Also known as: Diaspora Affairs Office of the President · DAOOP
Presidential office overseeing diaspora engagement, citizenship, volunteerism, and reconnection initiatives for Ghanaians abroad.
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The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President (DAOOP) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, distinguished journalist, Pan-Africanist and son of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. …
Diaspora Affairs mourns Gamal NkrumahThe Ghanaian Times
The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President (DAOOP) has held the maiden Ghana Diaspora Townhall Meeting at the Christiansborg Castle in Osu, Accra, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the government and the Ghanaian and African Diaspora community. …
Govt seeks Diaspora input to shape policiesJoy Online
… Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, Kofi Okyere Darko, said the matter had already been raised with the Minister for the Interior and would be considered through the appropriate process. …
Government reviews GH¢25,000 citizenship fee after diaspora concernsDaily Guide
… The project has the support of the National Film Authority, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President. …
Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Peter Sedufia Unveil Three-Film ‘The 70 Slate’The Chronicle
… The United States has identified Ghana’s creative economy as a potential driver of economic growth and stronger bilateral cooperation, while Ghana’s Diaspora Affairs Office has urged stakeholders to shift attention from proving African creativity to building the institutions need …
U.S, Ghana Push Creative Economy As Investment FrontierJoy Online
… The proposal was unveiled by the Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko, during the maiden Ghana Diaspora Students Forum (GDSF) held virtually on Saturday, July 11. …
Government announces proposed Diaspora National Service at maiden Ghana Diaspora Students ForumJoy Online
… The statement announced that Mr Kofi Okyere-Darko, the Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, will deliver the keynote address on Ghana’s policy priorities and the role of students and young graduates abroad in national development. …
Ghanaian students abroad to hold global forum on national developmentJoy Online
The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President has endorsed a partnership with Global Volunteers Corps to support the implementation of the Ghana Diaspora Volunteerism Initiative (GDVI). …
Diaspora Affairs Office endorses partnership for Ghana Diaspora Volunteerism InitiativeBusiness & Financial Times
The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President has endorsed a strategic partnership with Global Volunteers Corps to implement the Ghana Diaspora Volunteerism Initiative (GDVI), a programme aimed at strengthening diaspora participation in national development. …
Diaspora Affairs Office endorses volunteerism initiative to boost diaspora engagementThe Ghanaian Times
… we treat each other, how we support each other and how we invest in each other,” he stressed.The event brought together diplomats, legal practitioners, students, members of the diaspora community and government officials, including representatives from the Diaspora Affairs Office …
American civil rights attorney pushes for reparative justice for AfricaThe Diaspora Affairs Office of the President has expressed condolences on the passing of Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, a journalist and Pan-Africanist who was the son of Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah. The Office noted his contributions to African affairs and international relations, rooted in ideals of African unity and Pan-African solidarity.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President has expressed condolences on the passing of Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, a journalist and Pan-Africanist who was the son of Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah. The Office noted his contributions to African affairs and international relations, rooted in ideals of African unity and Pan-African solidarity.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President held its inaugural Ghana Diaspora Townhall Meeting at Christiansborg Castle, aimed at providing a structured platform for direct dialogue between the government and the Ghanaian and African Diaspora community to address concerns and facilitate greater participation in national development.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government is reviewing the GH¢25,000 fee for acquiring Ghanaian citizenship after members of the diaspora raised concerns that the cost may discourage formalizing ties with Ghana. The Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office said the matter had been raised with the Interior Minister and would be considered through appropriate processes, as the government does not want citizenship costs to become a barrier.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Award-winning filmmakers Shirley Frimpong-Manso and Peter Sedufia have unveiled "The 70 Slate," a three-film project celebrating Ghana's 70th Independence anniversary. The films—scheduled for December 2026, July 2027, and December 2027—will explore themes of identity, culture, migration and history while aiming to revive Ghana's cinema culture and attract diaspora audiences.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Stakeholders at the Creative Economy Summit 2026 Ghana say the creative industry must develop a structured economic ecosystem with policies supporting intellectual property protection, contract enforcement, and production financing to attract investment and create jobs. The United States has identified Ghana's creative economy as a driver of economic growth and bilateral cooperation, while Ghana's Diaspora Affairs Office urges a shift from celebrating artistic talent to building institutions needed for commercialization.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The government announced plans for a Diaspora National Service programme to reconnect young Ghanaians raised abroad with their homeland through a short-term cultural and national immersion initiative of about two months. The proposal, unveiled by the Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President during the maiden Ghana Diaspora Students Forum, forms part of the government's strategy to strengthen engagement with the Ghanaian diaspora, particularly students.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian students pursuing higher education worldwide will participate in a virtual Ghana Diaspora Students Forum organised by NUGS Germany, UK, and China to harness their expertise and networks for Ghana's national development, with the event bringing together policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs and development experts.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Diaspora Affairs Office has endorsed a partnership with Global Volunteers Corps to implement the Ghana Diaspora Volunteerism Initiative, which creates a framework for Ghanaians living abroad to contribute skills and expertise to development projects in Ghana through volunteer service across sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture and technology.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Diaspora Affairs Office has endorsed a partnership with Global Volunteers Corps to implement the Ghana Diaspora Volunteerism Initiative, which aims to enable Ghanaians living abroad to contribute their skills and expertise to national development through volunteer opportunities in education, healthcare, agriculture, entrepreneurship, technology, environmental sustainability, youth development, tourism and community empowerment.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Benjamin Crump, an American civil rights attorney known for civil rights and police brutality cases in the U.S., launched his debut novel "Worse Than a Lie" in Accra on Friday. He affirmed his commitment to reparative justice and called Ghana a key gateway for diaspora engagement, emphasizing that the future of black people depends on how they support and invest in one another.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has described Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as a national asset whose peace mediation skills have helped restore peace in Dagbon and Bawku over his 27-year reign. Mahama praised the Asantehene's sacrifice of time, energy and resources in service to the nation.
28 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, General Overseer of Reign House Chapel, received the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal at a Diaspora engagement event marking Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's 27th coronation anniversary, held at Manhyia Palace and organised by E ON 3 Group in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office.
28 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sam Jonah, Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, has commended Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's leadership at a 27th anniversary gala in Kumasi, describing his commitment to dialogue and mediation as a credible alternative to confrontation-driven global politics and a model the world should emulate.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →