33 h. ago Interior Minister Warns Political Parties: No one will be spared for breaking vigilantism law

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued a warning to all political actors ahead of the upcoming electoral exercise in Akwatia.

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6 d. ago Latif Abubakar and Korean Embassy launch ‘Sim Majorley’ theatre show to headline 2025 Korean Cultural Festival

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ghana has launched the 2025 edition of the Korean Cultural Festival with a groundbreaking theatre production titled Sim Majorley, which will serve as the centrepiece of this year’s cultural celebrations.

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7 d. ago Ghana, Korea strengthen climate cooperation for resilient and sustainable future

In a significant diplomatic engagement that signals deepening ties and shared ambition on climate action, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, paid a courtesy luncheon visit to Park Kyongsig, Ambassador of Korea to Ghana. The meeting, held at the Korean Embassy in Accra, served to formally introduce the newly established […]

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8 d. ago Zenith Bank CSR shines through continuous investment in education

Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has deepened its commitment to making significant investments in Ghana’s education sector and ultimately the country’s future leaders by motivating and rewarding academic excellence. The Bank reinforced its mission of continuous investment in the best people, technology, and environment by once again rewarding the Overall Best Student, Master David Nii Commey […]

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2 w. ago Alleged fraudster extradited to face charges in US over romance scam, others

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has announced the successful extradition of Joseph Badu Boateng, also known as "Dada Joe Remix," to the United States to face fraud charges.

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2 w. ago Prudential Bank staff plant trees to support ‘Tree for Life Restoration Initiative’

Speaking to the press, Executive Head, Corporate and Institutional Banking at the Bank, Edward Commey, noted that the Bank has been supporting green Ghana initiatives for the past five years and that the acquisition of the two hector land, one each at Achimota Forest and the Chipa Forest Reserves is a demonstration of the Bank’s support for a better and sustainable environment for future generations.

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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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3 w. ago US visa tips: 10 key insights revealed by the US Consul General on Joy FM’s SMS

The United States Embassy in Ghana is stepping up its visa vetting processes following extensive revised guidelines by the Trump administration, particularly for students, while addressing persistent concerns about application success rates, visa fixers, and social media scrutiny.

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3 w. ago Your social media activity can affect your student visa application – U.S. Consul General

The Consul General at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Mr Elliot Fertik, has cautioned that an applicant’s social media activity can influence the outcome of their U.S. visa application.

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3 w. ago Visa denial is not deliberate; adhere to the rules – U.S Consul General

The Consul General at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Mr Elliot Fertik, has assured Ghanaians that visa denials are not deliberate, and applicants who follow the correct procedures and requirements stand a fair chance of being granted a visa.

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3 w. ago Do not apply for visa through agents; they are liars – U.S. Consul General

The Consul General at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Mr Elliot Fertik, has advised Ghanaians seeking to travel to the United States to refrain from using so-called visa agents or consultants, warning that such practices often lead to unsuccessful applications and misinformation.

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3 w. ago Breaking U.S. laws can lead to deportation, future bans – Embassy in Ghana warns visa holders

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has warned visa holders that violating U.S. laws could result in visa revocation, deportation, and permanent ineligibility for future travel to the United States.

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4 w. ago Standard Chartered employees commit to mentoring persons with disabilities, setting them on the path to employability

Standard Chartered Bank has officially launched the first cohort of its Ready for Inclusive Sustainable Employment and Entrepreneurship (RISE/E) programme, an initiative under the youth economic empowerment agenda of the Bank’s Futuremakers, with a focused commitment on equipping persons with disabilities (PWDs) with practical employable skills. Launched in partnership with Sightsavers Ghana, the programme aims […]

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4 w. ago Closure of Ghana’s embassy in Tehran a “step in the right direction” – Nana Yaw Mireku

African and International Relations Analyst, Nana Yaw Mireku, has welcomed the Ghanaian government’s decision to temporarily close its embassy in Tehran, describing the move as a “step in the right direction” amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

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4 w. ago Ghana’s embassy in Tehran shut with immediate effect over Iran

The Government of Ghana has announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate.

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