Tag: West Africa
Price Divergence Fuels Risk of Cross-Border Cocoa Smuggling in West Africa
Price gaps between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa markets risk renewed cross-border…
Ghana Pushes Trust-Based Digital Finance as Banking Summit Marks 25 Years
Communications minister calls for stronger data governance and cybersecurity to anchor next…
Tema Port Critical to Curbing Illicit Arms Trafficking in West Africa – Port Security
Tema Port plays a vital role in blocking illicit arms trafficking into…
PAPSS Pushes Faster Adoption as AfCFTA Trade Depends on Payments Backbone
PAPSS currently connects about 160 commercial banks and 14 payment switches, including…
AMCE Completes First Open-Heart Surgery, Delivers West Africa’s First SBRT for Lung Cancer
Six months after opening, the Afreximbank-backed Abuja facility records major clinical breakthroughs,…
Unchecked Migration Poses Growing Security Risks for Ghana
West Africa’s insecurity is pushing migrants to Ghana, but unchecked entry risks…
Cybercrime and Fraud Raise Questions About Ghana’s Business Environment
Rising cybercrime and extradition cases are putting pressure on Ghana’s peaceful, investor-friendly…
AfDB Invests Xof 15 Bln in Côte D’ivoire Social Bond to Expand Electricity Access
AfDB invested XOF 15 billion in Côte d’Ivoire’s PEPT 2 social bond…
Ghana Leads the Kimberley Process, Setting New Standards for Ethical Diamond Trade
Ghana secures Vice Chair (2026) and Chair (2027) roles in the Kimberley…
GE Vernova Advances West African Grid Synchronization, Boosting Energy Security and Affordability
GE Vernova supports West Africa’s first regional grid synchronization, enhancing energy reliability,…
122 Million People Across Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria at Risk of Unsafe Drinking Water
Deforestation across Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria has left 122 million people at…
Togo Leads Ghana’s Informal Trade, Cooking Oil and Beverages Main Products
Togo leads Ghana’s informal cross-border trade at GH¢1.8 billion, dominated by cooking…