Ghana and its Asian partner, the Republic of Korea, are set to establish a new university in Ghana, marking a key highlight of the Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who co-chaired the high-level engagement between African Foreign Ministers and Korean officials, said the meeting further consolidated […]
The European Union and the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment have signed a €2.7 million agreement to strengthen youth civic participation, policy engagement, and sustainable entrepreneurship across six regions of Ghana. The EU-Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme – Spark Change-Makers Project, which is expected to span three years, will be implemented by SOS Children’s Villages […]
Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, (UK) said Ghana-UK economic cooperation has a bright future, with both countries positioned to build a partnership that promotes prosperity, innovation, and sustainable growth for future generations. Speaking at the opening of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, Mrs Benson reaffirmed the Ghana High Commission’s commitment to […]
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s diplomatic relations with South Africa remain strong despite recent xenophobic attacks that have forced the evacuation of some Ghanaian nationals. Speaking at Chatham House, a leading policy institute in London, during his five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, President Mahama described the attacks as unfortunate and expressed disappointment […]
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Dr Christian Rogg, says a UK-backed private infrastructure development group, PIDG, is investing £101 million in a ship repair and dry-docking facility at Takoradi Port. He said the project, the group’s largest investment to date, would create up to 430 jobs, with 30% reserved for women, and strengthen Ghana’s role as […]
Mr Aaron Kanor, Acting Commissioner of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, has called for strengthened collaboration between Ghana and Togo Customs administrations to enhance trade facilitation and revenue mobilisation along the shared border. The call was made during his maiden working visit to the Aflao Collection, where he engaged officers and key stakeholders as part of efforts to […]
China stands ready to actively help African countries hit by the latest outbreak of Ebola, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday. Lin made the remarks at a daily press briefing, when asked to comment on a related query. He said China and Africa are […]
Ghana and South Korea have signed a landmark visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a major milestone in nearly five decades of bilateral relations between the two countries. The agreement was signed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, on the sidelines […]
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has temporarily halted registration for evacuation from South Africa effective June 2, 2026, due to a surge in applications. The High Commission explained that the suspension will allow South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with Ghana’s mission, to properly screen and process the large number of […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Ghanaian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa, citing rising xenophobic tensions and increasing insecurity in parts of the country. In a statement, the government of Ghana noted that hostilities towards African nationals, allegedly perpetrated by anti-immigrant vigilante groups, have resulted in injuries, closure and takeover of […]
