President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to prioritise road and rail infrastructure, warning that weak transport networks continue to raise business costs and hinder trade across the continent. He said stronger transport links are critical to making intra-African trade more affordable and fully realising the goals of the AfCFTA.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana aims to increase its foreign reserves beyond $20 billion by 2029, signalling
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.
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.
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.
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that Africa could miss out on critical development opportunities if countries on the continent
In a powerful address to the National Assembly of Zambia today, Thursday, February 5, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama issued
Ghana has moved to capture greater value from its gold sector by launching local refining operations for artisanal and small-scale miners.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa defended the country’s land reform, saying reclaimed land from colonial settlers was returned to Zimbabweans despite triggering decades of international sanctions. The government has pledged $3.5 billion to compensate displaced white farmers but has struggled to meet payment deadlines.
