34 h. ago Record Gold Surge Offers Ghana Revenue Boost Amid Illegal Mining Fears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/record-gold-surge-offers-ghana-revenue-boost-amid-illegal-mining-fears/Gold prices soared past $3,500 per ounce Tuesday, presenting Ghana with a significant revenue opportunity while raising concerns that the precious metal’s record values could intensify illegal mining activities across the West African nation. The surge, driven by global economic uncertainty and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, positions Ghana favorably as one of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/record-gold-surge-offers-ghana-revenue-boost-amid-illegal-mining-fears/

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43 h. ago West African Economies Face Mixed Fortunes Amid Recovery Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/Afreximbank highlights uneven growth as Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal confront sector challenges West African economies are experiencing divergent pressures despite some sectoral improvements, according to the African Export-Import Bank, which warned of widening economic strains across member states. Ghana confronts mounting unrest as over 300,000 cocoa farmers protest government pricing policies. Authorities announced only a 4% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/

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60 h. ago ECOWAS Gender Centre Staff Prepare Budget Framework in Senegal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-gender-centre-staff-prepare-budget-framework-in-senegal/The Economic Community of West African States Gender Development Centre concluded a four-day strategic retreat in Senegal focused on implementing new budgeting procedures and preparing its 2026-2028 financial plan. Staff from the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre gathered at Palm Beach Hotel in Saly from August 26-29 to learn the newly introduced Medium-Term Expenditure Framework template. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-gender-centre-staff-prepare-budget-framework-in-senegal/

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1 week ago Economist Warns Against Total Scrapping of Investment Capital Rules

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-warns-against-total-scrapping-of-investment-capital-rules/Ghana should study international models before completely eliminating minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, according to a leading economist who specializes in competition policy. Appiah Kusi Adomako, West African Regional Director of CUTS International, cautioned that removing all capital thresholds could harm local businesses through unfair competition. His analysis, shared with The High Street Journal, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-warns-against-total-scrapping-of-investment-capital-rules/

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2 w. ago WAIFEM Expands Communication Training for West African Officials

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/waifem-expands-communication-training-for-west-african-officials/A regional financial institute is addressing a critical gap in economic governance across West Africa: the ability to communicate clearly. The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management has expanded its flagship course on report writing and presentation skills due to surging demand from member states. The program, held in Accra, attracted over 90 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/waifem-expands-communication-training-for-west-african-officials/

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2 w. ago WAIFEM warns poor financial reporting threatens institutions in Sub

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has cautioned that weak financial report writing and presentation skills remain a major threat to financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Director General of WAIFEM, Baba Musa, said many institutions risk facing serious operational challenges if they fail to prioritise effective communication in their day-to-day […]

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2 w. ago WADPN Calls On ECOWAS, National Governments To Protect Marginalized People

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wadpn-calls-on-ecowas-national-governments-to-protect-marginalized-people/The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) and its partners have called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and national governments, particularly in Ghana, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso, to take decisive steps towards decriminalisation and protection of human rights. According to WADPN, the criminalisation of people who use drugs, sex workers, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wadpn-calls-on-ecowas-national-governments-to-protect-marginalized-people/

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3 w. ago CSquared Expands Fiber Network to Boost West Africa’s Digital Access

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/A major fiber optic expansion is set to transform digital connectivity across West Africa, bridging coastal and landlocked nations. Pan-African tech firm CSquared announced its cross-border terrestrial backbone now stretches from Abidjan to Monrovia, integrating with existing routes between Accra and Lagos. This infrastructure will link Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries while […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/

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3 w. ago UN Disarmament Official Mr. Adedeji Ebo Engages Stakeholders During Nigeria Visit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-disarmament-official-mr-adedeji-ebo-engages-stakeholders-during-nigeria-visit/VISIT OF MR. ADEDEJI EBO, DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY TO THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (UNODA) The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission jointly issue this communiqué following the official visit of Mr. Adedeji […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-disarmament-official-mr-adedeji-ebo-engages-stakeholders-during-nigeria-visit/

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3 w. ago West African Leaders Gather To Refine Humanitarian Coordination Between Military And Civil Actors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-leaders-gather-to-refine-humanitarian-coordination-between-military-and-civil-actors/The Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced a four-day regional workshop to review the draft ECOWAS. Civil-Military Coordination Strategy for Humanitarian Action. The workshop, taking place from 5th to 8th August 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, brings together technical experts from ECOWAS Member States, Centres […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-leaders-gather-to-refine-humanitarian-coordination-between-military-and-civil-actors/

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4 w. ago ECOWAS resident representative condoles with Ghana over fatal helicopter crash

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two serving ministers, on August 6.

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4 w. ago ECOWAS Joins Ghana in Mourning After Deadly Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-joins-ghana-in-mourning-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed profound solidarity with Ghana following the military helicopter crash that killed eight senior officials in the Ashanti Region. In an official statement released Thursday, the regional bloc conveyed its “deepest condolences” to bereaved families, the Ghanaian government, and citizens reeling from the August 6th tragedy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-joins-ghana-in-mourning-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/

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