Thursday, 29 October 2026 News Headlines: Ghana Bauxite Company Seals Landmark $250 Million Financing Deal with Ecobank for Awaso Expansion
Ghana Bauxite, Ecobank Sign US$250m Financing Agreement
Storyline: The Ghana Bauxite Company has secured a $250 million financing package from Ecobank to expand operations at Awaso. The deal is widely described as a significant step toward value addition and industrialisation in the mining sector.
2. Mining Concession Dispute
Headline: Northern Ashanti Mines Rejects Minerals Commission Claims
Storyline: Northern Ashanti Mines continues its battle with the Minerals Commission, accusing the agency of circulating falsehoods over the revocation of its mining rights and the takeover of the Konongo concession.
3. Constitutional Challenge
Headline: NPP Drags Government to Supreme Court Over Presidential Term Limit
Storyline: The New Patriotic Party has filed a case at the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of the presidential term limit, particularly the issue of non-consecutive terms, in a move that has drawn national attention.
4. Other Notable Stories
President Mahama receives an honorary doctorate from Russia’s RUDN University and signals interest in deeper energy cooperation with Russia.
Finance Minister Ato Forson emphasises workers’ welfare as key to economic recovery, while government approves a 9% pay rise for workers.
The Ablakwa South Africa evacuation controversy continues, though some fact-checks and statements push back against the Minority’s claims.
