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Ghana debt restructuring and repayment efforts

Overview

Ghana is implementing fiscal measures to manage its debt obligations following its 2022 sovereign default. The government is utilizing a Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) to restructure domestic debt and restore macroeconomic stability.

In July 2026, the Ministry of Finance reported progress toward a GH₵30 billion sinking fund intended to meet DDEP obligations, noting the fund held GH₵15.6 billion as of late July. This effort follows the early settlement of a US$700 million Eurobond in July 2026, part of a broader US$2.1 billion repayment to Eurobond holders since January 2025.

On 19 August 2026, the government transferred GH₵10,816,840,318.26 to DDEP bondholders. This settlement was made entirely in cash and on schedule, marking the third consecutive coupon payment completed without a Payment-In-Kind (PIK) component or bond swaps. Total disbursements to DDEP bondholders since 2025 have reached approximately GH₵41.36 billion.

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson stated these payments are intended to “demonstrate fiscal discipline, reduce sovereign default risk, and reinforce the nation’s financial credibility.” Unlike previous crises focused on external creditors, this restructuring directly impacts the domestic financial system, affecting local banks, pension funds, insurers, and individual savers. The government maintains that these payments are accounted for within the current fiscal framework without impacting spending on social programs, wages, or capital projects.

Entities

Ghana · Cassiel Ato Forson · Government of Ghana · Eurobond · Domestic Debt Exchange Programme

Timeline

11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Ghana transfers GH₵10.8bn in cash to DDEP bondholders
Ghana has transferred over GH₵10.8 billion to DDEP bondholders in cash, bringing total payments since 2025 to GH₵41.36 billion as the government manages domestic debt restructuring.
23 days ago

[BUSINESS] 11 sources
Ghana government pays GH¢10.8 billion to DDEP bondholders
Ghana has paid GH¢10.8 billion in cash to DDEP bondholders, bringing total payments since 2025 to GH¢41.36 billion as part of its ongoing debt restructuring programme.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Ghana targets GH₵30bn sinking fund as it repays Eurobond early
Ghana targets a GH₵30bn sinking fund to cover DDEP debt while having early settled a US$700m Eurobond, amid new revenue taxes and a reserve‑building plan.

Sources

ameyawdebrah.com · arise.tv · businessday.ng · businesselitesafrica.com · chale.news · ghanaguardian.com · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · myjoyonline.com · regtechafrica.com · thecable.ng · theghanareport.com · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · thisdaylive.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history