President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, from his post as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria following allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency. The directive, issued to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, comes […]
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has declared that smocks, popularly known as fugu or batakari, imported from Ghana for personal use are exempt from customs duties and taxes, in a move aimed at promoting cultural exchange. However, commercial quantities, such as importing 20 pieces or more for resale, all under taxable trade activity and will […]
The Canadian High Commission to Ghana has inaugurated a new cooperative nursery in Adokwai, Bekwai, as part of efforts to advance climate-smart agriculture and improve the livelihoods of Ghanaian farmers. The initiative, delivered with support from the Government of Canada through the TogetHER project and implemented by SOCODEVI–Ghana, is designed to strengthen sustainable farming practices […]
Commonwealth Secretary‑General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has emphasised the vital role of multilateral institutions in addressing complex global and domestic challenges, underscoring the organisation’s capacity to mobilise collective action and shared purpose among its 56 member countries. In an interview with International Chamber of Shipping’s Leadership Insights, Botchwey noted that the organisation’s strength lies in its […]
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson , represented Ghana at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) 2026 Summit in A Coruña, Spain, from February 4 to 5, 2026. The summit brought together ministers, senior officials, policy experts, and global stakeholders to deliberate on the ethical governance and deployment of […]
The Mayor of Savannah, Van R. Johnson II, has conferred the Key to the City of Savannah on Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, in recognition of his diplomatic engagement and efforts to strengthen ties between Ghana and the United States. The honour was presented during an official reception held at the […]
The Netherlands Embassy in Ghana has formally handed over an inventory of Ghanaian cultural artefacts held at the Wereldmuseum, marking a significant step in Ghana’s ongoing restitution and reparations process. The handover took place during a meeting between a delegation from the Netherlands Embassy, led by Ambassador of the Netherlands to Ghana, Jeroen Verheul, and […]
Ambassador of Switzerland to Ghana, Simone Giger, has been adorned with traditional cultural regalia by the Gbese Traditional Council, symbolising goodwill, respect, and appreciation for her commitment to dialogue on leadership, culture, and youth opportunities in Accra. The Ambasador received Dr. Nii Ayi-Bonte II, Gbese Mantse, and his entourage at the Swiss Embassy in Accra […]
Ghana and Zambia have formalised a broad framework for deepened bilateral cooperation following the signing of ten Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the three-day State Visit of President John Dramani Mahama to Lusaka. The agreements reflect a deliberate effort by both governments to translate longstanding political goodwill into practical cooperation across governance, security, trade, health, […]
Delivering a landmark address before the Zambian National Assembly, Mahama called on African countries to repatriate a portion of their vast foreign reserves and invest them in African financial institutions to stimulate infrastructure, industry, and economic growth. He projected that should 30% of these reserves be repatriated to Africa, it holds a stronger tendency to […]
