By Prof. Samuel LARTEY (Prof)
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In a world where emerging economies are reshaping global trade and power dynamics, Nigeria’s recent inclusion as a “partner country” in the BRICS bloc is a milestone.
With its immense economic potential and influence in West Africa, Nigeria’s alignment with this powerful group, comprising Brazil, Russia,...
By Muhammad Dan SULEMAN (Dr.)
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks about African countries’ "ingratitude" for France’s role in counterterrorism have reignited debates over France’s diminishing influence in Africa.
At an ambassadors’ conference in Paris, president Macron claimed that Sahelian nations “had forgotten to thank” France for its interventions, even suggesting...
The synergy between President Mahama’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy and the AfCFTA is quite complementary. According to Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency, he believes AfCFTA presents transformative opportunities for local businesses.
By facilitating expanded markets and enhancing industrial output, the 24-hour economy policy will flourish...
By Seade CAESAR
In the global energy market, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are powerhouses, boasting vast crude oil reserves, advanced technology, and substantial capital investments in energy production.
Africa, particularly Ghana, faces the dual challenge of fluctuating oil prices and energy supply constraints in its pursuit of...
By Richmond Kwame Frimpong
Since the Industrial Revolution and the onset of globalization, countries have benefitted from rapid economic growth by leveraging their own natural resources and exploiting cheap labor. This model has now been stretched to its limits for many countries around the world.
It is time for developing economies...
By Joseph E. STIGLITZ
Thirty-five years ago, the world experienced an epochal change with the collapse of European communism. Francis Fukuyama famously called this moment the “end of history,” predicting that all societies would eventually converge toward liberal democracy and market economies.
Today, it is almost a cliché to observe how...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement under the Trump administration has drawn widespread reactions from global leaders, environmental experts, and activists, raising concerns over the future of international climate cooperation.
The decision, framed by the White House as part of its “Make America...
By Joshua AMLANU
Government’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy policy stands to gain substantial momentum from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as the landmark agreement begins reshaping intra-African trade and economic cooperation.
According to Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency, the policy seeks to promote industrial...
By Dela AGBO
The Ghanaian cedi has faced persistent depreciation pressures over the years, driven by structural economic challenges, high import dependency, and global financial shocks.
In recent developments, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a US$360million disbursement to Ghana after the completion of its third review under the Extended Credit...
By Dr. Bernard TAWIAH
In May 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect its new president, a decision that will have profound implications for Africa's economic trajectory.
Among the contenders, Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a seasoned Vice President at the World Bank with 30 years of development finance experience, stands...