Ghana has recalled its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, following accusations of misconduct during recent party primaries in the West African country. The decision was made by the Ghanaian presidency in a move aimed at preserving the integrity of public office. Ahmed, who also participated as a candidate in the primaries, faces allegations of engaging in activities that contravene Ghana’s code of conduct for public officials. Reports indicate that thes

Ghana has temporarily suspended the processing of citizenship applications for historical diasporans, the Ministry of the Interior and the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President announced in a joint statement on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The suspension affects individuals of African descent in the diaspora seeking Ghanaian citizenship under existing diaspora-focused frameworks. Authorities described the decision as an administrative measure rather than a policy reversal. Ac

Ghana has concluded a comprehensive review of its citizenship framework for historic diasporans, unveiling new eligibility conditions and a defined application timeline that opens in February 2026. The policy, coordinated by the Ministry of the Interior alongside the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency, is aimed at formalising ancestral reconnection while strengthening oversight and national security safeguards. Under the new arrangement, applicants of African descent s

Ghana has conferred citizenship on popular American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed as he concludes a month-long tour across the African continent, marking a symbolic end to his travels. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, who said the decision followed a review of the content creator’s strong cultural connection and public engagement with Ghana during his visit. The minister described the move as recognition of the influencer’s positive represe

The British High Commission in Accra inaugurated its first-ever Diaspora Economic Growth Summit, a landmark event aimed at strengthening economic collaboration between Ghana and the United Kingdom through strategic diaspora engagement. Organised in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, the summit brought together policymakers, business leaders, and diaspora representatives to explore how Ghana’s global community can support investment, trade, and sustainable development initiat

The Ghanaian community in Canada is gearing up to welcome the Black Stars as they prepare for their World Cup clash against Panama on June 17. Members of the diaspora in the Greater Toronto Area, numbering around 60,000, say they can’t wait to cheer on midfielders Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey, as well as forwards Jordan and Andre Ayew. Emmanuel Duodu, president of the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO), said the team’s visit is a source of pride and excitemen

Ghana has welcomed approximately 500 African-American visitors as part of the Black Star Experience, a year-round initiative under the government’s Beyond the Return program. The program seeks to extend diaspora tourism beyond the traditional December peak, building on the momentum of the Year of Return in 2019. The visitors are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, the first African-American sorority founded at Howard University. President Janette Anthony Reid

Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been taken into custody by U.S. immigration authorities, his legal team confirmed Wednesday. The detention comes amid ongoing legal challenges and corruption allegations in his home country. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the United States since early 2025 to undergo medical treatment, including surgery for prostate cancer. His stay was initially approved for health reasons, but his visa status recently came under scrutiny. La

Ghana Told to Recast Diaspora Expertise as Global Economic Export Economic and investment leaders have called on Ghana to rethink how it engages its diaspora, urging the country to shift from a remittance-focused model to one that deliberately exports skills, services, and enterprise through its global citizens. Speaking at a London–Accra economic forum, panellists argued that Ghana’s long-term growth will depend less on attracting raw capital and more on integrating diaspora