Kenyans take to the streets over soaring fuel costs and economic hardship
Kenya experienced widespread disruption on Monday after demonstrations broke out in Nairobi during a nationwide public transport strike triggered by […]
Economy
Ghana joins Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire as Africa’s biggest IMF borrowers in 2026
Ghana has maintained its ranking as the fourth-largest debtor in Africa to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with its outstanding
Ghana exits $3bn bailout programme but IMF monitoring to continue until 2029
Questions over whether Ghana remains under the supervision of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after completing its $3 billion Extended
Ghana Chamber of Mines rejects calls by IEA to nationalise mines
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Ken Ashigbey, has pushed back against proposals by the
Morocco allocates $2 billion to protect economy from Middle East energy crisis
Morocco is set to significantly raise public expenditure as tensions in the Middle East fuel concerns over renewed energy shocks
Nigerian mining firm Elipse has secured a deal for a 4,000-ton copper flotation plant.
Denzel Henry Akogwu has elevated Elipse International Ltd to a new phase of growth. Under his leadership, the Nigerian indigenous
Ghana records 7.7% economic growth driven by strong services sector performance
Ghana’s economy registered robust expansion in February 2026, growing by 7.7% year-on-year, based on the latest Monthly Indicator of Economic
Banks recover strongly as deposits rise, bad loans decline
Ghana’s banking sector ended 2025 in a much stronger financial position, with banks improving their capital strength, reducing bad loans,
Chinese company Huayou agrees to fund Ewoyaa mine development amid Atlantic Lithium takeover talks
Chinese battery materials giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has agreed to take over the remaining development funding obligations for Ghana’s Ewoyaa
Debt pressures in Nigeria are deepening despite signs of improvement on paper
Nigeria continues to face serious debt challenges despite improvements in some key economic indicators, according to a new report released