Ghana’s reliance on Dubai for gold exports leaves cedi exposed as Iran conflict disrupts trade

The Ghanaian cedi could face renewed pressure if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt air traffic in the region. Ghana sends more than 72% of its small-scale gold exports to Dubai, making the emirate by far the country’s most important destination for the trade. In 2025, Ghana exported 103,804 kilograms of […]


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