{
  "id": 19699089,
  "title": "Ato Forson: Govt to clear January Eurobond obligation, February domestic bond by December 31",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/ato-forson-govt-to-clear-january-eurobond-obligation-february",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-12T19:55:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/ato-forson-govt-to-clear-january-eurobond-february-domestic-bond-by-december-31"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced that the government plans to settle two significant bond obligations ahead of schedule by December 31, 2026. The US$590 million Eurobond due on January 2, 2027, and the February 2027 domestic bond fall under this plan. Dr. Forson assured Eurobond holders that the government will pay all outstanding principal and coupon obligations in full and on time. During the presentation of the 2027 Budget on November 12, the Minister stated that the two repayments will clear more than GH¢36 billion in debt early. He emphasized that every dollar owed to Eurobond holders will be paid in full and on time. The Minister also highlighted the establishment of buffers in the Debt Service Reserve Account to cover the GH¢11.1 billion interest due in February 2027 and subsequent interest payments. Dr. Forson acknowledged the painful cost of debt restructuring for Ghanaians, stating that the government bears the responsibility to borrow responsibly and plan for repayment. The financing and borrowing reforms outlined in the 2027 Budget aim to ensure greater discipline in managing the country's debt.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said government intends to settle the US$590 million Eurobond obligation due on January 2, 2027, alongside the February 2027 domestic bond, by December 31, 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/government-targets-8-gdp-growth-unemployment-below-8-by-2030",
        "published": "2026-11-12T18:50:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2027 Budget: Govt targets 8% GDP growth, single-digit interest rates by 2030 – Ato Forson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/2027-budget-govt-targets-8-gdp-growth-single-digit-interest-rates-by",
        "published": "2026-11-12T19:10:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}