News and stories about Ghanaians living abroad. Coverage includes diaspora communities, international relations, remittances, and global events affecting Ghanaians worldwide.
A United States immigration court has approved former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s application to adjust his immigration status, while criminal investigations and legal proceedings against him remain active in Ghana. ACCRA, Ghana – A United States immigration court has approved…
Michael Blackson built his reputation as one of America’s most recognisable comedians. Today, however, the Ghanaian-born entertainer is increasingly using his platform to champion education, diaspora engagement and investment in Ghana, positioning himself as a cultural bridge between Africa and…
Ghana has begun repatriating 327 citizens displaced by demolition operations in Côte d'Ivoire, with hundreds already returning home after losing homes and livelihoods.
Former NSMQ finalist Prince Debrah Jr has joined Google as a software engineer after graduating from MIT, inspiring a new generation of Ghanaian students.
Hundreds of Ghanaian migrants affected by a demolition exercise in Abidjan are being assisted to return home as authorities pursue compensation discussions with Côte d’Ivoire. ACCRA, Ghana — The Government of Ghana has repatriated 327 Ghanaian nationals stranded in Côte…
Ghana’s Embassy in Washington says it has not yet received tickets allocated for distribution to Ghanaian supporters in the United States but will announce allocation procedures once they become available. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ghana’s Embassy in Washington has announced that…
Veteran international banker Ian Greenstreet has been appointed CEO of Ghana International Bank as the institution seeks to build on recent recovery efforts and expand its role in global finance.
Franciska Arhinful, Jemimah Mensah and Fadila Issah have completed master's degrees at Cambridge after overcoming poverty and educational barriers in Ghana.
The return of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu marks the conclusion of a years-long legal and extradition process between Ghana and the United States in one of Ghana’s most closely watched public-sector criminal cases. ACCRA, Ghana Former Microfinance and…
Ghana has completed a large-scale evacuation programme for citizens affected by recent xenophobia-related incidents in South Africa, with nearly 1,000 people repatriated as government officials shift focus to reintegration, employment and social support. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s government has completed…
Ghana has repatriated another 345 citizens from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic violence, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa saying several African governments are now studying Ghana’s emergency evacuation strategy. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has evacuated another 345 citizens…
Thirty-two Ghanaian nationals have been listed in a United States Department of Homeland Security database highlighting non-citizens arrested for serious alleged offences as immigration authorities expand enforcement operations. Legal experts and researchers, however, caution that inclusion in the database does…
A federal judge has invalidated immigration restrictions affecting applicants from 39 countries, including more than two dozen in Africa, ruling that the measures unlawfully delayed asylum, work permit, green card and citizenship decisions. WASHINGTON, DC — A federal judge has…
A US federal court has sentenced Kelvin Owusu Nkwantabisa to 17 years in prison for his role in a transnational business email compromise scheme that authorities said stole more than US$38 million from victims across the United States and abroad.…
US authorities have renewed warnings that travellers carrying bushmeat into the United States risk confiscation, fines and possible enforcement action. The advisory has particular relevance for Ghanaian and African diaspora communities as international travel continues to increase. WASHINGTON, D.C. —…
President John Dramani Mahama has met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace during a high-level visit aimed at attracting investment, strengthening trade ties and deepening cooperation between Ghana and the United Kingdom. The meeting comes as Ghana seeks to accelerate…
