Ghana to exit IMF programme with dignity, not as supplicant – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by […]
February 6, 2026
Ghana sets ambitious target to build foreign reserves beyond $20bn by 2029 – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana aims to increase its foreign reserves beyond $20 billion by 2029, signalling
Russian general fatally shot multiple times in Moscow
ieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia’s GRU military intelligence, was shot multiple times and hospitalized in Moscow on Friday. The attacker fled, and investigators have opened a case for attempted murder. Alexeyev is the latest high-ranking Russian officer targeted since the war in Ukraine began nearly four years ago.
Abu Jinapor slams Mahama government for delays in rolling out 24-hour economy policy
amuel Abu Jinapor has criticized the Mahama administration for the slow rollout of the 24-hour economy policy, calling it a “ploy” that benefits a few officials while failing to create jobs for young Ghanaians. He said the policy is nearly a year old but has yet to be implemented effectively across state institutions.
Richest country on the continent invests $20M in rare earths project
South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation is backing Frontier Rare Earths’ Zandkopsdrift project in the Northern Cape, funding a feasibility study for a mine expected to produce rare earths and battery-grade manganese by 2030. The EU, seeking alternatives to Chinese supply, has designated the project a strategic asset, while Frontier explores EU funding partnerships and innovative extraction technology.
India set to purchase up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft after U.S. trade deal
India plans to order up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft as part of efforts to expand trade with the United States, with additional imports of engines and parts potentially pushing the total above $100 billion. The deal comes amid broader discussions on increasing bilateral trade, while officials stress that no binding investment commitments have yet been made.
Dubai firm invests $1.6bn to power Africa’s AI data centres and agribusiness expansion
Founded in 2014, the privately held firm is repositioning to address Africa’s growing food security pressures while capitalising on rising demand for digital infrastructure driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company has already invested about $300 million in land acquisitions and asset-backed projects across the continent, with further funding to be deployed through partnerships and public–private collaborations with African governments.
Triple dependency continues to sabotage Africa’s sovereignty, Mahama declares
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that Africa’s pursuit of true sovereignty remains severely constrained by what he terms a “triple dependency” on external forces for security, social services, and the extraction of critical minerals.