Ghana may face visa sanctions from the United States following its placement on a U.S. State Department watchlist due to an increasing number of student visa overstays. The U.S. has placed Ghana on a watchlist due to a high rate of student visa overstays, raising potential visa sanctions. The observed rate of overstays among Ghanaian…
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For some African countries, the unpleasant reality of currency devaluation remains a challenge even as the year passes its mid-point. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies in June 2025. This list is courtesy of the Forbes currency calculator. São Tomé & Príncipe ranks number 1 on the list.…
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For several African countries, oil production still stands as a key revenue source and a significant buttress to their Gross Domestic Product, making it a sturdy resource. However, the production of this resource typically fluctuates month-on-month, and for May, this trend has been no different. Oil production remains a key revenue source for several African…
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Africa continues to grapple with some of the world’s most severe electricity access challenges, with Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo topping the global rankings for the largest populations without power. African nations continue to face significant electricity access shortages, particularly Nigeria and the DRC An energy report states that Sub-Saharan Africa remains the…
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A recent survey by Maverick Research has revealed a growing divide among Ghanaian consumers regarding price expectations, despite the notable appreciation of the Ghana cedi in 2025. The recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi has sparked debates among Ghanaians about its impact on goods pricing. A survey revealed that 73% of participants expect reductions in…
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Ethiopia has formally opened its banking sector to international investors for the first time, marking the most major change to its financial system in decades. Ethiopia opened its banking sector to international investors, marking a historic change in its financial policy. The National Bank of Ethiopia established Directive SBB/94/2025 to regulate foreign participation in the…
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