Also known as: Mr. Ablakwa · Mr Ablakwa · Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Mr Okudzeto Ablakwa · former Member of Parliament for North Tongu · Hon. Ablakwa
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister conducting bilateral diplomatic meetings on trade, security, and consular matters.
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… The government, through the benevolence of the President, and also our Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, now is the time for us to take the 900 back home. …
Government to begin final evacuation of 900 Ghanaians from South Africa on July 25Joy Online
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the Bahamas will receive 300 Ghanaian teachers this year. …
Ghana to export 300 teachers to the Bahamas under new agreementDaily Guide
Flashback: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa with evacuee kids in the plane A total of 900 Ghanaians who have registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria are expected to be evacuated soon following violent anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa, which left one Ghanaian nat …
900 Ghanaians To Be Evacuated After SA Anti-Immigration ProtestJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, July 7, Mr Asafo Adjei expressed concern over the public disagreement between Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, following reports that a Ghanaian national die …
Ghana, South Africa must resolve tensions through diplomacy, not social media exchanges – Asafo AdjeiJoy Online
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has described the unveiling of two monuments at Burma Camp in honour of Ghanaian peacekeepers who served during the 1994 Rwandan genocide as a profound moment of pride and recognition for Ghana’s contribution to global peacek …
Rwanda honours Ghanaian peacekeepers with monuments at Burma CampJoy Online
… The catalyst for increased discussion was a meeting in Kyiv between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. …
Ghana and Ukraine: Defence rapprochement raises questions about transparency and mandateJoy Online
A delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by the Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has paid a visit to the family of the late former Ambassador Victor Gbeho to commiserate with them following his passing. …
Foreign Affairs Ministry pays tribute to late Ambassador Victor GbehoThe Ghanaian Times
… Presenting the outcome, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, described the conference as a major milestone in the global reparations movement. …
Accra conference adopts framework for reparatory justiceJoy Online
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has praised the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts for what he described as a masterful reenactment of the transatlantic slave trade staged at the Osu Castle during the Next Steps Juneteenth commemoration. …
Ablakwa hails UG School of Performing Arts for reenactment of Transatlantic Slave TradeJoy Online
… Government officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, subsequently confirmed that Ghana engaged Canadian authorities through diplomatic channels in an effort to secure a review of the decision, but to no avail. …
England players to make own call on Partey handshake ahead of Ghana showdownGhana and Gabon have called on African countries to collectively address xenophobia and discrimination, arguing the menace threatens continental cohesion and Africa's shared progress. The call follows renewed xenophobic attacks on black migrants in South Africa, in which Ghana has confirmed two citizen deaths since April.
7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana and Gabon have called on African countries to collectively address xenophobia and discrimination, arguing the menace threatens continental cohesion and Africa's shared progress. The call follows renewed xenophobic attacks on black migrants in South Africa, in which Ghana has confirmed two citizen deaths since April.
7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana and Gabon have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during a three-day state visit by Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The MoUs cover political consultations and cooperation in diplomat training between the two countries' foreign affairs institutions.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Mahama has committed resources to support the second phase evacuation of an estimated 1,000 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Government had earlier evacuated 926 citizens and provided each returnee with GH¢5,000 reintegration allowance and GH¢500 transportation support.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and India have committed to expanding cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and information and communication technology, with renewed focus on robotics and artificial intelligence, following a meeting between Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and India's High Commissioner-designate Surinder Bhagat in Accra.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Nigeria's High Commissioner-designate Shehu Ilu Barde have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic cooperation, with focus on removing trade barriers and leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area to increase bilateral trade.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UNIDO has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with Ghana to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development, following the presentation of Open Letters by its Representative-designate, Dr Emmanuel Kalenzi, to Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister on 24 July.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has announced a GH¢5,500 support package for Ghanaian evacuees returning from South Africa, comprising a GH¢5,000 reintegration grant, GH¢500 travel allowance, relief items, and NHIS registration. The two-phase evacuation exercise is expected to bring home nearly 2,000 Ghanaians, with the first phase having brought 926 returnees and the second phase expected to facilitate the return of about 1,000 more.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told Australia's incoming High Commissioner that Ghana wants to deepen cooperation on sustainable mining reforms and renewable energy, particularly solar expansion as part of its energy transition.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Lebanon have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in education, trade and manufacturing following the presentation of the Open Letters of Lebanon's Ambassador-designate to Ghana. The countries aim to strengthen collaboration in trade and knowledge sharing in motor manufacturing, construction materials and pharmaceutical industries.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister confirmed that two Ghanaians were killed in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa—Bashiru Isaac, 44, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and Kojo Antwi in Prieska on July 18. The government has lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and said it would pursue justice for the victims through diplomatic and legal channels.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has launched investigations into alleged criminal recruitment networks after 272 Ghanaian nationals were reported to have been drafted into the Russia-Ukraine conflict through fraudulent overseas employment schemes. The Foreign Affairs Minister said 55 of the reported cases involved Ghanaians who had died, while two others were being held as prisoners of war.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has approved 623 Ghanaians affected by the June 29 floods for free passport replacement, out of 705 applications received by the July 17 deadline. The scheme covers only valid passports held at the time of the disaster; 82 applications were rejected because the passports had expired before the floods.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa revealed that approximately 272 Ghanaians have been drawn into the Russia-Ukraine conflict since 2022, many through fraudulent job offers, with about 55 reported dead and two held as prisoners of war. The government is actively negotiating the release of the two captured Ghanaians.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government is offering consular assistance to Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong, who remains detained in the Netherlands on alleged money laundering and romance scam charges. The mission in The Hague is coordinating with Dutch authorities, the MP's family, and legal representatives to ensure his rights are protected.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation under the African Continental Free Trade Area, pledging to remove trade barriers and increase bilateral trade volumes. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also called for eliminating obstacles to trade and investment, and urged both governments and other ECOWAS member states to build confidence in the proposed ECO single currency.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called on Nigeria to investigate alleged attacks on properties belonging to Ghanaian business mogul Sir Sam Jonah, urging protection of cross-border investments. The Nigerian High Commissioner-designate assured the minister he would examine the matter and engage appropriate authorities.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has asked Nigeria to investigate alleged attacks on properties owned by Ghanaian business mogul Sir Sam Jonah, citing the need to protect investments and sustain investor confidence. The incoming Nigerian High Commissioner pledged to examine the matter.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is conducting the final phase of its mass repatriation exercise for Ghanaians stranded in South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Nearly 900 Ghanaian nationals voluntarily registered to leave, with about 926 already repatriated in earlier stages and remaining registered individuals beginning to return home on July 25.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana considers Morocco's autonomy plan as the only realistic and lasting basis for resolving the Sahara issue, according to a joint communiqué issued after talks between Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Accra. Ghana also welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which supports the UN Secretary-General's facilitation of negotiations based on Morocco's autonomy proposal.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Morocco have signed 11 cooperation agreements covering aviation, trade, education, mining, sports and scientific research to strengthen bilateral relations. The agreements were signed during the Second Session of the Ghana-Morocco Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation in Accra.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and the Kingdom of the Netherlands reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in fighting organised crime, terrorism, violent extremism, drug trafficking and other transnational security threats. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister raised concerns about emerging security challenges in Ghana and West Africa, including violent extremism, organised crime, drug trafficking, money laundering and illicit financial flows, with particular emphasis on the growing threat of synthetic drug abuse among Ghanaian youth.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister welcomed the Burundi President and AU officials for an Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly scheduled for July 21–22, 2026, in Accra. The summit will address ending AIDS by 2030, preventing maternal deaths, and tackling communicable and non-communicable diseases while strengthening Africa's health systems.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called for equal enforcement of Ghana's anti-illegal mining laws and urged the Court of Appeal to closely review the trial that led to the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako. The Minority criticized selective application of justice in the fight against galamsey and called on the Attorney General to publish the state's enforcement record across the political spectrum.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called on the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on diplomatic relations with South Africa following the killing of Ghanaian businessman Bashiru Isak in Cape Town, citing concerns over attacks on foreign nationals in that country.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, has announced that over 5,000 farmers in the constituency will receive free fertilisers, seedlings and other agricultural support services to boost local food production.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously backed Ghana's petition to the African Union against xenophobia and endorsed the Accra Next Steps Commitments on Reparatory Justice, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated 100 chest freezers to market women in Juapong to support their businesses during temporary relocation for construction of the Mahama 24-Hour Economy Market.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has donated 100 chest freezers to market women in Juapong to support their businesses during temporary relocation for construction of the Mahama 24-Hour Economy Market. The donation is intended to help affected traders sustain their livelihoods while the new market, part of the government's 24-Hour Economy initiative, is being built.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama described Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as one of his hardest-working ministers, crediting him with securing international backing for Ghana's UN reparations resolution and leading the repatriation of Ghanaians from conflict areas.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said President John Dramani Mahama's public praise has "completed" his 2028 campaign, attributing ministerial success to the President's leadership and direction rather than individual effort.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →