The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed reports claiming that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been approved to operate outside Ghana. The clarification follows widespread information suggesting that Ghanaians abroad would soon be able to register or renew their driver’s licences through DVLA officials overseas. According to the Ministry, no approval has been granted for DVLA services in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdo

Ghana’s President John Mahama has hailed the nation’s diaspora as a key driver of economic stability, revealing that remittances from Ghanaians abroad reached a record $7.8 billion in 2025. Speaking in his State of the Nation Address, Mahama described the inflow as the largest ever recorded in the country’s history, emphasizing its vital contribution to households, businesses, and national foreign exchange reserves. The President attributed the record-breaking figure to the “

Ghana has unveiled plans to mobilise $100 million to rehabilitate its network of slave trade–era forts and castles, placing heritage preservation at the centre of its expanding reparations campaign. The initiative seeks to merge historical accountability with economic strategy by repositioning the sites as both memorial landmarks and revenue-generating tourism assets. The country’s Special Envoy for Reparations, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, is pushing for closer coordination with the

U.S.-based financial educator and bestselling author Anthony O’Neal is set to be granted Ghanaian citizenship on March 5, marking another milestone in the country’s sustained outreach to Africans in the diaspora seeking reconnection and long-term impact on the continent. The citizenship ceremony underscores Ghana’s ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with members of the global African community who are prepared to invest skills, capital and influence in national development.

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

Ghana’s Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Percival Segbefia, has called on Africans in the diaspora to strengthen unity, reconnect with their roots, and actively tap into the economic and social opportunities available in Ghana. He said stronger engagement with the diaspora was essential to reinforcing shared identity, deepening appreciation of African heritage, and mobilising skills, influence, and resources abroad to drive national and continental dev

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has highlighted the African diaspora as central to the country’s economic recovery, historical justice, and long-term transformation agenda. She made the remarks while officially closing the 2025 Diaspora Forum, urging sustained collaboration and actionable partnerships. Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang described the forum as a timely platform that reaffirmed the diaspora’s e

A Ghanaian social media personality known for flaunting luxury lifestyles has been arrested in Accra after U.S. authorities linked him to a sophisticated online fraud operation that allegedly stole more than $8 million from elderly Americans. Officials identified the suspect as 31-year-old Frederick Kumi, widely known online as Abu Trica. He was taken into custody during a coordinated operation involving Ghanaian security agencies and U.S. federal investigators. Authorities s

The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency has responded to social media reports suggesting that some visiting African American tourists were approached by individuals posing as police officers. In a statement, the office noted that such reports could create unnecessary fear among visitors, particularly those travelling from the diaspora during the festive season. It assured the public that all concerns regarding traveller safety are treated with urgency. Authorities confi

Ghana has deported three Israeli citizens following the alleged mistreatment and deportation of Ghanaian travellers by Israeli authorities. The decision was officially announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citing the need to protect the rights and dignity of Ghanaian nationals abroad. The expelled Israelis reportedly arrived in Accra earlier this week but were immediately sent back after Ghanaian officials reviewed the circumstances surrounding the earlier incident in

Ghana has lodged a formal protest against Israel after seven of its citizens were detained at Ben Gurion International Airport last Sunday. Among those held were four members of a parliamentary delegation attending an international cybersecurity conference. The lawmakers were reportedly held for over five hours despite presenting valid credentials. They were only released after intervention by Ghanaian diplomatic officials in Tel Aviv, highlighting the seriousness of the inci

Ghana has announced that all participants attending the Diaspora Summit 2025 will be granted free entry visas. The summit, scheduled to hold from December 19 to 20 at the Accra International Conference Centre, is designed to foster collaboration and strengthen ties between Africa and its global diaspora. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the free visa initiative is part of Ghana’s broader Pan-African agenda. The move aims to ensure that Africans and people of Af