Explainer: Why Ghana is still with the IMF despite exiting US$3 billion bailout programme
On May 15, 2026, the Government of Ghana announced that the country has officially exited the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF)...
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Economy
FACT-CHECK: Angel FM presenter’s claim that GRA reintroduced E-Levy is False
Claim: Ghana Revenue Authority has brought back E-Levy Source: Ohemaa Sakyiwaa, Angel FM presenter Verdict: False Researched by Samuel Nii...
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Ownership, royalty, US links – Fact-checking 3 claims about Ghana’s lithium deal
Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu The Parliament of Ghana, on March 19, 2026, ratified the mining lease for Barari DV...
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False! Ghana’s daily minimum wage is not GH¢19, neither is it the lowest in West Africa
Claim: Ghana’s minimum wage is the lowest in West Africa Source: X user Verdict: False Researched by Gifty Danso Ghana’s...
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FACT-CHECK: NDC hasn’t borrowed more since 2025 than NPP did in 8 years, John Boadu’s claim False
Claim: NDC has borrowed more money in a year than eight years the NPP was in government Source: John Boadu,...
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How Ghana, Nigeria, others navigated fuel pricing strait amid Middle East war
After over a month of hostilities in the heart of the global oil supply hub, a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire became...
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FACT-CHECK: Yendi MP’s claim that Russia, Ukraine had single-digit inflation during war is Misleading
Claim: Russia and Ukraine had single-digit inflation during the war Source: Alhassan Abdul-Fatawu (Yendi MP) Verdict: Misleading Researched by Gifty...
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True! Ghana ranks among Africa’s 10 largest economies – Here are the facts
Ghana’s position as an economic heavyweight in Africa has recently become a subject of public discourse, with key government figures...
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Miracles Aboagye’s claim that electricity tariffs increased by over 28% in 12 months is False: Here are the facts
Electricity tariff hikes have dominated public conversations on social media and traditional media in recent times. In February 2026, some...
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FACT-CHECK: President Mahama’s claim that 950,000 people escaped multidimensional poverty in Q1 – Q3 of 2025 is False
Claim: 950,000 people escaped multidimensional poverty between Quarter 1 and Quarter 3 of 2025. Source: President John Dramani Mahama Verdict:...
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