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Ghana preparing to exit IMF programme before end of year – Haruna Iddrisu
Ghana is taking steps to exit its International Monetary Fund IMF programme before the end of the year, says the minister of education, Haruna Iddrisu.
Mr Iddrisu made this known while speaking on the country’s economic recovery efforts and ongoing discussions with international partners.
He explained that government has already begun conversations beyond the IMF programme, including engagements with other international financial institutions to support Ghana’s post IMF economic path.
According to him, discussions have taken place with development finance institutions such as the World Bank and the European Development Corporation Fund, which he described as sources of friendly and concessional financing.
Mr Iddrisu noted that these partners have shown strong interest and readiness to support Ghana as it transitions away from the IMF arrangement.
He indicated that preparations are underway for life after the IMF, expressing confidence that Ghana could exit the programme either before the end of August or by the close of the year.
The minister assured that alternative financing options are being explored to ensure economic stability once the IMF programme ends.
He referenced outstanding financial figures, including earnings and cumulative amounts running into billions of dollars, which he noted require careful consideration as part of the transition process.
Mr Iddrisu stressed the need for transparency and prudent management of these finances to protect the national interest and sustain economic gains made under the IMF programme.
He maintained that Ghana’s exit from the IMF must be well planned to avoid setbacks and to ensure that the economy remains stable and resilient going forward.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Thomas Partey, Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer, Kojo Oppong Peprah, and Alexander Djiku trained with the Black Stars on Tuesday, March 23 as preparations intensify for the international friendly against Austria on Friday.
The newly arrived players—Partey, Königsdörffer, Oppong Peprah and Djiku—joined the group training Tuesday afternoon in readiness for the match.
Partey and Djiku bring valuable experience and dexterity to the team, having played a major role in securing Ghana a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States of America.
All 25 players participated in Tuesday’s training session, each aiming to catch the eye of head coach Otto Addo.
The full squad present at training included Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Patrick Pfeiffer, Derrick Luckassen, Derrick Kohn, Jerome Opoku, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Jonas Adjetey, Marvin Senaya, Gideon Mensah, Elisha Owusu, Ibrahim Sulemana, Kwasi Sibo, Jordan Ayew, Prince Kwabena Adu, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Antoine Semenyo, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Daniel Agyei, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, and Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer.
Training will continue on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the match on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The Kadjebi District Police Command, through a sustained intelligence-led operation, has arrested a suspect, Chalim Madzaton, also known as Peter Tano, 36, a farmer.
He was apprehended at his hideout in Kpaya, a suburb of Ahamansu, in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Dakolor Semaka.
On March 24, 2026, police received a report that the suspect had allegedly attacked his girlfriend, Yaa Tugbenyo, 55, and her mother, the deceased, at their residence in Mangoase near Kadjebi During the incident, Yaa Tugbenyo managed to escape but later returned to find her mother lying motionless on the floor.
Police Officers visited the scene and found the body of the deceased lying in a supine positior with isible signs of violence.
The scene was processed, and photographs were taken for evidential purpose.
The deceased was pronounced dead by a medical officer at St. Mary Theresa Hospital and the body has since been deposited at the hospital’s morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The suspect is currently in Police custody assisting with investigations and will be arraigned before court.
