Ghana, the world's second biggest cocoa grower and major gold producer, is mired in its worst economic crisis in decades.

Ghana’s former leader John Dramani Mahama was officially declared the winner of the presidential election on Monday after voters vented anger at the government’s handling of the economy.

Ghana's electoral commission on Monday declared ex-president and main opposition leader John Dramani Mahama winner of Saturday's presidential election with 56.55% of the vote, according to provisional results.

President John Mahama to return to the role he served eight years ago, handing him a strong mandate to fix the West African nation’s crippling debt burden and high cost of living.

Ghana's opposition leader John Mahama officially won the country's election on Monday, easily defeating the ruling party candidate after voters punished the government's economic management and high living costs.

John Dramani Mahama, who is returning as Ghana's president eight years after losing power, achieved his political comeback on a promise to mend the West African country's economy. His main rival conceded defeat on Sunday after partial results showed Mahama,

John Mahama’s return to power sparks mixed reactions, with some celebrating a fresh start and others questioning his ability to address Ghana’s challenges

Ghana’s former president Mahama wins election, officials say | REUTERS Ghana’s main opposition leader John Dramani Mahama was declared the winner in the presidential election. He inherits a spiraling economy hit hard by turmoil in its cocoa and gold industries.