An opposition coalition emerged as the shock winner of Botswana’s parliamentary elections, the first time power has changed hands in the diamond-dependent southern African nation since independence almost six decades ago trib.al/Z6WCGV2

Very interesting development in Botswana as ruling party kicked out after 58 years in power. "a warning to long-time ruling parties across Africa that without economic progress and employment opportunities, political dominance will falter," said Hoosen. reuters.com/world/africa/b…

Another showdown expected on November 7. What other move do you think the Speaker has up his sleeves? Who will seat on the majority side of parliament? Hopefully things turn out well for Ghana

It's the inflation, stupid.

A classic situation of voting based on your economic reality. Rational choices

Breaking: Ruling party candidate Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat to former President John Mahama in Ghana's general elections held on Saturday. But the electoral commission is yet to announce any results.

BREAKING: Watch Panicked Democrats Surround The USAID Headquarters In DC In A Desperate Attempt To Stop Elon Musk's Ongoing Discovery Of Their Mass Theft Of Public Funds » WATCH/SHARE THE LIVE X STREAM HERE: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

USAID is officially dead. How will this affect people in Africa?

Save the Date! Join us for the International Conference on Digital Economy Taxation in Dakar, Senegal, April 15-16, 2025 as we explore strategies for taxing the digital economy & more! Register now: lnkd.in/dNZpQep7 #ICDET #taxation

This week, Secretary Marco Rubio announced plans to consolidate the State Department. So what does this branch do? Established in 1789, it is responsible for conducting US foreign policy and diplomatic relations. In 2024, the State Department spent $38.8 billion — or 0.6% of

Highlights from the maiden edition of JoyNews' Climate Talks—a bold new platform spotlighting Ghana’s climate challenges and solutions. This edition focused on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the urgent push for clean cooking. The initiative, launched in

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#2025AEO: Africa’s growth performance improved in 2024, but growth remains fragile amidst multiple shocks and rising global uncertainty. - African Development Bank Group Chief Economist and VP, Prof. Kevin Chika URAMA, at #AfricanEconomicOutlook2025 report launch.

Delighted to write this article with Lisa Sachs: Africa’s development banks are being undermined: the continent will pay the price theconversation.com/africas-develo… via The Conversation Africa University of Pretoria Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship South African Institute of International Affairs Boston University Global Development Policy Center Afronomicslaw African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) African Development Bank Group Celine Tan [email protected]

President Trump has officially extended the China tariff deadline by 90 days

Mr. Nikpe, at the Government Accountability Series, announced the completion of the Tema–Mpakadan Railway Line and efforts to revive stalled works on the Western Line. He said Amandi Construction has resumed work, while Government engages stakeholders to resolve financial issues

Hey data people, Ghana Statistical Service has updated the microdata for the Annual Household Income and Employment Survey (AHIES). You now have access to 12 quarters of data covering education, labour and employment, health, housing, income, household consumption, expenditure, and more. The

Will be attending the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a particularly special Summit as it is being held in Africa. Various global issues will be discussed there. Will be meeting various world leaders during the Summit. nm-4.com/WjppJ3

Government to generate US$10 billion in annual forex through worker exports ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/…

The debt crisis in Senegal started by the discovery of a massive "hidden debt" by the new govt. This week, with the publication of the new IDS report, we get a bit more clarity on the external part of the debt. First, *how much*? A lot: external public debt reached $25 bn in 2024