Ghana Exits US Aid Talks Over Personal Data Demands

Ghana has pulled out of negotiations for a multi-year aid deal with the United States, primarily due to demands for access to personal data of its citizens. Sources close to the Ghanaian government informed AFP that the U.S. negotiating team, which included health officials, became hostile and pressured Ghana to comply with these demands.

The proposed deal, which would have provided Ghana with $109 million over five years, aimed to support efforts against HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. The negotiations were part of a broader initiative by the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump to restructure USAID and reduce the role of NGOs in such agreements.

A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department stated that they do not disclose details of ongoing bilateral negotiations.

Ghana's health ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comments regarding the situation.