Ghana’s cedi has become the worst-performing currency in West Africa in 2026 despite falling inflation and IMF recovery efforts. This investigative special report examines the forex crisis, energy sector dollar demand, Bank of Ghana interventions, expert analysis, and the growing impact on businesses and consumers.
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Ghana will host the 2027 World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in Accra as the global cocoa industry battles climate change, swollen shoot disease, farmer poverty, debt pressures and sustainability regulations. This investigative special report examines Ghana’s Cocoa Reset agenda, global cocoa price volatility and the future of the $100 billion chocolate industry.
Accra hosts the 18th Shea Industry Conference as Ghana and Nigeria push to transform a $2 billion shea sector—focusing on value addition, women empowerment, AfCFTA trade opportunities, and global market competitiveness.
President John Mahama’s 2,500-transformer initiative aims to stabilize Ghana’s power supply, but experts question whether it can fix deep-rooted inefficiencies in electricity distribution and prevent recurring outages.
UK citizen travelling to Ghana? Get complete guide to travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage. Compare providers, costs, and tips. Protect yourself from £120,000 medevac bills.
US entrepreneurs: Do you need a Ghana Business Visa or a Ghana Work Permit? Compare costs, processing times, allowed activities, and legal requirements. Avoid deportation and bans. Read the 2026 guide.
US citizen traveling to Ghana? Get complete guide to travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage. Compare providers, costs, and tips. Protect yourself from $150,000 medevac bills.
The Bank of Ghana signals a shift toward lower interest rates as Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama outlines reforms to stabilize the cedi, strengthen banks, and boost private sector lending amid Ghana’s economic recovery.
Kumasi Technical University students unveil the Nimde3 Hyiren REV, a self-charging electric vehicle prototype, highlighting Ghana’s push into sustainable mobility amid infrastructure and policy challenges.
Ghana’s cocoa farmers are selling their farms to illegal miners after a 29% price cut and months of unpaid arrears. With COCOBOD facing GH¢60 billion in debt, the world’s chocolate supply chain is cracking.