The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has unveiled a major scholarship initiative aimed at deepening regional integration and expanding academic opportunities for both Ghanaian and West African students. As part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Ministry will facilitate 1,000 scholarships for students from ECOWAS member states to pursue studies in Ghana. The programme is designed to strengthen regional solidarity and position Ghana as a leading hub for academic cooperation within West Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also announced that 1,500 scholarships have been secured for...
17 Ghanaians Evacuated Safely Amid Iran–Israel Hostilities – Foreign Affairs Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has confirmed the successful evacuation of 17 Ghanaian nationals from conflict zones during the recent escalation of hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the coordinated operation demonstrated Ghana’s preparedness to act swiftly in safeguarding its citizens abroad during periods of global instability. The Minister explained that the evacuation was the result of rapid diplomatic and logistical interventions, supported by Ghana’s missions in the affected region. “Our rapid response affirms the importance of strong diplomatic networks and contingency planning,” he...
Foreign Affairs Minister Presents Performance Report; Highlights Reforms and Humanitarian Efforts
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented the Ministry’s performance report under the Government Accountability Series, reaffirming the Mahama administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-centred governance. Speaking at the event, the Minister said the Ministry’s mandate, drawn from Chapter Six, Articles 40 and 73–75 of the 1992 Constitution, positions it as the lead institution in formulating, executing, and coordinating Ghana’s foreign policy. The Ministry operates through 27 functional bureaux and specialised units at its Accra headquarters — including the Accra International Conference Centre, the Passport Office, the Foreign Service Institute, and Edu Lodge...
FixTheCountry to Hold Anti-Galamsey Vigil and March in Accra
Convenor of the FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has announced plans for a vigil on Sunday, September 21, at Revolution Square in Accra, aimed at protesting the ongoing environmental devastation caused by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The announcement, made in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, September 15, 2025, underscored the urgent need for united action to protect Ghana’s natural environment. Barker-Vormawor described the fight against galamsey as both a moral and spiritual duty. “The responsibility to protect and preserve the environment is by divine assignment, ours as a people,” he wrote, stressing that the issue goes beyond...
Over 8,000 Ghanaians Return Home After Fleeing Gbeniyiri Conflict
More than 8,000 Ghanaians who escaped the deadly clashes in Gbeniyiri, located in the Savannah Region, have now made their way back home, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Speaking exclusively to Joy News during a visit to Vonkoro — a border settlement in Côte d’Ivoire where over 13,000 Ghanaians had taken shelter — the minister disclosed the updated figures. Blessed Sogah, Head of Joy News’ Diplomatic Desk, reported that the purpose of the minister’s trip was to offer assistance and personally encourage the remaining refugees to return. During the visit, Mr. Ablakwa handed over a cash donation...
NPP Youth Wing to March on September 23 Over Alleged Police Intimidation of Party Executives
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declared its intention to hold a demonstration on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in opposition to what it claims is state-backed intimidation by the Ghana Police Service targeting some of its members. The announcement was made by the party’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha, in a Facebook post on Friday, September 12. This decision comes in the wake of the remand of the NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe — popularly known as Abronye DC — by an Accra Circuit Court. The court ordered that he remain in police custody for two weeks to give...
NDC Vice Chairman Arrested Over Alleged Assault on NPP Official During Akwatia By-Election
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has confirmed the detention of Alhaji Sofo Azorka, a National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in relation to an alleged attack on Alhaji Masawudu Osman, the third National Vice Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), during the Akwatia by-election on September 2, 2025. Alhaji Azorka was taken into custody in Tamale on Wednesday, September 10, as part of ongoing inquiries into the matter. According to a police statement, he was granted bail after providing a caution statement and has been instructed to appear at the Eastern South Regional Police...
Ghana Makes History as First Non-European Chair of GAAMAC
Ghana has made history by taking over the Chairmanship of the Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes (GAAMAC) from Switzerland the first time the leadership of the organization has moved outside Europe. The symbolic handover took place at a ceremony in Accra, marking a milestone in Ghana’s growing role in global peace and security. Pledging Ghana’s full commitment to GAAMAC’s mission of preventing genocide, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak called for stronger preventive measures. “We must strengthen early warning systems, combat hate speech, ensure accountability, and build inclusive societies to reduce the risk...
Interior Minister Inaugurates National Disaster Management Committee to Boost Ghana’s Preparedness
In a decisive move to strengthen Ghana’s disaster preparedness and response, Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has inaugurated the National Disaster Management Committee under the National Disaster Management Organisation Act, 2016 (Act 927). The Committee is tasked with coordinating disaster management activities nationwide, providing strategic policy direction, harmonizing institutional efforts, and enhancing resilience against hazards such as floods, epidemics, fires, seismic risks, and conflicts. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, Mr. Mubarak underscored the importance of proactive measures over reactive responses. “Investing in preparedness and resilience is far less costly than recovery efforts,” he said. “We must adopt a participatory,...
Bawku Groups in Ashanti Region Ink Peace Deal to Prevent Spread of Unrest
Indigenes of Bawku living in the Ashanti Region have signed a peace pact to prevent the deadly Kusaasi–Mamprusi conflict from spilling over into Kumasi. The mediation, spearheaded by the Ashanti Regional Security Council, followed a string of violent shootings in Asawase and Asokore Mampong that claimed two lives, including that of a local chief, sending shockwaves through the region. Security sources fear the long-running ethnic conflict in Bawku in the Upper East region could ignite chaos in Kumasi if not contained. While the Asantehene–led committee continues its efforts to bring lasting peace to Bawku, the Ashanti Regional Security Council is...