Ghana’s public debt stock increased to GH¢674.1 billion as of February 2026. This is equivalent to 42.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In dollar term, the public debt stock stood at US$63.1 billion in February 2026. According to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2026 Summary of Economic and Financial Data, the country’s debt stood at […]
The visiting team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its sixth review mission in Ghana after weeks of engagements with government officials and key stakeholders in Accra. Sources close to the discussions say Ghana made significant progress on several key programme targets and reforms under the IMF-supported Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. However, […]
Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the United States, citing “unhealthy concerns” about terms requiring the sharing of sensitive health data with American counterparts. A highly placed source with knowledge about the subject confirmed to the Daily Graphic that Ghana declined the deal on the basis of the terms. The source said the country could […]
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is expected in Accra from April 29, 2026, for Ghana’s sixth and final review under its Extended Credit Facility programme. The mission is expected to stay in the country for about two weeks, with the first official engagements likely to begin on Thursday, April 30, 2026. JOYBUSINESS understands […]
A fresh trade dispute has erupted between Nigerian and Ghanaian onion traders, forcing a suspension of cross-border supply and raising concerns over regional commerce and food distribution. The crisis, which has been simmering for months, reached a boiling point following reports of harassment and the alleged seizure of onion-laden trucks belonging to Nigerian traders in […]
The Government of Ghana has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift the suspension on the issuance of Special Export Authorisations (ASE) for fresh tomatoes, describing the move as a significant boost to supply and market stability. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the government said the development follows […]
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council has highlighted major business opportunities tied to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Speaking at a business forum in Accra, the Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon, said the Games, scheduled from July 23 to August 2, 2026, will go beyond sport to serve as a major […]
Ghana and Colombia have entered into a landmark agreement to establish a direct maritime shipping route between the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena, a move expected to enhance trade between Africa and Latin America. The agreement was announced by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, following successful negotiations in Bogotá […]
President John Mahama is set to table a landmark United Nations resolution on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, formally declaring the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime against humanity, a move Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes as a defining moment in the global push for reparatory justice. The draft resolution, titled Declaration of the Trafficking […]
Ghana has signed a visa waiver agreement with Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian nation, for diplomatic and service passport holders in a historic bilateral engagement. The visa waiver agreement is expected to be further escalated to ordinary passport holders in the near future, as the two nations have established, for the first time, a diplomatic engagement. […]
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has welcomed government’s directive banning selected transit goods from entering the country via land borders, but warned that fruit juice and similar products could be next under the crackdown. FABAG commended the Ministry of Finance and Finance Minister Dr Forson for the move, which requires goods such […]
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that Ghana recorded eight deaths and over 1,000 confirmed cases of Mpox since a fresh outbreak began in May 2025. The minister disclosed in Parliament while responding to questions from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin about the rising number of cases of the disease across more than […]
