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Ghana High Commission in London

Ghana's diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom, coordinating the Ghana House project for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and supporting government diaspora initiatives.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The UK-based Ghanaian nevertheless commended the Ghana High Commission in London for organising the town hall meeting, describing it as an important platform for members of the diaspora to engage directly with President Mahama and discuss national issues.

    UK-based Ghanaian urges Mahama to rein in ministers’ TikTok party culture
  3. May 2026
  4. Joy Online

    The event, hosted by the Ghana High Commission in London, is expected to provide an opportunity for direct engagement with the diaspora.

    Mahama in London for high-stakes investment, royal engagements and diaspora meeting
  5. Joy Online

    As part of the programme, the first official stakeholder meeting is scheduled for May 26 at the Ghana High Commission in London.

    GFA launches UK Talent Identification Initiative for Ghanaian Diaspora players
World & Region

Ghana House to showcase trade and culture at Glasgow 2026 Games

The News

Ghana's House Project Coordination Committee has outlined progress toward establishing Ghana House at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a unified national platform aimed at promoting Ghana's trade, investment, tourism, culture and economic opportunities to the international community.

9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Ghana House to showcase trade and culture at Glasgow 2026 Games

    Ghana's House Project Coordination Committee has outlined progress toward establishing Ghana House at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a unified national platform aimed at promoting Ghana's trade, investment, tourism, culture and economic opportunities to the international community.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana House Project showcases economy, culture ahead of Commonwealth Games

    Ghana's Deputy Head of Mission has described the Ghana House Project as a strategic platform to showcase the country's economy, culture, investment opportunities, tourism potential, creative industries and sporting excellence ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The High Commissioner characterised the initiative as a national statement of intent to leverage global platforms for Ghana's development objectives, extending beyond ceremonial events to focus on economic diplomacy, market opening, and investor connection.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana High Commissioner receives St. Monicans UK centenary delegation

    Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK received a delegation from the Union of Old St. Monicans (UK) to formally invite her to participate in the Union's Centenary Legacy Dinner and Dance and Thanksgiving Service marking 100 years of St. Monica's educational heritage. The delegation outlined centenary activities and legacy projects focused on education and community development.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Six Ghanaian students allege assault by High Commission officials

    Six government-sponsored master's students at Loughborough University have accused Ghana High Commission officials in London of verbal abuse and physical assault during a protest over unpaid scholarship funds. The students claim they are owed a combined £238,852 in tuition fees and stipends after more than 18 months without payments.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Six Ghanaian master's students protest unpaid scholarships

    Six Ghanaian master's students at Loughborough University are protesting at the Ghana High Commission in London on June 16 over unpaid tuition fees and living stipends since their arrival in September 2024, with outstanding fees totalling GH¢3,420,360 threatening their graduation in July 2026.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Presidential advisor urges diaspora investment in Ghana's 24-Hour Economy

    Augustus Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, appealed to Ghanaians in the United Kingdom to invest in export-driven value chains, transfer technical skills, and partner with local industries as part of the government's economic transformation initiative.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Government seeks diaspora capital for 24-Hour Economy programme

    Ghana's government is appealing to diaspora members, particularly in the United Kingdom, to channel a portion of record US$7.8 billion annual remittances into productive investment and export-led growth under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. Presidential Adviser Augustus Goosie Tanoh said the diaspora's 2025 remittances were up from around four billion six years ago and now exceed official development assistance and foreign direct investment combined.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghanaian diaspora protests Mahama's governance in London

    Ghanaian community members in the UK staged a demonstration in London on Saturday outside a town hall event attended by President Mahama, protesting poor governance, economic hardship, and unfulfilled campaign promises. The protesters, dressed in red and black, carried placards criticising government performance on issues including market hardship, power outages, cocoa prices, and health projects.

    3 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghanaian protesters in London demonstrate against Mahama

    Ghanaian protesters in the UK staged a demonstration in London during President Mahama's official visit for a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, protesting what they described as poor governance and unfulfilled promises by the NDC administration. The demonstrators, numbering in their hundreds, carried placards citing grievances including unfulfilled cocoa price promises, health service failures, and economic hardship.

    2 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 1 June

  1. President Mahama visits London for royal audience and investment summit

    President John Dramani Mahama is in London for a high-level visit featuring meetings with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The visit aims to deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and the UK and includes a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, a London Stock Exchange appearance, and addresses at Chatham House and the Africa Debate at the Guildhall.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. UK-based Ghanaian asks Mahama to limit ministers' TikTok party appearances

    A Ghanaian resident in the UK urged President Mahama at a town hall meeting in London to encourage his ministers to spend more time with constituents rather than appearing at social events shared on TikTok, saying the videos create an impression that officials are detached from ordinary Ghanaians' concerns.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 31 May

  1. Mahama visits London for investment summit and royal meetings

    President John Mahama is in London on a working visit to strengthen economic relations with the UK, attract investment, and engage the Ghanaian diaspora. The trip includes a royal audience with King Charles III, a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a Ghana-UK Investment Summit at Raffles London, and a visit to the London Stock Exchange.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. GFA launches talent identification programme for UK diaspora players

    The Ghana Football Association, in partnership with Coach Hene Sports Club and Prince Lamona Consulting, has announced a two-day talent identification initiative to discover young footballers of Ghanaian heritage across the United Kingdom as part of its diaspora engagement and player development strategy.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

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