New national dialogue planned for October A new national dialogue focused on Ghana’s diaspora and repatriation is scheduled to take place in Accra on October 30, bringing together diaspora communities, investors, entrepreneurs, students and other stakeholders. The inaugural Open D.O.O.R.…
Diaspora leaders and organisations prepare for Accra conference Ghana is set to host an international diaspora gathering this week as the Sixth Region Diaspora Conference prepares to hold its 2026 Pan African Conference at the University of Ghana. The conference…
Proposed reforms could change political participation Ghanaians living abroad who hold dual citizenship could gain wider opportunities to participate in Ghanaian public life under constitutional reforms accepted by the government in July. The proposed changes would remove the restriction that…
A new organisation aimed at mobilising the expertise, investment, innovation and international networks of Ghanaians living abroad has been launched in Washington, D.C., opening a new channel for diaspora participation in Ghana’s development. Region17Gh was formally launched on July 30,…
KYIV, Ukraine— A Russian airstrike has damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, forcing authorities to suspend traffic across the major Dnipro River crossing as attacks on infrastructure intensify in the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strike damaged sections of…
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The Group of Seven (G7) has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and refined fuel from emergency reserves over the next four months as governments respond to tight energy supplies and elevated fuel prices. The…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the main airport serving Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, in a major development in the country’s rapidly escalating conflict. The recapture of Alula Aba Nega International Airport represents…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has established a five-member search committee to identify and recommend a new head coach for the Black Stars, following the resignation of Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz. The announcement comes at a significant point for Ghanaian…
Ghana is observing its National Sanitation Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with communities across the country taking part in a nationwide cleanup exercise. The October exercise also forms part of Ghana’s national observance of World Cleanup Day 2026, according…
Hohoe Floods: More than 5,000 people have been displaced or affected by flooding in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana’s Volta Region, following heavy rainfall that caused the Dayi River to overflow its banks. President John Dramani Mahama visited affected communities…
Ghana has received a significant boost to its liquefied petroleum gas supply following the arrival of the MT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000-cubic-metre LPG carrier at Tema Port. The vessel delivered approximately 5,000 metric tonnes of LPG during its maiden voyage…
Ghana’s gold sector has delivered a major boost to the country’s foreign exchange position, with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) generating US$1.871 billion in foreign exchange in September 2026 from its artisanal and small-scale mining gold trade operations. The figure…
ACCRA, September 2026 — Ghanaian students studying at universities around the world are increasingly being viewed as a potential source of knowledge, professional networks and future investment for the country. A new initiative bringing together Ghanaian students abroad is seeking…
BRUSSELS, September 2026 — A 128-member Ghanaian delegation taking part in a cultural and educational exchange programme in Europe has been introduced to diplomacy, international relations and Ghana’s engagement with the European Union. The delegation visited the Embassy of Ghana…
ACCRA, September 2026 — Ghana is seeking to improve the experience of citizens returning home and members of the wider African diaspora through new customer-service training for immigration officers at Accra International Airport. The Diaspora African Forum organised a two-day…
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 2026 — Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the United States is strengthening its engagement with Ghanaian communities in Ohio, with officials signalling a more direct approach to consular services and community relations. The Embassy of Ghana in Washington,…
