News and stories about Ghanaians living abroad. Coverage includes diaspora communities, international relations, remittances, and global events affecting Ghanaians worldwide.
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…
President John Mahama has urged African countries to deepen cooperation, advance reparatory justice efforts and strengthen continental integration, arguing that Africa’s future prosperity depends on unity and collective action. Ghanaian president urges African nations to deepen cooperation, advance reparations efforts…
Ghana has begun repatriating citizens from South Africa after escalating anti-immigration protests heightened fears among migrant communities, with hundreds more expected to return in the coming days. ACCRA, Ghana — Nearly 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Accra…
Why Immigration Rules Are Tightening Across the West Western governments are currently overhauling their migration frameworks to address a combination of border pressures, labour market concerns, and national security interests. In the United Kingdom, the government is focusing on stricter…
Ghana seeks AU intervention over xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calling for urgent continental action as violence against African nationals raises concerns over safety, trade and regional unity. ACCRA, Ghana — 7 May 2026 Ghana’s AU xenophobic attacks and South…
