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Ghana and UK Deepen Strategic Partnership with Trade, Investment, and Security Talks
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Ghana and UK Deepen Strategic Partnership with Trade, Investment, and Security Talks

Ghana and the United Kingdom are set to strengthen their historical and inseparable ties following a high-level meeting between Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper (MP), UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. The engagement, described by officials as “exceptionally fruitful and substantive,” focused on deepening Ghana-UK relations and exploring innovative strategies to expand trade, which has already increased by 10%. Both sides discussed creating new markets for Ghanaian and UK businesses and incubating opportunities for young entrepreneurs. Security cooperation and counterterrorism initiatives were also central topics, signaling the two nations’ commitment to regional stability and collaborative security ef...
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Ghana Lodges Protest to UN After Attack on Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Lebanon
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Ghana Lodges Protest to UN After Attack on Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The Government of Ghana has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following an attack on Ghanaian peacekeeping troops serving in Southern Lebanon under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which left two soldiers seriously injured. The protest, submitted on March 6, 2026, was communicated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on behalf of the Government of Ghana to the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghanaian Battalion serving with United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under attack on March 6, 2026, during operations in Southern Lebanon. Two Ghanaian soldiers sustained serious injuries in the incident. In its communication to the United Nations...
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Government Assures Safety of Ghanaians in Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
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Government Assures Safety of Ghanaians in Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

The Government of Ghana has held a high-level virtual meeting with its Ambassadors and Consuls General in the Middle East to assess the evolving security situation in the region and strengthen measures to protect Ghanaian nationals. The meeting, convened by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, brought together Heads of Mission from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Turkey. According to a statement issued after the meeting, the discussions focused on the latest developments in the region and explored additional consular interventions to ensure the safety of Ghanaians living and working in the affected countries. The Minister expressed relief that, as of the time of the meeting, no Ghanaian had been killed or injured in connection with the ongoing ten...
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Russian Ambassador Summoned Over Alleged Cybercrime Incident Involving Supposed Russian National
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Russian Ambassador Summoned Over Alleged Cybercrime Incident Involving Supposed Russian National

The Government of Ghana has formally summoned the Russian Ambassador following concerns about the alleged unlawful online activities of a supposed Russian national accused of publishing explicit images of Ghanaian women without their consent. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana, the Ambassador of the Russia to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, was invited on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, on the instructions of the Foreign Affairs Minister. The meeting aimed to officially convey the government’s strong displeasure over the alleged conduct, which authorities say violates Ghanaian laws and raises serious privacy and cybercrime concerns. During the discussions, the Ambassador acknowledged the gravity of the situation, particularly the impact on victims’ privacy and d...
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Ghana Condemns Alleged U.S. Military Invasion of Venezuela, Calls for Release of President Maduro
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Ghana Condemns Alleged U.S. Military Invasion of Venezuela, Calls for Release of President Maduro

The Government of Ghana has expressed grave concern and strong condemnation over what it describes as the unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States of America, as well as the subsequent abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana said the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026, and constitutes a serious violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. According to the statement, Ghana strongly opposes the unilateral use of force, stressing that such actions undermine the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of states. The government warn...
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Ghana Begins Diplomatic Talks with Ukraine to Secure Release of Detained National
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Ghana Begins Diplomatic Talks with Ukraine to Secure Release of Detained National

The Government of Ghana has commenced diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine to secure the release of a Ghanaian national who is currently being held by Ukrainian authorities as a prisoner of war, following his alleged involvement in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict. According to official information, the Ukrainian Government formally notified Ghana of the arrest and detention of the Ghanaian, whose name has been withheld. Ghanaian authorities have since verified his identity through diplomatic channels. Evidence presented to the Government of Ghana indicates that the individual arrived in Moscow, Russia, on July 7, 2024, where records show he signed a contract to join the 2nd Assault Company of the 71st Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 42nd Motorized Rifle Division of the Russian mi...
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Foreign Affairs Minister Briefs Family of Late Nana Agyei Ahyia on Government Interventions
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Foreign Affairs Minister Briefs Family of Late Nana Agyei Ahyia on Government Interventions

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has met with the family of the late Nana Agyei Ahyia to brief them on steps taken by the Government of Ghana following his tragic death. In a meeting held earlier today at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister formally conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and outlined a series of diplomatic and investigative interventions undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Mr. Ablakwa, a fact-finding mission was promptly dispatched from Ghana’s embassy in Germany, which holds concurrent accreditation to Latvia, to gather information surrounding the circumstances of Nana Agyei’s death. The mission has since submitted a preliminary report to the Ministry. The Minister further disclosed that Latvian authoritie...
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Ghana, Norway sign political consultations agreement to boost bilateral relations
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Ghana, Norway sign political consultations agreement to boost bilateral relations

Ghana and Norway have signed a Political Consultations Agreement aimed at elevating bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation in key strategic sectors. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, , and Norway’s Minister of International Development, Mr Åsmund Grøver Aukrust. Under the framework, the two countries would deepen collaboration in oil and gas, trade facilitation, educational opportunities, agribusiness, artificial intelligence, maritime security, the blue economy, and intelligence sharing. Mr Ablakwa commended Mr Aukrust for his exceptional efforts in working with the Ghanaian delegation to conclude the agreement, describing the initiative as a ...
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Government of Ghana responds to US Visa restrictions
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Government of Ghana responds to US Visa restrictions

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has formally responded to recent changes in U.S. visa policies that affect Ghanaian citizens. The United States government has revised its reciprocity schedule, significantly reducing the validity of B1/B2 visas for Ghanaian travelers from five-year multiple-entry to three-month single-entry. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry expressed deep concern over the move, acknowledging the inconvenience it poses to Ghanaian nationals who frequently travel to the U.S. for professional, educational, medical, business, touristic, and family-related purposes. While recognizing the sovereign right of every country to determine its visa regime, Ghana emphasized that the new U.S. restrictions depart markedly from the rec...
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Government Clarifies Ghana’s Abstention at UN Vote on LGBTQI Mandate
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Government Clarifies Ghana’s Abstention at UN Vote on LGBTQI Mandate

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official clarification regarding Ghana’s recent abstention at the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC59), addressing widespread media misreporting and public speculation on the country’s position. Contrary to claims circulating in sections of the Ghanaian media, the Ministry stated that Ghana did not vote in support of LGBTQI rights, as some outlets have wrongly suggested. The vote in question, held on Monday, July 7, 2025, was on the renewal of the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). Ghana chose to abstain from the vote—not to express support or opposition to LGBTQI rights—but to uphold the principles enshrined...
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