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It was only a few months ago that investors were preoccupied with US tariffs and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But these issues have since receded from the forefront of our concerns, overshadowed by anxiety over the AI boom and possible bust, rising bond yields, and mounting public debt.

Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to deepen bilateral relations with Egypt, as the two countries prepare to commemorate 70 years of diplomatic ties next year.

A delegation from the Ghana India Chamber of Commerce, led by its Chairman, David Brian Obro, paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Shri Surinder Bhagat, at the Indian High Commissioner's office in Accra to officially welcome him to his post.

Key Takeaways * Strong and Growing Ghana-Russia Relations — Ambassador Ordash described Ghana as a reliable and promising partner, with positive momentum in political dialogue, trade (which surged from $247 million in 2022 to over $800 million in 2024), and education (over 600 Ghanaian students currently in Russia).

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Sahel region in West Africa, officially participated in the Russia-Confederation of Sahel States (Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger) forum, marking another milestone in their bilateral relations and more significantly acting Russia's policy of deepening partnership with regional integration.

With heightening of geopolitical rivalry and competition, a new Russia-Africa working group has emerged, as an significant institutional mechanism,