Ghana’s total export earnings reached $11.1 billion by the end of April 2026, driven largely by rising gold prices and strong export performance.
Category: Industry
Ghana: Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly Supports Craftsmen, Apprentices
Accra, Ghana//-The Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region, in collaboration with the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP), has supported master craftsmen and apprentices with essential tools and equipment to boost their work and skills acquisition.
United States Issues Travel Restrictions Related on the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia/ — The United States has issued travel restrictions on countries experiencing the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak.
University of Ghana Study Links West African Gene to Higher Kidney Disease Risk
A study by Professor Vincent Boima has revealed that genetics may be contributing significantly to the rising prevalence of kidney disease in Ghana and across West Africa.
IMF Board to Decide Ghana’s Final Review and New PCI Deal on July 27
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to present Ghana’s sixth and final programme review, together with the country’s request for a new Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), to its Executive Board on July 27.
100 Million African Children Are Not in School. What’s Driving the Trend and How to Reverse it
Moses Ngware, African Population and Health Research Center Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data have revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents remain out of school, out of a total potential population of 469 million. The latest statistics suggest that after some years […]
Guinea-Bissau Takes Another Step Toward Polio-free Future
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau// — Independent assessment recommends closure of the 2021 variant poliovirus type 2 outbreak, while calling for sustained immunisation and surveillance.
Ghana Announces Completion of $3 Billion IMF Bailout Programme
Accra, Ghana//-The Government of Ghana has announced the successful conclusion of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) financial bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Kenya’s Live Reptile Exports Surge 10-Fold as Over 870,000 Animals Enter Global Trade
Nairobi, Kenya//-Kenya’s trade in captive-bred wildlife is rapidly expanding, with live CITES-listed reptile exports increasing more than tenfold over the past decade, raising urgent concerns about conservation impacts, animal welfare, public health risks, and regulatory oversight.
Heads Of State Convene on Second Day of Africa Forward Summit In Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya/ – The second day of the Africa Forward Summit has commenced in Nairobi, marking a significant shift in Africa–France relations towards a more equal and innovative partnership.