The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed the public, especially Ghanaians planning to travel to the Republic of Senegal, that Senegalese authorities recommend vaccination against certain communicable diseases. The Ministry, in a press release on Thursday in Accra, stated that vaccination against certain communicable diseases, notably yellow fever, DPT (diphtheria, […]

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on the international community to deepen dialogue on reparatory justice for Africans and people of African descent. Speaking at the opening of the UN High-Level Special Event on Reparatory Justice at UN Headquarters in New York, on Tuesday, he […]

A wreath-laying ceremony has been held in New York to honour Africans taken from the continent during the transatlantic slave trade, as Ghana prepares to present a reparations proposal at the United Nations. Speaking at the ceremony on Tuesday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said more […]

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for prayers and peace during the holy month of Ramadan in light of the ongoing humanitarian crises in the Middle East. He said this at the second edition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Ramadan Iftar Dinner on Wednesday in […]

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has convened a virtual meeting with Ambassadors and Consuls General stationed in the Middle East to evaluate the latest developments and consider additional consular actions to ensure the safety of Ghanaians in the region. The meeting held on Tuesday, in Accra, was […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied reports claiming it has approved overseas registration and renewal of Ghanaian driving licenses by staff of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority. The Ministry said its attention had been drawn to a viral headline alleging that DVLA officials had been cleared to travel […]

Ghana and Austria have renewed their commitment to deepen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties, as well as to enhance collaboration on regional and global issues within multilateral institutions. The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, disclosed this at a Ghana-Austria Political consultation on Thursday in Accra. He […]

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that two Ghanaian citizens being held as prisoners of war in Ukraine are alive and in good condition after gaining rare access to a fortified detention facility. The Minister stated that he was granted entry to the high-security camp […]

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has arrived in Ukraine for discussions focused on Ghana’s appeal on humanitarian grounds for the release of two citizens being held as prisoners of war in the country. The Minister was hosted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, where fruitful discussions […]

The Government has urged citizens to exercise extreme caution and avoid non-essential travel to certain areas of Mexico due to violent unrest in six specific areas in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Accra. This follows the operation conducted by […]