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Nana Oye Ankrah

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Nana Oye Ankrah is a freelance journalist based in Ghana’s capital, Accra.

Ghana’s fugitive ex-finance minister eyes US residency

Corruption charges have been levelled at Ken Ofori-Atta by Ghanaian authorities who are pursuing his extradition from the US.
Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Ernest Ankomah/Getty Images.

US hits Africa with new tariff rates

US President Donald Trump slapped a 30% duty on imports from South Africa after the continent’s largest economy failed to secure a trade deal.
US President Donald Trump at the White House.
Kent Nishimura/Reuters

Ghana’s central bank stokes uncertainty ahead of budget

It failed to announce its key lending rate after an emergency meeting last week.
Ghanaian cedi currency notes.
Cristina Aldehuela/Bloomberg via Getty Images

US and Russia are vying to build Ghana’s nuclear energy plant

The United States and Russia are locked in a race against China, France, and South Korea to build the first nuclear power plant in Ghana.
Africa’s only nuclear plant, in South Africa, by Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images

Ghana’s president delays decision on controversial anti-gay bill

Ghana’s president Nana Akufo-Addo has delayed making a decision on an anti-gay bill which imposes a three-year prison sentence for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+ and has attracted international criticism.
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Some of Ghana’s looted artifacts will return from Britain in May

Looted Asante artifacts from two British museums are expected to arrive in Ghana and be presented to the Asante king on May 12.
Nipah Dennis/AFP via Getty Images

Ghana eyes local iron ore processing to boost economy

Ghana aims to process its iron ore locally by 2027 as part of plans for steel production to boost economic growth, a target that’s part of a continent-wide push to add more value to natural resources at home.

Ghana’s mystery presidential candidate pulls off his mask

A wealthy Ghanaian businessman revealed he is the masked presidential candidate featured on billboards that have appeared nationwide.

Ghana bets on ‘Detty December’ tourists to boost revenue

Ghanaian officials are betting they can boost tourist revenues by 60% through changes aimed at attracting African diaspora visitors in December.

Who is Ghana’s masked presidential contender?

Giant billboards in Ghanaian cities with a man in a mask and the message of “leadership for the next generation #thenewforce” suggest a new political party.