Today Ghana News August 27th 2025: Economic Growth, ECG Alerts, and National Headlines
Welcome to your comprehensive summary of the key events and news shaping Ghana on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. This briefing covers the nation’s strong economic performance this year, critical community updates including planned power maintenance, and other significant national developments.
Economic Outlook: Ghana’s Economy Exceeds 2025 Forecasts
Ghana’s economy continues to show remarkable resilience and growth in 2025, outperforming initial projections. Economic analysis from the first quarter revealed a real GDP growth of 5.3%, driven by robust momentum in non-oil sectors. This positive trend has led to revised forecasts, with expectations of continued expansion throughout the year.
Key Growth Drivers in 2025:
- Non-Oil Sector: The non-oil economy remains the primary anchor of growth, registering an impressive 6.8% year-on-year expansion in Q1.
- Leading Industries: Several key sectors are fueling this growth, including Fishing (16.6% growth), Information and Communication Technology (13.1%), and Finance and Insurance (9.3%).
- Agriculture and Manufacturing: The agricultural sector, particularly crops and cocoa, has shown surprising strength with a 6.7% growth, helping to lower food inflation. Manufacturing is also expanding at a healthy rate of 6.6%.
- Positive Forecasts: Analysts have revised Ghana’s overall 2025 real GDP growth forecast upwards to as high as 4.9%, citing easing inflation and a stronger exchange rate as supportive factors.
National and Community News Across Ghana
Across the country, various developments are impacting local communities, from infrastructure projects to security updates.
ECG Announces Planned Maintenance for August 27th
The Electricity Company Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has informed the public of scheduled maintenance work for today, August 27, 2025. Residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare for temporary power interruptions as the company works to improve service delivery.
Security and Social Developments
- Gbiniyiri Clashes Update: Authorities continue to manage the aftermath of communal clashes in Gbiniyiri, in the Savannah Region. Reports indicate a mass displacement of women and children, with the Ghana Police Service deploying personnel to restore peace and security.
- Road Conditions in Adansi South: Farmers in the Adansi South District are facing significant challenges due to poor road networks, leading to post-harvest losses as produce cannot reach markets in time.
- Political Landscape: The political scene remains active, with ongoing discussions around the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer race as candidates like Kwabena Agyepong file their nominations. Meanwhile, former President John Dramani Mahama has been focused on courting international investors for Ghana.
A Glimpse at International Headlines
As Ghana navigates its domestic landscape, several major events are unfolding on the world stage on this day.
- India Floods: At least 65 people are reported killed in severe flash floods and landslides affecting Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- Japan Heatwave: The Japan Meteorological Agency has reported that Tokyo recorded its longest-ever streak of extreme heat, with 10 consecutive days of temperatures at or above 35°C (95°F).
- Thailand Refugee Policy: In a significant policy shift, Thailand announced it will grant legal employment rights to approximately 80,000 long-term Myanmar refugees living in border camps.
