

The new Ghanaian president, John Mahama, is being sworn in this Tuesday, 7 January, in Accra, as the nation looks for solutions to its worst economic crisis in a generation.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 7, 2025

Who were the winners and losers of African democracy in 2024?

In 2024, 18 elections took place on the African continent, from Senegal to South Africa, Algeria to Ghana, with the results an equal mix of democratic success stories and challenges still to overcome.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2025

Ghana scraps visas for African passport holders in landmark shift

Ghana will allow visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries starting in early 2025. The move, approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December, makes Ghana the fifth African country to open its borders to all holders of African passports.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 2, 2025

Ghana’s president faces tough start as economic crisis drives people to leave

Ghana's president-elect John Mahama, due to be inaugurated on 7 January, will have his work cut out, as the country suffers its worst economic crisis in a generation and a study finds more than 60 percent of Ghanaians want to emigrate.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2024

Ghana's Supreme Court Paves Way For Anti-LGBTQ Law

Ghana's Supreme Court on Wednesday paved the way for a contested bill severely curtailing LGBTQ rights to become law after rejecting two bids to overturn it.

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024