Ghana elections: How Mahama made a comeback

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After two previous attempts, John Mahama is set to make comeback as Ghana's president. He was the country’s leader from 2012-2016. Ghana’s economy is struggling and corruption endemic. Political analyst Nansata Yakubu explains the huge expectations on a Mahama presidency over the next four years. The menstrual health taboos facing African women athletesAnd the flaw with Africa’s big infrastructure finance models.Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Rob Wilson, Yvette Twagiramariya, Nour Abida and Amie Liebowitz in London. Frenny Jowi in Nairobi
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Nick Randell
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

9 Dec 9AM English United Kingdom News

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