2 h. ago APL claims vindication following IMF’s revelation of BoG’s $1.4bn forex support

Governance think tank, the Africa Policy Lens, says it has been vindicated by a recent revelation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Bank of Ghana pumped in dollars to support the recent stability of the Cedi. The IMF, in its latest review of Ghana's programme, revealed that the Bank of Ghana released $1.4bn forex support to sustain the Cedi against the US dollar.

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5 d. ago Economy running on borrowed breath, not fundamental strength – Africa Policy Lens

Despite apparent economic gains, particularly the recent stability of the local currency, the Africa Policy Lens (APL) has warned that Ghana’s economy is operating on "borrowed breath" rather than fundamental strength. In a statement reacting to the injection of US$367 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the fourth review of its Extended Credit Facility Programme, the APL said indicators point to an overreliance on foreign support for the economy’s survival.

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7 d. ago FUND24 is weakest pillar of Ghana’s 24H+ economy: APL cautions  Mahama

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has said that FUND24, the financial backbone of Mahama's 24H+ economy policy, is built on a shaky framework in its current form and predicts less impact. The FUND24, as part of Mahama's 24H+ economy, promises affordable capital for SMEs, massive infrastructure, and job creation.

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2 w. ago TikTok team engages Ghana’s Minister for Communication on digital safety, STEM content and youth empowerment

A delegation from TikTok, led by Tokunbo Ibrahim, Government Relations and Public Policy Lead for West Africa, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), to congratulate him on his appointment and explore opportunities for collaboration. The meeting focused on aligning TikTok’s initiatives with the […]

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3 w. ago Bawumia dominates but NDC supporters back Ken Agyapong in NPP race – Survey

A recent analysis by Africa Policy Lens has unveiled significant insights regarding the preferences of supporters within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and their views on potential flagbearers for the next general elections in 2028.

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3 w. ago Cybersecurity must be core to financial governance – BoG First Deputy Governor

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Zakari Mumuni has said Africa losses an estimated US$4 billion each year to cyber fraud. Dr. Mumuni, made the disclosure during his address at the 2025 Africa Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI) meetings held in Accra. He called for urgent reforms to protect the […]

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3 w. ago 15 media professionals begin journey in groundbreaking Ghana

The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) has launched the Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, a pioneering initiative that brings together fifteen seasoned journalists from across Ghana’s media landscape to explore and report more effectively on Ghana-China relations.

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4 w. ago Attorney General’s NSA update serves public interest – Franklin Cudjoe

Franklin Cudjoe, President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, has lauded the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, for what he termed a courageous and enlightening stance in addressing the unfolding National Service Authority (NSA) scandal.

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