Ghana politics

Ghana politics

As Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo prepares to leave office, candidates seeking to replace him have unveiled their plans for the country ahead of December's elections. Here's what the two main candidates offer.

Slavery sorry calls

Slavery sorry calls

African leaders speak strongly demanding public apology and reparations from European countries for atrocities committed against Africans during slave trade. At a conference in Ghana, the leaders say the historical injustices must be addressed.

Ghana economic crisis

Ghana economic crisis

The Ghanaian government is discussing with its foreign lenders about adjusting how it repays over $13 billion it borrowed. However, many experts and people in Ghana worry that this will only increase the economic hardship for everyone.

Ghana VIP speed

Ghana VIP speed

There have been debates in Ghana on whether senior politicians, including MPs, and judges should be exempted from road speed limit rules.

Ghana familiar rivals

Ghana familiar rivals

The battle to succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana approaches its climax with elections on December 7, with about 18 million citizens eligible to cast their votes. It's a battle for the soul of the gold-rich West African country.The successor to to Akufo-Addo, who is in his second and final term in office, will likely be one among the two nominees of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).The spotlight is on NPP's Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the West African nation's current Vice President, and NDC's John Dramani Mahama, who has already had a stint in the presidential office from July 24, 2012, to January 7, 2017.Dr Bawumia, an Oxford-educated economist-politician known for his digital transformation initiatives, is campaigning on the twin planks of economic revitalisation and technological advancement.