Togo’s cement costs GH₵81. Ghana’s costs GH₵110. But the real story isn’t price — it’s power. Local producers refuse to obey the rules. AfCFTA gives consumers a choice. And importing cement might be the only way to force change. #AfricaReporters #CementWars #AfCFTA #Accountability
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.
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.