Charcoal, plantain, and school fees drive Ghana’s 3.3% inflation in February
Charcoal, plantain, and school-related costs were the biggest drivers of Ghana’s inflation in February 2026, even as overall price pressures […]
Cocoa farmers yet to be paid despite GH¢855m release — Minority
The Minority in Parliament is lamenting delays in the payment of cocoa farmers despite a reduction in the producer price
Iran war oil price shock threatens to disrupt African economies
As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran widens across the Middle East, it threatens to disrupt recent
South Africa pushes for local production of HIV prevention drug lenacapavir
South Africa is seeking to produce a key HIV prevention drug locally as part of a broader effort to improve
Record inflation levels can be attributed to prudent management of economy – BoG Governor
Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, says Ghana’s record low inflation levels reflect prudent management of the economy,
African supply chains under strain from Middle East conflict, Ramaphosa says
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the escalating conflict in the Middle East was already putting strain
US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
A bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war in Iran has failed in the US
Somali parliament approves new constitution
Somalia’s parliament approved a long-awaited new constitution Wednesday, ending years of constitutional review and debate. During a session broadcast live
Ghana, St Kitts and Nevis extend Visa Waiver Agreement
President John Dramani Mahama and the visiting Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Michael Drew, have held
Zimbabwe fast-tracked ban over lithium export rush
Zimbabwe fast-tracked the entry of a ban on raw lithium exports last week after mining companies engaged in an “unacceptable