A landmark report commissioned by the Western Development Commission (WCD) has found critical challenges facing the western and north western region in the areas of infrastructure, housing and income.

"Our region covers only 10% of Ghana’s landmass but contributes over 50% of the nation’s wealth," he noted. "Yet, we continue to battle land degradation, illegal mining, and weak governance ...

The Sahel region's shift towards non-Western powers raises questions about stability and influence. The AES, a military-led defense pact, signals a complex geopolitical shift.