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U.S Embassy in Uganda issues security alert amid election tensions

  • January 16, 2026

The United States Embassy in Uganda has issued a security alert to its citizens following escalating tensions ahead of the country’s high-stakes general election, in which long-serving President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is seeking to retain power for a seventh term. In a statement, the Embassy cautioned U.S. nationals in Uganda after reports that security forces […]

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Indian High Commissioner holds talks to deepen bilateral ties

  • January 16, 2026

The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Manish Gupta, has held high-level discussions with the Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana, Ambassador Khadija Iddrisu, aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship between Ghana and India. The talks focused on enhancing political, economic, and cultural cooperation, reflecting the longstanding and robust partnership between […]

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Ghana’s Ambassador to Russia presents Letters of Credence to Putin

  • January 16, 2026

Ghana’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Dr. Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah, has officially presented his Letters of Credence to President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, formally beginning his tenure in strengthening the Ghana–Russia bilateral relationship, which has stood for 68 years. The ceremony took place on January 15, 2025, where Dr. Jehu-Appiah was among 32 ambassadors […]

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Putin highlights Moscow’s contribution to African liberation, affirms sustained cooperation

  • January 16, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured African countries of Moscow’s continued commitment to regional cooperation aimed at fostering development and advancing mutual political interests, while reaffirming Russia’s historic contributions to the continent’s liberation from colonial rule. President Putin made the remarks during a ceremonial reception for ambassadors presenting their letters of credence, including representatives from […]

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Ghana’s Ambassador to Egypt calls for reciprocal visa waiver agreement with Egypt

  • January 16, 2026

Ghana’s Ambassador to Egypt, Professor Justice Solomon Korantwi-Barimah, has proposed a reciprocal visa waiver agreement for diplomatic and service passport holders between Ghana and Egypt. In addition, Ambassador Professor Korantwi-Barimah has requested for the facilitation of appropriate work permit visas for Ghanaian local staff permanently working with Ghana’s Mission in Cairo to facilitate their work […]

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Former MASLOC CEO detained in U.S, extradition process underway

  • January 16, 2026

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu, is currently being detained by U.S. authorities, marking a significant development in Ghana’s efforts to secure her extradition to serve a prison sentence at home. According to the Ambassador, Tamakloe-Attionu […]

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Ghana acquires four Airbus helicopters for transport, search and emergency response

  • January 15, 2026

The Government of Ghana, through its Ministry of Defence, has signed a major contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of two H175Ms, one ACH175, and one ACH160. The H175Ms are designated for multi-mission operations, including transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and disaster relief, while the ACH175 and ACH160 will primarily support transport […]

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Ghana High Commission aligns Parastatals priorities in UK

  • January 15, 2026

The Head of Mission of the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has chaired a high-level strategic meeting with Sectional Heads and leaders of Ghanaian parastatals operating in the UK. The engagement, held at the start of the year, was attended by the Deputy Head of Mission, H.E. Aquinas Quansah, and […]