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Isaac Yeboah••680 words · 4 min read Discover the hidden restriction that limited Ghana's central bank and contributed to the cedi's struggles.
Ghana's cedi experienced a significant decline for two years, leading to widespread criticism and speculation about its causes. A recent disclosure
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