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Mahama outlines 8-pillar strategy to transform Ghana
Add a CommentPresident John Mahama has detailed an eight-point strategy that will form the bedrock of his economic reset plan. This is expected to boost investor confidence, deepen fiscal discipline, and drive long-term growth as the government steers the country onto a … Read more →
Ghana introduces 5-day deadline for visa decisions – Minister
Add a CommentThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has introduced a new visa policy under which all applications to travel to Ghana will be processed within five working days. The announcement was made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr … Read more →
UK deports 43 immigration offenders to Ghana and Nigeria
Add a CommentThe United Kingdom has deported 43 individuals to Ghana and Nigeria as part of its heightened efforts to strengthen border security under its “Plan for Change” immigration policy. The group included 15 failed asylum seekers and 11 foreign nationals who … Read more →
Ghana achieves 97% reduction in malaria deaths
Add a CommentThe country has been able to reduce deaths caused by malaria by over 97 per cent between 2014 and 2024. In addition to this, outpatient department cases have also seen a three per cent decline, while hospital admissions due to … Read more →
IMF to Ghana, African nations: Tighten fiscal policies as global risks rise
Add a CommentThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Ghana and other African economies to reinforce fiscal discipline and deepen structural reforms as global headwinds threaten growth. Speaking at a press conference during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, Managing Director Kristalina … Read more →
IMF, Ghana reach staff level agreement for $370m
Add a CommentThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government have reached a staff-level agreement on a new package of economic policies and structural reforms under Ghana’s 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. The agreement paves the way for the conclusion of … Read more →
Ukraine thanks Ghana for support
Add a CommentUkraine has expressed deep appreciation to Ghana for its consistent support at the international level, particularly in backing United Nations resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European country. This came to light during a recent phone conversation between Andriy … Read more →
Ghana moves up in latest FIFA rankings
Add a CommentGhana’s Black Stars have climbed one spot in the latest FIFA rankings, marking their first upward movement since July 2024, when they jumped from 64th to 60th. The team now sits at 76th globally, improving from 77th, where they had … Read more →
Trump slaps 10% tariffs on Ghana and 180 nations in new trade war strategy
Add a CommentTrump imposes 10% tariffs on Ghana and over 180 nations, sparking fears of trade tensions and economic shifts. The United States will now impose a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all imports, including those from Ghana, as part of President … Read more →
Tonnes of gold worth $1.2 Billion smuggled out of Ghana in 2022 – Finance Minister
Add a CommentGhana is losing billions in revenue due to the illicit transfer of gold, one of the nation’s most valuable natural resources, according to the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. In a post on X, the minister highlighted the devastating impact … Read more →
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