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Mahama Urged To Avoid IMF Return To Secure Legacy – IEA Fellow Warns

IEA Senior Fellow Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso advises President Mahama to implement bold economic reforms and avoid another IMF bailout, citing election-year overspending as a key issue. A Senior Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take bold and corrective actions to prevent Ghana from […]

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Cedi May Depreciate Again By December Without Export Reforms – IEA Warns

Ghana’s recent Cedi gains may be short-lived unless urgent export-driven reforms are implemented, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has cautioned. Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, a Senior Fellow at the IEA, has warned that the Ghanaian Cedi could relapse by December 2025 if the country does not shift its economic strategy to focus on local production

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President Trump Suspends New Student Visa Appointments: Ghanaian Applicants Among Those Affected

In a major policy shift, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended all new student visa interview appointments worldwide, directly impacting many Ghanaian students planning to study in the United States. According to a memo from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, American embassies and consulates have been instructed to pause new student

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Ghana’s National Debt Drops As Cedi Strengthens – President Mahama

Ghana’s debt burden has been reduced by almost GH₵150 billion, thanks to recent strong gains by the Ghanaian Cedi, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. Speaking at a high-level presidential panel during the 60th Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the 51st Annual Meeting of the African Development Fund (ADF) in Abidjan,

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Ghana’s Embassy In Washington D.C. To Reopen On May 29 After Corruption Scandal – Ministry Of Foreign Affairs

Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C. will officially reopen on Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a temporary closure to address serious allegations of corruption and misconduct. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a statement released on Tuesday, May 27. According to the Ministry, a team of seasoned diplomats,

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BECE 2025: Candidates T o Select 7 Schools Before Exams – Free SHS Secretariat

In a major update to the school placement process, all candidates sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will now be required to choose seven senior high or TVET schools before they write the exams. This new directive was announced by the National Free SHS Coordinator, Benetta Okiti Duah, during a press briefing

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Desmond Davis: The Coastal Innovator Redefining Sustainability And Invention In Ghana

Inventor and mechanical engineer Desmond Davis was the featured guest on The PM Jam on Melody FM with host Haruna Babangida yesterday, where he shared the inspiring story behind his groundbreaking invention: the Kingsway refrigerating barrel. Based in New Takoradi, Davis has become a symbol of ingenuity and resilience, using his skills to create practical

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Anti-Galamsey Taskforce Intensifies Operations In Aowin Tano And Tano Anwia Areas

The Ghana Police Service has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, in the Aowin Tano and Tano Anwia areas near Enchi in the Western Region. In a statement released on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Police announced that the Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce is focused on identifying more individuals involved in

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Parliament Resumes Today As Lawmakers Return From Easter Recess

Ghana’s Parliament has officially resumed sittings today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Parliament. This comes after a break observed during the Easter period. With the resumption, Members of Parliament are expected to engage in a full schedule of legislative activity. The agenda

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President Mahama To Establish Governance Advisory Council To Promote Transparency And Accountability

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to good governance and transparency by announcing the establishment of a Governance Advisory Council. This move fulfills a key promise he made during the 2024 election campaign. On Monday, May 26, President Mahama held a meeting with representatives from several civil society organizations to discuss the structure

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