Akwatia, Ghana’s diamond town, has become the country’s most unpredictable swing constituency. From unopposed wins in 1992, to Baba Jamal’s repeated defeats, Ama Sey’s shock victory in 2016, a “skirt and blouse” outcome in 2020, and a by-election upset in 2025 — every race has mirrored the nation’s political mood. For three decades, Akwatia has shown that no party owns its loyalty.
West Africa’s ports are no longer just gateways for cocoa and timber — they are the new frontlines of the global cocaine trade. From Montenegrin clans to Albanian logisticians and Brazilian suppliers, the “Cocaine Corridor” is reshaping crime, politics, and power.
Step into Accra’s malls and supermarkets and you’ll see more than shopping. You’ll see a fierce contest for the hearts and wallets of Ghanaians.
The Nigerian shea nuts export ban is more than an agricultural policy; it is a litmus test for the country’s industrialization agenda. If implemented effectively, it could transform rural economies, empower women, and establish Nigeria as a global shea powerhouse.
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