The Bank of Ghana has lifted the suspension of the Foreign Exchange Trading Licence of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Limited, following the bank’s full compliance with the Central …
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Ghana Targets Early Exit from IMF $3bn Credit Programme by 2026
Ghana is on track to exit the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme ahead of schedule, following strong economic recovery and improved fiscal performance, according …
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DemocracyDiplomacyGovernanceInternational AffairsPoliticsWestern Africa
ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), as the Head of its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming …
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Debt Management,EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTInternationalINVESTMENTWestern Africa
Senegal’s Bonds Drop as Moody’s Downgrades Credit Rating Over Debt Concerns
Senegal’s international bonds fell sharply on Monday after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the West African nation’s credit rating, warning that it was becoming less certain the country would be able …
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Eastern AfricaEconomyFinanceForex TradingSouth AfricaSouthern AfricaWestern Africa
African Currencies Outlook: Uganda’s Shilling to Gain, Others Seen Stable
The currencies of several African countries are expected to remain stable in the coming week, with Uganda’s shilling projected to strengthen slightly against the United States dollar, according to traders. …
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DemocracyElectionsGovernanceHuman RightsPoliticsWestern Africa
Guinea Referendum Clears Way for Doumbouya as Presidential Election Nears
Voters in Guinea have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that could open the way for coup leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya to contest the presidency later this year. Partial results released …
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ClimateEconomyEnergyGhanaLeadershipOil & GasRegional Cooperation
GNPC Boss Kwame Ntow Amoah Becomes APPO Chairman
Mr Kwame Ntow Amoah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has pledged to strengthen cooperation among Africa’s oil-producing nations after assuming the role of Chairman of …
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DevelopmentEconomyGhanaGovernment PolicyInfrastructureMaritime
Ghana to Begin Feasibility Studies for Coastal Water Transport System
The Government of Ghana will soon begin feasibility studies for the development of a Coastal Water Transport System as part of plans to complement the country’s road transport network. The …
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BankingBusinessEconomyFinanceGovernanceWestern Africa
Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 21.5% as Inflation Pressures Ease
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has announced a major cut in the benchmark policy rate, slashing it by 350 basis points (3.5 per cent) from …
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GhanaGovernancePoliticsProtestsPublic Services
Protest Rocks Kadjebi NHIS Office Over Appointment of New Scheme Manager
The office of the Scheme Manager of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Kadjebi District, Oti Region, was barricaded on Monday morning, September 15, 2025, by a group of …