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Ghana et Burkina renforcent leur coopération sécuritaire

Le Ghana et le Burkina Faso ont décidé de renforcer leur coopération bilatérale à l’issue d’une visite officielle de deux jours du ministre ghanéen des Affaires étrangères, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, à Ouagadougou. Dans un communiqué publié à la fin des échanges, le chef de la diplomatie ghanéenne a salué des discussions « substantielles et franches » avec le Premier ministre burkinabè, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, ainsi qu’avec son homologue, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré. Les deux parties ont exprimé leur volonté d’inscrire leur partenariat dans une dynamique durable et orientée vers des résultats concrets. Sécurité et lutte contre le terrorisme La situation sécuritaire dans la sous-région a occupé une place centrale dans les discussions. Accra et Ouagadougou ont condamné les attaques terroristes récentes au Burkina Faso et présenté leurs condoléances aux familles des victimes. Les deux pays sont convenus d’élaborer un nouveau […]

Death of Nana Agyei Ahyia
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Ghana Sends Fact-Finding Mission to Latvia Over Death of Nana Agyei Ahyia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has deployed a fact-finding mission from Ghana’s Embassy in Germany to Latvia to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of Nana Agyei Ahyia, as investigations by Latvian authorities continue. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed this during a meeting with the family of the deceased at the Ministry, where he formally conveyed the government’s condolences and outlined actions taken so far. According to the Minister, the embassy team was dispatched promptly, leveraging Germany’s concurrent diplomatic accreditation to Latvia. Mr Ablakwa confirmed that the mission has already submitted a preliminary report to the Ministry. However, Latvian authorities have indicated that their own investigations into the matter remain ongoing and inconclusive. To deepen engagement and ensure transparency, the Minister announced plans to travel personally to Latvia to hold high-level discussions with his Latvian counterpart and directly […]

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379 Foreigners Arrested for Using Ghana Cards to Illegally Apply for Ghanaian Passports

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that 379 foreign nationals have been arrested after attempting to use Ghana Cards to fraudulently apply for Ghanaian passports. Their Ghana Cards have since been confiscated. Addressing a press conference, the Minister revealed that interviews with the suspects confirmed none of them were Ghanaian citizens. He emphasized the government’s firm stance against passport fraud and identity-related crimes. “Foreigners are trying to lay their hands on our passports. We need to be ahead of the threat,” Ablakwa warned. “We are rolling out a no-nonsense approach: any foreigner attempting to obtain a Ghanaian passport will be promptly apprehended and prosecuted.” The Minister linked the surge in such attempts to the growing value of the Ghanaian passport, which now grants visa-free access to 42 countries. To counter these risks, new security measures have been […]

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Group Sues Ghana Government to Void U.S. Deportation Deal of West Africans

A Ghanaian civil society group, Democracy Hub, has filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court seeking to nullify the deportation agreement between Ghana and the United States government, describing it as unconstitutional and inhumane. The legal challenge follows President John Mahama’s recent disclosure that Ghana had entered into an arrangement with Washington to accept deportees from across West Africa as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s broad deportation programme. According to lawyers and affected migrants, at least 28 deportees have so far been flown into Ghana, with some subsequently transferred to their countries of origin or sent to third countries without proper documentation. In its court filing, Democracy Hub accused the Mahama administration of violating constitutional provisions by implementing the U.S. deportation deal “without a parliamentary resolution or ratification.” The group is asking the Supreme Court to declare the reception, […]

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S Lifts Visa Restrictions on Ghana, Restores Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visas

Ghana has secured a major diplomatic victory as the United States has officially lifted the visa restrictions imposed on the country in July 2025. The decision restores eligibility for Ghanaians to obtain five-year multiple-entry visas, along with other improved consular privileges. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the breakthrough on Friday, September 26, through his official Facebook page. He confirmed the news after receiving direct communication from US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “Big win for Ghana! The US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana have been reversed. Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges. This good news was directly communicated to me by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison […]

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Ablakwa supports 2,207 North Tongu SHS freshers

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has once again extended his support to education by providing free chop boxes and mattresses to all 2,207 fresh Senior High School (SHS) students in his constituency. The intervention, spread across five senior high schools, is aimed at ensuring that no student is denied access to education because of financial challenges. Mr. Ablakwa described the initiative as part of a broader package to reduce school dropouts and ease the burden on parents. “This is in line with the North Tongu tradition, where every student is guaranteed an equal opportunity to pursue education without unnecessary obstacles,” he said. The MP also highlighted ongoing infrastructural projects in the constituency’s schools. These include the construction of modern dining halls and new dormitory blocks to accommodate the rising student population. He expressed confidence that the […]

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Ablakwa gives diplomatic passports to 5 Ghanaians

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians: travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae musician Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster Anita Erskine, visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, and entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE. The initiative is designed to strengthen Ghana’s cultural diplomacy and expand its people-to-people engagements worldwide. According to the ministry, the recipients were chosen because of their international reach and their proven records in promoting Ghanaian and African culture abroad. The diplomatic passports are expected to support them in “connecting Ghana to the world” through cultural exchange, trade promotion, and global engagement. Wode Maya, known for showcasing African destinations and entrepreneurship through digital storytelling, has become one of the continent’s most influential travel vloggers. Rocky Dawuni, celebrated for his music and activism, continues to use reggae as a platform for peace and environmental advocacy. […]

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Ghanaian Nurses and Teachers to Work in Jamaica Under New Bilateral Agreement

Ghana and Jamaica have entered into a bilateral agreement facilitating the deployment of Ghanaian nurses and teachers to Jamaica. This initiative aims to address workforce shortages in Jamaica's healthcare and education sectors while reinforcing the longstanding historical and cultural ties between the two nations. BackgroundThe agreement was announced by Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, following discussions with his Jamaican counterpart, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, during the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Summit in Brussels. Ablakwa described the meeting as "immensely successful," highlighting the mutual commitment to transforming historical connections into tangible developmental outcomes. Objectives of the Agreement Address Workforce Gaps: Provide qualified Ghanaian nurses and teachers to support Jamaica's healthcare and education sectors. Strengthen Bilateral Relations: Enhance cooperation in areas such as trade, education, agribusiness, tourism, culture, and sports. Foster Cultural […]

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Passport fee reduction to take effect after Parliamentary approval – Minister

Although the government had announced a 30 per cent cut in the cost of an ordinary passport, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, clarified in a Facebook post that the new fee will only take effect when Parliament reconvenes. The revised fee is part of a broader set of passport reforms scheduled to begin on Monday, April 28, 2025, but the price change remains subject to legislative approval. Mr Ablakwa had earlier informed Parliament on March 13, 2025, that the reduction was in response to public concerns over affordability. He assured that the government remained committed to keeping passport costs reasonable while maintaining robust security standards. Parliament is currently on recess and is expected to resume on a yet-to-be-announced date in May. An amendment to the Fees and Charges Act is anticipated to be presented when the House […]

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