Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs — government agency issuing travel advisories and warnings to Ghanaian citizens on immigration compliance and safety abroad.
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued multiple travel advisories and public warnings in response to regional security concerns. The Ministry condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa, cautioned citizens about visa overstay penalties in Ethiopia and traffic fines in Togo, warned against using forged immigration documents, and advised suspension of travel to Mali following terrorist attacks that killed the country's Defence Minister.
Charterhouse Productions has moved the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards from the Palms Convention Centre back to the Grand Arena, scheduled for 9 May 2026. The organisers cited the venue's expanded capacity and advanced infrastructure to support the awards' growing scale and production ambition.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Charterhouse Productions has moved the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards from the Palms Convention Centre back to the Grand Arena, scheduled for 9 May 2026. The organisers cited the venue's expanded capacity and advanced infrastructure to support the awards' growing scale and production ambition.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards have relocated the ceremony from Palms Convention Centre to the Grand Arena on May 9, 2026, citing the event's growing scale and the venue's larger capacity, advanced technical facilities, and production flexibility.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Charterhouse Productions has announced that the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards will move from the Palms Convention Centre to the Grand Arena at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The organisers cited the venue's expansive capacity, advanced technical infrastructure, and production flexibility as reasons for the shift.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have requested repatriation through a new government-assisted scheme following protests targeting foreigners. Nigeria is demanding accountability after the deaths of two Nigerians allegedly assaulted by security officials.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have applied to be repatriated under a new government-assisted scheme, amid anti-foreigner protests and reported violence against Nigerian nationals including two deaths alleged to have been assaulted by security officials.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Togo has introduced fixed penalties for traffic offences ranging from 6,000 to 25,000 CFA francs, with violations including driving under the influence, improper parking, and missing documentation. Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned Ghanaian travellers to comply with Togo's traffic regulations to avoid fines.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned Ghanaians in Ethiopia to comply with immigration regulations, warning that overstaying by less than three years carries a $3,000 fine plus $30 daily charges, while overstaying beyond three years incurs $5,000 plus daily charges. Non-payment may result in confiscation and sale of personal belongings.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned citizens against using forged immigration stamps or travel endorsements, citing recent arrests of Ghanaians abroad after discovery of falsified documents in their passports. The Ministry stressed that document falsification is a serious criminal offence carrying penalties including arrest, prosecution, imprisonment, fines, deportation, and travel bans.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Federal Government has called on South African authorities to protect Nigerians and other foreign nationals following renewed xenophobic violence that killed two Nigerian citizens. The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg confirmed that Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew were killed in separate incidents linked to anti-foreigner tensions, with both deaths allegedly involving South African security personnel.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has expressed concern over terrorist attacks in Mali that killed the country's Defence Minister and other military personnel and civilians. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an advisory to Ghanaians in Mali to limit non-essential movements and suspend business activities until further notice.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →