Tag: Ghana
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Education Reform in Ghana: Urgency for Youth and Nation
Introduction: A Moment for Education on the International Day of Education In shaping the future, nations depend on the strength of their classrooms. Ghana’s observance of the International Day of Education comes at a pivotal moment as the country faces persistent gaps in learning outcomes, graduation rates, and the relevance of skills to the job…
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Gold Surge Pushes Ghana’s Export Earnings to US$31.1 Billion in 2025
Ghana’s 2025 External Sector Rebounds on the Back of a Gold Surge Ghana closed 2025 with a remarkable rebound in its external sector, recording export earnings of US$31.1 billion. This marks a sharp increase from US$19.1 billion in 2024, underscoring the pivotal role of gold in the country’s export performance. The Bank of Ghana (BoG)…
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Education, Youth, and the Urgency for Reform: Ghana’s Call to Action
Introduction: The Moment Demands Reform The future of any nation is written in its classrooms. In Ghana, this truth is becoming increasingly undeniable as learning outcomes falter and youth prospects dim. International Day of Education serves not merely as a ceremonial reminder but as a clarion call to intensify reforms that place learners at the…
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GSE kicks off 2026 with MTN, Cal Bank driving gains across Ghana’s equities
Ghana’s stock market opens 2026 with broad gains Ghana’s stock market began 2026 on a positive footing, delivering gains across key sectors and signaling renewed investor confidence. By January 28, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Composite Index, the main benchmark for the market, had registered meaningful gains, helped notably by strong performances from telecommunications and…
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Ghana’s Gold-Driven Surge: Exports Hit US$31.1 Billion in 2025
Overview: A Robust End to 2025 Ghana finished 2025 on a notably strong external balance, with total export earnings reaching US$31.1 billion. This marks a sharp increase from US$19.1 billion recorded in 2024, underscoring a year of vigorous commodity demand and favorable price movements. The preliminary data, published by the Bank of Ghana in its…
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Gold Surge Pushes Ghana’s Export Earnings to US$31.1 Billion
Ghana Reports a Remarkable Jump in Export Earnings for 2025 Ghana closed 2025 on a stronger external footing, with export earnings reaching US$31.1 billion, compared with US$19.1 billion in 2024. The jump reflects a robust performance across commodities, led by the price rally in gold. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) released the Summary of Economic…
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Ghana Bank of Ghana Recapitalisation Moves Forward as Government Pledges Support
BoG Recapitalisation on the Horizon The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to receive a much-needed recapitalisation as the government commits to shoring up the central bank’s balance sheet after the pressures exerted by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The development marks a critical step in stabilising the country’s financial architecture and restoring confidence…
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Ghana AfCFTA Imports Surpass Exports: Trade Expert Insight
Ghana Faces a Widening AfCFTA Trade Gap Ghana is importing more goods than it exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a trend highlighted by Louis Yaw Afful, an International Trade and AfCFTA Consultant. The observation raises concerns about the country’s trade balance and its long-term economic resilience under Africa’s ambitious regional integration…
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Energy reforms yield $15bn: No blackout in 10 months
Ghana’s Energy Reforms Deliver Stable Power and Big Payoffs In a bold signal of policy success, reforms sweeping through the energy sector have generated substantial proceeds, allowing the government to fully fund power generation and related expenditures. The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, announced that the reforms have translated into a…
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Winneba Clash in Sankor: One Dead, Several Injured as Youth Violence Escalates
Overview of the Tragic Incident in Sankor, Winneba A violent clash between two groups of youths in Sankor, a neighborhood of Winneba, Ghana, has resulted in a fatality and multiple injuries. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and preliminary reports indicate a chaotic confrontation that attracted immediate attention from local residents and emergency…