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Ghana's political landscape is dominated by the release of the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) 2025 financial statements, showing a total comprehensive loss of GHc34.9 billion (~$3.17 billion USD) and a negative equity position estimated as high as GHc96.28 billion (~$8.75 billion USD). While the BoG and government figures like Isaac Adongo argue the bank remains "policy solvent" and is implementing a legally grounded recapitalization roadmap, the Minority Caucus and critics like MP Dr. Gideon Boako have accused the bank of using "accounting gimmicks" to mask potential insolvency. The opposition claims the bank artificially inflated income via gold sales to hide the severity of its distress from IMF evaluators.
The financial health of the central bank is critical for currency stability and inflation control; a weakened balance sheet limits the BoG's ability to intervene in the market without further printing money.
This financial strain is largely a result of the 2022 Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), where the central bank took substantial impairments on government securities to facilitate Ghana's debt restructuring under the IMF program.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has ordered disciplinary action against several medical professionals following an investigative report by Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa into the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah. The report found that Amissah suffered a "slow death" from prolonged blood loss after being denied emergency care at the Police Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and Korle Bu due to the "no-bed syndrome." The committee has recommended a National Electronic Emergency Bed Management System to prevent similar tragedies.
This case has become a national symbol of systemic failure in the health sector, prompting a debate between those calling for individual accountability and unions warning against scapegoating professionals working in under-resourced facilities.
The implementation of the "Mahama Cares" Medical Trust Fund, which recently received GHc6.1 million (~$554,545 USD) in contributions from President Mahama and his appointees to help cover high-cost treatments.
Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has described recent legal maneuvers against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as "shocking and perplexing," denying any interference during his tenure. Meanwhile, tensions have escalated following the re-arrest of former NAFCO CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan by EOCO immediately after charges were dropped by the current Attorney General. Deputy AG Dr. Justice Srem-Sai defended the move, citing fresh evidence, while Dame’s team claimed they were blocked from seeing their clients.
The OSP was established as an independent anti-corruption body, but it has frequently clashed with the Attorney General's office over prosecution mandates and judicial outcomes.
Ghana has reached a GDP of $114.71 billion, making it the eighth-largest economy on the continent. This growth is attributed to a 3.2% surge in mining, ICT, and financial services. Despite this milestone, analysts from the Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) warn that the cost of cedi stabilization and the Gold-for-Oil program continue to weigh heavily on the central bank's balance sheet.
The rise in ranking signals significant opportunities in the ICT and mining sectors, though the BoG's high exposure to government debt remains a primary risk factor for sovereign credit profiles.
At the current exchange rate of GHc11 per USD, the economy's growth in digital services makes it an opportune time to explore fintech startups or remote service investments in Ghana.
In a landmark deal for Ghana’s energy transition, Chinese giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt plans to acquire Atlantic Lithium for $210 million (~GHc2.31 billion) to fast-track the Ewoyaa lithium project. Simultaneously, Ghana has implemented the Virtual Asset Self-Procurement Act (Act 1154), launching a regulatory sandbox for 17 firms to test cryptocurrency products under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The formalization of the crypto market through Act 1154 places Ghana alongside South Africa and Kenya as leaders in African digital asset regulation, providing a safer framework for blockchain investment.
The lithium acquisition targets the start of Ghana's first lithium mine by December 2026, positioning the country in the global electric vehicle supply chain.
The Ghana Police Service dismantled a notorious robbery gang in Bolgatanga linked to mining site thefts and phone shop heists; one suspect died following a collapse during a weapon recovery exercise where an AK-47 and 87 rounds of ammunition were found. In Accra, three men have been remanded for a GHc3.8 million (~$345,454 USD) jewelry heist targeting the Airport Residential Area.
Increased police patrols in mining districts (Talensi) and upscale Accra neighborhoods following these high-value arrests.
Eleven lives were lost in separate incidents, including four people burnt beyond recognition in a head-on collision near Anyinasin Junction and three victims who succumbed to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator in Ablekuma. Separately, the ECG has announced a 9-hour maintenance-related blackout for the Ashanti, Central, and Western regions on May 7.
If you have family in Ablekuma or the affected regions, ensure they are aware of the dangers of operating generators in enclosed spaces during the scheduled power outages.
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 23-man squad for the May 22 friendly against Mexico, featuring Ajax goalkeeper Paul Reverson and Jupiler Pro League star Joseph Opoku. Notably, Francis Amuzu has officially pledged his international future to Ghana, citing the 2026 World Cup qualification as a key motivator.
Black Stars context: Queiroz is using this friendly to test defensive depth and integrate European-based talent ahead of the final 26-man squad submission for the World Cup in June.
Medeama SC’s lead at the top of the Ghana Premier League has narrowed to just two points after a 2-1 loss to Berekum Chelsea. Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have arrived in Kampala, Uganda, holding a 2-1 lead as they seek their eighth consecutive U-20 World Cup berth.
Today we covered the debate over the Bank of Ghana's GHc34.9 billion loss, Ghana's rise to the 8th largest economy in Africa, and the critical security operations dismantling robbery gangs nationwide. Thank you for reading the Ghana News AI Daily Brief!
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