1 hour ago ECOWAS Council of Ministers endorse President Mahama’s candidacy for 2027 AU Chair role

The ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting at meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana as the sole candidate from ECOWAS for chairperson of the African Union when the rotating chairmanship gets to West Africa’s turn in 2027. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who announced this on Facebook […]

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12 h. ago Ghana Confirms No Issues for Latest Israeli Bound Travellers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-no-issues-for-latest-israeli-bound-travellers/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that the latest group of Ghanaian travellers arriving in Israel have encountered no mistreatment, restrictions, or impediments, signaling a potential easing of diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The assurance, announced on Thursday, 11 December 2025, follows official reports from Ghana’s Embassy in Israel and comes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-no-issues-for-latest-israeli-bound-travellers/

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20 h. ago Israel urges Ghana to address consular dispute through diplomatic channels as two “mature states”

An Israeli official has denied claims that Israel apologised to Ghana over the deportation of three Ghanaian nationals, insisting that the issue was a “consular problem” that should be handled through diplomatic channels. The official, who revealed to Myjoyonline, said Israel had raised the matter with Ghana “more than once” and stressed that such issues are usually resolved quietly between “two friendly and mature states.” This contradicts an earlier statement by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who told the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 12, that Israeli authorities had apologised and that both sides were working to de-escalate the situation.

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22 h. ago Okudzeto Ablakwa: Ghana’s deportation of Israelis was a retaliatory response

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Ghana’s deportation of three Israeli nationals on Wednesday was a direct retaliatory measure following the unfair treatment and deportation of Ghanaians from Israel.

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22 h. ago The black race isn’t inferior; we’ll stand up for our people – Ablakwa on spat with Israel

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a warning against the demeaning treatment of Ghanaians abroad, asserting that the black race is not inferior and that the country will always defend the dignity of its citizens.

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23 h. ago We will not tolerate mistreatment of our citizens – Okudzeto Ablakwa to Israel Embassy

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has condemned Israel's recent actions towards Ghanaian nationals, following a troubling incident at Ben Gurion International Airport on December 7.

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23 h. ago Ghana Deports Three Israelis After Mistreatment Of Citizens At Airport

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deports-three-israelis-after-mistreatment-of-citizens-at-airport/Ghana deported three Israeli nationals on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in retaliation for what authorities described as inhumane treatment of Ghanaian travelers at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the deportations hours after the three Israelis arrived in Accra. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated the government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deports-three-israelis-after-mistreatment-of-citizens-at-airport/

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4 d. ago New Passport Application Centres in Six Regions Set for Commissioning in December

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/Foreign Minister and North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that all newly created regions in Ghana will have fully operational Passport Application Centres ready for commissioning this December. The facilities are complete and set to begin service before month end, marking the first time all regions will have their own passport […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/

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8 d. ago Gov’t assures consular support for Ghanaian soccer fans ahead of 2026 World Cup 

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says government will provide consular services for Ghanaian soccer fans and enthusiasts irrespective of their political affiliation to travel to the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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9 d. ago Ghana not included in U.S. Green Card review — Foreign Minister confirms after meeting with US envoy

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that Ghana is not part of the United States government’s latest Green Card review and temporary immigration suspension, following a formal briefing from the Acting US Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson.

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1 week ago Foreign Minister warns rising religious tensions in mission schools could hurt Ghana’s global reputation

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has warned that Ghana risks serious reputational damage on the international stage if the escalating tensions over religious practices in mission schools are not urgently addressed.

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1 week ago Ablakwa Challenges Ghana to Confront Education System Failures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ablakwa-challenges-ghana-to-confront-education-system-failures/Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has urged stakeholders to redirect national attention from superficial debates about hair length and religious enforcement toward addressing systemic failures producing graduates who lack ethical leadership and national consciousness. The North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP) delivered these remarks at Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC) Legon’s 87th Speech and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ablakwa-challenges-ghana-to-confront-education-system-failures/

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1 week ago Focus on real issues in Ghana’s education system, not short hair rules and religious debates – Ablakwa

North Tongu MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector to move beyond what he describes as “petty debates” about hair length and religious enforcement, and instead confront deeper systemic issues affecting the country.

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2 w. ago Government Prioritizing Food Sovereignty and Value Addition — Vice President Tells Ghanaians in Angola

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-prioritizing-food-sovereignty-and-value-addition-vice-president-tells-ghanaians-in-angola/Ghana’s Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated government’s commitment to food sovereignty, value addition in natural resources, and inclusive national development during a meeting with the Ghanaian community in Luanda, Angola. The Vice President engaged the community shortly after the AU–EU Summit, accompanied by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Hon. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. They […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-prioritizing-food-sovereignty-and-value-addition-vice-president-tells-ghanaians-in-angola/

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2 w. ago U.S. lifts 15% tariffs on Ghana’s cocoa and other key agricultural exports — Ablakwa

The United States has officially lifted the 15% tariffs that were imposed on cocoa and certain agricultural products from Ghana, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced. According to the Minister, the decision took effect on November 13, 2025, following a new executive order from President Trump. In a post on Facebook, Mr […]

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3 w. ago 169 Ghanaians deported from the US since January; 120 more awaiting decisions – Foreign Affairs Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has told Parliament that 169 Ghanaians have been deported from the United States since January 2025, with a further 120 awaiting final immigration decisions.

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3 w. ago Ghana did not request monetary support in accepting West African deportees from US – Ablakwa tells Parliament

The government of Ghana has not requested for any monetary and material support from the United States of America (USA) government for accepting some third-party deportees into Ghana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has told Parliament.

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3 w. ago Ghana and Qatar to finalise labour mobility pact to open jobs for skilled young Ghanaians – Ablakwa

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana and the State of Qatar have agreed to swiftly finalise a labour mobility agreement aimed at creating job opportunities for thousands of skilled Ghanaian youths.

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4 w. ago Ghana, Qatar move to boost trade, security and skilled labour exchange

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced significant diplomatic and economic gains following an official visit to Qatar at the invitation of the country’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. In a statement posted on Friday, November […]

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