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 How the Israel–Iran war shatters Ghanaian family reunion dreams

The world is witnessing a volatile and unprecedented moment as Israel's conflict with Iran intensifies. However, what transpires between the United States and Iran could be even more consequential. This follows a US bombing of the Islamic Republic after weeks of Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s air defences and nuclear infrastructure. For many Ghanaians, this distant escalation—alarming the world—feels all too close to home.

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2 w. ago How the Israel–Iran conflict shatters Ghanaian family reunion dreams

The world is witnessing a volatile and unprecedented moment as Israel's conflict with Iran intensifies. However, what transpires between the United States and Iran could be even more consequential. This follows a US bombing of the Islamic Republic after weeks of Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s air defences and nuclear infrastructure. For many Ghanaians, this distant escalation—alarming the world—feels all too close to home.

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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 […]

Economics

3 w. ago Iran Israel conflict: Ghanaian businesses lament over rising freight charges

Some Ghanaian businesses operating in Israel have expressed concerned about the potential rise in freight charges due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. With tensions between the two nations on the rise, shipping costs are expected to surge, posing significant challenges for businesses that rely heavily on imports and exports in the region. […]

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3 w. ago Israel always plays the victim, while acting as aggressor – Bombande

Veteran peacebuilding expert Emmanuel Bombande has criticised Israel’s approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran, accusing the country of deliberately positioning itself as a victim even while acting as the aggressor.

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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 Gov’t appeals for logistical support to evacuate Ghanaians amid Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is urgently appealing for logistical assistance to support the ongoing emergency evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from Iran in the wake of escalating tensions and conflict between Iran and Israel.

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3 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 Oil prices fall slightly, but Ghana still at risk as Israel–Iran conflict continues

Crude oil prices have started to retreat after spiking on Friday, when Israel launched airstrikes on Iran over its nuclear enrichment programme. Initial fears of a broader regional conflict sent Brent crude soaring 7% to $74 a barrel. But markets have since reassessed the threat. Prices have now eased slightly to $73, a sign that […]

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4 w. ago Ghana to evacuate citizens from Iran – Foreign Affairs Minister

The Government of Ghana has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Iran in response to the deepening conflict between Israel and Iran.

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