This is a love letter to Ghana: in praise of her democracy, stability, warmth and entrepreneurialism but most of all tolerance – between faiths, between ethnic groups, even between political rivals. I witnessed this tolerance first-hand when I saw Ghanaian civil society organisations, academics and national leaders defend the principle of human rights for all, […]
Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C. will, on Thursday, May 29, resume full consular services after the temporary closure. The embassy closed down on May 26, 2025, following the uncovering of a visa fraud by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A statement issued by the Ministry on Tuesday assured the public of measures being put in place to clear the backlog. […]
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has expressed satisfaction with President John Dramani Mahama’s renewed focus on improving the country’s business environment. She described the move as essential for Ghana’s economic recovery and a positive signal to both local and foreign investors. Speaking on Channel One’s The Point of View on Monday, May 26, Ambassador […]
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has pledged its support to the elevation of Ghana’s IEC National Committee into a full membership in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). IEC is a global organization that develops and publishes international standards for electrotechnology. Currently, Ghana is an Associate Member, but is working towards full membership. “We […]
A Ghanaian teacher, Portia Dzifa Dzilah, has made history by becoming the global winner of the 2025 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards, marking the first time a teacher from Ghana has claimed the international honour. Dzilah, who teaches English at Pakro Anglican Basic School in the Akuapim South District, secured 33 per cent of the global […]
US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered embassies to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of such applicants. In a copy of a memo sent to diplomatic posts, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the pause would last “until further guidance is issued”. The message said social […]
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has clarified that recent deportations of Ghanaian nationals from the U.S. involve only individuals who have violated immigration laws or committed criminal offenses. Her remarks come amid growing public attention following the deportation of several Ghanaians, with others reportedly awaiting removal from the U.S. Speaking on The Point […]
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has indicated that Ghana stands to benefit from recent global tariff adjustments introduced by the U.S., especially when compared to some of its trade competitors. Speaking in an interview on The Point of View on Channel One TV with Bernard Avle aired on Monday, May 26, Ambassador Palmer explained that although […]
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is an annual observance dedicated to honouring all men and women who have served, and continue to serve, in United Nations peacekeeping operations. It acknowledges their high level of professionalism, unwavering dedication, and profound courage, and pays solemn tribute to the memory of those who have made the ultimate […]
Senegal’s anti-corruption special court on Monday indicted Amadou Mansour Faye, a former minister of community development and brother-in-law of ex-president Macky Sall, on charges of embezzling more than $4.6 million in public funds. Faye is now the fifth official from the previous administration to be charged by the High Court of Justice, a special judicial body tasked with […]
