ECOWAS, a Bullwark against Dictatorships in West Africa
The (ECOWAS) has grown steadily to acquire a political and military dimension besides its role in bolstering economic integration in the region. The recent intervention […]
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Ghana: Akufo-Addo Sworn in, Pledges to Cut Taxes, Boost Economy
By Emmanuel Agbenonwossi, Accra-Ghana Thousands of people gathered in Accra’s Independence Square this weekend to witness the swearing-in of the newly elected president Akufo-Addo as […]
Ghana’s GDP Inches to 4% in 2016 Q3 Despite Economic Hurdles
Ghana’s provisional GDP for the 3rd quarter of 2016 grew by 4 percent compared to 3.5 percent in the same period of 2015. According to […]
Ghana: Akufo-Addo Promises ‘No Witch-Hunt’ against Former Regime
Ghana’s president-elect Akufo-Addo on Monday said that his government will set up a special prosecutor’s office to fight corruption in the West African nation. Speaking […]
Political Change in West Africa: ECOWAS Applauds, Boasts Democracy in Ghana
“The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken note of the announcement of the final result by the Chairperson of […]
Nana Akufo-Addo wins presidential polls, Private Radio Stations Report
Two famous private radio stations in Ghana, Joy FM and Citi FM, said on Friday that the main opposition leader in Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo has […]
Ghana Election Day: Polls open with tight race predicted
Over 15 million registered voters in Ghana are expected to vote for seven presidential candidates and 1,158 parliamentary candidates at 28,992 polling stations nationwide on […]
Burkinabe MPs to return gifts after public outcry
Touchscreen tablets given to Members of Parliament (MPs) of Burkina Faso by a Chinese company will be returned after it generated controversy relating to corruption, […]
Five West African countries ban ‘dirty fuels’ imports
Five West African costal nations, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast have introduced strict standards for fuel imports to cut vehicle emissions for cleaner […]
Ghana election D-1: Opposition NPP promises to revamp struggling economy
Presidential campaign in Ghana came to an end on Monday, as Ghanaians prepare to head to the polls on Wednesday. According to the Electoral commission, […]