Ghana

  • May 18, 2009
  • 2 min read

US/AFRICA: Obama Ghana visit sends subtle signals

US President Barack Obama will make his first visit to Africa since taking office on July 10-11,...

United States
  • May 7, 2009
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GHANA: Ghana seeks IMF aid to narrow twin deficits

The Finance Ministry said today that the government is in talks with the IMF for additional...

Ghana
  • Apr 29, 2009
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Telecoms should grow despite downturn

The growth of African telecoms is widely believed to have contributed strongly to the continent's...

Africa
  • Apr 2, 2009
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Wide CDF adoption belies limited efficacy

The CDF, created in Kenya, has not had the positive impact on corruption, accountability and...

Africa
  • Mar 12, 2009
  • 2 min read

GHANA: Government welcomes World Bank lending boost

The World Bank announced yesterday that it would extend up to 1.2 billion dollars in interest...

Ghana
  • Mar 9, 2009
  • 7 min read

GHANA: Austerity budget combats twin deficits

On March 5, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government unveiled its first budget. Faced...

Ghana
  • Mar 4, 2009
  • 1 min read

GHANA: Fiscal strain prompts Fitch outlook downgrade

Fitch Ratings yesterday revised downward its outlook for Ghana's long-term local and foreign...

Ghana
  • Feb 25, 2009
  • 2 min read

GHANA: Rate hike reflects economic pressures

The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee raised the benchmark interest rate by 150 basis...

Ghana