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Why Aburi Is Ghana’s Fastest-Growing Investment Destination in 2025

Aburi’s appeal in 2025 lies in its rising land values, improved connectivity, sustainable developments like Runnymede Haven, steady tourism, and…

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Global Trade Hits $35 Trillion in 2025 as 2026 Outlook Weakens

Global trade reached $35 trillion in 2025, but growth is expected to slow in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, rising costs, and policy uncertainty.

The Trump Effect: How His “Swing-and-Change” Talk Is Making Global Business a Risky Guessing Game

President Trump’s inconsistent Middle East remarks create global economic uncertainty, driving oil prices higher, disrupting shipping, and threatening $200 billion in growth while raising poverty risks.

IMF Flags Diverging Growth, Rising Risks for Low-Income Countries Amid Global Uncertainty

IMF warns low-income countries face uneven growth, rising debt risks and declining financing, urging stronger fiscal discipline, reforms, and targeted support to sustain resilience and investment.

Hormuz on Edge: UAE Pushes Multinational Naval Force to Secure Global Energy Lifeline

UAE seeks multinational naval coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-linked disruptions threatening global energy supplies and trade stability.

US Bans New Foreign-Made Internet Routers Over National Security Concerns

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer routers, citing national security risks, while existing devices remain usable; conditional approvals are possible through defense or homeland security agencies.

Markets Shaken as Trump Issues 48-Hour Oil Ultimatum; Threatens Iran’s Power Grid

Trump’s 48-hour threat to obliterate Iran’s power grid, coupled with his inconsistent rhetoric, has triggered a massive supply shock, driving global oil prices sharply higher.

Trump Signals ‘Winding Down’ of Iran Conflict as Oil Holds Near Multi-Year Highs

Mixed messaging from Washington keeps risk premium elevated amid Hormuz disruption

Water Reforms Could Unlock 245 Million Jobs and Reshape Global Food Economy – World Bank

World Bank report says smarter agricultural water use could unlock 245 million jobs, boost Africa’s food production, and drive investment through irrigation, trade, and private sector financing.

Global Markets on Edge: Trump Demands International Support as Gulf Crisis Escalates

Middle East conflict disrupts global oil, shipping, and fertilizer supply, pushing prices higher; emerging economies like Ghana face inflation, agricultural risks, and mounting economic uncertainty.

Key UAE Port Resumes Oil Loadings After Drone Attack; Market Fears Persist

Fujairah’s port resumed operations after a drone strike, but supply fears keep oil above $100, threatening Ghana with higher fuel costs and shipping surcharges.