The five newly commissioned envoys have assured President John Dramani Mahama of their unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and the advancement of Ghana’s foreign policy objectives, following a charge by the President to uphold the highest standards of diplomatic service and advance the government’s reset agenda abroad. Speaking on behalf of the envoys, Ghana’s Ambassador-designate […]
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has highlighted the extensive bilateral benefits that Ghana and Zambia stand to gain from the ten Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed during President Mahama’s three-day state visit to Zambia. The agreements, spanning multiple sectors, are set to deepen cooperation, strengthen historical ties, and drive tangible economic and […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana will host a Fugu and Kente Trade Exhibition in Zambia in March 2026, following heightened interest in Ghanaian traditional attire during President John Dramani Mahama’s recent visit to Lusaka. According to the Minister, the exhibition was inspired by the buzz the Ghanaian cultural […]
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in a new cohort of Ghanaian envoys charged with advancing the country’s diplomatic and economic interests abroad. The ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Monday, February 9, 2026, saw five distinguished diplomats take the Oaths of Office, Allegiance and Secrecy as Ghana’s ambassadors and high commissioner. Mahama urged […]
The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, has underscored the transformative benefits Ghana could derive from strategic partnerships with the Republic of Korea’s RailRoad Research Institute, describing railway connectivity as a critical driver of industrialisation and local economic development. He made the remarks during a courtesy visit by Ms. […]
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ghana has held discussions with the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, on plans to convene a gathering of Ghanaian alumni who studied at Norwegian universities. The proposed engagement seeks to bring together beneficiaries of Norway’s long-standing educational partnerships with Ghana and to showcase the […]
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has arrived in South Africa to participate in the African Mining Indaba 2026, the continent’s largest mining investment and policy forum. The annual event, held in Cape Town, brings together government officials, global mining companies, […]
Former President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, will be chairing a Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to assess pre-poll arrangements ahead of the country’s parliamentary election and referendum scheduled for February 12, 2026. The group has engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives of the media, civil society, youth and women’s organizations, political parties, and […]
Ethiopia has called on neighbouring Eritrea to withdraw its troops that it alleges are inside its territory. The demand was contained in a letter from Ethiopia’s foreign minister to his Eritrean counterpart, which also accused Eritrea of “outright aggression” saying it was conducting joint manoeuvres with Ethiopian rebels in the north and supplying them with […]
Catholic Pope Leo XIV, speaking to crowds in St Peter’s Square after Sunday’s noonday prayer, has called for an end to ongoing violence in Nigeria. Gunmen killed three villagers and abducted 11 people Saturday, including a Catholic priest, while at least 170 were killed in Woro earlier in the week. Kaduna’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan […]
