President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that Ghana anticipates signing a visa waiver agreement with the Republic of Korea for holders of diplomatic and official passports, a move aimed at easing travel and strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The President made the remarks during his official visit to South Korea, where he held bilateral […]
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a partnership with South Korea to leverage advanced Korean technology to refine rare earth minerals mined in Ghana, as the country pursues value addition to boost export revenue. The appeal was made to President Lee Jae-Myung of the Republic of Korea during a high‑level meeting, where President Mahama […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the drone attack in the vicinity of the Dubai International Airport (DXB) that injured two Ghanaian nationals, describing the incident as a serious threat to public safety and civilian well‑being. According to the Dubai Media Office, two drones fell near the airport on 11 March 2026, injuring four […]
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has dedicated this year’s commemoration of women who served in World War I and World War II to people across the world who continue to stand together against forces of hatred and oppression. She joined High Commissioners, representatives of the armed forces, veterans, faith leaders […]
A total of 155 members of the African diaspora were officially granted Ghanaian citizenship at a ceremony held in Accra on Tuesday, marking another milestone in the country’s ongoing effort to reconnect with people of African descent across the world. The citizenship certificates were presented during a formal ceremony attended by senior government officials including […]
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has stated that the Government of Ghana is adopting a comprehensive diaspora engagement policy to ensure that the country’s historic ties with its global diaspora community translate into strategic investments and national development. Speaking at a ceremony in Accra where citizenship was conferred on 150 members of the African diaspora, […]
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Nigeria and the United States reached out to Ghana to collaborate in the Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Sokoto State. The Minister explained that the coordinated defence support Ghana provided forms part of its existing security cooperation with the United States, which […]
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has stated that the recent retaliatory attacks on Gulf nations underscore Ghana’s longstanding position against hosting foreign military bases on its soil. He made the remarks during a high-level discussion with his Nigerian counterpart, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Chatham House, where both […]
Ghana has called on member states of the Commonwealth to support a United Nations resolution seeking to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the greatest crime against humanity. Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, made the appeal while addressing the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting in London ahead of a vote on […]
Madagascar’s military ruler Col Michael Randrianirina has dissolved the government unexpectedly, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet, according to a statement from his spokesperson. “The government has ceased its functions” it said, adding that Randrianirina will appoint a new prime minister “in line with the provisions stipulated by the constitution”. No reason was […]
