Ghana has been declared ineligible to receive financial assistance from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in fiscal year 2026.Ghana travel guide This was revealed in the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Candidate Country Report submitted to the U.S. Congress. The report outlines countries eligible for the MCC’s development compact and identifies those barred due to legal restrictions. According to the report, Ghana’s ineligibility is based on a debt default restriction under U.S. law. Specifically, the country is listed among nations prohibited from receiving aid due to pending debt restructuring agreements, as stated in Section 7012 of the FY 2025 U.S. Appropriations Act. Ghana travel guide “Ghana is ineligible to receive foreign assistance pursuant to the debt default restriction… pending a debt restructuring agreement,” the report stated. The MCC provides large-scale grants to countries that demonstrate a strong commitment to democratic governance, economic freedom, and investment in people. Countries are evaluated based on performance indicators, income levels, and legal eligibility. For FY 2026, over 80 countries were listed as eligible or “candidate countries” including Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal. Ghana was listed among 18 countries disqualified due to legal prohibitions, including those facing military coups, human rights violations, or economic sanctions. The report notes that legal and financial circumstances can change, meaning Ghana’s eligibility could be reconsidered in the future if it resolves its debt issues.Ghana travel guide