Why Ghana’s ageing VALCO smelter has become a political flashpoint

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A $700 million rescue plan for Ghana’s aging VALCO aluminium smelter has become politically contentious. The proposal raised fears of privatization and implicated President Mahama’s brother in the controversy.

A $700m rescue plan for Ghana’s historic aluminium smelter has ignited privatisation fears — and dragged President Mahama’s brother into the controversy.