Ghana’s Path to Economic Recovery Through Debt Restructuring
Ghana reached an agreement with bondholders marking a significant step toward debt relief and economic recovery. Coverage and analysis from...
June 26, 2024Section
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Ghana’s Economic Uptick in Early 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Ghana’s economy marked a notable rise. Data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows a...
June 21, 2024
Ghana Cuts Off Power Exports Amid Energy Crisis
Ghana has stopped exporting electricity to its West African neighbors, including Benin, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Burkina Faso.
June 18, 2024
Brazil Falls to Fourth Last in Global Competitiveness
The 2024 World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) unveils Brazil's downturn as it drops to 62nd among 65 nations. Coverage and analysis...
June 18, 2024
Gold in the Soil: Mozambique’s Climb in Global Mining
Mozambique's gold production has leaped impressively in early 2024, topping over 460 kilograms—a 33% increase from the previous year. This...
June 11, 2024
Cocoa Market Sees Dramatic Price Shifts
The global cocoa market recently experienced significant volatility, with cocoa futures plummeting by 20% in May 2024
May 13, 2024
Debt Challenges in Lusophone Africa And Beyond
External borrowing serves as a pivotal resource for fostering growth and addressing financial shortfalls. However, unmanaged debt accumulation poses significant...
April 28, 2024
Addressing Africa’s $66 Billion Resource Debt Challenge
Recently, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina criticized resource-backed loans for burdening African nations with unclear, risky debts.
April 25, 2024
Bolivia’s Booming Cocoa Exports
In 2023, Bolivian cocoa and its derivatives hit a new export high of $2.9 million, weighing in at 621 tons.
April 24, 2024