International

Ghana has expressed strong opposition to attempts to abolish the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the institution should instead be strengthened to help hold perpetrators of crimes against humanity accountable.Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the position known during a United Nations General Assembly high-level meeting in New York marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and …

President John Dramani Mahama has defended Ghana’s decision to reject a proposed health compact from the United States, saying some of the conditions contained in the agreement were unacceptable and humiliating. The proposed compact was intended to replace health funding previously channelled through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). However, Ghana’s Cabinet rejected the agreement following a review …

President John Dramani Mahama has rejected the idea of destroying an entire civilisation, calling instead for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve even the most difficult international disputes. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Mahama said no civilisation should be subjected to annihilation, in an apparent response to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump concerning Iran. …

The South African Police Service (SAPS), working with the Border Management Authority (BMA), has arrested a 52-year-old South African man after allegedly discovering suspected heroin valued at more than R2 million in his luggage at OR Tambo International Airport. The arrest was made on Sunday, September 20, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation shortly after the suspect arrived on a flight …

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 …