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No Official U.S. Notice On Travel Ban – Okudzeto Ablakwa

June 20, 2025

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured Ghanaians that the government has not received any formal communication from the United States regarding reports suggesting Ghana may be included in a new U.S. travel ban. His assurance follows a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump on June 14, 2025, in which he...

Ghana secures 0% tariff deal from China, eyes electric car plant and aluminium industry boost

June 13, 2025

Ghana has secured a landmark 0 per cent tariff concession on all its exports to China, following high-level bilateral talks between Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his Chinese counterpart, His Excellency Wang Yi. The agreement, announced by Mr Ablakwa in a social media post on Thursday, marks a significant milestone in Ghana-China...

Ghanaians no longer require visas to travel to Morocco – Ablakwa

June 6, 2025

In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, Ghanaian citizens will no longer require traditional visas to travel to Morocco, following a new bilateral agreement between the two countries. Announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post, the policy takes “immediate effect” and replaces the previous visa system with a streamlined online...

Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

June 5, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against “foreign terrorists” and other security threats. The directive is part of an immigration crackdown Trump launched this year at the start of his second term, which has also included the deportation to...

Ghana Risks Losing leadership Potential Due to Low Female Political Representation – Swiss Envoy Warns

June 4, 2025

The Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, has warned that Ghana risks missing out on significant leadership potential by failing to adequately include women in its political landscape. In an exclusive interview with The Ghanaian Times, Ms. Giger highlighted the country’s rich pool of talented women across various sectors including academia, civil society, business, and...

U.S. Embassy bids farewell to Ambassador Virginia Palmer

May 29, 2025

The United States Embassy in Ghana has officially bid farewell to Ambassador Virginia Evelyn Palmer, who concluded her three-year assignment in the country on May 28, 2025. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Embassy expressed gratitude for Ambassador Palmer’s service, highlighting her contributions during her tenure and her broader 39-year career in the U.S....

Donald Trump reissues £45bn threat to Canada just hours after King Charles message

May 28, 2025

US President Donald Trump has refreshed his threat to annex Canada just hours after King Charles spoke of the nation’s “anxiety about a drastically changing world” while opening parliament in Ottawa. Since returning to office in November last year, the 78-year-old President has repeatedly claimed Canada would become America’s “51st state”. Taking to his social...

Ghana’s embassy in Washington to reopen May 29 after corruption scandal

May 27, 2025

Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., will reopen on Thursday, May 29, 2025, days after it was shut down in the wake of a corruption scandal that rocked the diplomatic mission. The reopening follows a directive from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who ordered the temporary closure on May 26 after uncovering widespread...

Burkina Faso’s Cement Industry Booms: Third Factory Launched Under Ibrahim Traore’s Leadership

May 24, 2025

In a significant boost to the country’s economy, the Government of Burkina Faso has officially inaugurated its third cement factory in less than two years. This milestone comes under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traore, who has prioritized industrial growth and job creation as key components of his administration’s agenda. The new facility is expected...

Trump’s foreign student ban at Harvard temporarily halted

May 24, 2025

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s plan to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol foreign students. The ruling came after Harvard filed a lawsuit – the latest escalation of a dispute between the White House and one of America’s most prestigious institutions. The university said the administration’s...

Category: International News

No Official U.S. Notice On Travel Ban – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Ghana secures 0% tariff deal from China, eyes electric car plant and aluminium industry boost

Ghanaians no longer require visas to travel to Morocco – Ablakwa

Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

Ghana Risks Losing leadership Potential Due to Low Female Political Representation – Swiss Envoy Warns

U.S. Embassy bids farewell to Ambassador Virginia Palmer

Donald Trump reissues £45bn threat to Canada just hours after King Charles message

Ghana’s embassy in Washington to reopen May 29 after corruption scandal

Burkina Faso’s Cement Industry Booms: Third Factory Launched Under Ibrahim Traore’s Leadership

Trump’s foreign student ban at Harvard temporarily halted

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