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Government of Ghana — implements policy across cocoa production, rural finance, military infrastructure, research funding, and grain purchasing programs.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    The Government of Ghana has approved the release of GH¢76,466,919.20 through the Ministry of Finance to support the Black Stars’ campaign at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

    Gov’t releases GH¢76m for Black Stars World Cup campaign
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The Government of Ghana has begun the repatriation of 327 Ghanaian nationals affected by an ongoing mass demolition exercise in the Port Bouët Municipality of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

    Government repatriates 327 Ghanaians stranded by demolition exercise in Côte d’Ivoire
  4. The Chronicle

    The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has announced that the producer price of cocoa for the 2026 Light Crop Season will remain unchanged, even as international cocoa prices continue their downward trend.

    Government Maintains Cocoa Producer Price despite global price decline
  5. Joy Online

    The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening decentralisation reforms through the implementation of the National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework (NDPS) 2026–2030.

    Gov’t engages development partners on implementation of National Decentralisation policy
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Some of the authorised partners under the Ghana TV Consortium, licensed by FIFA through New World TV and GBC, include Max TV, Sporty TV, TV3, Onua TV, UTV, Metro TV, Original TV and Woezor TV, among others. “In fulfilment of the Government of Ghana’s commitment to ensuring all Gh

    GBC secures free-to-air rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup
  7. Joy Online

    Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Buffer Stock Company, has registered 45 licensed buying companies (LBCs) to purchase grains directly from farmers at guaranteed minimum prices.

    Gov’t registers 45 LBCs to purchase grains to tackle food glut
  8. Business & Financial Times

    The State Already Provides the Identity Infrastructure The Government of Ghana has invested heavily in the Ghana Card system, biometric databases, and digital identity infrastructure.

    SIM Re-Registration: A business cost or a public burden?
  9. Joy Online

    The State Already Provides the Identity Infrastructure The Government of Ghana has invested heavily in the Ghana Card system, biometric databases, and digital identity infrastructure.

    SIM re-registration: A business cost or a public burden?
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has clarified that 80 per cent of the tickets purchased by the Government of Ghana for the FIFA World Cup are tagged tickets and cannot be resold.

    80% of Ghana’s World Cup tickets are tagged and cannot be resold – Kofi Adams
  11. Business & Financial Times

    Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org sammylaatey@gmail.com The latest Treasury bill auction conducted by the Government of Ghana has provided an important snapshot of investor sentiment, public sector financing conditions and the broader direction of the country’s economy.

    Treasury Bill auction misses target
Society

Six Ghanaian students allege assault by High Commission officials

The News

Six government-sponsored master's students at Loughborough University have accused Ghana High Commission officials in London of verbal abuse and physical assault during a protest over unpaid scholarship funds. The students claim they are owed a combined £238,852 in tuition fees and stipends after more than 18 months without payments.

Why it matters

Six Ghanaian master's students allege assault by High Commission officials over unpaid scholarships exceeding £238,000, raising accountability questions for government agencies abroad.

6 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Six Ghanaian students allege assault by High Commission officials

    Six government-sponsored master's students at Loughborough University have accused Ghana High Commission officials in London of verbal abuse and physical assault during a protest over unpaid scholarship funds. The students claim they are owed a combined £238,852 in tuition fees and stipends after more than 18 months without payments.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana maintains cocoa producer price despite global decline

    Ghana's Cocoa Board has kept the producer price at GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag for the 2025/2026 light crop season despite falling international cocoa prices, positioning Ghana's price above that of Côte d'Ivoire and providing income stability to smallholder farmers.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Ghana maintains cocoa producer price amid global market decline

    The Government of Ghana through COCOBOD has kept the cocoa producer price unchanged at GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag for the 2025/2026 light crop season despite falling international cocoa prices, placing Ghana's farmgate price above that of Côte d'Ivoire and providing income stability for smallholder farmers during a difficult market cycle.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Bank of Ghana converts rural banks to community banks

    The Bank of Ghana has announced the conversion of all Rural Banks into Community Banks as part of sector reforms to modernise the microfinance sector and expand financial inclusion. Institutions must complete statutory name changes and regulatory adjustments by December 31, 2026.

    18 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 17 June

  1. NPP says Afari Military Hospital 98% complete, US$500,000 outstanding

    The New Patriotic Party has disputed claims that the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital is only 60 per cent complete, stating that official records show it reached 98 per cent completion by January 2025 and that only US$500,000 remains outstanding to the contractor, contrary to reports requiring US$85 million.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Canada upholds visa denial for Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey

    Canada's Federal Court has upheld the visa denial of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, preventing him from playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama in Toronto. The court prioritised national security and immigration integrity over athletic privilege, ruling that the visa application contained a misrepresentation regarding past criminal charges.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Bank of Ghana converts all Rural Banks to Community Banks

    The Bank of Ghana has converted all Rural Banks into Community Banks as part of microfinance sector reforms aimed at strengthening inclusive finance. Affected institutions must complete statutory name changes and regulatory alignments by December 31, 2026.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Parliament Minority disputes $85m Afari Hospital payment claim

    The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the government of plotting to pay an unjustified US$85 million to the contractor of the Afari Military Hospital project in Kumasi. Deputy Ranking Member Kofi Amankwa-Manu alleged that government claims the 500-bed hospital was only 60 percent complete are false, citing Project Implementation Unit documents showing the core facility was 92.5 percent complete as of September 2024 and the overall project 98 percent complete by January 2025.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana-South Africa Business Chamber condemns xenophobic attacks

    The Ghana-South Africa Business Chamber has condemned recent xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa, calling the incidents deeply troubling and inconsistent with African unity principles. The Chamber commended Ghana's government for engaging South African authorities through diplomatic channels and urged both governments to continue discussions urgently.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GRASAG welcomes Ghana National Research Fund launch

    The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), established under the Ghana National Research Fund Act, 2020, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana's commitment to building a knowledge-driven economy. GRASAG stressed that graduate students are central to Ghana's research ecosystem and national development agenda.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Government denies plan to sell Ghana shares in London bank

    The Government of Ghana has denied reports that the central bank plans to sell Ghana's stake in the London-based Ghana International Bank, following concerns raised by IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil about the Bank of Ghana's financial decisions.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Tuah-Yeboah questions Canada visa denial for Partey

    Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticized Canada's decision to deny a visa to footballer Thomas Partey, arguing it contradicts the presumption of innocence under common law. Partey, facing rape and sexual assault charges in the UK but pleading not guilty, will miss Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama in Toronto.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Minority rejects Afari Hospital contractor demand for $85m

    Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has rejected claims by the Deputy Minister for Defence that contractor Euroget De-Invest is demanding US$85 million to complete the Afari Military Hospital, insisting only US$500,000 remains outstanding and describing the larger demand as a manufactured crisis and inaccurate.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Minority disputes government's $85M Afari Hospital funding claim

    Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has rejected claims the government demands $85 million from the contractor to resume work on Afari Military Hospital, calling it a "manufactured crisis" unsupported by official Finance and Defence ministry records. According to Deputy Ranking Member Kofi Amankwa-Manu, the original $180 million contract and additional $19.3 million government funding have been fully paid; a renegotiated claim of $3 million has had $2.5 million paid, leaving only $500,000 outstanding.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Six Ghanaian master's students protest unpaid scholarships

    Six Ghanaian master's students at Loughborough University are protesting at the Ghana High Commission in London on June 16 over unpaid tuition fees and living stipends since their arrival in September 2024, with outstanding fees totalling GH¢3,420,360 threatening their graduation in July 2026.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. SEWA Foundation urges Ghanaians to reject xenophobia, retaliation

    The President of the SEWA Foundation Ghana has urged citizens to refrain from retaliation or hostility towards foreign nationals, warning that such actions could undermine Ghana's economic progress and international reputation. He called for peaceful coexistence, inclusion, and respect for all people regardless of nationality, citing foreign-owned businesses' contributions to job creation, investment, and skills transfer.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghana protests Canada's visa denial for midfielder Thomas Partey

    Ghana's government has formally protested Canada's rejection of a temporary residence visa for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, calling the decision "high-handed and extremely unfair" and arguing it violated the presumption of innocence by relying on unresolved criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom. The government is pursuing diplomatic and legal avenues to overturn the ruling before Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on June 17.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Islamic University College pursues Presidential Charter to award own degrees

    The Islamic University College, Ghana (IUCG) is working to finalise processes for a Presidential Charter that will empower it to award its own degrees and certificates. The college has restructured into three faculties with multiple departments and says its charter plans are "far advanced" with support from Ghana's Tertiary Education Commission.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Ghana maintains cocoa producer prices for 2026 light crop

    Ghana's government has announced the cocoa producer price for the 2026 light crop season will remain unchanged at GH¢1,241.76 per 30-kilogram load for Grade I and II beans and GH¢2,587.00 per 64-kilogram bag, with purchases set to begin on June 18, 2026. The decision aims to protect farmers' incomes despite declining global cocoa prices.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Ghana announces cocoa sector reforms to strengthen farmer incomes

    In February 2026, Ghana's government announced comprehensive cocoa sector reforms including a producer price adjustment mechanism guaranteeing farmers a minimum of 70 per cent of the gross FOB price, a shift to domestic cedi-denominated financing, a mandate to process at least 50 per cent of cocoa locally from the 2026/27 season, and COCOBOD balance sheet restructuring.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Government releases GH¢76m to support Black Stars World Cup campaign

    Ghana's government has approved GH¢76,466,919.20 through the Ministry of Finance to support the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The funds cover preparation and group-stage expenses (GH¢58,929,500.00) and settle outstanding qualification bonuses owed to players (GH¢17,537,419.20).

    12 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Government repatriates 327 Ghanaians from Côte d'Ivoire demolitions

    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

  3. Ghana holds cocoa producer price steady amid global decline

    The Ghana Cocoa Board announced the producer price for the 2026 Light Crop Season will remain at GH¢1,241.76 per 30-kilogram load for Grade I and II cocoa beans, unchanged despite falling international cocoa prices. The government says the decision protects cocoa farmers' incomes and livelihoods while providing stability ahead of the new season.

    12 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Government engages development partners on decentralisation policy implementation

    The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework (NDPS) 2026–2030, with the Chief of Staff meeting development partners to discuss implementation priorities and opportunities for collaboration.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. GBC secures 2026 World Cup free-to-air broadcasting rights

    Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has secured exclusive free-to-air terrestrial broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with additional authorised television stations including Max TV, Sporty TV, TV3, Onua TV, UTV, Metro TV, Original TV and Woezor TV licensed to air the tournament through a National Broadcast Consortium.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Government registers 45 licensed buying companies for grain purchases

    Ghana's government has registered 45 licensed buying companies through the Ghana Buffer Stock Company to purchase grains directly from farmers at guaranteed minimum prices, aiming to address grain gluts and protect farmer incomes. The initiative is backed by GHS100 million budgeted in November 2025 and GHS200 million in the 2026 budget, with support from the World Bank Group to refurbish storage warehouses nationwide.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Should telecom firms or state pay for SIM re-registration?

    A Business & Financial Times opinion piece questions whether the state should bear the cost of SIM re-registration when telecommunications companies profit from every active subscriber, asking whether taxpayers should finance maintenance of customer databases that generate commercial revenue.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Should telecom operators pay for SIM re-registration costs?

    Joy Online argues that since telecommunications companies profit from every active SIM card through calls, data, and mobile money, the State should not bear the cost of SIM re-registration exercises when telecom operators are the primary beneficiaries.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's World Cup tickets tagged to prevent resale

    Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams said 80 per cent of Ghana's World Cup tickets purchased by government are tagged and cannot be resold, with tickets linked to specific individuals and activated only 24 hours before matches to prevent transfer and abuse of the allocation process.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Ghana Treasury bill auction raises 4.87 billion, misses target

    Ghana's latest Treasury bill auction raised GH¢4.87 billion against a target of GH¢5.89 billion, representing a shortfall of approximately GH¢1.02 billion, though investor participation remained relatively strong, particularly for 91-day bills.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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