Author: Dr Shirley Ayangbah Introduction The inception of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marks a significant milestone in Africa's economic landscape, aiming to create the world's largest free trade area since the formation of the World Trade Organization. Central to the success of AfCFTA is the strategic role…
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Shirley Ayangbah is a hardworking student from Ghana who left home 18 months ago to come to Claremont Graduate University and complete her master’s degree in economics. The war in Ukraine has had a major impact on Ghana’s economy, essentially arresting the West African country’s economic recovery. In the 18 months since it began, Ghana’s currency has dropped to 55 cents on the dollar compared to before. So, for the past six months tuition money sent from home was worth half as much.
Shirley Ayangbah's plan had been to complete her final semester at CGU in the fall while continuing her part-time job at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. After graduation, she was on track to work full-time, which would have qualified her for a US work visa. But the economic uncertainty in her home country of Ghana has jeopardized all those plans. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger