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Vol 67 No 1

Published 9th January 2026


Ghana

Back to reality

President Mahama had the wind in his sails through 2025. This year will bring a mixed bag of golden opportunities and make-or-break need for reform

The honeymoon period for President John Dramani Mahama will come to an abrupt end in 2026 as political and economic challenges mount. Top of the list will be his government’s management of gold mining, particularly its failure to rein in the politically backed illegal (‘galamsey’) miners (AC Vol 66 No 25 & AC Vol 65 No 21) and end the environmental damage their operations are causing.

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