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Ghana rises to joint 6th in Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

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Ghana has risen to a joint sixth-place ranking in the 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI), sharing the position with Botswana. The nation's score increased to 64, up from 58 in 2025.

This improvement was primarily driven by significant gains in equities and companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, alongside increased turnover in the fixed-income market and corporate trading.

In the broader regional context, South Africa maintained the top position with a score of 85. The index, supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, tracks financial development across 29 African countries based on market accessibility, openness, and transparency.

Entities

Absa Africa Financial Markets Index · Botswana · Ghana · Ghana Stock Exchange · South Africa

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghana has re-entered the domestic bond market following a three-year hiatus.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ghana is ranked joint 6th in the 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index alongside Botswana. thevaultznews.com · www.myjoyonline.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ghana's score increased from 58 in 2025 to 64 in 2026. thevaultznews.com · www.myjoyonline.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The minimum bid for Ghana government bonds is GHS 50,000.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ghana saw increased turnover in its fixed-income market and corporate trading. thevaultznews.com · www.myjoyonline.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] South Africa ranked 1st in the index with a score of 85. www.myjoyonline.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ghana's ranking improvement was driven by gains in equities and companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. thevaultznews.com · www.myjoyonline.com

Sources

How Institutional Investors Use Ghana Government Bonds [accrastreetjournal.com]
Ghana Climbs to Joint 6th in Africa’s Financial Markets Index [thevaultznews.com]
Ghana set to overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s eighth-largest economy, leading by $1.49 billion in latest IMF projections [africa.businessinsider.com]
Ghana ranked joint 6th in 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index [www.myjoyonline.com]