Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Monday, July 6, 2026
The first is the constitutional republic we are taught to believe in. The one of elections, ministers, manifestos, parliamentary debates, judicial robes, public institutions, and official titles. The second is the republic beneath it. Unwritten. Unelected. Unaccountable. Yet often more powerful. It is governed not by law, but by networks. […]
By Daniel Nii Okine If we never take the first step, how will we ever progress? That is the real question at the heart of Ghana’s kaolin debate. The renewed excitement around Anfoega’s white clay reflects a familiar challenge in resource‑rich countries: we continue to ship out raw materials while […]
The growing attention to Anfoega’s white clay (kaolin) highlights a familiar pattern in resource economies: exporting raw materials while importing finished goods at a premium. This concern is valid, but the issue is more complex than simply “foreign companies exploiting local resources.” Global Value Chain Reality (Why Raw Export Happens)China’s […]
Pakistan brokers two-week pause; peace talks set for Islamabad as markets surge and oil prices fall sharply By Stephen ApolimaPublished: April 8, 2026 | Updated: 12:00 AM GMT WASHINGTON / TEHRAN / TEL AVIV — In a dramatic last-minute diplomatic breakthrough, the United States, Iran, and Israel have agreed to […]
Geopolitical conflicts have historically played a decisive role in shaping global economic outcomes, particularly through their influence on capital markets. The escalating tensions and military confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States represent a critical inflection point for the global financial system. Unlike localized conflicts, this crisis sits at the center […]
