Tag: Ghana
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๐ฌ๐ญ Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people
Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people – mostly opposition supporters of President-elect John Mahama – over acts of lawlessness. Supporters of the newly elected president who want jobs have allegedly attacked some state institutions, looted properties, and engaged in disturbances that have left some police and military personnel injured. The irate supporters…
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Ghana Prepares for 2024 Elections Amid Economic Uncertainty
Ghana, often considered a model of democracy in West Africa, is gearing up for its presidential elections in December 2024. The political environment is charged, as economic hardships and widespread dissatisfaction with traditional parties dominate the discourse. Key Candidates in the Race Economic Landscape Under President Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana has faced a series of economic…
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XRP, DOGE Lead Crypto Losses as Weekend Pullback in Bitcoin Causes $500M Liquidations
BTC dropped more than 3.5% from its peak, as profit-taking led to a pullback from the near $100,000 mark late Friday. What to know: Bitcoin (BTC) pared last weekโs gains with a price drop from $98,500 to as low as $95,500 during late U.S. hours on Sunday, before recovering, in a move that sent the…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana opens its largest single gold mine
Ghana has commissioned its largest single gold mine in a historic milestone. The mine, established by Chinese-owned company Shandong Gold through its subsidiary Cardinal Namdini Gold Limited, is located in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. The open-pit mine is expected to operate for 15 years, producing around five million ounces of gold…
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Historical Speech: Kwame Nkrumah Address at Conference of African Freedom Fighters Accra
Kwame Nkrumahโs address at the Conference of African Freedom Fighters in Accra, held in 1958, was a historic call for unity and collective action against colonial rule. Nkrumah emphasized the importance of solidarity among African nations in the fight for independence and liberation from European powers. He argued that political freedom must be coupled with…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Uproar in Ghana after president unveils his own statue
Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo is facing a backlash on social media after he unveiled a statue of himself during a tour of the countryโs Western Region. The monument is intended to honour the development initiatives the president has overseen whilst in office, the region’s minister Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah says. But many Ghanaians have been…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana cocoa farmers restrict product supply amid price hike speculation
Cocoa farmers in Ghana are hoarding their products in anticipation of an increment in the price of cocoa. There are fears that this may cause pressure on the global cocoa market as Ghana is the world’s second largest cocoa producer with so many economies dependent on the country for cocoa beans. The hoarding has been…
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๐ African leaders see extra IMF seat as starting block for bigger voice
From Nairobi to Accra, leaders of countries facing debt strains and public wrath over rising food and fuel prices have turned to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a last-ditch lender, but say they have little input in the policymaking that determines their fate. This week, a year after announcing the move in Marrakesh, Morocco,…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana launches first 5G network, aims to become West Africa’s digital hub
Ghana launched its first 5G network, a major milestone in the countryโs digital transformation journey and economic advancement. Next-Gen InfraCo, a consortium of telecommunication service companies has been granted exclusive rights for ten years to roll out 5G and 4G infrastructure, aiming to boost network reliability nationwide. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo celebrated the launch…
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US announces visa restriction policy for Ghana
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals deemed responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana. This move comes as Ghana prepares for its presidential and parliamentary elections in December 2024. According to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the policy aims to deter anti-democratic behavior and will only apply to specific individualsโnot the…
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