Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has won the country’s presidential election, and his National Democratic Congress looks set to capture the most seats in parliament. In the wake of Syria’s government collapse, some citizens say they hope the rebels’ victory will bring freedom and prosperity, but there are warnings of uncertainty in the coming days. Experts say India does not support the creation of a shared currency among the nine-nation BRICS grouping and it is trying to promote trade in its local currency.