Ghana
E-levy may buy Ghana some fiscal space
Ghana's parliament passed a tax on electronic transactions
GhanaGhana tax hike will generate popular unrest
Ghana's parliament passed a controversial tax on electronic payments aimed at plugging a major hole in the budget
GhanaGhana ethnic conflict increases jihadist risk
Parliament yesterday called on the defence, interior and security ministers to brief MPs about ethnic violence in Bawku
GhanaWest African governments will struggle with unrest
The region's economic recovery in 2021 has been accompanied by growing social unrest and rising security threats
West AfricaWest Africa military operations have different aims
Several West African countries launched a joint military operation targeting jihadist groups in border areas.
West AfricaGhana's president will struggle with strong opposition
Recent polls suggest widespread unhappiness at the government, which has fed into growing protest movements
GhanaWest Africa jihadists will not follow Taliban example
The fall of Kabul to Taliban forces has intensified fears in West Africa and the Sahel of future jihadist victories
West AfricaJihadist expansion into West Africa will take time
Jihadist groups have increased attacks in northern Ivory Coast and threaten to expand their activities beyond the Sahel
West Africa
