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Will a Congo pollution dispute shape the future of Ghana's first lithium mine?

A Chinese firm pursuing Ghana's Ewoyaa lithium project faces scrutiny over unpaid community compensation in Congo.

Why were workers at Nigeria's largest independent oil and gas producer ready to strike?

Nigeria's Seplat Energy faced potential disruptions as its workers considered industrial action. The situation raised concerns for the company and the broader energy sector - with implications for production and supply.

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality cannot sustain permanently

Why enforcement alone won't stop galamsey - and what economic fixes could work.

Ghana's galamsey crisis is examined as an economic failure where miners profit while communities bear costs.

GOLDBOD's "beautiful" financials hide a troubling truth - what is the real cost of the state gold program?

Ghana Gold Board's (GOLDBOD) 2025 financials paint a picture of success, touting significant gold assays and a healthy surplus. Examining these figures alongside the Bank of Ghana's results, however, reveals a stark contrast - raising questions about the true cost of GOLDBOD's operations.

Discover how West African regulators are working to establish a regional fuel trading hub and what challenges they face.

West African energy regulators are advancing plans for a regional fuel pricing benchmark and trading hub. This initiative aims to give Africa a more

From a mining town to the IMF - what pivotal moments shaped Valeria Mensah's journey in economics?

Valeria Mensah is an economist with the IMF, blending her skills with an interest in global economic development. She shares her journey from a Ghanaian mining town to shaping economic policies - but how did her past shape her future?

Universal Music Group is shaking things up with its Spotify stake - but what does it mean for artists?

Universal Music Group (UMG) is making strategic moves involving its Spotify stake and share buyback program- all while navigating a fluctuating economic landscape. The decision has implications for shareholders and artists alike - but the full impact remains to be seen.

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations remain legal tender.

A recent investigation into online network marketing schemes reveals disturbing living conditions and potential public health risks among Ghanaian

Ghanaian youth are increasingly falling victim to international online network marketing schemes promising quick wealth. These schemes are raising

Discover how a major international financial institution is supporting clean energy infrastructure in North Africa amidst evolving climate finance

The World Bank has approved significant financing for a new pumped hydropower storage plant in Morocco. This decision follows a recent shift in the

The US government has highlighted significant issues with Nigeria's fiscal transparency, pointing to a lack of detailed financial reporting.

The United States Government has raised concerns regarding Nigeria's fiscal transparency, citing insufficient disclosure of revenues and

A Ghanaian MP is raising concerns about a gold mine deal - but what exactly is he worried about?

Suame MP John Darko is calling for value protection in the Damang Gold Mine deal with Engineers and Planners Limited. He is stressing stronger safeguards around equity participation and long-term benefits- but why is this so important?

Who made the cut in the biggest Ghana Energy Awards shortlist yet - and what happens next?

The Ghana Energy Awards Secretariat has released the shortlist for its 2026 edition after a record-breaking nomination cycle.

The Nigerian government's decision to remove petrol subsidies has generated substantial financial shifts, raising questions about resource

Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has addressed the financial impact of the country's petrol subsidy removal. His statements shed light

Financial markets are being redesigned, with emerging economies at the forefront - but what does this mean for Ghana?

At the ACI World Congress in Accra, central bank governors discussed financial markets. The focus was on how emerging economies are redesigning them - but the implications are still unclear.

Despite reported outages, the Energy Ministry insists Ghana's electricity supply remains stable - but for how long?

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is addressing concerns about Ghana's electricity supply. The PRO insists the government is tackling challenges - but what could this mean for citizens?

Why is the Finance Ministry withholding data that could change PIAC's project inspections?

PIAC awaits Finance Ministry data on petroleum revenue use for its 2026 semi-annual report.