Ghana ends US aid talks over personal data demands
Ghana has withdrawn from negotiations with the United States for a significant aid package. The decision reportedly came after the US requested access to Ghanaian citizens’ personal data. A source close to the government described the talks as tense, with the US side becoming increasingly hostile. The proposed deal was expected to provide substantial funding for health initiatives in Ghana.
What we know
- Ghana ended negotiations for a multi-year aid deal with the United States after the US demanded access to citizens’ personal data.
- The aid package was expected to provide $109 million in funding over five years.
- The US team reportedly became “hostile” and increased pressure when Ghana resisted the data request.
- The deal was believed to be partly tied to health, with Ghana’s negotiating team including health officials.
- A US State Department spokesperson said the funding would have supported efforts against HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.
