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Ghana Adjusts Entry Price for Foreign Investors Amid Push for Compliance https://labarijournal.com/ghana-adjusts-entry-price-for-foreign-investors-amid-push-for-compliance/
Ghana Adjusts Entry Price for Foreign Investors Amid Push for Compliance - The Labari Journal
The new fees are now in standard after taking effect from February 2. 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Ghana Adjusts Entry Price for Foreign Investors Amid Push for Compliance https://labarijournal.com/ghana-adjusts-entry-price-for-foreign-investors-amid-push-for-compliance/
Sedina Tamakloe Was A Rising Star in Her Political Party. But After Allegations of Corruption, She Became A Fugitive https://labarijournal.com/sedina-tamakloe-was-a-rising-star-in-her-political-party-but-after-allegations-of-corruption-she-became-a-fugitive/
Sedina Tamakloe Was A Rising Star in Her Political Party. But After Allegations of Corruption, She Became A Fugitive - The Labari Journal
She was appointed as CEO of an agency to help with micro loans for small business. But authorities later discovered she had embezzled funds and fled to the US to escape trial
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January 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Sedina Tamakloe Was A Rising Star in Her Political Party. But After Allegations of Corruption, She Became A Fugitive https://labarijournal.com/sedina-tamakloe-was-a-rising-star-in-her-political-party-but-after-allegations-of-corruption-she-became-a-fugitive/
Ghana’s First Atlantic Bank Marks Public Debut as PCM Capital Partners Exits via Over-Subscribed IPO https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-first-atlantic-bank-marks-public-debut-as-pcm-capital-partners-exits-via-over-subscribed-ipo/
Ghana’s First Atlantic Bank Marks Public Debut as PCM Capital Partners Exits via Over-Subscribed IPO - The Labari Journal
West African private equity, PCM Capital Partners completed its full exit from First Atlantic Bank after it debut on Ghana’s Stock Exchange
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January 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Ghana’s First Atlantic Bank Marks Public Debut as PCM Capital Partners Exits via Over-Subscribed IPO https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-first-atlantic-bank-marks-public-debut-as-pcm-capital-partners-exits-via-over-subscribed-ipo/
The new restrictions affect some African countries including Ghana and Nigeria https://labarijournal.com/u-s-visa-freeze-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-restrictions/
U.S. Visa Freeze: What You Need to Know About the Latest Restrictions - The Labari Journal
The new restrictions affect some African countries including Ghana and Nigeria
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January 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The new restrictions affect some African countries including Ghana and Nigeria https://labarijournal.com/u-s-visa-freeze-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-restrictions/
Ghana Tightens Financial Grip, Making National ID Compulsory for All Bank Transactions https://labarijournal.com/ghana-tightens-financial-grip-making-national-id-compulsory-for-all-bank-transactions/
Ghana Tightens Financial Grip, Making National ID Compulsory for All Bank Transactions - The Labari Journal
The national Ghana card will be required for all financial transactions in 2026
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January 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Ghana Tightens Financial Grip, Making National ID Compulsory for All Bank Transactions https://labarijournal.com/ghana-tightens-financial-grip-making-national-id-compulsory-for-all-bank-transactions/
Famed Nigerian Author Chimamanda Adichie Blames Death Of Her Son On Hospital Neglience https://labarijournal.com/famed-nigerian-author-chimamanda-adichie-blames-death-of-her-son-on-hospital-neglience/
Famed Nigerian Author Chimamanda Adichie Blames Death Of Her Son On Hospital Neglience - The Labari Journal
The author accuses a local Nigerian health care facility of a botched procedure which resulted in her child’s death
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January 10, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Famed Nigerian Author Chimamanda Adichie Blames Death Of Her Son On Hospital Neglience https://labarijournal.com/famed-nigerian-author-chimamanda-adichie-blames-death-of-her-son-on-hospital-neglience/
Can Ghana’s Former Vice President Rally His Political Party To Fully Support His 2028 Presidential Run? https://labarijournal.com/can-ghanas-former-vice-president-rally-his-political-party-to-fully-support-his-2028-presidential-run/
Can Ghana’s Former Vice President Rally His Political Party To Fully Support His 2028 Presidential Run? - The Labari Journal
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia lost heavily in the 2024 elections after the country went through economic distress. Can he unify his party and be redeemable in 2028?
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January 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Can Ghana’s Former Vice President Rally His Political Party To Fully Support His 2028 Presidential Run? https://labarijournal.com/can-ghanas-former-vice-president-rally-his-political-party-to-fully-support-his-2028-presidential-run/
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Detained By United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement For Visa Overstay https://labarijournal.com/former-ghanaian-finance-minister-detained-by-united-states-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-for-visa-overstay/
January 8, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Detained By United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement For Visa Overstay https://labarijournal.com/former-ghanaian-finance-minister-detained-by-united-states-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-for-visa-overstay/
U.S. Expands Visa Bonds for African Travelers https://labarijournal.com/u-s-expands-visa-bonds-for-african-travelers/
U.S. Expands Visa Bonds for African Travelers - The Labari Journal
New countries added to the list include African countries including Nigeria, Burundi, Uganda and Zimbabwe
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January 7, 2026 at 11:40 PM
U.S. Expands Visa Bonds for African Travelers https://labarijournal.com/u-s-expands-visa-bonds-for-african-travelers/
Standard Bank Remained Largest Bank in Africa According To 2025 Rankings https://labarijournal.com/standard-bank-remained-largest-bank-in-africa-according-to-2025-rankings/
Standard Bank Remained Largest Bank in Africa According To 2025 Rankings - The Labari Journal
Egyptian Banks were featured in the top five fueled by Egypt’s urban expansion
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January 7, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Standard Bank Remained Largest Bank in Africa According To 2025 Rankings https://labarijournal.com/standard-bank-remained-largest-bank-in-africa-according-to-2025-rankings/
Ghana’s Tax Reset: What to Know About the 2026 VAT Overhaul https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-tax-reset-what-to-know-about-the-2026-vat-overhaul/
Ghana’s Tax Reset: What to Know About the 2026 VAT Overhaul - The Labari Journal
What you need to know about Ghana’s VAT tax overhaul
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January 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Ghana’s Tax Reset: What to Know About the 2026 VAT Overhaul https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-tax-reset-what-to-know-about-the-2026-vat-overhaul/
Bank of Ghana Updates It Guidelines on International Money Transfers https://labarijournal.com/bank-of-ghana-updates-it-guidelines-on-international-money-transfers/
Bank of Ghana Updates It Guidelines on International Money Transfers - The Labari Journal
Here’s what you need to know about the new guidelines for 2026
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January 5, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Bank of Ghana Updates It Guidelines on International Money Transfers https://labarijournal.com/bank-of-ghana-updates-it-guidelines-on-international-money-transfers/
Faith and the State: Does the Church Have Too Much Political Influence in Ghana? https://labarijournal.com/faith-and-the-state-does-the-church-have-too-much-political-influence-in-ghana/
Faith and the State: Does the Church Have Too Much Political Influence in Ghana? - The Labari Journal
Ghana’s religious institutions are more ingrained in politics. Do these religious bodies have too much influence when it comes to policy decisions in the country?
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January 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Faith and the State: Does the Church Have Too Much Political Influence in Ghana? https://labarijournal.com/faith-and-the-state-does-the-church-have-too-much-political-influence-in-ghana/
Five Things We’re Watching In 2026 https://labarijournal.com/five-things-were-watching-in-2026/
Five Things We’re Watching In 2026 - The Labari Journal
Here’s what we’re watching in 2026 in the world of politics and media
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January 1, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Five Things We’re Watching In 2026 https://labarijournal.com/five-things-were-watching-in-2026/
What You Need To Know About Ghana’s New 2026 VAT Reforms https://labarijournal.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-ghanas-new-2026-vat-reforms/
What You Need To Know About Ghana’s New 2026 VAT Reforms - The Labari Journal
The new reforms take effect on January 1, 2026
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December 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
What You Need To Know About Ghana’s New 2026 VAT Reforms https://labarijournal.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-ghanas-new-2026-vat-reforms/
Afreximbank to Take Losses on $750 Million Ghana Loan https://labarijournal.com/afreximbank-to-take-losses-on-750-million-ghana-loan/
Afreximbank to Take Losses on $750 Million Ghana Loan - The Labari Journal
The agreement between Ghana and the bank ends a three year dispute on the loan
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December 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Afreximbank to Take Losses on $750 Million Ghana Loan https://labarijournal.com/afreximbank-to-take-losses-on-750-million-ghana-loan/
Fool Me Twice? Ghana’s 5G Network Fails To Launch For Second Time https://labarijournal.com/fool-me-twice-ghanas-5g-network-fails-to-launch-for-second-time/
Fool Me Twice? Ghana’s 5G Network Fails To Launch For Second Time - The Labari Journal
Despite given a new deadline for December 2025, Ghana’s 5G has failed to launch for a second time
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December 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Fool Me Twice? Ghana’s 5G Network Fails To Launch For Second Time https://labarijournal.com/fool-me-twice-ghanas-5g-network-fails-to-launch-for-second-time/
Why a Deal With a Cyprus Based Firm To Implement AI at Ghana’s Ports is Raising Red Flags https://labarijournal.com/why-a-deal-with-a-cyprus-based-firm-to-implement-ai-at-ghanas-ports-is-raising-red-flags/
Why a Deal With a Cyprus Based Firm To Implement AI at Ghana’s Ports is Raising Red Flags - The Labari Journal
An advocacy group is questioning the credentials of the company registered in Cyprus to undertake AI implementation of cargo tracking
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December 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Why a Deal With a Cyprus Based Firm To Implement AI at Ghana’s Ports is Raising Red Flags https://labarijournal.com/why-a-deal-with-a-cyprus-based-firm-to-implement-ai-at-ghanas-ports-is-raising-red-flags/
Will Ghana Adopt A Proposal To Limit The Duration of Election Campaigns? https://labarijournal.com/will-ghana-adopt-a-proposal-to-limit-the-duration-of-election-campaigns/
December 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Will Ghana Adopt A Proposal To Limit The Duration of Election Campaigns? https://labarijournal.com/will-ghana-adopt-a-proposal-to-limit-the-duration-of-election-campaigns/
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery Resumes Operations. But Will It Be Short Lived? https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-tema-oil-refinery-resumes-operations-but-will-it-be-short-lived/
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery Resumes Operations. But Will It Be Short Lived? - The Labari Journal
The $500 million facility will finally start operations after years of operation. But will the honeymoon last?
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December 29, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery Resumes Operations. But Will It Be Short Lived? https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-tema-oil-refinery-resumes-operations-but-will-it-be-short-lived/
Volunteers Say They Were “Exploited” at Black Sherif’s Zaama Disco Concert https://labarijournal.com/volunteers-say-they-were-exploited-at-black-sherifs-zaama-disco-concert/
Volunteers Say They Were “Exploited” at Black Sherif’s Zaama Disco Concert - The Labari Journal
One volunteer said the organisers stated they should be grateful to be part of the experience after asking for proper compensation
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December 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Volunteers Say They Were “Exploited” at Black Sherif’s Zaama Disco Concert https://labarijournal.com/volunteers-say-they-were-exploited-at-black-sherifs-zaama-disco-concert/
The 10 Disappointing Movies of 2025 https://labarijournal.com/the-10-disappointing-movies-of-2025/
The 10 Disappointing Movies of 2025 - The Labari Journal
Although they showed promises, these movies were ultimately a let down
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December 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The 10 Disappointing Movies of 2025 https://labarijournal.com/the-10-disappointing-movies-of-2025/
Why The US Is Signing New Agreements With African Countries For Its “America First” Health Strategy” https://labarijournal.com/why-the-us-is-signing-new-agreements-with-african-countries-for-its-america-first-health-strategy/
December 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Why The US Is Signing New Agreements With African Countries For Its “America First” Health Strategy” https://labarijournal.com/why-the-us-is-signing-new-agreements-with-african-countries-for-its-america-first-health-strategy/
Ghana Constitutional Review Panel Provides Recommendations to Curb Executive Power and Boost Development https://labarijournal.com/ghana-constitutional-review-panel-provides-recommendations-to-curb-executive-power-and-boost-development/
Ghana Constitutional Review Panel Provides Recommendations to Curb Executive Power and Boost Development - The Labari Journal
President Mahama calls proposals ‘revolutionary and radical’ as committee submits long-awaited report
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December 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ghana Constitutional Review Panel Provides Recommendations to Curb Executive Power and Boost Development https://labarijournal.com/ghana-constitutional-review-panel-provides-recommendations-to-curb-executive-power-and-boost-development/
Latvian Police Say The Death of a Ghanaian Student Was Suicide; His Family Suspects Foul Play https://labarijournal.com/latvian-police-say-the-death-of-a-ghanaian-student-was-suicide-his-family-suspects-foul-play/
Latvian Police Say The Death of a Ghanaian Student Was Suicide; His Family Suspects Foul Play - The Labari Journal
After his death in June, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs says they are officially probing the student’s death
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December 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Latvian Police Say The Death of a Ghanaian Student Was Suicide; His Family Suspects Foul Play https://labarijournal.com/latvian-police-say-the-death-of-a-ghanaian-student-was-suicide-his-family-suspects-foul-play/