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Business & Financial Times
… Yet the price of cocoa is set not in Accra or Abidjan, but on futures exchanges in New York and London, by traders and speculative funds that may never have seen a cocoa farm. …
Forty-four years of standing still: The manufacturing stagnation and the price paid in peopleJoy Online
… He argued that future urban development trends point towards a consolidated economic corridor stretching from Abidjan through Lagos to Accra. …
West African megapolis emerging, Ghana risks being left behind — Ofosu-DorteJoy Online
… These include a meeting at the New York Stock Exchange in September 2026, a strategic partnership with Chocoa during Amsterdam Cocoa Week in February 2027, and an ACFIF Origin Edition scheduled for Abidjan and Abuja in the second quarter of 2027, bringing the investment dialogue …
Former president John Agyekum Kufuor and ICCO back strategic cocoa transformation at ACFIF 2026Joy Online
… And the region, from Lagos to Abidjan, is paying close attention. Ghana’s Untapped Blue Goldmine The commercial case for a world-class maritime services hub in West Africa has never been difficult to make. …
The Giant Stirs: How Tema Shipyard’s new leadership is betting big on Ghana’s claim to West Africa’s maritime throneBusiness & Financial Times
… Yet the price of cocoa is set not in Accra or Abidjan, but on futures exchanges in New York and London, by traders and speculative funds that may never have seen a cocoa farm. …
Forty-four years of standing still: The manufacturing stagnation and the price paid in peopleBusiness & Financial Times
… Its network spans roughly 30 destinations within Ghana and extends to regional cities including Abidjan and Cotonou, positioning it as a key provider of cross-border transport services in West Africa. …
STC online booking outage stretches into months, passengers seek clarityBusiness & Financial Times
… The Accra to Lagos corridor is live and expanding westward from Abidjan to Monrovia, with the long-term goal of interconnecting all 15 ECOWAS markets, bridging coastal and landlocked countries with scalable, high-capacity connectivity. …
CSquared renews Ghana licence to advance digital transformationJoy Online
… Over 12 weeks, fellows will develop science and technology based projects using technical skills and present them at a final Demo Day in Abidjan. …
Yango Group announces 2026 Yango Fellowship cohort across six African countriesJoy Online
… mer Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Kwabena Awuku, popularly known as Sammi Awuku, together with Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, are expected to participate in a major continental event in Abidjan …
Sammi Awuku, KGL CEO to attend LONACI’s 55th anniversary celebration in AbidjanBusiness & Financial Times
A high-level forum in Abidjan convened by the African Development Bank has noted that the fragmented value added tax (VAT) systems across West Africa continue to distort trade, increase compliance costs and undermine cross-border business activity. …
Editorial: Align national VAT frameworks with the ECOWAS DirectiveThe 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.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →