After serving in Ghana's police force for over three decades, pensioner Emmanuel Amey-Wemegah had a clear retirement plan: invest part of his pension benefits in government bonds, complete the construction of his house,

Ghanaians go to the polls on Dec. 7 to choose a new president and parliament in an election investors are watching closely to determine how the winner will steer an economy emerging from debt default.

Ghana's parliament is unlikely to approve a provisional budget ahead of the December 7 general election, raising concerns about a potential government shutdown early next year. ・Ghana's parliament unlikely to approve provisional budget before December 7 election.