Tag Archives: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the temporary closure of the Accra International Conference Centre to allow for planned renovation works. In a statement issued on March 27, the ministry explained that the closure is necessary to improve safety standards and ensure the long-term functionality of the facility. Authorities …

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The appointment follows the recall of Baba Jamal, who opted to contest the Ayawaso East by-election after the death of the Member of Parliament, Nasser Mahama Toure. The announcement was …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory to Ghanaian nationals following escalating hostilities in the Middle East. In a press release dated February 28, 2026, and issued in Accra, the Ministry stated that it is closely monitoring the deteriorating security situation in the region amid coordinated military …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims that it approved the deployment of staff from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to provide driver’s licence registration and renewal services for Ghanaians living abroad. In a statement issued on February 26, 2026, the Ministry stated categorically that it has …

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has clarified media reports suggesting that its domestic staff would be posted to foreign embassies to provide driver licensing services. In a statement dated February 26, 2026, the Authority stressed that the initiative does not involve deploying DVLA officers to work at embassies …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to Mexico due to escalating security tensions in parts of the country. The advisory follows a major security operation by Mexican authorities on February 22, 2026, which reportedly led to the death of Nemesio …

The Government of Ghana has formally appealed to the United Kingdom to exempt Ghanaian students and professionals from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirement and its associated fees. The request was made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during a meeting with the British High …

The Western North Region has officially commissioned a Passport Application Centre in Sefwi Wiawso to make passport services more accessible to residents. The facility was inaugurated on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, as part of efforts to decentralise passport processing and …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commissioned six new buses to improve staff welfare and productivity, with a particular focus on easing transportation challenges faced by junior staff commuting daily within Accra. The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the ministry to enhance working conditions and institutional effectiveness, especially …