Also known as: Ghana High Commission to the United Kingdom and Ireland · Ghana High Commission to the UK and Ireland · Ghana High Commission in the UK · Ghana High Commission in Lusaka
High Commission of Ghana — Ghanaian diplomatic mission abroad handling consular services, citizen protection, and bilateral economic engagement with host countries.
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… It further urged Ghanaians living in Zambia to remain vigilant when responding to online employment opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary. …
Six Ghanaians Arrested In Zambia Over Organised CybercrimeThe Ghanaian Times
… It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs. …
Ghana warns citizens over fake jobs and forced cybercrime in ZambiaThe Chronicle
… According to the statement, reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through purportedly legitimate employment opportunities, including online data-entry jobs. …
Foreign Ministry warns Ghanaians over fake Zambia job offersJoy Online
… ng trend of Ghanaians being lured to Zambia through fraudulent employment opportunities and subsequently being subjected to coercive conditions and forced involvement in cybercrime activities.” According to the Ministry, information received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka …
6 Ghanaian victims of human trafficking arrested in Zambia cybercrime raid – Foreign Affairs MinistryJoy Online
… According to the Ministry, information received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicates that some of the Ghanaians had travelled to Zambia after being recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities. …
Ghana cautions citizens over fraudulent jobs luring them to Zambia for cybercrimeThe Chronicle
… The Ghana High Commission was separately reported as indicating that 297 people travelled on that flight. …
Evacuations Of Ghanaians From SA: Okudzeto’s Figures Don’t Add Up –MinorityThe Ghanaian Times
… Ablakwa expressed gratitude to Ghanaians, particularly Nana Romeo, for bringing Barosky’s plight in Manchester to public attention, and commended the Ghana High Commission in the UK for its coordination. …
Foreign Minister announces repatriation of Barosky from UKJoy Online
… She made the remarks when she received a delegation from London-based Taekwon Security Limited on a courtesy call at the Ghana High Commission in London. …
Collaboration key to Ghana’s diplomatic goals – High CommissionerJoy Online
… Sabah Zito Benson, has assured Team Ghana of the Ghana High Commission’s full support as the country participates at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. …
Ghana’s High Commissioner to UK commits to support Team Ghana at Commonwealth GamesThe Ghanaian Times
… Mr Ampem explained that GHIB and the Ghana High Commission had initiated negotiations with the Mercers for the lease renewal. …
Parliament approves Regina House lease agreement renewal …orders MOFA to set clear timelines in future supplier’s agreementsGhana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the arrest of six Ghanaians among 79 people detained in Lusaka on August 23, 2026 during a joint operation targeting organised cybercrime. Some of the Ghanaians were reportedly lured to Zambia through fraudulent job offers, had their passports confiscated, and were forced into online scam activities.
8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the arrest of six Ghanaians among 79 people detained in Lusaka on August 23, 2026 during a joint operation targeting organised cybercrime. Some of the Ghanaians were reportedly lured to Zambia through fraudulent job offers, had their passports confiscated, and were forced into online scam activities.
8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime, following the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka during a joint operation targeting suspected organised cybercrime activities.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Foreign Ministry has cautioned Ghanaians seeking jobs in Zambia to verify offers and employers, after six Ghanaians were arrested in Lusaka during an August 23, 2026 operation against a facility suspected of involvement in organised cybercrime. Reports indicate job seekers were recruited through fraudulent employment opportunities and allegedly forced into online scam activities after having their passports confiscated.
6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Six Ghanaian nationals were arrested on August 23, 2026, during a joint police and drug enforcement operation in Lusaka targeting suspected organised cybercrime. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians that unsuspecting job-seekers are allegedly being lured to Zambia with promises of legitimate employment before being coerced into cybercrime activities.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians against fraudulent employment opportunities in Zambia after six Ghanaian nationals were arrested in Lusaka in connection with an organised cybercrime operation. The Ministry said Ghanaians are being lured with seemingly legitimate job offers, then subjected to coercive conditions and forced to participate in cybercrime activities, including cases where passports were confiscated by employers.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has raised concerns that the Minister of Foreign Affairs's announced figures for the 2026 evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa at a cost of GH¢49.72 million cannot be fully verified against underlying records, citing discrepancies with earlier public accounts.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the repatriation of musician Barosky, who was stranded in the United Kingdom. The Ministry fully sponsored his return as part of its consular mandate and is providing psychosocial support and reintegration financial assistance.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has stressed the importance of collaboration and stakeholder engagement in advancing Ghana's diplomatic and bilateral interests. She received a delegation from London-based Taekwon Security Limited at the Ghana High Commission, where discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and identifying areas of mutual interest.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK, H.E. Sabah Zito Benson, assured Team Ghana of full support from the Ghana High Commission as the country competes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She noted that the athletes have worked hard and deserve backing from the government and people of Ghana, with the High Commission staff on standby if needed.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has approved renewal of the head lease of Regina House in London for another 150 years, a strategic national asset housing the Ghana International Bank and other tenants. The renewal will cost the government £17.25 million.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Olympic Committee president says the Ghana House project, launched in London on July 8, 2026, represents a major opportunity to advance Ghana's economic diplomacy agenda and position the country as an investment destination. The initiative is designed to promote Ghanaian products and services, facilitate trade partnerships, showcase tourism and creative industries, and strengthen diaspora relationships.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government characterizes the death of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town as a consequence of xenophobic violence, while South African officials deny the link to anti-migrant protests and describe it as a criminal act. The two countries have conflicting accounts of the incident—Ghana citing a death on June 30 during demonstrations, South Africa investigating a separate June 29 shooting at a workplace in Nyanga.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An international relations expert has cautioned against calls for Ghana and other African countries to boycott South African goods in response to xenophobic protests, saying diplomatic channels have not been exhausted and economic retaliation could undermine resolution efforts.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has confirmed that all Ghanaian nationals detained during anti-immigration demonstrations on June 20 have been released following intervention by the Ghana High Commission. The detentions occurred during immigration enforcement operations amid anti-immigration protests in South Africa, where police conducted identity checks and worked with the mission to verify and release Ghanaian detainees.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana hosted a Global Business Services Executive Roundtable in London to present Ghana as a competitive outsourcing and digital services destination. Senior government officials, industry leaders, and investors discussed Ghana's talent pool, digital infrastructure, and supportive policies as advantages for serving UK and European markets.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian PhD students in the UK under the Ghana Scholarship Authority have expressed frustration over continued delays in tuition fee and stipend payments, despite government assurances in April that funds had been released and would be disbursed by late April; as of June 8, no payments had been received by PhD, undergraduate, or master's cohorts.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Finance Minister and Bank of Ghana Governor presented the government's economic reform programme—including debt restructuring, fiscal discipline, and financial sector strengthening—to international investors and financiers at a breakfast meeting in London.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Finance Minister and Bank of Ghana Governor presented the country's economic reforms and investment prospects to international financiers and investors at a high-level breakfast meeting in London, highlighting debt restructuring, fiscal consolidation and monetary policy measures aimed at macroeconomic stabilisation.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, says Ghana-UK economic cooperation has strong prospects, with both nations positioned to build a partnership promoting prosperity and innovation. Speaking at the opening of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London (opened by President Mahama), she committed the Ghana High Commission to facilitating investor engagement and business opportunities in Ghana.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa due to rising xenophobic attacks targeting Africans, following incidents involving injuries, business closures, looting, and property destruction. The government has lodged diplomatic protests, summoned the South African Acting High Commissioner, petitioned the African Union, and is facilitating evacuations of Ghanaian nationals.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's government has advised Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa due to rising xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals, which have caused injuries, property damage, and business takeovers. The government has lodged diplomatic protests, summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner, and petitioned the African Union in response.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government of Ghana has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following a reported rise in xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants and businesses. Ghana has begun evacuating affected citizens in response to the attacks, which it describes as being carried out by anti-immigrant vigilante groups.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana High Commission has announced a Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 scheduled for June 1–2 at Raffles London, bringing together government officials, global investors and development finance leaders to strengthen economic cooperation and unlock investment opportunities. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver the keynote address.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
ECOWAS strongly condemned terrorist attacks in Mali last Saturday and called on West African states and security forces to unite against the threat. Ghana's High Commission in South Africa issued a safety advisory to Ghanaian nationals following an ongoing protest in Johannesburg's central business district organised over unemployment and undocumented foreign nationals.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Minority Caucus on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called for urgent action following recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa, citing assaults on individuals and attacks on businesses in areas including KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Gauteng. The caucus welcomed efforts by Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister and South Africa's president but said these steps are insufficient, calling on South African authorities to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's High Commission has advised Ghanaians in Pretoria to exercise caution ahead of demonstrations planned for April 28 by the March Organisation over immigration grievances, urging residents to avoid protest areas, shop owners to close temporarily, and community members to avoid social media content that could be perceived as inflammatory.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →