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African Union Summit Calls for Unified Response to Sahel Security Crisis
African Union heads of state have called for a coordinated continental response to the escalating security crisis in the Sahel, with Ghana pledging troops to a new AU peacekeeping mission.
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IMF Upgrades Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast to 4.8% for 2026
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.8% for 2026, citing improved commodity prices, fiscal consolidation, and rising foreign investment.
Nigeria and Ghana Sign Historic Trade and Free Movement Agreement
Nigeria and Ghana have signed a landmark bilateral trade and free movement agreement that will eliminate tariffs on 85% of goods traded between the two countries and allow citizens to live and work freely across both nations.
COP31 Host City Announced: Nairobi to Welcome Global Climate Summit
Nairobi has been selected as the host city for COP31, making it the first African city to host the UN Climate Change Conference, with Ghana playing a key role in the negotiations.
China Announces $50 Billion Africa Infrastructure Fund at Beijing Summit
China has announced a $50 billion Africa Infrastructure Development Fund at the China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing, with Ghana among the first countries to sign framework agreements.
UK Announces New Ghana-UK Tech Partnership Worth £200 Million
The United Kingdom has announced a £200 million Ghana-UK Technology and Innovation Partnership, the largest bilateral tech investment between the two countries, focused on fintech, agritech, and digital health.
ECOWAS Parliament Passes Resolution on West Africa Single Currency
The ECOWAS Parliament has passed a landmark resolution calling for the accelerated introduction of the Eco, the proposed West African single currency, with a revised target date of 2029.
Ghanaian Diaspora Remittances Hit Record $5.2 Billion in 2025
Remittances from the Ghanaian diaspora reached a record $5.2 billion in 2025, making Ghana the third-largest recipient of remittances in Sub-Saharan Africa and a critical pillar of the national economy.