… 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. …
… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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 …
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. …
Ivorian cocoa traders, cooperatives and buying agents are struggling to use a new national traceability system introduced ahead of January 2027 EU rules banning imports of commodities grown on recently deforested land. The system requires all cocoa purchases from September 1, 2026 to use an electronic producer card, and problems with implementation could slow purchases and deliveries at the start of the 2026/27 season.
Ivorian cocoa traders, cooperatives and buying agents are struggling to use a new national traceability system introduced ahead of January 2027 EU rules banning imports of commodities grown on recently deforested land. The system requires all cocoa purchases from September 1, 2026 to use an electronic producer card, and problems with implementation could slow purchases and deliveries at the start of the 2026/27 season.
Colonel-Major Oumarou Sawadogo, President of the Burkina Faso Football Federation, has taken over as WAFU B President following the resignation of Nigeria's Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau. Gusau stepped down amid Nigeria's failure to qualify for the World Cup and following the Ghana FA chief's election to the CAF Executive Committee.
Africa World Airlines has resumed direct flights between Accra and Abidjan after nearly four years of suspension due to COVID-19, with service running four times weekly. The inaugural flight occurred on August 31, 2026, with an approximate one-hour flight time, expected to boost business, tourism, and regional integration between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
The West African Health Organisation has launched projects to establish Health Service User Support Centres in Benin, The Gambia and Togo, providing patients with structured places to report healthcare problems, seek guidance and support. The centres will also facilitate dialogue and mediation, using patient feedback to identify recurring issues and improve healthcare quality and safety.
Sir Sam Jonah has warned that the African Continental Free Trade Area faces "grave danger" of failure if African countries do not demonstrate stronger commitment to its implementation, saying the project is threatened by protectionist policies, xenophobia, and the treatment of African investors and workers across the continent rather than lack of vision.
Ivory Coast's Coffee and Cocoa Council and exporters say a delayed 2026/27 main cocoa crop could cause congestion at Abidjan and San Pedro ports in November and December as shippers rush ahead of stricter European Union deforestation rules taking effect year-end. The delay is attributed to difficult weather, insufficient farm maintenance, and the strength of the mid-crop.
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are conducting another joint inspection of their common maritime boundary starting August 22, 2026, continuing exercises that began in 2023 to strengthen security cooperation and coordinate management of their shared maritime space.
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are conducting another joint inspection of their common maritime boundary, scheduled for August 22, 2026, as part of deepening operational cooperation and security coordination. The inspection programme, which commenced in 2023 and has so far recorded six exercises, follows the 2017 ITLOS ruling that settled their maritime boundary.
Maverick Research's retail audit data for the first half of 2026 shows Ghana delivered the strongest regional performance, with volumes up 8.9% and value growing 15.6%, driven by easing inflation, a stronger cedi, and improved purchasing power that enabled consumers to buy more essential goods.
Ghana's mobile money and digital payments sector has grown faster than public confidence in it, creating a trust gap that could stall the country's cash-lite ambitions, according to media-led forums in July that brought together regulators, banks, fintechs, and cybersecurity experts to discuss the relationship between trust and fraud in digital finance.
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.