Ghana

Bank of Ghana governor Johnson Asiama says he has stepped down from the board of GoldBod, Ghana's state-run gold buying body, according to MyJoyOnline. The announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Ghana's gold trading arrangements and the central bank's role in the sector. Details on the timing and reasons for his departure were not immediately given, and it remains to be seen who will replace him on the board.

The International Monetary Fund is calling on Ghana to tighten its oversight of cryptocurrency activity ahead of a new regulatory regime expected to take effect in December 2026. The advice signals growing pressure on the West African nation to put clear rules around digital assets in place as adoption rises and a formal framework nears implementation.