Malaria deaths drop by 74% in Ghana
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has recorded a 74 per cent reduction in malaria deaths, falling from 277 in 2021 to 73 in 2024. The Acting Director-General of the Service, Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, disclosed this at the opening of this year’s Senior Managers’ Meeting (SMM) in Accra. He said […]
Foreign Affairs Minister officially hands over Diplomatic Passports to cultural advocates, calls move smart investment in Ghana’s soft power
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has officially handed over diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians who have projected the country internationally through their talents. In a brief ceremony at the Ministry, Mr Ablakwa described the gesture as a strategic, cost-saving investment in Ghana’s soft power, rather than merely an award. He […]
50-member Japanese delegation to visit Ghana for business & investment in January 2026
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A 50-member high-powered Japanese business delegation is scheduled to visit Ghana in January 2026 to explore opportunities in trade, investment, and industrial cooperation. The announcement was made by the First Secretary and Head of Economic and Development Cooperation at the Japanese Embassy in Ghana, Junko Masuda, during a preparatory meeting […]
U.S. visa policy reversal puts Ghana’s diplomacy in high-stakes bargain
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The immediate reversal of the United States‘ visa restrictions on Ghanaian nationals signifies a substantial diplomatic shift and offers a compelling narrative of resilience and success for Ghanaian foreign policy. This policy change restores the maximum validity for B1/B2 tourist and business visas to five years, multiple entry, […]
