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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

  • May 4, 2026

Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, amid growing fears that recent attacks on foreigners there could escalate. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants had already registered for the exercise, adding that the number was expected to rise. She expressed President Bola Tinubu’s concern about the […]

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Swiss Ambassador joins women, children welfare dialogue at Manhyia

  • April 30, 2026

The Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, joined three other ambassadors for a high-level dialogue hosted by the wife of Asantehene, Julia Osei Tutu, focusing on women’s empowerment and child welfare. The luncheon brought together the High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, the Ambassador of France to Ghana, Diarra Dime-Labille, and the Ambassador […]

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Ghana High Commission in South Africa undertakes fact-finding mission on Xenophobia

  • April 30, 2026

The High Commissioner of Ghana to Pretoria, Benjamin Anani Quashie, has led a delegation on a consular fact-finding mission to East London in the Eastern Cape Province to assess reports of xenophobic tensions affecting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians. The mission engaged provincial authorities and members of the Ghanaian community to better understand conditions on the […]

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Ghana launches Ambassadors’ Chat Series to strengthen Diplomatic training

  • April 30, 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ghana) has launched its maiden Ambassadors’ Chat Series, aimed at enhancing the professional development of foreign service officers through direct engagement with seasoned diplomats. The initiative is designed to strengthen capacity within the Foreign Service by equipping officers with practical diplomatic knowledge and real-world perspectives. The initiative provides a platform […]

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Ghana, IMF begin sixth Review amid recovery gains

  • April 30, 2026

Ghana has commenced the sixth review of its economic programme under the Extended Credit Facility with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with government highlighting recovery gains while cautioning against lingering risks. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson welcomed the IMF mission team led by Ruben Atoyan, describing recent years as a “transformative” period for the economy. […]

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Ghana pushes global shea partnerships at SHEA 2026

  • April 29, 2026

Ghana has positioned itself at the forefront of efforts to strengthen Africa’s participation in the global shea value chain, calling for deeper international cooperation and a shift toward value-added production at the opening of SHEA 2026. The call was made at the opening of SHEA 2026, hosted by the Global Shea Alliance with support from […]