International

Kenya’s Trade Ministry has issued a sharp warning to foreign nationals, asserting that visa-free entry privileges do not grant them the right to work or operate local businesses, as the government moves to shut down unlicensed small-scale traders across the country. The warning coincides with a deadline set by President William Ruto requiring foreigners operating small-scale enterprises to immediately cease …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Government of Ghana spent GH¢49,721,786.00 to safely evacuate 1,964 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following a wave of targeted xenophobic violence against foreign workers. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed the detailed financial breakdown during a press briefing on Monday, September 7, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to public transparency and post-crisis accountability. The …

Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has secured two major honors at the 8th Airports Council International (ACI) World Airport Experience Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. Kotoka International Airport was named Best Airport at Departures (Africa) in the 2–5 million passenger category and earned the Customer Experience Level 1 Accreditation. Accepting the awards, GACL Managing Director Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare dedicated …

Forty-one Ghanaians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa have been brought back to Ghana as the government continues measures to protect citizens caught up in the violence. The returnees arrived at the Accra International Airport on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, where they were received by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions. Ambassador Alexander Grant …

The Government of Ghana has successfully repatriated the remains of Nash Amoonu Jailor, a 37-year-old Ghanaian national who died following an alleged mob attack in East London, South Africa, in March 2026. The body arrived at the Kotoka International Airport on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. and was formally handed over to his grieving family. All expenses linked …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a caution to inbound travelers: carrying more than two mobile phones upon arrival into Ghana could trigger full customs duties and taxes. Customs officers at border entry points evaluate the nature and quantity of items brought in by passengers to distinguish between personal belongings …

The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) has dismissed reports that the University of Memphis has terminated its scholarship agreement with Ghana over unpaid tuition fees.Acting Executive Director of the GSA, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, said the scholarship agreement remains valid and that the Authority has received no formal notification from the university indicating that the partnership has been terminated.The agreement, signed in …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed former Bank of England policymaker Silvana Tenreyro as its next Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department, entrusting the respected monetary economist with leading the institution’s economic analysis at a time of heightened global uncertainty. Tenreyro will assume office on August 10, 2026, succeeding Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, who recently returned to academia after …

The Government of Ghana has declined a planned state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following concerns over the reported killing of a Ghanaian national and alleged xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa. The decision comes after the death of 40-year-old Bashiru Isak, whom Ghanaian authorities say was killed during demonstrations linked to renewed anti-immigrant violence on …

A United Kingdom-based radio station has apologised to Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, and its listeners after mistakenly announcing that the King had died due to a technical error. In a statement shared on social media on Wednesday, May 20, station manager of Radio Caroline, Peter Moore, explained that the error occurred when the station’s emergency “Death of a Monarch” …