Ghana Rises To 6th In Africa Financial Markets Index As Bond Trading Rebounds

Ghana has risen to sixth position in Africa’s Financial Markets Index for 2026 following a rebound in bond trading and improved macroeconomic indicators.

According to a report published by ChannelOne News Online on October 23, 2026, Ghana has risen to sixth in Africa’s Financial Markets Index as bond trading rebounds. Its macroeconomic environment score stood at 67, while access to foreign exchange scored 60. Market depth scored 53, despite a six-point improvement, highlighting the continuing challenge of expanding the size and activity of domestic capital markets. Pension fund development was a particular weakness, with Ghana scoring just 20. The report also identifies foreign exchange liquidity as an area of concern. Ghana’s foreign exchange market turnover was equivalent to about 26 percent of trade, while its foreign exchange liquidity score declined. The findings suggest that sustaining Ghana’s improved standing will require more than rising share prices and increased bond transactions.

According to a report published by 3News on October 23, 2026, the University of Ghana says undergraduates with a CGPA below 1.00 at the end of 2025/2026 must withdraw, with no probation. The directive was contained in a notice from the university’s Academic Affairs Directorate, posted on UG’s official Facebook page. The notice drew the attention of all undergraduate students to Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members 2017, which governs academic progression. According to the notice, a student must obtain a CGPA of 1.00 or better, and satisfy School or Departmental requirements, to progress to the next level. It states plainly that there is no probation.

According to a report published by Business Tech Africa on October 23, 2026, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has told the Financial Times Africa Summit in London that Ghana will formally halt the export of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030 and process at least 50 percent of its cocoa beans locally. Speaking at the summit, Mahama said Africa must move from raw commodity exports to domestic processing and manufacturing to create jobs and reduce reliance on foreign aid. Mahama noted that Ghana had already lost about $154 million a year in official development assistance, including $74 million for healthcare, and framed the shortfall as a reason to build sovereign industrial capacity and attract private capital instead of seeking more grants.

According to a report published by Ghanamma on October 23, 2026, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has raised concerns about how agreements involving sensitive health data are negotiated and signed, urging authorities to carefully consider the implications before committing the country to such arrangements. His warning has drawn attention to the growing importance of protecting personal information as Ghana continues to embrace digital technology and artificial intelligence.

This report is based on verified publications by ChannelOne News Online on October 23, 2026, 3News on October 23, 2026, Business Tech Africa on October 23, 2026, and Ghanamma on October 23, 2026.

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