… Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the JLIFAD/FIDA Regional Implementation Workshop and Regional Farmers’ Forum in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the minister joined fellow Ministers of Food and Agriculture, policymakers, development experts and farmer organisations from West and Ce …
… The event took place simultaneously with parallel editions organised the same week in Nairobi and Abidjan, reflecting the increasing interest of Spanish companies in exploring opportunities across emerging African markets.
… Cassiel Ato Forson The initiative, announced during a high-level summit in Abidjan, builds on ongoing cooperation between the world’s two largest cocoa producers – including the Living Income Differential (LID), a US$400-per-tonne premium introduced in October 2020 to improve far …
… The agreement announced in a Joint communiqué issued by President John Mahama and Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara, on Tuesday June 16, 2026 at the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana High-Level Summit at Abidjan on the Future of the Cocoa Economy said the commitment is built on the Abidjan …
… The agreement, jointly signed by Presidents John Dramani Mahama and Alassane Ouattara of Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire respectively in Abidjan on Tuesday, June 16, is built on the Abidjan Declaration of March 26, 2018, which serves as the foundation for cooperation between the two Stat …
… uertey Francis BORYOR Equip Auto Côte d’Ivoire, an international automotive, mobility and industrial vehicles exhibition, is positioning itself as a platform to drive industrial partnerships, technology transfer and local manufacturing across Africa when it takes place in Abidjan …
President John Dramani Mahama and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation in the cocoa sector following a high-level summit held in Abidjan on Tuesday, June 16, on the future of the cocoa economy. …
… The commitment was contained in a Joint Declaration issued after the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy, held in Abidjan on June 16, 2026. …
… The commitment was contained in a Joint Declaration issued by President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and President John Dramani Mahama at the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy held in Abidjan on Tuesday. …
… The agreement was announced in a Joint Declaration issued by President John Mahama and President Alassane Ouattara following the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy held in Abidjan on Tuesday. …
The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.
The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.
Ghana's Black Satellites have been drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Togo, and Burkina Faso for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, which serves as qualification for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations that Ghana will host.
Ghana's U-20 side, the Black Satellites, have been drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Togo, and Burkina Faso for the WAFU B U-20 championship in Côte d'Ivoire, a qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The WAFU B U-20 Championship draw, held on July 15, 2026 in Abidjan, placed Ghana's Black Satellites in Group B with Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo. The tournament qualifies teams for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which Ghana will host.
Ghana's Revenue Authority intercepted 18 truckloads of transit cargo suspected of diversion into the local market and, on the Finance Ministry's directive, allocated them to the National School Feeding Programme. An investigation uncovered documentation fraud, under-declaration of goods, tariff misclassification, and possible identity fraud.
The Ghana Revenue Authority has donated 39,256 jerry cans of vegetable cooking oil, seized in February following an investigation into customs fraud, to the National School Feeding Programme. The investigation of 18 trucks declared as transit cargo from Togo to Niger uncovered falsified trade documentation, under-declaration of goods, and incorrect tariff classification.
Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office has alerted authorities to an emerging transnational criminal network called "Model Q" that is driving human trafficking, migrant smuggling and financial fraud across West and Central Africa using technology, social media and financial systems. The EOCO-INTERPOL workshop in Accra convened regional law enforcement and judicial officials to strengthen intelligence sharing and cross-border investigations against these organised networks.
Samson Selorm Dogbe, a 33-year-old Ghanaian massage therapist and personal trainer, became the first Ghanaian to win overall at the IFBB Mr Equinox International Bodybuilding Championship in Abidjan in February 2026, securing his second professional card in men's classic physique. He is now seeking support as he prepares to compete in an IFBB championship in Spain.
Ghanaian businesses often find it cheaper to source from Europe, Asia, or the Americas than from neighbouring African countries, according to AmCham Ghana. High logistics costs, expensive air travel, fragmented customs systems, and infrastructure bottlenecks continue to obstruct regional trade and economic integration despite the African Continental Free Trade Area initiative.
Taste Spain Accra held its 8th edition as a professional platform for Spanish food and beverage companies to showcase their products in Ghana. The event brought together 8 Spanish companies and 3 Ghanaian importers and distributors, with Spanish wine among the featured products alongside a broader selection of Spanish food and beverages.
Ghana's Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku highlighted the country's partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as a successful rural development model at a regional forum in Abidjan, citing achievements from the Rural Enterprises Programme in establishing credit facilities and grants for smallholder farmers.
Spain's Economic and Commercial Office head says bilateral trade has grown significantly, with Ghanaian exports to Spain exceeding €273 million and Spanish exports reaching €267 million in 2025, a 26% increase from the previous year. The Spanish Embassy is promoting commercial ties through events like TASTE SPAIN ACCRA, which showcases Spanish food and beverage products.
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have agreed to harmonise cocoa farm-gate pricing policies to strengthen farmer incomes, reduce market distortions, and build resilience against market volatility and climate risks. The two countries, which together produce more than 60 percent of global cocoa, aim to strengthen bargaining power and stabilise the sector through closer policy alignment.
Presidents John Mahama and Alassane Ouattara have agreed to harmonise cocoa farm-gate pricing between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire to improve farmer incomes and strengthen market stability. The two nations together account for about 60% of global cocoa production.
Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire have agreed to implement interventions to promote a sustainable cocoa economy by harmonising producer pricing policies through a common framework, guaranteeing farmers fair remuneration, and strengthening scientific cooperation on disease management.
The Equip Auto Côte d'Ivoire exhibition, scheduled for November 26–28, 2026 in Abidjan, aims to bring together automotive manufacturers, distributors, repair professionals and transport operators to explore business opportunities and solutions tailored to African markets. The event is expected to attract about 150 exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors.
President Mahama and Ivorian President Ouattara signed a joint declaration following a summit in Abidjan aimed at improving farmer incomes, promoting sustainability, and increasing local cocoa processing. The agreement includes reinforcing the Living Income Differential, harmonising producer prices, combating illegal mining, and deepening research collaboration to tackle Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease.
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have renewed their commitment to building a sustainable cocoa economy with a focus on improving farmer livelihoods, according to a Joint Declaration endorsed by President Mahama and President Ouattara at a High-Level Summit in Abidjan on June 16, 2026. The two countries, which together account for about 60 percent of global cocoa production, reaffirmed their determination to place cocoa farmers at the centre of sector governance and ensure fair remuneration for producers.
Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana have agreed to harmonise their cocoa farm-gate pricing policies to improve farmer incomes, stabilise the cocoa market, and strengthen cooperation between the world's two largest cocoa-producing countries, according to a Joint Declaration issued at a High-Level Summit in Abidjan.
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have agreed to harmonise their cocoa farm-gate pricing policies to improve farmer incomes, strengthen market stability, and deepen cooperation between the world's two largest cocoa producers. The agreement, announced in a joint declaration by Presidents John Mahama and Alassane Ouattara, includes closer market coordination, alignment of cocoa premiums, and harmonisation of crop-season calendars.
President John Dramani Mahama is expected in Abidjan for a high-level summit with Côte d'Ivoire on the future of the cocoa economy, where he will hold bilateral talks with President Alassane Ouattara to develop strategies for sustainable cocoa industry growth and farmer welfare.
Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of Ghana's Cocoa Board, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire to strengthen cooperation and secure greater value for cocoa on the international market. He stressed that sustained collaboration between the two largest cocoa-producing countries remains critical to improving farmer incomes and enhancing market influence.
President John Mahama is expected in Abidjan for a high-level summit with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara to develop strategies for a sustainable cocoa economy. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said preparatory discussions have reached common positions to protect the cocoa industry and improve farmers' welfare.
Dr. Randy Abbey, COCOBOD chief executive, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire to strengthen cooperation and secure greater value for cocoa on the international market. He stressed that sustained collaboration between the world's two largest cocoa-producing countries is critical to improving farmer incomes, enhancing market influence, and promoting long-term sector sustainability.
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has called for fundamental transformation of the cocoa sector to make it more resilient, prosperous, and profitable, emphasizing that deeper cooperation between the world's two largest cocoa-producing nations is critical to safeguarding long-term sustainability and improving farmers' livelihoods amid market volatility and climate risks.
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, calling for deeper collaboration between the two largest cocoa-producing countries to strengthen cooperation, improve farmer incomes, and address emerging challenges in the cocoa sector.
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, calling for deeper collaboration between the world's two largest cocoa producers to improve farmer incomes and build a more resilient, profitable sector. The meeting gathered senior government officials and industry stakeholders from both countries to discuss strategies for strengthening cooperation and addressing challenges in the cocoa industry.
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has called for the cocoa sector to become more resilient, prosperous and profitable, emphasizing that deeper cooperation between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire — the world's two largest cocoa-producing nations — is critical to addressing challenges including market volatility, climate risks and production threats.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, calling for deeper collaboration between the world's two largest cocoa producers to build a more resilient, prosperous, and profitable sector for farmers, with officials discussing strategies to strengthen cooperation, improve farmer incomes, and address industry challenges.
Ghana has begun repatriating 327 Ghanaian nationals affected by demolitions in Port Bouët, Abidjan. Of those, 228 arrived safely on June 11, with arrangements made for the remaining 99 on June 12; Ghana provided transport for returnees and their belongings, and Ivorian authorities have expressed intention to compensate victims.