Ghana has officially exited its $3 billion IMF bailout programme, with the government saying the country’s economy has stabilised faster than expected.

Ghana has officially wrapped up its $3 billion bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking the end of years of financial support aimed at rescuing the country’s struggling economy, reports monitored by cbinews.tv show.

In a statement on Friday, the Ghanaian presidency said the programme helped restore macroeconomic stability and improve debt sustainability ahead of schedule.

Officials pointed to falling inflation, a stronger cedi, improved investor confidence, and a rebound in economic growth as key signs of recovery.

“This announcement marks the definitive end of Ghana’s financial bailout relationship with the IMF,” the presidency said.

The IMF also praised Ghana’s progress, highlighting stronger reserves, improved fiscal performance, and advances in debt restructuring.

However, the Fund warned that the country must maintain its reform momentum to sustain the gains.

Ghana’s foreign reserves reportedly climbed to about $14.5 billion by early 2026, giving the country nearly six months of import cover.

The West African nation sought IMF support in 2022 after battling rising debt, soaring inflation, and a weakening currency worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

The bailout package was approved in May 2023.

Although the financing programme has ended, Ghana will continue working with the IMF under a new Policy Coordination Instrument focused on fiscal discipline, debt sustainability, and attracting long-term investment.

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