SecurityThe Houthis Have Taken An Island At Africa’s Red Sea Gateway. The Shipping Risk Just Got Bigger

Houthi forces have captured Mayun Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising risks for Red Sea shipping opposite Djibouti and Eritrea.

September 23, 2026

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SecurityThe Houthis Have Taken An Island At Africa’s Red Sea Gateway. The Shipping Risk Just Got Bigger

Houthi forces have captured Mayun Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising risks for Red Sea shipping opposite Djibouti and Eritrea.

September 23, 2026

2 min

BusinessGhana’s Chinese Car Boom Is Moving Faster Than Its Repair System

Chinese vehicles are giving Ghanaian buyers more choice and competitive prices. But behind the expanding showrooms, the country’s spare-parts inventories, diagnostic systems and repair networks are developing unevenly.

September 17, 2026

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Ghana’s Retail Battlefield: Shoprite vs. Melcom vs. Palace vs. China Mall — Who Really Wins?

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.

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PoliticsGhana Rejects US Health Proposal, Citing Concerns Over Control of National Data Systems

Accra has rejected a proposed United States health cooperation deal, not over funding levels but over control of sensitive health data. The decision signals a shift from aid acceptance to system-level negotiation, with implications for how Africa engages global health partnerships.

April 28, 2026

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CultureGhana's LGBTQ Bill Has Reopened A Bigger Question: Who Gets To Define African Values?

The debate over Ghana's LGBTQ bill is no longer just about sexuality. It has become a continent-wide conversation about culture, democracy, sovereignty, and who gets to define African values in the 21st century.

June 5, 2026

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