Ghana

Ghanaian supporters of Russian mercenary group Wagner arrested for allegedly plotting coup

Kent Mensah in Accra October 4, 2023

At least five Ghanaians linked to Russia-backed mercenary group Wagner have been arrested for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government.

Wheat, rice and El Niño: food security warning lights are flashing red

Ben Aris in Berlin August 1, 2023

Russia’s exit from the Black Sea grain initiative, India’s ban on rice exports and a “strong” El Niño expected in the second half of this year mean the global food security warning lights have started to flash red.

Putin at 2023 Africa-Russia summit: Wiping debts, donating grain and boosting co-operation

bne IntelliNews July 30, 2023

Russia and Africa can work together to protect national sovereignty and put an end to colonialism, Russian President Vladimir Putin told African delegates at the 2023 Africa-Russia summit in St. Petersburg.

African risk premia falling as polycrisis recedes

Ben Aris in Berlin July 2, 2023

Risk premia in Africa have experienced a decline over the past month as the worst of the polycrisis begins to recede, said Capital Economics in a note on June 30.

EBRD 2023: Bank to expand into the whole of Africa plus Iraq

Ben Aris In Samarkand May 18, 2023

The first investments are due to begin in six counties in sub-Saharan Africa in 2025.

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