Ghana’s Q2 growth hits 6.3% as inflation eases, cedi steadies
Non-oil GDP surged 7.8%, driven by services and agriculture Industry slowed sharply to 2.3%, weighed down by oil and gas ACCRA, GHANA – Ghana’s economy grew 6.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, holding steady from the first quarter as easing inflation and a stable currency boosted activity in key sectors. Growth quickened […]
Burkina Faso’s Exports Surge 25.1% in 2024
Total exports reached $4.7 billion, driven by gold, cotton, and cashew sales. Imports rose 4.6%, narrowing the trade deficit to $670 million. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso recorded total exports of 2,983.8 billion CFA Francs ($4.7 billion) in November 2024, a 25.1% year-on-year increase, the General Directorate of Economy and Planning (DGEP) announced Wednesday.