The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Ghana, H.E. Rolf Olson, has met with the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak, to discuss ways to deepen collaboration on security issues, with particular focus on addressing criminal behaviour, cybercrime and enhancing the capabilities of Ghana’s law enforcement agencies. The meeting took place in […]
The Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, has reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Ghana on migration governance, stressing the importance of structured mobility frameworks that balance free movement with robust security safeguards. He noted that migration, when properly managed, offers economic, cultural and developmental benefits that can deepen bilateral relations and regional integration. […]
The Canadian High Commission in Ghana has commended the growing impact of young Fulbe girls trained under the Girls Caucus Empowerment Programme, noting their increasing use of journalism skills to speak out against injustice and social exclusion within their communities. The programme is being implemented by Youth Empowerment for Life (YEFL-Ghana) in collaboration with community […]
Ghana is importing more goods than it exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), raising concerns over the country’s trade balance, Mr Louis Yaw Afful, an International Trade and AfCFTA Consultant, has revealed. Speaking at a media forum on the “Investment Outlook in Ghana Under AfCFTA,” Mr Afful said trade data show Ghana […]
The Australian High Commission in Ghana has celebrated Australia Day, highlighting the strong partnership between Ghana and Australia. Australia Day is observed on 26 January each year. It marks the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and celebrates Australia’s history, identity, and multicultural society. The day also recognises the country’s values […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced the approval for a Ghanaian passport to be issued to American streamer IShowSpeed following the verification of his ancestral ties to Ghana, where he undertook the penultimate leg of his African streaming tour. In a statement shared on social media, Minister Ablakwa said the decision followed earlier […]
President John Dramani Mahama has given Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, a warm diplomatic farewell, honouring his tenure and contributions to strengthening the longstanding partnership between Ghana and China. In a heartfelt address at the Jubilee House, President Mahama acknowledged that the end of Ambassador Tong’s diplomatic mission in Ghana is a ‘sad’ one, […]
The Agri‑Business Facility for Africa (ABF), in partnership with sequa gGmbH through its Import Promotion Desk (IPD), has launched an Export Promotion Programme designed to support cocoa micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries to access the European Union (EU) market. The initiative will bring participating cocoa SMEs to […]
A delegation from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has travelled to the Netherlands to engage agri-biotechnology firm Iribov and other key partners across the agricultural value chain, as part of efforts to identify sustainable solutions to the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD). CSSVD has emerged as one of the most devastating threats to Ghana’s […]
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced ongoing cooperation with Pakistan to introduce a visa waiver for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral relations and ease travel for diplomats between the two countries. The announcement follows a courtesy visit by Pakistan’s Additional Foreign Secretary and head of delegation, Ambassador […]
