Category: Africa-Caribbean News

About Disruption at UDS Council Meeting: Prof Nkegbe Sets the Records Straight

Mr Mohammed

Story: Mohammed A. Abu The Dean of Graduate Studies,Prof Paul Nkegbe at the University of Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Northern Region, has urged the public to disregard the false claims in a widely circulated mischievous publication relating to his person and treat its full content with the contempt it deserves. Prof Nkegbe has taken serious exception to attempts being made by others to employ deliberate misinformation and disinformation so as to falsely make him the central figure around the recent reported incident of the disruption of the University’s Council meeting…

Dangote Eyes Ports, Pipelines, Data Centres in $40 Billion Growth Plan

Mr Mohammed

By:staff writer,first publisshed April 9, 2026,Birr Metrics  Dangote Group has unveiled plans to invest at least40 billion US dollars over the next five years as it pursues a 100 billion US dollars turnover by 2030, targeting expansion across energy, infrastructure, and digital services in Africa. The conglomerate presented its long-term strategy, Vision 2030: Supercharging Dangote Group for Long-Term Success, to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) board and executive team on 31 March 2026. The plan is structured in two phases spanning 2025–2028 and 2028–2030, aimed at scaling current operations and…

Coconut Shells and Africa’s Built Environment: A Circular Economy Pespective

Mr Mohammed

Introduction Coconuts constitute one of Ghana’s coastal zones invaluable natural resource endowments and its full economic potential has for decades been begging for being unlocked while the country’s East Asian compatriots have since been up to their game in that respect. For decades coconut has been generally treated and still continues to treated in Ghana by many simply as a natural goodie on break open the shell- enjoy the refreshing water-albumen-throw away the husk and shell away as waste supposedly and without appreciating them as potential vital raw materials for…

When Victory Becomes Illusion: How Politicians Misjudge Their Success(By-Prof Mamudu Abunga Akudugu)

Mr Mohammed

In the aftermath of Ghana’s 2016 general elections, I recall a conversation with a former schoolmate who was convinced that the New Patriotic Party’s overwhelming victory signaled the political death of the National Democratic Congress. According to him, the NDC would not return to power for at least a generation. I disagreed then, and time has since proven why. What many politicians and their supporters often misunderstand is that electoral victory, no matter how historic, is not a definitive measure of governing success. Rather, it is often a reflection of…

Stepping up the Northern Region’s Youth Drug Abuse Crusade

Mr Mohammed

Queen Teiya’s Brightpath Global Foundation Takes Action Mohammed A. Abu The maiden edition of Ghana’s Northern Region Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Forum, is scheduled to be held in its administrative capital of Tamale on Thursday,16th April 2026 Held under the theme, “Drug Free Generation — Building Responsible Youth for National Development”, the event is being organised by the Brightpath Global Foundation in collaboration with Total Life Enhancement Centre Ghana (TOLECGH), Aisha Hospital, Tamale, Tamale Teaching Hospital — Mental Health Dept. Ghana Education Service, Northern Region University of Development Studies (UDS),…

Sustainable Building Materials: Why Middle Eastern Developers Are Moving Beyond Concrete

Mr Mohammed

For decades, concrete has been the default choice for construction across the Middle East. It’s durable, it works in extreme heat, and robust supply chains are established. But that era is winding down. Right now, in 2026, developers are shifting away from conventional materials faster than anyone predicted, and the transition is accelerating.  The numbers are striking. The MEA was the only region in the world to record an increase in demand for green and sustainable buildings in 2025, and that momentum has carried into 2026. While global green construction is slowing,…

Heavy Portfolios in Africa’s Real Estate Market and Illiquidity…Ghana in Focus(By: Daniel Kontie)

Mr Mohammed

As a real estate developer and consultant with extensive experience across major African markets, particularly Ghana, I have consistently highlighted the sector’s strong profitability. However, there is a critical dimension of real estate investment in Ghana that industry players rarely disclose. Until now, I have not addressed it directly. But today, I take a deliberate step to bring this issue to the attention of diaspora investors in particular and all new market entrants, being fully aware that such transparency may be met with resistance from fellow industry participants. Nonetheless, I…

Curbing Ghana’s Exports of Raw Gold….Ghana GoldBod-SAM Refinery,Dubai Join Hands

Mr Mohammed

Ghana’s GoldBod and SAM Precious Metals,Dubai,UAE, headquartered  premier precious metals refinery are joining hands in order to position  Ghana as a gold processing hub This was disclosed by Sammy Gyamfi,CEO,Ghana GoldBod during a recent interview with Joy News’ PM Business Edition  interview in Accra Mr.Gymafi,Joy News said  was emphatic that this is part of a broader push to end the export of raw minerals and also  adding  that, the shift from exporting raw gold to refined products is already underway. “We are going to be decreasing the quantity of raw…

Burkina Faso’s largest gold mine to drive West African Resources’ record output in 2026

Mr Mohammed

Solomon Ekanem First published,02 April 2026 West African Resources is poised for a landmark year in 2026, forecasting annual gold production of between 430,000 and 490,000 ounces, driven by its Burkina Faso operations. West African Resources forecasts annual gold production of 430,000–490,000 ounces in 2026, driven by operations in Burkina Faso. The surge is fueled by the first full year of output from the Kiaka mine and continued strong performance at the Sanbrado mine. Targeting an all-in sustaining cost below $1,900 per ounce, the company expects strong margins amid global…

Government Announces Key Appointments and Institutional Realignment

Mr Mohammed

The Office of the President of Seychelles, has announced a series of senior appointments within the public service, alongside an institutional realignment to strengthen governance and public administration according to an official statement issued in Victoria,Wednesday. Following the establishment of the position of Secretary of State for Cabinet Affairs and Civil Service, held by Ms Margaret Moumou, the post of Chief Secretary has been reclassified as Principal Secretary for the Department of Public Administration (DPA). This change is part of ongoing efforts to streamline leadership structures and enhance coordination across…