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Rolf Olson — U.S. Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, emphasized bilateral trade and investment expansion between US and Ghana.
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The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Ghana, Rolf Olson, has called for increased investment and stronger policy support to unlock the full potential of Ghana’s creative economy. …
U.S urges investment in Ghana’s creative economyThe Chronicle
… Chargé d’Affaires to Ghana, Mr.Rolf Olson, said the creative sector should be supported by policies that strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection, uphold contract sanctity, improve production financing and inspire investor confidence. …
U.S, Ghana Push Creative Economy As Investment FrontierThe Ghanaian Times
… The United States Chargé d’Affaires to Ghana, Mr Rolf Olson, said the donation underscored the enduring security partnership between the two countries and their joint efforts to address emerging security threats. …
US donates $4m military equipment to GAFJoy Online
… Presenting the items, the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Accra, Rolf Olson, said the support reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries. …
US donates military equipment to Ghana Armed Forces to boost defence capabilitiesBusiness & Financial Times
… Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Rolf Olson has said. He highlighted the strengthening economic relationship between Washington and Accra amid evolving global trade dynamics and development priorities. …
US-Ghana trade nears US$4bn as Washington signals scope for more investmentDaily Guide
Dr Ayine and Rolf Olson in a photograph at the event The United States Embassy in Ghana has hosted a grand reception in Accra to mark 250 years of American independence and shared history with Ghana. …
US Embassy Marks 250th Independence In Grand StyleThe Chronicle
… Embassy, Rolf Olson, seated on the dais during the 250th Independence Anniversary celebration of the United States of America held at the U.S. …
Ayine Lauds US For Issuing Over 12,000 Visas To Ghanaian StudentsThe Chronicle
… Embassy, Rolf Olson, said the bilateral relationship had evolved beyond diplomacy into a partnership that impacts the daily lives of Ghanaians. …
US-Ghana Trade Hit $4bn In 2025The Ghanaian Times
… Addressing the gathering, the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Accra, Mr Rolf Olson, recalled that the founders of the United States had asserted that all people were endowed with “certain unalienable rights”, namely life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. …
Ghana joins U.S. community to mark 250 years of independenceJoy Online
… Rolf Olson, Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Ghana, described the handover as a reaffirmation of the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the United States. …
US donates three heavy-duty trucks to strengthen GAF engineering capacityThe US Chargé d'Affaires reaffirmed the United States' commitment to bilateral cooperation with Ghana in fighting cybercrime during a meeting with Ghana's Cyber Security Authority Director-General, emphasizing mutual respect and effective coordination in joint law enforcement operations.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Chargé d'Affaires reaffirmed the United States' commitment to bilateral cooperation with Ghana in fighting cybercrime during a meeting with Ghana's Cyber Security Authority Director-General, emphasizing mutual respect and effective coordination in joint law enforcement operations.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The 7th Africa Public Sector Conference & Awards will take place in Accra from 14–16 October 2026, bringing together public-sector ministers, CEOs, policymakers and investors from Ghana and across Africa under the theme "Governance 2030: Resilient Institutions for a Digital, Green & Secure Africa." Ghana's Chief of Staff will officially open the conference and deliver a keynote address.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorializes that while President Mahama was right to reject a proposed US health compact over provisions it deemed humiliating—including requirements for pathogen data, counterpart funding, and FDA medicine inspections—his characterization of the decision and bilateral relationship at the Council on Foreign Relations lacked diplomatic restraint.
1 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The number of Ghanaians studying in US higher education institutions has risen from about 4,000 in the 2019/20 academic year to 12,800 in the 2024/25 academic year. Ghana is now the second-highest sender of students from sub-Saharan Africa to the United States after Nigeria, and ranks 14th globally.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
More than 30 accredited colleges and universities from the United States participated in the annual EducationUSA College and University Fair in Accra, providing Ghanaian students with information on admissions, scholarships, financial aid and student visa processes. The fair, organised by the US Embassy in collaboration with EducationUSA, also held a similar engagement in Kumasi.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency and C-Squared Africa have signed an agreement for a feasibility study on deploying fibre-optic cables along Ghana's existing electricity infrastructure to expand affordable digital connectivity across the country.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health and Peace Corps commemorated 65 years of bilateral partnership since 1961, recognizing the organization's contributions to healthcare, community development, education, and agriculture. Deputy Health Minister Grace Ayensu-Danquah highlighted Peace Corps volunteers' role in Ghana's eradication of Guinea worm disease, certified complete in 2015, and work in public health and sanitation programmes.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States Embassy in Accra will organise a train-the-trainer coaching programme for coaches of female student-athletes in September under its Sports Envoys Programme. The two-day training will be led by two U.S. professional athletes and coaches, including Ghanaian-American athlete Kofi Sarkodie, across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Northern Regions.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Two senior U.S. defence officials visited Ghana from August 6–8, 2026, to reaffirm security partnership and explore ways to strengthen Ghana's capacity to address domestic and regional security challenges, with focus on domestic security, maritime security, border protection, and regional security capabilities.
12 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The US Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires told Ghana's government that policies on tax structures, intellectual property protection, and production financing are essential to capture the full value of the country's creative industry and attract investment.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires called for increased investment and policy support to strengthen Ghana's creative sector, citing the need for sustainable structures, intellectual property protection, and financing to help creatives compete globally. The remarks came at the closing of the Creative Economy Summit Ghana 2026 in Accra, which brought together filmmakers, investors and government officials.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 United States has donated 84 pallets of military and intelligence equipment valued at about $4 million to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance border security, intelligence gathering, maritime surveillance, counter-terrorism operations and military training. The Chief of the Naval Staff described the support as a significant boost to operational readiness and a reflection of strong defence cooperation between Ghana and the United States.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The United States Embassy in Accra has handed over 84 pallets of assorted military equipment to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance operational readiness and strengthen Ghana's defence capabilities, with significant portions allocated to the Ghana Navy including radar systems, radios, antennas, body armour and boarding equipment.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires ad interim Rolf Olson says bilateral trade between the US and Ghana reached about $4 billion last year and that there is significant room to expand investment. More than 100 American companies are operating in Ghana across energy, technology and agriculture sectors.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The US Embassy in Ghana hosted a grand reception in Accra celebrating 250 years of American independence and US-Ghana relations, including remarks from the Chargé d'Affaires recalling the founding declaration and noting that the US was present when Ghana gained independence in 1957.
15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine commended the U.S. Embassy in Accra for issuing more than 12,000 visas to Ghanaian students, describing educational exchange as central to the Ghana-U.S. relationship.
12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Trade between Ghana and the United States reached an estimated $4 billion in goods and services in 2025, with officials from both countries expressing optimism about expanding investment and commercial ties. More than 100 American companies operate in Ghana, creating jobs and investing in sectors including mining, technology, agriculture, and hospitality.
12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's U.S. Embassy marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a gathering of government officials, clergy, business leaders, and diplomatic staff. The Chargé d'Affaires highlighted the deepening partnership between Ghana and the United States across health, education, science, economy, and technology.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The United States has donated three Freightliner heavy-duty trucks, valued at more than $600,000, to the Ghana Armed Forces under the African Crisis Response Initiative to enhance engineering, construction and humanitarian response capabilities. The trucks, presented at the Ghana Armed Forces Engineers Training School near Teshie, will support infrastructure projects and peacekeeping operations.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Eugene Mensah Osei, 10, Ghana's 2026 National Spelling Bee champion from Peniel Academy in Kumasi, visited the US Embassy in Accra on 8 May ahead of competing in the 101st Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. on 23 May.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →