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Ghana
Accra · Ghanaian cedi (GHS) · ECOWAS
Reference
- Capital
- Accra
- Currency
- Ghanaian cedi · GHS
- Central bank
- Bank of Ghana
- Regional membership
- ECOWAS — Economic Community of West African States
- Official languages
- English
- Stock exchange
- Ghana Stock Exchange
- Instant payments
- GhIPSS Instant Pay (GIP)
- Regulatory sandbox
- Bank of Ghana Regulatory and Innovation Sandbox
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Figures
- GDP (current US$)
- $114.2 bn · 2025
- GDP growth (annual %)
- 6.0% · 2025
- Population
- 35.1 m · 2025
- Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
- 14.2% · 2025
- Personal remittances received (current US$)
- $2.4 bn · 2025
- Exchange rate · GHS
- 11.25 GHS per US dollar · 2026-08-29
World Bank, World Development Indicators, via the World Bank API; year as published. Mid-market reference from exchangerate-api.com, refreshed daily; not a dealing rate.
Headlines · 31
From the AllAfrica country feed and pan-African newsrooms; each item links to the original.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Ghana's Kente Protection Opens New Economic Possibilities
[Bird Story Agency] Ghana's geographical indication for kente could help weavers protect the celebrated cloth from imitation, reach new markets and earn more from generations of skill. Turning legal recognition into…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Africa Brought Deals to Washington - The Test is Whether the Money Moves
[African Business] Washington, DC -- The inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit saw a target of $500m of structured commitments, a royal keynote and an unusually candid accounting of why capital still hesitates.
AllAfrica · Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] The Minifootball Association of Ghana (MAG) has officially unveiled Suniel Promos Enterprises as its kit sponsor ahead of Team Ghana's upcoming international assignments.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Black Princesses Play Mexico in World Cup Warm-Up
[Ghanaian Times] The Black Princesses will play their second international friendly against the Mexico U-20 Women's team tomorrow at the Stadion Miejskiego Klubu Sportowego Gornik Walbrzych in Poland.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Govt Committed to Sustainable Energy System - Energy Ministry
[Ghanaian Times] The government is committed to building a sustainable energy system capable of providing reliable power to support other sectors of the economy, the Director of Power at the Ministry of Energy and Green…
AllAfrica · Ghana
GCB Staff to Deliver 95 Social Impact Projects Nationwide
[Ghanaian Times] More than 4,000 employees of GCB Bank are being mobilised to deliver 95 community development projects across the country under the bank's Staff Community Impact Programme (SCIP).
AllAfrica · Ghana
Trotro Fares - Stop the Arbitrary Increases
[Ghanaian Times] The decision by some commercial transport operators in Accra to charge fares above the approved rates is unacceptable and must not be allowed to become the new normal.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Ghana Armed Forces and New Leadership Spirit
[Ghanaian Times] There is a wisdom from my holy village that says: "When you drink from the stream, remember those who dug the well." It is a proverb that speaks directly to leadership, gratitude and institutional…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Ghana's Youth Are Ready to Lead - Is Ghana Ready to Let Them?
[Ghanaian Times] It is time to move from speaking for the youth to trusting them with the responsibility to lead. Imagine a 25-year-old Ghanaian walking into a Cabinet meeting and taking a seat at the table; not as an…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Eoco Did Not Contact Israeli Firm Over $7m Cyber Defence Contract - Witness
[Ghanaian Times] A witness in the ongoing trial of former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, on Wednesday told the Accra High Court that the Economic and Organised Crime Office…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Minority Challenges Legality of Supreme Court Nominees' Vetting · Stages a Walkout
[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Caucus in Parliament has opposed the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, describing the exercise as unconstitutional and contrary to the Standing Orders of Parliament, resulting in a…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Poor Roads, Crashes Cost Ghana $4.55bn Annually - World Bank
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana loses more than $4.55 billion in revenue annually through poor road networks, road crashes and traffic congestion, the World Bank's latest report has revealed.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Pres Mahama Cuts Sod for Airport Car Park, Hotels
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose, multi-tiered complex designed to improve passenger experience at the Accra International Airport (AIA).
AllAfrica · Ghana
New Audit Committees Tasked to Curb Financial Weaknesses
[Ghanaian Times] Newly inaugurated Audit Committees for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the five northern regions have been tasked to strengthen accountability, transparency and prudent…
AllAfrica · Ghana
No Permits, No Armoured Bullion Vehicles - Interior Ministry
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service has intensified efforts to ensure strict compliance with guidelines governing the importation, repurposing, use and decommissioning of Armoured Bullion Vehicles (ABVs) in the…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Work Begins On 24-Hour Market At Sabon Zongo
[Ghanaian Times] The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ablekuma Central, Mr Frank Nkansah, has handed over the site for the construction of a 24-hour model market at Sabon Zongo to the contractor, marking the…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Court Gives a-G 14 Days to File Disclosures in Gh₵30m Exim Bank Fraud Case
[Ghanaian Times] The High Court in Accra has given the Attorney-General (A-G) 14 days to file disclosures in the alleged GH₵30 million Ghana Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) fraud case involving the former Ashanti…
AllAfrica · Ghana
President Mahama Cuts Sod for 7-Storey Car Park, Commercial Complex At Terminal 3
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has today cut sod for the construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Terminal 3 of the Kotoka International Airport.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Daniel Laryea to Officiate Medeama V Nations FC Champion of Champions Clash
[Ghanaian Times] Experienced referee, Daniel Laryea, has been appointed to officiate the 2026 Champion of Champions contest between Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC, and MTN FA Cup winners, Nations FC.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Tanoso Pottery Industry Needs Capital to Expand - Artisans
[Ghanaian Times] TANOSO -- The clay and ceramics industry at Tanoso in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region requires increased investment, modern equipment and government support to expand production and…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Businesses Must Embrace Digital Tools to Grow - MTN
[Ghanaian Times] MTN Ghana has highlighted the opportunities available to businesses in the digital economy at the third edition of its MTN Masterclass Series, which brought together experts and entrepreneurs to explore…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Xenophobia - Ghana Rejects MTN's Donation for Affected Ghanaians
[Premium Times] Ghana said it had already made adequate financial provision for the evacuation and reintegration of affected Ghanaian citizens.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Government Declines MTN's Gh¢20 Million Donation for Victims of South Africa Xenophobic Attacks
[Ghanaian Times] The Government of Ghana has respectfully declined an offer by MTN Ghana to donate GH¢20 million to support Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Building Cost Inflation Rises to 4.0 Percent in July - Gss
[Ghanaian Times] The year-on-year building cost inflation rose to 4.0 per cent in July 2026, from 3.1 per cent in June, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Gipa Establishes Focal Persons Network to Strengthen Investor Support
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has taken steps to strengthen investor support and improve the ease of doing business by establishing a Focal Persons Network across Ministries…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Forestry Commission Condemns Killing of Ranger At Kakum
[Ghanaian Times] The Forestry Commission (FC) has condemned the shooting and killing of a Senior Ranger of the Wildlife Division, Mr Richard Otwey, during an anti-poaching operation at the Kakum Conservation Area (KCA)…
AllAfrica · Ghana
Collapsed Bugri Bridge Claims Woman, Baby
[Ghanaian Times] TEMPANE -- A collapsed bridge at Bugri, a suburb of Tempane in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region, has claimed the lives of a woman and her two-month-old baby who were attempting to cross the…
AllAfrica · Ghana
World Bank Approves $500m for Ghana's Roads · Investment to Rehabilitate 1,050km of Feeder Roads
[Ghanaian Times] The World Bank has approved $500 million to improve Ghana's road infrastructure and transform the transport sector, with the investment expected to boost economic activity, agriculture and livelihoods.
AllAfrica · Ghana
President Mahama Announces Fresh Ministerial Reshuffle
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has made further changes to his government in a mini-reshuffle announced on Wednesday.
AllAfrica · Ghana
Ghana's Businesses Don't Always Need Costly Tech. How to Build On What's Already Been Done
[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa, governments are promoting industrialisation while encouraging businesses to reduce waste and keep materials in use for longer. Many manufacturers, however, especially the smaller…