US to allocate $139M aid for Ghana

The administration of US President Joe Biden is intending to provide a new $139 million aid package for the Republic of Ghana, Report informs.

“The Vice President’s (Kamala Harris) travel to Ghana reaffirms our relationship and collaboration on a range of issues, including: supporting conflict prevention and stabilization in Coastal West Africa; promoting inclusive economic growth, innovation, and regional integration; investing in women and youth; elevating engagement with the African Diaspora; addressing shared health challenges; and partnering to build climate resilience and steward our shared Atlantic Ocean. In support of the breadth and depth of our bilateral engagement, the Administration intends to provide $139 million in bilateral assistance for Ghana in Fiscal Year 2024,” the White House said in a press release.