U.S. government department managing visas, passports, embassies, and diplomatic initiatives including the International Visitor Leadership Program and expedited visa pilot.
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Joy Online
… The U.S. Department of State had previously included Ghana among 75 countries affected by a temporary pause in immigrant visa issuance; the Department announced in August 2026 that the pause was no longer in effect following a court order. …
Ablakwa assures Ghanaians in New York of stronger consular support and recognition of diaspora contributionsJoy Online
… The U.S. Department of State had previously included Ghana among 75 countries affected by a temporary pause in immigrant visa issuance; the Department announced in August 2026 that the pause was no longer in effect following a court order. …
Ablakwa assures Ghanaians in New York of stronger consular support and recognition of diaspora contributionsThe Chronicle
… Sports Envoy event The initiative, held in Tamale, Kumasi and Accra formed part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Envoy programme and brought former U.S. …
U.S. Embassy, Ghana deepen ties through football diplomacy …Nearly 300 girls, 50 coaches benefit from Sports Envoy programmeThe Ghanaian Times
… The White House said NABEP has also granted the U.S. Department of State the right of first refusal to purchase the remaining 80 per cent of its production. …
US firm to take over Venezuela oilfieldsDaily Guide
… City Council Oye Owolewa, Special Advisor in the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Deniece Laurent-Mantey, as well as representatives from the Mayor of Washington, D.C.’s Office on African Affairs. …
EMY Africa Strengthens Diaspora, Investment TiesJoy Online
… Handpicked and nominated by the U.S. Department of State, IVLP participants are selected not only for what they have done, but for what they are poised to do. …
Dr Ekua Amoakoh’s IVLP selection; an architect of changeJoy Online
… According to the Embassy, all bids must be submitted through the official U.S. Department of State online auction platform, where prospective bidders can also access bidding instructions and view the list of available items. …
U.S. Embassy in Ghana announces online auction of vehicles, government propertyJoy Online
The U.S. Department of State plans to launch a pilot program that would allow some visitor visa applicants to pay an additional $750 fee for a faster interview appointment. …
U.S. to test $750 fee for faster visa interviewsJoy Online
… The BotaeX Initiative itself was born from a powerful experience I had in the summer of 2025 during the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), hosted by the U.S. Department of State, under the theme “Advancing Economic Prosperity: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Dev …
From waste to wealth: My experience at Higher Life AcademyJoy Online
… In recognition of his leadership and community impact, he was selected to participate in the United States International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), a professional exchange initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. …
Ghanaian clergyman and former Joy FM radio pastor Rev. Jonathan Asiedu-Otibu earns doctorate in USGhana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told Ghanaians in New York that the government is strengthening consular services through a new database to track and assist Ghanaians facing immigration challenges, while recognizing diaspora contributions to national development.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told Ghanaians in New York that the government is strengthening consular services through a new database to track and assist Ghanaians facing immigration challenges, while recognizing diaspora contributions to national development.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told Ghanaians in New York that the Ministry is establishing a comprehensive database to track consular status and better respond to needs of Ghanaians abroad, including those facing immigration challenges, while reaffirming government commitment to protecting diaspora interests.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The U.S. Embassy in Ghana used football to strengthen bilateral relations through its Sports Envoy programme, training nearly 300 female student-athletes and 50 coaches in leadership and sporting development across Tamale, Kumasi and Accra. The initiative featured former U.S. professional athletes including Women's National Team player Amy Griffin and MLS defender Kofi Sarkodie.
22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
U.S. Oil Company North American Blue Energy Partners will take over oilfields previously controlled by Chinese and Russian firms as part of an oil production agreement announced by President Trump with Venezuela. The company granted the U.S. government a 35 per cent stake and preferential access to 20 per cent of its production.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
EMY Africa held a networking event at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. on June 25, bringing together business leaders, government officials, diplomats and cultural figures from Africa and the United States to promote economic and cultural ties between the continent and its global diaspora.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, a medical doctor in Ghana's political communications space, has been selected for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a U.S. State Department initiative that brings emerging leaders from government, media, business, and civil society together to build international relationships and shape future influence. The program, running since the 1940s, has previously hosted figures including former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor, UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher, and Nobel laureates.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States Embassy in Accra is auctioning excess government vehicles and property via online bidding from July 6–8, 2026, with physical inspections available July 1–2. Bids must be submitted through the official U.S. Department of State auction platform.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. Department of State plans a pilot program allowing B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants to pay an additional $750 fee for a faster interview appointment within 10 business days at select embassies and consulates. The optional fee would be added to the standard $185 visa application fee, with the pilot running from July 1 through December 31, 2026; expediting interviews does not affect eligibility requirements or approval odds.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At Higher Life Academy, a speaker discussed "From Waste to Wealth," exploring how plastic and paper waste can be recycled and transformed into income-generating products. Students engaged with the concept, proposing community-based recycling ideas.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. Jonathan K. Asiedu-Otibu, a pastor and former Joy FM radio minister, has graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree focused on migration, mission, and leadership in a global context. His doctoral research examined how migration is reshaping Christian mission and the role of immigrant Christian leaders from Africa in Europe and North America.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration is intensifying enforcement against Americans owing more than $2,500 in unpaid child support, with the State Department and Health and Human Services denying or revoking passports until debts are resolved. Supporters say it holds debtors accountable; critics argue it deepens family crises.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →