Mahama on The Tradewinds Brief

Ghana evacuates 300 nationals from South Africa as xenophobic violence escalates; Foreign Minister Ablakwa pledges 'no Ghanaian abandoned'

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

President John Dramani Mahama has approved the evacuation of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa following a renewed wave of xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals in the country. Ghana’s Ambassador to South Africa Benjamin Quashie confirmed the voluntary repatriation programme this week, and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa pledged that no Ghanaian living abroad in distress would be abandoned. Arrangements are being made for additional repatriations as the situation develops.

Ghana fuel prices set to rise May 16, government likely to sign IMF Policy Coordination Instrument after ECF Programme ends 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ghana fuel prices are set to rise from May 16, with reporting suggesting that the government is weighing a possible extension of its existing pricing intervention against the imported cost of fuel. The pricing adjustment sits inside a broader fiscal conversation: Ghana is likely to sign up to an IMF Policy Coordination Instrument after the current Extended Credit Facility Programme concludes in 2026, signalling continued engagement with the Fund without a fresh financing arrangement.