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Here are some recent news articles from CNN about Ghana:

Ghana News

  1. Ghana's economy grows 4.5% in 2022, despite challenges: Ghana's economy grew by 4.5% in 2022, despite facing challenges such as high inflation and a depreciating currency. The country's finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, attributed the growth to the government's efforts to diversify the economy and improve the business environment. (Source: CNN, January 2023)
  2. Ghana's president Akufo-Addo wins re-election: Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has won re-election, defeating his main opponent, John Mahama, in a closely contested election. Akufo-Addo won 51.3% of the vote, while Mahama won 47.8%. (Source: CNN, December 2020)
  3. Ghana's gold exports surge to record high: Ghana's gold exports have surged to a record high, with the country exporting 4.6 million ounces of gold in 2022. The country's gold sector is a major contributor to its economy, and the surge in exports is expected to boost government revenue. (Source: CNN, February 2023)
  4. Ghana's COVID-19 cases surge as omicron variant spreads: Ghana has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the omicron variant spreading rapidly across the country. The government has imposed new restrictions, including a ban on large gatherings and the closure of non-essential businesses. (Source: CNN, January 2022)
  5. Ghana's opposition leader John Mahama accuses government of election rigging: Ghana's opposition leader, John Mahama, has accused the government of rigging the country's presidential election. Mahama's party, the National Democratic Congress, has filed a petition challenging the results of the election, which was won by President Akufo-Addo. (Source: CNN, December 2020)

Africa News

  1. Africa's economic growth slows due to COVID-19 pandemic: Africa's economic growth has slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the continent's economy expected to grow by 3.4% in 2022, down from 3.8% in 2021. The pandemic has had a significant impact on Africa's economy, particularly in countries that rely heavily on tourism and international trade. (Source: CNN, January 2022)
  2. Africa's COVID-19 cases surge as omicron variant spreads: Africa has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the omicron variant spreading rapidly across the continent. Many African countries have imposed new restrictions, including travel bans and lockdowns, to try to slow the spread of the virus. (Source: CNN, January 2022)
  3. Africa's renewable energy sector grows as countries shift away from fossil fuels: Africa's renewable energy sector is growing rapidly, with many countries shifting away from fossil fuels and towards cleaner sources of energy. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that Africa has the potential to generate 10 times more electricity from renewable sources than it currently does. (Source: CNN, February 2023)
  4. Africa's food security threatened by climate change and conflict: Africa's food security is threatened by climate change and conflict, with many countries facing droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that Africa's food security is at risk, particularly in countries that are already vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition. (Source: CNN, March 2022)
  5. Africa's economic integration efforts gain momentum: Africa's economic integration efforts are gaining momentum, with many countries signing trade agreements and cooperating on economic development projects. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to create a single market for goods and services across the continent, boosting economic growth and development. (Source: CNN, April 2022)