Ghana Showcases Economic Turnaround at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings
Ghana’s economic recovery has taken centre stage at the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., where Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson presented the country’s […]
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President Mahama Orders Fuel Tax Relief and Cheaper Transport to Cushion Oil Price Shock
John Dramani Mahama has directed immediate measures to ease the burden of rising fuel prices on Ghanaians, as global tensions continue to disrupt oil supplies. […]
Belgium Joins Ghana’s Debt Restructuring Efforts as Eighth Creditor
Ghana has formalised a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Belgium, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing negotiations with external creditors following the economic […]
Ghana: COCOBOD Leadership Accepts Pay Cuts Amid Cocoa Sector Liquidity Crisis
In a decisive response to mounting financial pressures, the Executive Management and Senior Staff of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have voluntarily reduced their salaries […]
Ghana Tightens Central Bank Financing Rules to Reinforce Independence
Ghana’s Parliament, on Thursday, 18 December, approved the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing tighter limits on Central bank financing of Government to safeguard […]
IMF Approves Ghana’s Fourth ECF Review, Unlocking $370 Million to Bolster Economic Recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Ghana’s Fourth Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme, releasing a $370 million disbursement to support the […]
Ghana Cancels COVID-Era Taxes, Raising Concerns Over Fiscal Sustainability Amid Ongoing Economic Crisis
Ghana’s new Government has announced the removal of several COVID-era taxes, which were introduced as part of an effort to secure financing from the International […]
Ghana Faces $156 Million Funding Gap In Health Sector After USAID Suspension
President John Mahama has directed on February 11 Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to urgently find solutions to address a $156 million funding gap […]
Ghana to Launch Gold Board to Boost Earnings and Curb Smuggling
Ghana is set to establish a Gold Board to better regulate gold purchases from small-scale miners, aiming to increase national earnings and reduce smuggling. Announced […]
Ghana to issue $1.5 bln Eurobond by September
Ghana wants to issue a Eurobond of up to $1.5 billion by September for debt financing and budget support, deputy finance minister Cassiel Ato Forson […]