On June 8, 2026, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), convened a high-level roundtable briefing at the U.S. Embassy, Accra, bringing together senior Chamber leadership, Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson, and a U.S. Congressional Delegation led by U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL). The engagement reflected the strength of the institutional relationship between the American business community in Ghana and its government partners, and provided a timely platform for structured dialogue on the state of U.S.–Ghana trade and investment.

AmCham Ghana was represented by Board President Kimathi Kuenyehia, Vice President and Board Director Danquah Addo-Yobo of Newmont Africa, Board Director and Senior Vice President of Kosmos Energy Joe Mensah, and Chief Executive Officer Doris Kafui Afanyedey, supported by Membership Manager Jane Okyere Aduachie and Communications Officer Albert Ludwig Botchway. Sector Committee leadership in attendance included ICT Committee Chair Boakye Acheampong and Aviation Committee Chair Ilse Adriaen of United Airlines and Brussels Airlines. Together, they presented priority concerns spanning the sequencing of 15 digital economy bills before Parliament, transparency gaps in aviation fee-setting, regulatory stability in the extractive sector, and a systemic absence of private sector consultation ahead of policy and legislative decisions. The Chamber called for strengthened parliamentary oversight and a more structured mechanism for industry engagement in Ghana’s lawmaking process.

Member companies gave voice to both the opportunities and the challenges of operating in Ghana. Board Director Joe Mensah highlighted Kosmos Energy’s $2 billion reinvestment in Ghana’s energy sector and welcomed the resolution of outstanding gas debt payments, a matter on which congressional support had been sought. CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey raised the urgent need for a dedicated GRA point of contact for member companies navigating frequent tax policy reforms, and called for the settlement of remaining debt obligations owed to American businesses operating in Ghana.

U.S. Representative Buchanan affirmed Congress’s commitment to expanding trade and investment ties with Ghana, noting the significant growth opportunities the country presents for American business. The roundtable concluded with a shared understanding that deepening U.S.–Ghana economic engagement requires consistent dialogue, transparent governance, and a business environment that meets the standards American investors expect. AmCham Ghana remains committed to serving as the bridge between its membership and both governments in advancing that agenda.