Also known as: MFA · Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government ministry handling Ghana's international relations, consular services, and repatriation of distressed citizens abroad.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy Online
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of government-funded emergency evacuation exercises undertaken since 2017, including the recent evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. …
Foreign Affairs Ministry requests special audit of evacuation spending since 2017 to dateJoy Online
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier disclosed that GH¢27.18 million was spent on chartered flights during the government’s GH¢49.72 million evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following a resurgence of xenophobic attacks. …
Evacuation Exercise: Detailed breakdown of the GH¢27.18m spent on chartered flightsJoy Online
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier disclosed that GH¢27.18 million was spent on chartered flights during the government’s GH¢49.72 million evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following a resurgence of xenophobic attacks. …
SA Evacuation Exercise: Detailed breakdown of the GH¢27.18m spent on chartered flightsJoy Online
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to a Right to Information (RTI) request from the Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, by providing a report of more than 200 pages on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa ami …
Foreign Affairs Ministry submits 200-page report to Minority on GH¢49.7m South Africa evacuationJoy Online
… A dummy cheque to support the initiative was presented at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra by the UAE Ambassador to Ghana, Dr Abdulla AlMandous, and the Deputy Head of Mission, Khalifa Almehrzi, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. …
UAE to cover Hajj expenses for 344 Ghanaian pilgrims in 2027Joy Online
… Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa hosted Dr Wakata at a dinner at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on Tuesday, September 15, following a courtesy call on the Minister. …
Photos: Ghana hosts Japanese astronaut for talks on space science and technologyJoy Online
… The commitment was expressed when Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa hosted Japanese astronaut and Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific at Axiom Space, Dr Koichi Wakata, for a dinner at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on September 15, 2026. …
Ghana, Japan explore deeper cooperation in space science and technologyJoy Online
Veteran journalist and communications professional Jefferson Sackey has opened up about one of the most difficult decisions of his career: the decision to leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and venture into politics. …
Jefferson Sackey’s ‘Purpose’ reveals bold decision to leave Foreign Affairs Ministry for politicsJoy Online
The Minority in Parliament says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has failed to provide detailed expenditure records on the nearly GH¢50 million spent on the evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians from South Africa. …
Minority says Foreign Ministry has failed to release GH¢50m evacuation records despite RTI requestJoy Online
… But the Minority says it will not participate because the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to provide documents detailing how the money was spent. …
Minority withholds participation in SA evacuation briefing until GH¢50m records are releasedGhana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of government-funded emergency evacuation exercises since 2017, including evacuations from COVID-19 (2020), Ukraine (2022), Sudan (2023), and South Africa (2026), to assess how public funds were used and identify lessons for strengthening future emergency preparedness.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of government-funded emergency evacuation exercises since 2017, including evacuations from COVID-19 (2020), Ukraine (2022), Sudan (2023), and South Africa (2026), to assess how public funds were used and identify lessons for strengthening future emergency preparedness.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed a detailed financial breakdown of the GH¢49.72 million evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights—the operation's single largest expenditure. The exercise brought 1,964 Ghanaians home between 27 May and 4 September 2026, with additional costs covering commercial airline tickets, ground transportation, food, accommodation, and medical services.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's evacuation of 1,964 citizens from South Africa between May and September 2026 cost GH¢49.72 million, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights alone. Additional costs included GH¢9.42 million for commercial airline tickets, GH¢997,644 for ground transportation, GH¢634,350 for food, and smaller amounts for accommodation, medical services, and communications.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a 200-page report to the parliamentary minority detailing the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa between May and September 2026, which cost GH¢49,721,786 in total government and private sector spending.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The United Arab Emirates will cover Hajj expenses for 344 Ghanaian pilgrims in 2027 as part of an initiative reflecting the friendship between the two countries, to be implemented in coordination with Ghana's Pilgrims Affairs Office.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana hosted Japanese astronaut Dr Koichi Wakata from September 15 to 19, 2026, for discussions on strengthening cooperation in space science, technology and innovation. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa emphasised the importance of international cooperation in space exploration and Ghana's strategic partnership with Japan ahead of the countries' 70-year diplomatic anniversary in 2027.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Japan are exploring deeper cooperation in space science, technology and innovation. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa hosted Japanese astronaut Dr Koichi Wakata for discussions on international partnerships to support national development, with 2027 marking the 70th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist and communications professional Jefferson Sackey has opened up in his new memoir 'Purpose' about his decision to leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2007 to follow then-Foreign Affairs Minister Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo into active politics.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament says the Foreign Affairs Ministry has failed to release detailed expenditure records on nearly GH¢50 million spent on evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa, and will boycott a Wednesday closed-door meeting unless the Ministry provides itemised accounts and supporting documents requested under the Right to Information Act.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus says it will not attend a closed-door meeting on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa unless the government provides a detailed breakdown of the GH¢50 million spent on the exercise. The Minority supported the evacuation due to xenophobic threats but says government must account transparently for public funds used.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., committed to strengthening consular support for Ghanaian communities in Ohio, with Ambassador Jane Gasu Aheto stating that the mission is shifting to a proactive model of citizen diplomacy and bringing services directly to local populations. The Embassy has already deployed to Massachusetts, Atlanta, and Texas, and is working to restore online portal access after recent digital infrastructure disruptions.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran playwright Latif Abubakar has created "The Darkest Chapter," a musical dance theatrical production inspired by President Mahama and Foreign Minister Ablakwa's testimony at the UN General Assembly, where Ghana led a resolution (voted 123-3) declaring the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and chattel enslavement the gravest crime against humanity.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and PRESEC alumnus, rewarded the school's NSMQ-winning contestants with MacBooks, teaching staff with laptops, cash, and a holiday treat. He also announced delivery of a special NSMQ bus to the school in December.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the public for help locating the relatives of Stephen Kofi Boamah, a Ghanaian whose body was found in an apartment in Berlin, Germany, so authorities can formally notify his family and arrange for his remains.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority has questioned the government's reported GH¢49 million expenditure for evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, requesting detailed records to verify the spending despite supporting the evacuation itself.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaians holding ordinary, service and diplomatic passports can now travel visa-free to the Maldives and Zambia for up to 30 days, and to Antigua and Barbuda for up to 90 days, under new waiver arrangements announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreements do not constitute unrestricted entry; travellers must still meet immigration requirements, carry required documents, and those seeking employment, study or residence must obtain relevant permits beforehand.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the NDPC says the 24-hour economy policy was conceived in Ghana's 48-year development plan, not under President Mahama's administration, and was later adopted by the NDC government. The 48-year plan also influenced other initiatives including the creation of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Agency for Development Cooperation.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the National Development Planning Committee says Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Programme was drawn from the country's 48-year Development Plan, which was not legislated but has yielded several key initiatives including the programme and the naming of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Foreign Ministry has facilitated the repatriation of 6,936 distressed Ghanaians since 2025, including 4,972 from countries such as Libya, Cambodia and Kuwait, and 1,964 recently evacuated from South Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government is committed to protecting the welfare and dignity of Ghanaian citizens abroad.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will establish a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to finance emergency assistance, evacuations, and repatriations for Ghanaians in distress abroad. The announcement follows the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa during a resurgence of xenophobic attacks.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called for a detailed breakdown of the GH¢49.7 million reportedly spent by the government on evacuating and reintegrating Ghanaians from South Africa, saying the disclosure must be accompanied by transparency and accountability to enable Parliament and the public to understand how funds were utilised.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repatriated 4,972 Ghanaians from distress situations across ten countries since 2025, with the largest number (3,807) coming from Libya. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the repeated evacuations have placed significant financial and logistical strain on the state, prompting plans to establish a dedicated Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund for emergency financing.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to launch a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to provide emergency support to Ghanaians facing distress or crisis abroad, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced. The initiative follows the government's evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa amid concerns for their safety.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government spent GH¢33.72 million on the emergency evacuation of 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa, while businessman Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners contributed GH¢16 million, bringing the total cost to GH¢49.72 million, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that 1,964 Ghanaian nationals have been evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks and deteriorating security conditions. The evacuation, which ran from May 27 to September 4, 2026, prioritised vulnerable groups and was undertaken using both chartered and commercial flights, with Ghana being the first country to evacuate its nationals in response to the escalating tensions.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the VIP Lounge project at Accra International Airport will be completed and handed over before the end of the year without taxpayer funds, financed entirely through corporate social responsibility contributions from local Ghanaian businesses.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pan-African activists and youth gathered at the University of Ghana for an International Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations, arguing that Africa's economic challenges stem from legacies of slavery, colonialism, and external control. The forum, organized by the Pan-African Progressive Front, called for African youth to lead campaigns for debt cancellation and reparatory justice as linked issues of economic sovereignty.
5 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Norway seized the Russian vessel Professor Molchanov off Svalbard to enforce a $4.22bn compensation award won by Ukrainian energy firm Naftogaz against Russia at The Hague tribunal in 2023, following Russia's failure to pay for assets seized in Crimea. Russia called the action "piracy" and said it would challenge the ruling.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commended The Fourth Estate for an investigative report into attestation services and announced measures to improve the service and prevent middlemen. The Ministry clarified that the person implicated in the investigation is not its staff member, stating he has been sanctioned by his institution, reported to law enforcement, and prohibited from entering the Ministry's premises.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →