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Update on status of notice of termination of mining leases
16-Jul-2025 Blue Gold
Ghana terminated FGRBPL’s mining leases in 2024, prompting BGHL to challenge the decision under the UK-Ghana BIT via arbitration in 2025. If unsuccessful, BGHL risks losing its leases and mining plans. The outcome remains uncertain.
Ghana secures 0% tariffs for exported goods to China- Okudzeto Ablakwa
13-Jun-2025 GhanaWeb
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced a significant trade development following high-level talks with China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the ongoing China-Africa Summit in Changsha in China.
Ghana reaffirms commitment to strengthen trade ties with United States
12-Jun-2025 Ghana News Agency
Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the United States and sustaining dialogue on trade policy matters affecting both economies.
T&T signs investment agreement with Ghana
2-Oct-2024 Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
The T&T Government and the Government of the Republic of Ghana yesterday entered into an Agreement for the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (ARPPI).
Ghana and Netherlands commence Bilateral Investment Treaty renegotiation
8-Apr-2023 GNA
Ghana and the Kingdom of Netherlands have commenced renegotiations of their Bilateral Treaty (BIT) in Accra. The current BIT between Ghana and the Kingdom of Netherlands was signed in 1989, and entered into force on 1st July, 1991.
Weak macroeconomic environment may undermine AfCFTA implementation — BoG governor
8-Dec-2022 Graphic online
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has stressed the need for African central banks to pursue prudent macroeconomic management supported by growth-oriented policies to ensure a successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
54 African countries have signed AfCFTA Agreement – Deputy Trade Minister
24-Aug-2022 Ghana Web
Ghana’s export sector is said to be making giant strides as the Ghana Export Promotion Authority about two months ago announced a $3.3 billion increase in non-traditional export earnings for 2021.
AfCFTA secretariat commences pilot trading with seven countries
1-Aug-2022 Guardian
Seven countries, including Rwanda, Cameroun, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius and Tanzania have been selected among countries to start trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework in a pilot phase.
Israel eyes Ghana’s local agriculture production
13-Jul-2022 Ghana Business News
The State of Israel which produces about $1.2 billion worth of agricultural inputs and technology has expressed its readiness to partner with indigenous companies to augment Ghana’s local production.
The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) to coordinate ECOWAS Member States’ positions on the draft AfCFTA protocol on competition
31-May-2022 Ecowas
The purpose of the meeting was to bring together a number of ECOWAS Member States (Gambia, Nigeria, Senegal) and ERCA officials for a brainstorming on the draft AfCFTA Protocol on competition...
AfCFTA: Insecurity, infrastructure deficiency threaten regional trade –WACTAF
16-May-2022 Sun News Online
Insecurity and infrastructure deficiencies are threats to the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement, says West African food association
Government pledges protection for bilateral investors on AfCFTA
6-May-2022 Ghana Web
The Government of Ghana has pledged to protect Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) for countries that sign agreement with it for reciprocal foreign direct returns on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Ghana visit ’brings investment deal closer’
23-Mar-2022 BBC
Jersey and Ghana are seeking to finalise a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), which "provides additional protections and fair treatment to investors", said Jersey’s government.
Tuna industry to take advantage of Africa Continental Free Trade Area
22-Mar-2022 Ghana News Agency
The Ghana Tuna Association has set-out modalities to take advantage of opportunities being offered through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area to expand its production and market for Tuna consumption in Africa.
Ghana and Rwanda sign agreement to deepen bilateral trade relations
28-Jan-2022 My Joy Online
Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rwanda to deepen bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
AfCFTA is an attractive venture for American investors – Stephanie Sulivan
19-Jan-2022 Ghana Web
The AfCFTA can truly make Ghana a gateway for the African market. US companies already see the opportunity, said US Ambassador to Ghana.
The AfCFTA Investment Protocol: preparations for the negotiations and expectations
29-Dec-2021 Tralac
The preparations for the negotiations of the Investment Protocol under the AfCFTA agreement (The Agreement) are already underway though still in the early stages.
ARSO, AfCFTA Secretariat sign MoU to drive ambitious free trade agreement
2-Dec-2021 Joy Online
The African Organisation for Standardisation and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the implementation of the AfCFTA agreement.
Japan’s trade organisation opens office in Accra
22-Nov-2021 Graphic Online
The Ministry of Trade and Industry is working with the Japanese External Trade Organisation (JETRO) to attract more Japanese investments into the country.
India committed to partner Ghana for development
22-Nov-2021 News Ghana
Mr Sugandh Rajaram, the Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, has reiterated the Government of India’s commitment in partnering Ghana for development.