President John Dramani Mahama has revealed Ghana’s plan to boost agricultural output in response to the discontinuation of USAID support, which has long been a vital financial resource for Africa.

This development follows former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to halt USAID operations, citing concerns over the agency’s allocation of American taxpayer funds to foreign aid.

The funding cut is expected to have widespread economic repercussions across Africa, with Ghana facing an estimated revenue shortfall of $156 million. Notably, $78.2 million of this was earmarked for critical health initiatives, including malaria prevention, maternal and child healthcare, family planning, and HIV/AIDS programs.

Speaking at a town hall event during the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday, President Mahama acknowledged the challenges posed by the funding gap but urged Africans to counter the impact by ramping up local food production and exploring alternative financial avenues.