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US detains Ghana’s ex-finance minister Ofori-Atta

Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been detained by United States immigration authorities amid allegations of corruption in his home country, his lawyers have confirmed. Ofori-Atta, who is 66 years old, has remained in the United States since January last year, where he travelled to receive medical care, including surgery for prostate cancer. According […]

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US lifts visa restrictions on Ghana after diplomatic talks

The United States of America has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana, restoring access to longer-term visas after months of strained relations over deportation disputes. Ghana’s foreign minister, Samuel Ablakwa, confirmed the decision on Friday, announcing that Ghanaians can once again apply for five-year multiple-entry visas. The change followed “months of high-level diplomatic negotiations” and was […]

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US lifts visa restrictions on Ghana

The United States has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana following the West African nation’s cooperation in accepting deported migrants. Ghana had been among several African countries, including Nigeria, targeted with visa curbs under former President Donald Trump. At the time, Washington said the restrictions were tied to concerns over visa reciprocity. Reports indicated that Nigeria’s […]

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Ghana accepts deported Nigerians, other West Africans from US

Ghana has begun accepting West African nationals deported from the United States, including Nigerians, President John Dramani Mahama said on Wednesday. According to Reuters, Mahama disclosed that a first batch of 14 deportees, made up of Nigerians, a Gambian and others, had already arrived in Accra, with the Ghanaian authorities facilitating their return to their […]

Ghana partners Zipline to deliver medical Supplies amid USAID disruptions
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Ghana partners Zipline to deliver medical Supplies amid USAID disruptions

In the wake of ongoing disruptions to United States Agency for International Development-funded supply chains, the Government of Ghana has turned to the autonomous drone logistics company Zipline to ensure the continuous delivery of essential medical supplies across the country. This partnership follows a stop-work order impacting several USAID programs and a protracted review process […]

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Ghana unveils first commercial Gold refinery in Accra

Ghana, the continent’s top producer of gold, opened its first commercial refinery in Accra on Thursday, a major step toward enhancing the value of its output and raising domestic gold revenue. The Royal Ghana Gold Refinery with a processing capacity of 400 kg/day is anticipated to refine gold from small-scale artisanal miners as well as, […]

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Ghana’s inflation drops to 22.8% in June

Ghana’s inflation rate for June 2024 fell to 22.8%, the lowest level since April 2022. In May, Ghana’s inflation fell to 23.1%, and the country’s inflation has been falling since the beginning of 2024. Ghana’s month-to-month inflation rate in June 2024 was 2.9%, down from 3.2% in May. According to the Ghana Statistical Services, the […]

Ghana to lead Blockchain adoption in Africa, says Vice President
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Ghana to lead Blockchain adoption in Africa, says Vice President

Ghana is poised to become the pioneer blockchain-powered government in Africa, as announced by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia during the 14th Regional Conference and Annual General Meeting of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa, held in Accra from May 6-11, 2024. The adoption of blockchain technology in government operations represents the next phase of […]

Lagos unveils plan to tax remote workers to generate N200bn
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Lagos, Ghanaian firm collaborate on waste management

To improve the handling of solid and liquid waste in the state, the Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the renowned Ghanaian trash management company Jospong Group of Companies. According to The Times, by reducing downstream pressure, our cooperation intends to construct a Material Recovery Facility that will drastically reduce the […]

Ghana president sacks Finance Minister amid economic crisis
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Ghana president sacks Finance Minister amid economic crisis

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has reshuffled his cabinet, relieving Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta of his responsibilities. According to reports, Mohammed Amin Adam, the current Minister of State at the finance ministry and former deputy energy minister responsible for the petroleum sector, is set to assume Ofori-Atta’s role. This decision unfolds amidst Ghana’s most severe economic […]

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Ghana’s inflation rate drops 35.2 percent

Ghana’s inflation rate fell more than expected, from 38.1% in September 2023 to a 14-month low of 35.2% in October. The Times reported that the cocoa-producing country is in negotiations to renegotiate its obligations with bilateral and commercial creditors as it navigates the greatest economic crisis in a generation. Accra’s annual inflation rate decreased to 35.2% […]