Control Risks

EMEA in Focus - Africa Podcast: John Mahama's Ghana reboot

Control Risks

Show Notes

Opposition candidate John Mahama will return as Ghana’s President following his recent electoral victory. This is a massive comeback for Mahama, who left a shaky legacy. What can we expect from his upcoming administration? Join Vincent Rouget for a discussion with Control Risks experts Mikolaj Judson and Omobolade Olagunju about why the results turned out the way they did and how Mahama might reboot Ghana's economy. Find out how we can support your organisation.

More from Control Risks

Oct 22, 2026

The concept of Business and Human Rights (BHR) has entered an era dominated by geopolitical competition. What constitutes harm, and how it should be addressed, is increasingly contested. As a result, BHR’s focus has shifted from just reputation management to one that includes market access, supply chain resilience and resource nationalism in a fragmented global economy.

Sep 28, 2026

Insights from Control Risks and GE Aerospace Threats to executives and organisations are growing more complex. In Ground Truth, Control Risks experts explore how online threat intelligence, behavioural threat assessment and workplace violence prevention help distinguish credible threats from online noise, spot escalation, and stop threats becoming incidents Speakers:

Aug 18, 2026

In this episode of Ground Truth, Control Risks and Standard Chartered examine enterprise security in an era of converging risk, exploring where security begins, why boards must reframe AI risk, and the capabilities that will define the most resilient organisations over the next five years.

Jul 16, 2026

The US-Iran conflict is far from over. As shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows once again, concerns over energy security, supply chains and inflation continue to shape boardroom discussions around the world. In this episode of Ground Truth, we examine why the months ahead may prove more volatile than many expect. Speakers: Sorana Parvulescu Barnaby Fletcher Arran Kennedy

Jun 29, 2026

Kidnap-for-ransom and extortion incidents are rising, becoming more complex, opportunistic and global. In this episode of Ground Truth, we draw on Control Risks’ latest report, Kidnap and Extortion in 2026, pairing expert analysis with frontline response experience to unpack what’s driving trends and how organisations can protect their people and operations. Guests:

See all episodes →