Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: Vice President (VP) Opoku-Agyemang chairs Armed Forces Council

The Council is tasked with providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the Ghana Armed Forces remain effective, modern, and disciplined

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is chair of the newly appointed Armed Forces Council. Established under Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution, the Council is tasked with providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the Ghana Armed Forces remain effective, modern, and disciplined. In his address to the Council members,…

Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana Committed to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Programme, Advancing Debt Restructuring – Finance Minister

The government remains optimistic that ongoing reforms and international support will help position the country on a stronger economic path

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and ensuring the successful completion of the country’s debt restructuring efforts. Speaking during a meeting with the German Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Daniel Krull, Dr. Forson acknowledged…

Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana and United Kingdom (UK) Strengthen Economic Ties: Finance Minister Hosts United Kingdom (UK) Trade Envoy

The Minister highlighted Ghana’s plans for a major VAT reform and expressed interest in learning from the UK’s highly efficient VAT system

The Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with the United Kingdom following a high-level meeting with the UK Trade Envoy to Ghana, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, and Akosua Dentaa Amoateng MBE. During the discussions, Hon. Dr. Ato Forson underscored the urgent need…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana |

United Against Tuberculosis: Ghana’s Private and Public Health Sectors Join Forces

Through a Private-Public Mix (PPM) approach, free TB diagnostic and treatment services are now integrated into private healthcare facilities, bringing communities closer

For weeks, Mansah, a resident of a suburb of Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city, had been battling a persistent cough, fever, and unexplained weight loss. Fear gnawed at her- she suspected Tuberculosis (TB), a disease she knew could have serious consequences. Seeking a diagnosis and treatment at a public health facility would…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Ghana's Surging Gold Exports Propel Mining Sector Expansion

Mining in Motion takes place under the theme Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Growth

Ghana is capitalizing on its gold exports (https://apo-opa.co/4iOXHfD) to drive economic growth, with revenues increasing to $11.6 billion in 2024 - a 52.6% increase from the $7.6 billion recorded in 2023. Gold exports accounted for 57% of the country’s total export revenue (https://apo-opa.co/4hHk0lZ), solidifying the industry’s role as a key contributor to…

Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports Ghana’s Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative at national launch

Marking International Day of Forests, Ghana takes bold steps toward restoring degraded landscapes

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management and ecosystem restoration by participating in the national launch of Ghana’s Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The event, held at Kuffour Park in Nkawie, Ashanti Region, was led by His Excellency the…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana |

World Health Organization (WHO) Supports Ghana’s Efforts to Strengthen Nutrition Services with Essential Nutrition Actions Package

These materials will be distributed across various healthcare facilities, empowering frontline health workers to provide comprehensive nutrition services to communities as part of a coordinated action from different sectors

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving nutrition services, working with the Ghana Health Service and partners to adapt and provide printed copies of the revised Essential Nutrition Actions (ENAs) Package. The revised ENA marks a significant step in ensuring that frontline health workers have the necessary…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

Department for Business and Trade welcomes Ghanaian Healthcare Delegation

Fifteen organisations from Ghana's healthcare sector will be participating in a UK roadshow from 17-21 March 2025

The UK’s Department for Business and Trade has today welcomed a delegation of 15 organisations from Ghana’s healthcare sector for a four-city roadshow aimed at strengthening trade partnerships and development opportunities. The delegation, visiting the UK from 17-21 March 2025, includes representatives from the Ghanaian government, private health facilities, pharmaceutical…

Source: State House Sierra Leone |

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama Concludes Official Visit to Sierra Leone, Commits to Strengthening Bilateral Relationship

On bilateral matters, the two heads of state discussed the need to create further opportunities to scale up the bilateral agenda

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has concluded a one-day official visit to his brother and colleague, His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, at the Lungi International Airport. During their meeting, both presidents shared goodwill messages and engaged in discussions on the review of the existing bilateral relationship between the two…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Ghana Bolsters Mining Sector Growth Through Local Content Participation

Mining in Motion takes place from June 2-4 in Accra, Ghana under the theme ‘Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Growth’

Ghana is ramping up efforts to enhance local content participation in the mining industry, aiming to maximize the beneficiation of its mineral resources. By supporting small-scale miners, promoting local procurement and ensuring international firms hire and train local staff, Ghana is catalyzing employment creation, revenue generation for local businesses and…

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