Ghana has withdrawn from negotiations for a multi-year aid agreement with the United States after Washington reportedly demanded access to citizens’ personal data.
A source close to the Ghanaian government told AFP that the talks collapsed following disagreements over the data requirement.
“The deal is dead,” the source said, adding that Ghana’s delegation included health officials, suggesting the proposed agreement was partly linked to healthcare support.
According to the source, discussions became strained after Ghana resisted the request for personal data.
The US negotiating team was described as becoming “hostile” and applying increasing pressure when Ghana declined to comply with the demand.
Wider shift in US aid strategy
The breakdown comes amid changes in US foreign aid policy under President Donald Trump.
Washington has been pursuing new bilateral aid arrangements across Africa following the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and a reduced role for non-governmental organisations.
Implications
Ghana’s decision highlights growing concerns among developing nations over data sovereignty and privacy in international agreements.
It also signals potential friction in future US-Africa partnerships, especially where aid is tied to sensitive data-sharing conditions.
