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Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa.
Capital:
Accra
Official language:
English
Population:
Approximately 33.4 million (2023)
Can the Global South survive without aid?

Can the Global South survive without aid?
Ghana Roundup: AI tools in local languages, new Trade office in China, Accra Reset in Davos

Ghana Roundup: AI tools in local languages, new Trade office in China, Accra Reset in Davos
Nigeria may have lost AFCON game to Morocco, but it is Ghana they are fighting

Nigeria may have lost AFCON game to Morocco, but it is Ghana they are fighting
MrBeast chooses Ghana for major humanitarian project to build an entire village under '1 Billion Acts of Kindness'

MrBeast chooses Ghana for major humanitarian project to build an entire village under '1 Billion Acts of Kindness'
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Leaving the IMF ‘with dignity’: Can Ghana stand on its own after exit?
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The cost of flying in West Africa is about to plummet
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Who really powers the world’s hot chocolate market?
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Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama tops ArtReview’s Power 100 for 2025: Video
Why Christmas is getting more expensive in Africa: The Ghana-Nigeria story

Why Christmas is getting more expensive in Africa: The Ghana-Nigeria story
Behind the viral recipes, Ghana's Chef Abbys is reshaping what influence can look like

Behind the viral recipes, Ghana's Chef Abbys is reshaping what influence can look like
Ghana Roundup: Migrant repatriation, IMF funds, youth unemployment

Ghana Roundup: Migrant repatriation, IMF funds, youth unemployment
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How an airport detention escalated into a Ghana–Israel stand-off
Illegal on paper, everywhere in reality: Inside Africa’s booming firecracker trade

Illegal on paper, everywhere in reality: Inside Africa’s booming firecracker trade
Ghana weighs retaliation after ‘inhumane, traumatic’ treatment of citizens in Israel

Ghana weighs retaliation after ‘inhumane, traumatic’ treatment of citizens in Israel
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RECAP: A year on, is Ghana’s John Mahama delivering on promised ‘total reset’?
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Ghana Roundup: SDG progress, anti-LGBTQ bill delay, child-rights anthem
Ghana to host Africa’s first and world's largest bamboo biofuel refinery worth $1.3 billion

Ghana to host Africa’s first and world's largest bamboo biofuel refinery worth $1.3 billion
Why safe water is vanishing across Ghana, Niger and Nigeria, study explains

Why safe water is vanishing across Ghana, Niger and Nigeria, study explains
Top 75 journalists and news influencers on TikTok in Africa. Part 1 (25-1)

Top 75 journalists and news influencers on TikTok in Africa. Part 1 (25-1)
Ghana military recruitment turns deadly, six female applicants killed, 12 others injured

Ghana military recruitment turns deadly, six female applicants killed, 12 others injured
Top 75 Journalists and News Influencers on TikTok in Africa. Part 2 (50-26)

Top 75 Journalists and News Influencers on TikTok in Africa. Part 2 (50-26)
The boy who took his parents to court for sending him to Ghana told to stay by UK court

The boy who took his parents to court for sending him to Ghana told to stay by UK court
Why one tonne of cocoa can be worth more than a tonne of steel

Why one tonne of cocoa can be worth more than a tonne of steel
Ghana renews call for Africa’s permanent seat on UN Security Council: Video

Ghana renews call for Africa’s permanent seat on UN Security Council: Video
Top 75 journalists and news influencers on TikTok in Africa - Part 3 (75-51)

Top 75 journalists and news influencers on TikTok in Africa - Part 3 (75-51)
The cedi at 60 becomes a mirror of Ghana’s journey through economic highs and lows: Video

The cedi at 60 becomes a mirror of Ghana’s journey through economic highs and lows: Video
Ghana’s latest cyber law may protect citizens - but it also watches them more closely

Ghana’s latest cyber law may protect citizens - but it also watches them more closely
Ghanaian human rights lawyer challenges legality of U.S. deportee detentions: Video

Ghanaian human rights lawyer challenges legality of U.S. deportee detentions: Video
Ghanaian chef cooks up a movement to fight hunger—feeds over 15,000 on World Food Day: Video

Ghanaian chef cooks up a movement to fight hunger—feeds over 15,000 on World Food Day: Video
Who really owns Africa's natural resources? - Video

Who really owns Africa's natural resources? - Video
Here’s why the U.S. is sending deportees to random countries: Video

Here’s why the U.S. is sending deportees to random countries: Video
‘We will not become a dumping ground for deportees,’ Ghana’s Mahama assures citizens over US visa deal: Video

‘We will not become a dumping ground for deportees,’ Ghana’s Mahama assures citizens over US visa deal: Video
Ghana maintains lead as Africa's top gold producer

Ghana maintains lead as Africa's top gold producer
Ghana agrees to accept West Africans deported from US: Video

Ghana agrees to accept West Africans deported from US: Video
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Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire under threat as Sahel insurgencies creep south: Eigenrac analysis
Ghana Roundup: 2028 presidential election, helicopter Crash, debt crisis

Ghana Roundup: 2028 presidential election, helicopter Crash, debt crisis
Ghana’s Chale Wote Festival honours African creativity through murals, fashion and recycled art

Ghana’s Chale Wote Festival honours African creativity through murals, fashion and recycled art
Ghana Roundup: Mahama’s investment warning, Medical innovation hub, FBI recognition

Ghana Roundup: Mahama’s investment warning, Medical innovation hub, FBI recognition
How Africa’s space race is quietly taking off

How Africa’s space race is quietly taking off
Here is the World's most interesting mathematician bridging the gender gap in maths

Here is the World's most interesting mathematician bridging the gender gap in maths
Documentary exposes Africa’s e-waste crisis and push for second life solutions

Documentary exposes Africa’s e-waste crisis and push for second life solutions
Top 5 most expensive African cities by cost of living in 2025

Top 5 most expensive African cities by cost of living in 2025
Is Ghana losing the war against 'galamsey' mining?

Is Ghana losing the war against 'galamsey' mining?
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
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Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
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‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
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‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil
‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government

‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government
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‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day
‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return

‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return
Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition

Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition
Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power

Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power
Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency

Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency
Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term

Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term
China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties

China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties
Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?

Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?
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‘Welcome home’ - Thousands cheer Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela
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‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election
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China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion
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Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil election results, seeks annulment of Lula's victory
Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat

Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat
How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942

How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942
Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide

Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide
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'The era of Bibi is over!' - Tel Aviv rally demands Netanyahu's ouster
Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies

Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies
Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes

Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes
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LIVE: Lula stays in power, beats Bolsonaro in stunning comeback