Fact check: 24-Hour Economy Chief Partnership Officer’s claim that Ghana’s unemployment rate is 6.4% is not supported by official data

The Chief Partnership Officer of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Dr Ishmael Nii Amanor Dodoo, has claimed that Ghana’s unemployment rate has fallen to about 6.4%, down from 9.4%. Dr Dodoo made the claim during an interview with Kenneth Gyasi on JoyNews’ The Pulse on July 22, 2026, while discussing the progress of the

The top decision-making body of the ruling Communist party, the Politburo, acknowledged "difficulties and challenges facing the economy" at its meeting.

China's top leaders pledge incremental measures to support economy  Reuters