4 d. ago Dear US, Our talk is not cheap, Sincerely, Ghana Foreign Minister Ablakwa

African nations are perpetually being reminded of what we owe. The word “debt” has all but turned into a whip that is raised to trigger fear and encourage compliance. Isn’t it time we expand the conversation to include what is owed to us, and how a path to reparative justice can be built? On 30 […]

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4 d. ago 2 arrested for unlawful firearms possession in Ashanti Region

The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals for unlawful possession of firearms. The suspects, identified as Acheampong Kwadwo, 21, and James Antwi Adjei, 24, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation conducted in the early hours of Tuesday at a known criminal hideout in Nweneso, Trabuom, and Nkwawie, following […]

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4 d. ago Ablakwa’s Diplomacy, Antwi’s Partisanship, and Kubi’s Statesmanship

A master painter's brushstrokes are not just about colour, but about the canvas. Some try to mimic Okudzeto Ablakwa's investigative artistry, but their canvas is tainted by bias. Ablakwa's work is like a masterpiece crafted with fact, painted with integrity, and displayed with transparency. Others may try to replicate the style, but their art lacks the depth and credibility. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified the country's stance on the controversial abstention from the United Nations Human Rights Council vote on LGBTQ+ rights.

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5 d. ago Mahama and Ablakwa signalled LGBTQ support at the UN – Ntim Fordjour

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee and MP for Assin South, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for what he describes as a failure to defend Ghana’s longstanding position on LGBTQ+ matters at the United Nations.

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5 d. ago Ghana did not vote on LGBTQ+ support – Foreign Affairs Minister clarifies UN abstention

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has refuted what he describes as misleading media reports purporting that Ghana had compromised its stance by abstaining from a crucial vote on an Anti homosexuality motion tabled at the United Nations.

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7 d. ago Nkwanta South MCE urges factions to choose peace through dialogue, not guns  

Nkwanta South Municipal Chief Executive Joseph Kwame Antwi Awal, has urged all factions involved in the conflict within the enclave to choose the peace path through dialogue instead of resorting to guns.   The Municipality is at a critical point, where peace is essential for development, he said.   To address the ongoing conflict, a high-level military […]

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7 d. ago Kwaprow Zongo Chief receives recognition as ECOWAS special envoy for diplomacy

The profile of the Zongo community in Kwaprow, a suburb of Cape Coast in the Central region, has been uplifted, cementing its name on the leadership map of Africa after its chief, Sariki Abdul Karim Dawda Chika Mayei I was named as an ECOWAS Special Envoy for Diplomacy. During the Islamic Council Africa Assembly held […]

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1 week ago Ablakwa claps back at US Senator; demands reparations over slave trade

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has rejected comments by a senior US lawmaker Jim Risch who criticised Ghana’s government over debts owed to American companies and taxpayers, using the opportunity to reignite calls for reparations from the United States over its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

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1 week ago Government to convert National Cathedral site into National Cultural Convention Centre

The government has announced plans to convert the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre (NCCC), positioning it as the flagship hub for Ghana’s burgeoning creative economy and cultural diplomacy efforts.

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1 week ago Ghana and Mexico deepen sports diplomacy and youth development collaboration

The Honourable Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, received Her Excellency Norma Ang, Ambassador of Mexico to Ghana, and Mr. Fernando Alvarado Valenzuela, Deputy Head of Mission, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Accra.

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2 w. ago From the pitch to politics: The FIFA World Cup as a tool of global soft power

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament—it is a blueprint for global soft power, where nations use the universal language of football to influence the world. Set to be co-hosted by three beautiful countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the tournament goes beyond the pitch; it is about diplomacy and global influence. […]

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2 w. ago Renewed clashes in Nkwanta South leave one dead, several injured

Renewed ethnic tensions in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region have resulted in one confirmed fatality and several injuries, according to the Municipal Chief Executive, Joseph Antwi.

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2 w. ago Ablakwa fires back at Alima Mahama, vows no tolerance for corruption in Embassy visa fraud scandal

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly criticised Ghana’s former Ambassador to the United States, Hajia Alima Mahama, accusing her of attempting to downplay and discredit the government’s findings of large-scale fraud at the Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C.

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2 w. ago Ghana risks U.S. visa sanctions over high student overstay rate – Ablakwa confirms

At a press conference in Accra on Thursday, June 26, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that U.S. authorities had formally notified the government of the warning, citing a 21 per cent student visa overstay rate, well above the acceptable threshold of 15 per cent.

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2 w. ago You’re a ‘small boy’ in NPP; tone down your utterances – former MP slams Nana B

Former Subin Member of Parliament (MP), Eugene Boakye Antwi, has taken a swipe at New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, urging him to be more measured in his public utterances.

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2 w. ago The Media’s Role in shaping cultural norms, perception, and behavior toward leadership and democratic values in Ghana’s Reset Agenda

Ghana’s “reset agenda” is a bold attempt to reboot its democratic systems, tackle corruption, and restore trust in public institutions. At the heart of this transformation is a powerful actor with the potential to make or break the vision: the media. Whether traditional or digital, the media is not just a platform for information—it is a force that molds how people think, what they believe, and how they act, especially regarding leadership and democratic values. But for Ghana’s reset agenda to truly gain traction, the media must rise above partisanship and impunity and fulfill its role as an independent, ethical, and fearless pillar of democratic governance.

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2 w. ago ‘We’re getting ready to win and we’ll win well’ – Bryan Acheampong’s team

A leading member of Dr Bryan Acheampong’s campaign team, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has expressed confidence in a decisive victory for the NPP flagbearer hopeful in the party’s upcoming presidential primaries slated for January 2026.

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2 w. ago NPP race: Bryan Acheampong is spiritually fortified against fear and intimidation – Appiah

A leading member of Dr Bryan Acheampong’s campaign team and legal practitioner, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has said that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful is spiritually fortified and remains unshaken by fear or intimidation ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.

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2 w. ago NPP Primary: Bryan Acheampong has the experience to outshine contenders – Appiah

Asante-Akim North MP and leading member of Dr Bryan Acheampong’s campaign, says the former Minister for Food and Agriculture possesses unmatched political experience that sets him apart from other flagbearer hopefuls in the New Patriotic Party’s 2026 primaries.

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2 w. ago Bryan Acheampong campaign team member, urges Chairman Wontumi to reciprocate support

Mr Andy Appiah‑Kubi, a key member of Bryan Acheampong’s campaign team within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged the influential Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to repay Mr Acheampong’s loyalty and support him in the forthcoming flagbearer contest.

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