Ghana

Ghana anticipates its cocoa harvest will decrease by 13% next season due to threats from El Niño, disease, and adverse weather impacting production. This significant setback in Ghana’s output could potentially contribute to a rise in global prices of the cocoa beans.

Archbishop Sarah Mullally concluded her Africa tour with a call for healing related to the Church of England's historical ties to the slave trade. She defended the church's 100 million pound reparations fund during visits to Ghana and Cameroon, emphasizing peace-building efforts in conflict-affected Cameroon.

Ghana’s central bank incurred losses of 22 billion cedis ($1.9 billion) in 2025 under a domestic gold purchase program aimed at boosting the country’s foreign-exchange reserves.

South Africa is advocating for Africa-wide migration discussions amid violent anti-immigrant protests forcing migrants to leave and causing diplomatic tensions. The country seeks to address broader migration issues after a deadly migrant crossing in Ceuta and rejected a proposal to single out its migration crisis at the African Union. Talks will occur at a Southern African Development Community summit involving Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.

The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, attended a public lecture honoring Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah alongside government officials and religious leaders. The event emphasized ethical leadership in tribute to the late Dr. Boamah.

Ghana President John Dramani Mahama proposed expanding the African Continental Free Trade Area to include the Caribbean when he becomes African Union chair. He cited the AfCFTA as a market of 1.3 billion people with significant economic potential.

Ghana's parliament has introduced a law imposing up to 20 years in jail for the sale or repurposing of land used to grow cocoa, the country's most important crop. DR Congo is set to open its largest Ebola treatment facility, and a Rwandan movie is boosting the country's cinema scene.

The Ghanaian government has provided a compensation and support package to families affected by the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash. This initiative aims to assist dependents of the victims following the fatal incident.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pledged US$250,000 (GH¢3 million) to assist victims of the June 29 floods in Ghana. The funds aim to support those affected by the disaster.

Ghana processed approximately 15,000 tonnes of cashew in 2025 out of an estimated 262,000 tonnes produced, with over 94% of the crop exported raw. The country processes under 6% of its cashew harvest.

Ghana reduced the diesel regulatory margin by GH¢2 for one month starting 4 August, following a 18.3% increase in the diesel price floor by the regulator. President Mahama announced the decision.

Ghana has introduced artificial intelligence, coding, and computer programming into its national curriculum for pupils from kindergarten to junior high school, becoming one of the few African countries to embed these subjects in basic education.

The Ghana Police Service arrested a 12-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man linked to a viral video showing the minor driving an articulated truck on a public road.

Ghana head coach Kim Björkegren anticipates improved performance from his team in their 2026 WAFCON group stage match against Cameroon. The game is set to occur on Sunday night.

Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, the world's two largest cocoa producers, signed a joint declaration to enhance cooperation on pricing, local processing, environmental protection, and scientific research. The agreement aims to secure better incomes for millions of cocoa farmers in both countries.

Ghana’s MTN is facing a mobile money intellectual property lawsuit filed by Clydestone Ghana Plc, alleging unauthorized use of its proprietary framework. The defendants include Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), MTN Group Limited, and MobileMoney Fintech Limited. MTN MoMo Ghana processes hundreds of billions of cedis.

Ghana's fuel prices are projected to rise as the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) increased petrol and diesel price floors. Crude oil prices surged from $71.90 to $88.62 per barrel, while the Ghanaian cedi weakened, contributing to higher retail fuel costs.

The Archbishop of Canterbury reaffirmed support for a £100m fund for communities affected by enslavement during a visit to Ghana, expressing regret for the Church of England’s historical involvement in transatlantic slavery. The statement was made at Cape Coast Castle, a 17th-century fortress linked to the enslavement of Africans.

The Speaker of Ghana's Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has indicated that the Human Sexual Right and Family Values Bill, 2026, will likely be reintroduced today.

The Ghanaian government has endorsed a proposal to extend the presidential term from four to five years, as recommended by the Constitutional Review Committee. This adjustment will also affect the tenure of Parliament.

Ghana is seeking a co-owner, not a buyer, for the idled VALCO aluminium smelter. The project requires over US$700 million, including US$250 million in power-sector debt.

Ghana and Gabon have condemned xenophobia, emphasizing the need for Africans to collectively address the issue and all forms of discrimination. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to African integration.

A 33-year-old Ghanaian man who was 7ft 4ins tall died from complications related to his excessive height. The article highlights his death as a consequence of growing too tall.

South Africa prevented Ghana from adding xenophobic attacks to the African Union's October mid-year agenda, advocating instead for a continent-wide migration summit. The AU decision reflects South Africa's focus on addressing migration issues at a broader level.

About 8% of Ghana's population is disabled, with a high percentage being adolescents. This is linked to Ghana's dominant population of young people aged 15 to 35 years.

A quarter of young Africans believe US aid cuts, specifically USAID reductions, could have a positive impact by forcing leaders to address domestic challenges. In Ghana and Nigeria, 41% and 40% of young people aged 18-24, respectively, expressed optimism about the cuts, while 11% remained uncertain. The African Youth Survey sampled nearly 5,000 individuals across 16 African countries.

A quarter of young Africans believe US aid cuts could have a positive impact by compelling leaders to address domestic challenges, according to the African Youth Survey. In Ghana, Nigeria, and Liberia, 41%, 40%, and 37% of young people aged 18-24, respectively, viewed the cuts optimistically. The survey interviewed nearly 5,000 individuals across 16 African countries.

Over 400 Liberians are displaced and sleeping in schoolrooms near Abidjan after their homes were demolished three weeks ago. Ghana has repatriated 228 of its citizens affected by the same demolition, but Liberia has not yet responded.

A former Goldman Sachs banker, Berko, went on trial for allegedly paying government officials in Ghana a 'holy rain' of bribes to secure a power plant deal for a client.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that two Ghanaians were killed in renewed xenophobic violence in South Africa.

Bashiru Isak, a 40-year-old Ghanaian tailor living in South Africa, was fatally shot during anti-immigrant demonstrations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on 30 June 2026. South African police initially misidentified the deceased but later confirmed his identity, vindicating Ghana's claims.

Ghana's community service bill proposes community service as an alternative to prison sentences for minor offenses to decongest prisons and prevent overcrowding. The bill aims to address the prison crisis by reducing incarceration rates through non-custodial sentencing.

The President of the Ghana Medical Association, Professor Dr Ernest Yorke, urged the government to expand its proposed ban on Styrofoam products to include all single-use plastics. The call aims to strengthen Ghana's fight against environmental pollution.

Ghana's Mid-Year Budget Review 2026 is positioned as a critical economic turning point and a pathway to sustainable prosperity, as highlighted in the [Ghanaian Times] introduction.

The Ghanaian government aims to collect GH¢30 billion in the Sinking Fund by year-end to prepare for repayments under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), with the first major obligation due in February 2027.

Ghana's illegal gold mining sector, backed by criminal networks, poses a national security threat linked to terrorism risks. Revenue from small-scale mining exceeded $11 billion in 2023, surpassing large-scale mining, with much of the income smuggled out of the country. Ghana has agreed with the World Gold Council to formalize the artisanal sector.

Prince Aboagye, an activist of the National Democratic Congress in Ghana, was granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court after being arrested for alleged offensive and false statements about Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on TikTok.

Amnesty International has urged the Ghanaian government to pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, following the 2017 lynching of 90-year-old Akua Denteh in Kafaba, Savannah Region. The call comes six years after the incident, which highlighted ongoing issues related to witchcraft accusations in the country.

Religious affairs officers from 10 West African countries, including Nigeria, met in Ghana to discuss ethics, military cohesion, and military readiness. The meeting aimed to address topics critical to military operations and interfaith cooperation.

Two Ghanaians petitioned the International Criminal Court to investigate anti-migrant violence in South Africa, alleging crimes against humanity from 2015 to 2026. The ICC received the communication but does not automatically investigate all submissions.