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Government of Ghana

Also known as: Government · Ghanaian government

Central government entity managing national affairs including infrastructure, economic initiatives, and diplomatic relations, with recent activity in airline development and youth entrepreneurship programs.

Ghana's government is pursuing multiple economic and social priorities: launching a new national airline with a May 2026 interest call to attract foreign investment while retaining 25% stake, while the central bank struggles with negative equity of GH¢96.3 billion despite achieving inflation control at 3.2 percent. Concurrently, the government is disbursing grants to youth entrepreneurs through its Adwumawura Programme and has condemned Mali terror attacks while relocating a Ghanaian attacked in South Africa.

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Politics

Four PDS-linked individuals arrested over ECG funds transfer

The News

The Bureau of National Intelligence arrested four individuals affiliated with Power Distribution Services over the suspected transfer of large sums of money believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana, according to the Minister of State in charge of Communications. The individuals have since been granted bail while investigations continue.

Why it matters

Four PDS-linked individuals arrested over suspected ECG fund transfers represents fresh accountability action in a high-profile case of alleged state asset diversion.

16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Four PDS-linked individuals arrested over ECG funds transfer

    The Bureau of National Intelligence arrested four individuals affiliated with Power Distribution Services over the suspected transfer of large sums of money believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana, according to the Minister of State in charge of Communications. The individuals have since been granted bail while investigations continue.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Bank of Ghana achieved inflation control but faces insolvency

    Inflation fell from 23.8 percent in December 2024 to 3.2 percent in March 2026 and the economy grew 6.0 percent in 2025, but the central bank's equity stands at negative GH¢96.3 billion after spending heavily on Open Market Operations to control inflation, with interest costs reaching GH¢16.7 billion in 2025 alone.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Accra hosts World Bank regional health strategy launch May 4

    The World Bank Group will launch its new regional health strategy "Fit to Prosper" in Accra on May 4, 2026, aimed at helping Western and Central African countries make strategic health investments despite constrained finances while addressing mounting pressure on health systems from population growth, disease outbreaks, and climate shocks.

    2 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Tullow Oil profit falls 87% amid Ghana payment delays

    London-listed Tullow Oil posted an 87% annual profit slump to $7 million, citing lower production and delayed payments from the Ghana government. The company's production averaged 40.4 kboepd in 2025, down from 51.5 kboepd the prior year, and it is undertaking a capital overhaul including non-core asset sales to steady operations across West Africa.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana plans new national airline with May 2026 interest call

    The Government of Ghana will publish a Request for Expression of Interest in May 2026 for a new national airline to enhance its aviation sector and regional connectivity. A strategic partner will hold 75% stake while Ghana retains 25% ownership, aiming to attract foreign investment and ensure operational efficiency.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. NGO, Ghana Police rescue 42 trafficking victims in Western North

    Challenging Heights and the Ghana Police Service's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit rescued 42 victims of human trafficking in the Western North Region; 36 have been admitted to a rehabilitation centre. The victims, aged 13–17 and mostly from Nigerian states, were lured into Ghana with false employment promises and subjected to sexual exploitation, daily financial targets, and severe abuse.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana-Netherlands partnership shifts from aid to sustainable trade

    Ghana and the Netherlands have transformed their relationship from a traditional donor-recipient model to one centered on trade and investment, with bilateral trade reaching €2.2 billion and over 150 Dutch companies investing more than €2 billion in Ghana across manufacturing, renewable energy, and logistics. The partnership focuses on agriculture and cocoa to support Ghana's food self-sufficiency goals.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Ghana condemns Mali terror attacks, advises travel suspension

    Ghana's government has strongly condemned coordinated terrorist attacks in Mali that killed the Defence Minister and multiple others, and has advised Ghanaian traders and drivers to suspend travel to Mali until further notice.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Ghana relocates citizen after xenophobic attack in South Africa

    Ghana's government announced it is relocating Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian legally residing in South Africa, after he was subjected to a xenophobic attack by a vigilante group. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said consular measures were taken to ensure his safety, and he commended South African authorities for their response.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 April

  1. Government begins grant disbursement to youth entrepreneurs

    The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has commenced disbursement of grants to 2025 cohort beneficiaries under the Adwumawura Programme, a national initiative to support youth entrepreneurship and job creation. The programme has trained and mentored 10,887 beneficiaries across the country through 5 weeks of intensive entrepreneurial training followed by 6 months of post-training mentorship, with a Grant Management Committee overseeing merit-based selection of high-potential businesses for funding.

    24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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