Ghana

Country Ghana
Capital Accra
Continent Africa
Currency Ghana cedi(GHS)
Languages English

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Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. Ghana endured a long series of coups before Lt. Jerry RAWLINGS took power in 1981 and banned political parties. After approving a new constitution and restoring multiparty politics in 1992, RAWLINGS won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term in 2000. John KUFUOR succeeded him and was reelected in 2004. John Atta MILLS took over as head of state in early 2009.

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Ghana’s Trade Minister reaffirms cement Import licence ban - International Cement ReviewGhana’s Trade Minister reaffirms cement Import licence ban  International Cement Review

Bishops of Ghana renew call for urgent action as illegal mining crisis deepens - Vatican NewsBishops of Ghana renew call for urgent action as illegal mining crisis deepens  Vatican News

Ghana Pushes for Continental Collaboration to Strengthen Africa’s Fintech Ecosystem - TechAfrica NewsGhana Pushes for Continental Collaboration to Strengthen Africa’s Fintech Ecosystem  TechAfrica News

World Mental Health Day 2025: Prioritizing Mental Health in Emergencies - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWorld Mental Health Day 2025: Prioritizing Mental Health in Emergencies  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

In Ghana, an Israeli attempt to whitewash Gaza genocide faces pushback - openDemocracyIn Ghana, an Israeli attempt to whitewash Gaza genocide faces pushback  openDemocracy

Torture, blackmail, extortion: the dangers of queer online dating in Ghana - The GuardianTorture, blackmail, extortion: the dangers of queer online dating in Ghana  The Guardian

Ghana faces growing criticism over US deportee agreement - DWGhana faces growing criticism over US deportee agreement  DW

Ghana Lottery Authority deepens partnership with Malta Gaming Authority - iGamingToday.comGhana Lottery Authority deepens partnership with Malta Gaming Authority  iGamingToday.com

Ghana struggles to reopen standard-gauge line - International Railway JournalGhana struggles to reopen standard-gauge line  International Railway Journal

Cape Coast, Ghana launches eight-year plan to drive growth and tourism - Atta TravelCape Coast, Ghana launches eight-year plan to drive growth and tourism  Atta Travel

DHS says notice about deporting Abrego Garcia to Ghana was 'premature' - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosDHS says notice about deporting Abrego Garcia to Ghana was 'premature'  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Ghana agrees to accept West Africans deported from US - BBCGhana agrees to accept West Africans deported from US  BBC

IMF staff agree Ghana programme review that could unlock $385 million - CNBC AfricaIMF staff agree Ghana programme review that could unlock $385 million  CNBC Africa

More than good intentions needed to aid Ghanaian school growers - HortidailyMore than good intentions needed to aid Ghanaian school growers  Hortidaily

Ghana - Welcome to the United NationsGhana  Welcome to the United Nations

2025 News items - Ghana formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Ghana formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement On Fifth Review Of Extended Credit Facility With Ghana - Mirage NewsIMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement On Fifth Review Of Extended Credit Facility With Ghana  Mirage News

Ghana: Inside the five-way battle for opposition NPP’s 2028 comeback - The Africa Report.comGhana: Inside the five-way battle for opposition NPP’s 2028 comeback  The Africa Report.com

Central African Republic vs Ghana: CAF World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head - BBCCentral African Republic vs Ghana: CAF World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head  BBC

Six West Africans deported from US to Ghana sent to Togo despite legal fight - BBCSix West Africans deported from US to Ghana sent to Togo despite legal fight  BBC

‘A soul mission’: The African Americans moving to Ghana - Al Jazeera‘A soul mission’: The African Americans moving to Ghana  Al Jazeera

PM Modi conferred Ghana’s highest honour for distinguished statesmanship, influential global leadership - NewsonairPM Modi conferred Ghana’s highest honour for distinguished statesmanship, influential global leadership  Newsonair

Voices of Cervical Cancer Patients in Ghana - Bioengineer.orgVoices of Cervical Cancer Patients in Ghana  Bioengineer.org

Why PM Modi’s visit to Ghana matters: A look at India–Ghana bilateral relations - The HinduWhy PM Modi’s visit to Ghana matters: A look at India–Ghana bilateral relations  The Hindu

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ghana - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ghana  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Latifa Teiya Fuseini named 2025 overall best Ghana School of Law graduate - GhanaWebLatifa Teiya Fuseini named 2025 overall best Ghana School of Law graduate  GhanaWeb

US-Africa deportations: Sent to Ghana and then transferred - the Nigerian stranded in Togo - BBCUS-Africa deportations: Sent to Ghana and then transferred - the Nigerian stranded in Togo  BBC

Ghanaian Bank Profitability to Fall Sharply on Lower Interest Rates — Fitch - african marketsGhanaian Bank Profitability to Fall Sharply on Lower Interest Rates — Fitch  african markets

Interior Minister Presents Buses to the Ghana Prisons Service - mint.gov.ghInterior Minister Presents Buses to the Ghana Prisons Service  mint.gov.gh

Helicopter crash in Ghana kills 8 people including Defence, Environment Ministers - The HinduHelicopter crash in Ghana kills 8 people including Defence, Environment Ministers  The Hindu

Virgin Music strikes distribution deal with Ghana’s MiPROMO, expanding footprint in Africa - Music Business WorldwideVirgin Music strikes distribution deal with Ghana’s MiPROMO, expanding footprint in Africa  Music Business Worldwide

‘The Eyes Of Ghana’ review: Warm documentary profiles Ghanian cinematographer Chris Hesse - Screen Daily‘The Eyes Of Ghana’ review: Warm documentary profiles Ghanian cinematographer Chris Hesse  Screen Daily

Lead Poisoning Threat: UNICEF and FDA Study Reveals Hidden Danger in Everyday Items for Ghana’s Children - Modern GhanaLead Poisoning Threat: UNICEF and FDA Study Reveals Hidden Danger in Everyday Items for Ghana’s Children  Modern Ghana

Ghana is not accepting Abrego Garcia as part of US deportees — Foreign Affairs Minister - Modern GhanaGhana is not accepting Abrego Garcia as part of US deportees — Foreign Affairs Minister  Modern Ghana

Leicester's Ayew helps take Ghana to brink of World Cup - BBCLeicester's Ayew helps take Ghana to brink of World Cup  BBC

IMF Staff, Ghana reach agreement on 5th review, Ghana to gain access to US$ 385 million - 3NewsIMF Staff, Ghana reach agreement on 5th review, Ghana to gain access to US$ 385 million  3News

Ghana : Accra to host West Africa Youth Day in 2026 - Vatican NewsGhana : Accra to host West Africa Youth Day in 2026  Vatican News

Ghana launches HPV Vaccine campaign to protect 2.4million girls from cervical cancer - Modern GhanaGhana launches HPV Vaccine campaign to protect 2.4million girls from cervical cancer  Modern Ghana

Opposition party NPP protest: Ghana opposition leaders protest against president Mahama and ruling party NDC - BBCOpposition party NPP protest: Ghana opposition leaders protest against president Mahama and ruling party NDC  BBC

Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal - The ConversationColonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal  The Conversation

Ghana’s waste pickers brave mountains of plastic – and big industry - Al JazeeraGhana’s waste pickers brave mountains of plastic – and big industry  Al Jazeera

Modi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains - The ConversationModi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains  The Conversation

Power Banks and Generators Are Useless in Ghana Energy Insecurity Across West Africa - Modern GhanaPower Banks and Generators Are Useless in Ghana Energy Insecurity Across West Africa  Modern Ghana

World Athletics Championships 2025: Ghana, Canada and USA storm through to men’s 4x100m relay final; Jamaica crash out after baton drop - Olympics.comWorld Athletics Championships 2025: Ghana, Canada and USA storm through to men’s 4x100m relay final; Jamaica crash out after baton drop  Olympics.com

Ghana and IMF reach staff-level review agreement for $385m of credit facility - Ghana Business NewsGhana and IMF reach staff-level review agreement for $385m of credit facility  Ghana Business News

Ghana's strategic significance for India: A partnership beyond borders - India TodayGhana's strategic significance for India: A partnership beyond borders  India Today

Stakeholders obtain Court Injunction to stop Ghana Swimming Elections Over Alleged Irregularities - Citi Sports OnlineStakeholders obtain Court Injunction to stop Ghana Swimming Elections Over Alleged Irregularities  Citi Sports Online

How to watch today's Central African Republic vs Ghana World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time - Goal.comHow to watch today's Central African Republic vs Ghana World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

EU Ambassador Rune Skinnebach applauds Ghana for progress toward abolishing death penalty - Modern GhanaEU Ambassador Rune Skinnebach applauds Ghana for progress toward abolishing death penalty  Modern Ghana

Ghana and India: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties - The ConversationGhana and India: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties  The Conversation

GTDC Boss Prof. Kobby Mensah urges stronger collaboration to drive Ghana’s tourism growth - Modern GhanaGTDC Boss Prof. Kobby Mensah urges stronger collaboration to drive Ghana’s tourism growth  Modern Ghana

Ghana and West Africa - Establishing a center of excellence and enhancing air quality management - Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Ghana and West Africa - Establishing a center of excellence and enhancing air quality management  Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

Ghana central bank delivers another larger-than-expected rate cut - ReutersGhana central bank delivers another larger-than-expected rate cut  Reuters

World Cup permutations: State of play for Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa after Egypt qualify - London Evening StandardWorld Cup permutations: State of play for Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa after Egypt qualify  London Evening Standard

Market Harborough Charity launches ‘Accra Marathon Experience’ to support young people in Ghana. - Harborough MailMarket Harborough Charity launches ‘Accra Marathon Experience’ to support young people in Ghana.  Harborough Mail

Mpox Cases Rise In Ghana, Philippines And China – But Decline Overall - Health Policy WatchMpox Cases Rise In Ghana, Philippines And China – But Decline Overall  Health Policy Watch

Mónica’s story: the woman shipped from Ghana to Portugal in 1556 to stand trial for using traditional medicine - The ConversationMónica’s story: the woman shipped from Ghana to Portugal in 1556 to stand trial for using traditional medicine  The Conversation

Ghana’s films don’t often make it to Netflix – local solutions may be the answer - The ConversationGhana’s films don’t often make it to Netflix – local solutions may be the answer  The Conversation

Ghana helicopter crash kills defence, environment ministers - Al JazeeraGhana helicopter crash kills defence, environment ministers  Al Jazeera

Ghana, Location, Capital, Bordering Countries, Latest News - Vajiram & RaviGhana, Location, Capital, Bordering Countries, Latest News  Vajiram & Ravi

Ernest Akushey: Boxing in Ghana suspended after fighter's death aged 32 - BBCErnest Akushey: Boxing in Ghana suspended after fighter's death aged 32  BBC

Blindness is a Big Threat to Ghanaian Societies; Particularly Cataract - Modern GhanaBlindness is a Big Threat to Ghanaian Societies; Particularly Cataract  Modern Ghana

See media personalities who have officially joined Ghana Bar - GhanaWebSee media personalities who have officially joined Ghana Bar  GhanaWeb

Minnesota man alleges U.S. immigration officials illegally deported him to Ghana - Sahan JournalMinnesota man alleges U.S. immigration officials illegally deported him to Ghana  Sahan Journal

Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause - The ConversationFlooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause  The Conversation

US immigration: Deportees sue Ghana's government over 'illegal' detention - BBCUS immigration: Deportees sue Ghana's government over 'illegal' detention  BBC

Ghana’s Parliament participates in 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados - GBC Ghana OnlineGhana’s Parliament participates in 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados  GBC Ghana Online

Eni and its OCTP partners sign an agreement with the Government of Ghana to strengthen energy production and promote sustainability - Eni SpAEni and its OCTP partners sign an agreement with the Government of Ghana to strengthen energy production and promote sustainability  Eni SpA

Brandon Thomas-Asante: Coventry forward called into Ghana squad - BBCBrandon Thomas-Asante: Coventry forward called into Ghana squad  BBC

Ghana Re Holds AGM, announces increased revenues - The Business & Financial TimesGhana Re Holds AGM, announces increased revenues  The Business & Financial Times

Player Status Committee bans two clubs for fraudulent player registration - Ghana Football AssociationPlayer Status Committee bans two clubs for fraudulent player registration  Ghana Football Association

Ghana communities face hazardous toxin levels linked to mining, study warns - ReutersGhana communities face hazardous toxin levels linked to mining, study warns  Reuters

Fake Titles, Real Consequences: Can GTEC clean up Ghana's academia - GhanaWebFake Titles, Real Consequences: Can GTEC clean up Ghana's academia  GhanaWeb

Nestlé Ghana Ltd. honors deserving distributors for contributing to its growth - News GhanaNestlé Ghana Ltd. honors deserving distributors for contributing to its growth  News Ghana

NSA boss explains how revenue from Ghana-Mali game will be shared - GhanaWebNSA boss explains how revenue from Ghana-Mali game will be shared  GhanaWeb

Ghana country profile - BBCGhana country profile  BBC

Ghana moves to strengthen legal framework for corporate insolvency - GBC Ghana OnlineGhana moves to strengthen legal framework for corporate insolvency  GBC Ghana Online

Debt restructuring progresses smoothly as Ghana signs deals with 5 nations – IMF Report - MyJoyOnlineDebt restructuring progresses smoothly as Ghana signs deals with 5 nations – IMF Report  MyJoyOnline

Ghana government releases GH¢9.5m for 2025 NMSQ - Ghana Business NewsGhana government releases GH¢9.5m for 2025 NMSQ  Ghana Business News

Ghana National Landscape Forum 2025 - World BankGhana National Landscape Forum 2025  World Bank

Ghana passes landmark legislation to protect artisanal fisheries - MongabayGhana passes landmark legislation to protect artisanal fisheries  Mongabay

Volta: Ghana’s New Agribusiness Frontier - GBC Ghana OnlineVolta: Ghana’s New Agribusiness Frontier  GBC Ghana Online

EXPLAINER: Here's why FIFA hasn't confirmed Ghana's qualification yet - GhanaWebEXPLAINER: Here's why FIFA hasn't confirmed Ghana's qualification yet  GhanaWeb

Ghana is not accepting Abrego Garcia – Ablakwa rejects deportation plans by US - 3NewsGhana is not accepting Abrego Garcia – Ablakwa rejects deportation plans by US  3News

West Africans deported from US to Ghana ‘dumped without documents in Togo’ - The GuardianWest Africans deported from US to Ghana ‘dumped without documents in Togo’  The Guardian

WFP Ghana Country Brief, August 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Ghana Country Brief, August 2025  ReliefWeb

QNET appoints Bola Ray as official spokesperson in Ghana, partners EOCO to fight scams - GhanaWebQNET appoints Bola Ray as official spokesperson in Ghana, partners EOCO to fight scams  GhanaWeb

Navigating the new frontier: Global business trends and what they mean for Ghana and West Africa - The Business & Financial TimesNavigating the new frontier: Global business trends and what they mean for Ghana and West Africa  The Business & Financial Times

Philosophy of “Respect for the Individual” Takes Root in Honda’s Ghana Plant: The Challenges of a Local Manager Supporting West-African Business | Honda Stories - Honda GlobalPhilosophy of “Respect for the Individual” Takes Root in Honda’s Ghana Plant: The Challenges of a Local Manager Supporting West-African Business | Honda Stories  Honda Global

Otto Addo is qualification expert but Ghana needs top-class coach for World Cup - Former NSA Boss - MyJoyOnlineOtto Addo is qualification expert but Ghana needs top-class coach for World Cup - Former NSA Boss  MyJoyOnline

No tickets after 3 PM on match day – NSA announces new policy for Ghana-Comoros game - GBC Ghana OnlineNo tickets after 3 PM on match day – NSA announces new policy for Ghana-Comoros game  GBC Ghana Online

Ghana passes IMF’s 5th Review, set to receive $385m boost - MyJoyOnlineGhana passes IMF’s 5th Review, set to receive $385m boost  MyJoyOnline

Ablakwa counters U.S. reports, says Ghana has no deal to accept Abrego Garcia - MyJoyOnlineAblakwa counters U.S. reports, says Ghana has no deal to accept Abrego Garcia  MyJoyOnline

UNICEF, FDA study uncovers hidden lead poisoning threat in Ghana’s consumer products - MyJoyOnlineUNICEF, FDA study uncovers hidden lead poisoning threat in Ghana’s consumer products  MyJoyOnline

2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 5 Match Preview - Karela United vs Berekum Chelsea - GhanaSoccernet2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 5 Match Preview - Karela United vs Berekum Chelsea  GhanaSoccernet

Justice without the Kill – Ghana edging towards abolitionism - Ghanaian TimesJustice without the Kill – Ghana edging towards abolitionism  Ghanaian Times

Ghana’s economy rebounds stronger than expected – IMF declares ‘Stabilisation taking root’ - MyJoyOnlineGhana’s economy rebounds stronger than expected – IMF declares ‘Stabilisation taking root’  MyJoyOnline

Violence against women in Ghana is deeply rooted in culture and family ties – study - The ConversationViolence against women in Ghana is deeply rooted in culture and family ties – study  The Conversation

UCC ranked number one in Ghana and West Africa in 2026 university rankings - Modern GhanaUCC ranked number one in Ghana and West Africa in 2026 university rankings  Modern Ghana

IEAG Commends Bank of Ghana for $1.15bn Forex Injection - News GhanaIEAG Commends Bank of Ghana for $1.15bn Forex Injection  News Ghana