Ghana

  • May 12, 2006
  • 7 min read

GHANA: Slow start belies promise of NHIS

The structure of health insurance is going through significant changes in Ghana. The new scheme,...

Ghana
  • Apr 3, 2006
  • 6 min read

GHANA: Opposition fears over diaspora vote exaggerated

The Representation of the People Amendment, passed in February, creates a new constituency whose...

Ghana
  • Mar 29, 2006
  • 1 min read

INTERNATIONAL: World Bank cancels debt

The World Bank announced yesterday the cancellation of 37 billion dollars in debt owed by 17...

International
  • Mar 17, 2006
  • 7 min read

GHANA: Outside pressure will set education reform pace

Amid international pessimism that the UN Millennium Development Goals can be met by 2015, the...

Ghana
  • Feb 23, 2006
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Stock markets face limited growth prospects

The performance of Africa's stock markets was mixed in 2005, though the majority of local market...

Africa
  • Dec 9, 2005
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2006: Ivorian crisis blights regional growth

Most of West Africa has enjoyed relative political stability and strong economic growth since...

  • Nov 1, 2005
  • 7 min read

WEST AFRICA: Pressure on Africa-EU migration will grow

Thirteen illegal immigrants were killed by security forces while trying to gain access to Spanish...

West Africa
  • Sep 6, 2005
  • 11 min read

AFRICA: Public prioritises democratic institutions

African citizens reveal strong and growing preferences for democratic institutions. However,...