2 w. ago Ghana’s Energy Crossroads: How global oil shocks are reshaping an African economy

Introduction Ghana stands at a peculiar energy crossroads. The West African nation pumps crude oil from its Jubilee and TEN offshore fields, yet spends billions annually importing refined petrol and diesel to meet domestic demand. This paradox has left the economy dangerously exposed to global oil shocks, from the Russia-Ukraine war to escalating Middle East […]

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2 w. ago ASEC urges swift measures to shield Ghanaians from fuel price shocks amid Israel

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) is calling on the government to take urgent steps to cushion citizens against the expected surge in fuel prices, as tensions escalate in the Middle East between Israel and Iran.

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2 w. ago Joy Business Economic Forum starts today June 25, 2025 at 9am

The Joy Business Economic Forum will start today June 25, 2025 at 9am on the Joy News channel. The programme will be held on the topic, “Ghana at Risk: The Economic Fallout of Distant Conflict”. The in-studio programme is in response to the geopolitical instability in the Middle East as result of the conflict between […]

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2 w. ago Livestream: Joy Business Economic Forum tackles “Ghana at Risk: The Economic Fallout of Distant Conflict”

Today’s edition of the Joy Business Economic Forum on the Joy News channel is looking at the topic, “Ghana at Risk: The Economic Fallout of Distant Conflict”. The in-studio programme is in response to the geopolitical instability in the Middle East as a result of the conflict between Iran and Israel. The programme will assess […]

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3 w. ago Middle East tensions unlikely to disrupt Ghana’s diplomatic ties – Nana Yaw Mireku

African and International Relations Analyst, Nana Yaw Mireku, has expressed confidence that Ghana’s diplomatic relations with countries in the Middle East will remain intact despite ongoing regional tensions.

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3 w. ago Foreign Minister engages Israeli and Iranian Ambassadors over Middle East conflict

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held separate diplomatic engagements with the Ambassadors of Israel and Iran this week.

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3 w. ago Ghana evacuates some citizens from Iran amid Middle East tensions

The Government of Ghana has successfully evacuated the first group of its nationals from Iran to Turkey, as part of an emergency response to rising tensions in the Middle East, while those in Israel will also be considered as soon as possible.

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3 w. ago Oil, gold, travel at risk – Expert on Ghana’s exposure to fallout from Middle East attacks

Research Director of African Programmes at Chatham House, says Ghana and other African countries are not shielded from the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

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3 w. ago ‘Africa not immune’ – Expert warns Middle East conflict will hit Ghana hard

Ghana and other African nations will feel the impact of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, and ignoring it would be a grave mistake, according to Dr. Alex Vines, Research Director of African Programmes at Chatham House.

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3 w. ago ‘We are interconnected’ – Chatham House boss warns Ghana cannot ignore Middle East tensions

As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate with deadly precision strikes, a top global affairs expert is warning that Ghana and the rest of Africa are not insulated from the fallout.

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4 w. ago Minority Caucus criticises delayed response to Ghanaians trapped in Middle East conflict

The Minority Caucus has criticised government’s handling of the worsening Middle East conflict, condemning what it describes as an “unacceptable delay” in responding to the plight of stranded Ghanaians.

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4 w. ago Minority Caucus demands urgent action as Ghanaians trapped in Israel and Iran conflict zones

The Minority in Parliament is calling on government to immediately evacuate Ghanaians stranded in Israel and Iran, warning that lives are in imminent danger amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East.

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4 w. ago We have built adequate buffers to withstand external threats – BoG Governor assures 

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured that the country has built the needed buffers to withstand external threats to the economy, particularly from the Iran Israel war in the Middle East. According to Dr. Asiama, “Ghana’s foreign reserve position, inflation trajectory, and fiscal adjustment efforts provide a solid […]

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4 w. ago Iran still a strategic threat despite weakened proxies – Analyst warns

African and International Relations Analyst, Nana Yaw Mireku, has issued a stark warning about the enduring strategic threat posed by Iran and its network of regional and international proxies, despite the recent weakening of key Iranian-backed militant groups in the Middle East.

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last month President Mahama urges protection of fuel price gains amid Middle East tensions

President Mahama has asked the Ministers of Energy and Finance to prepare measures to protect the recent gains made in reducing petroleum product prices, as escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran have started driving up crude oil prices. 

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