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United States Embassy in Ghana

United States Embassy in Ghana — conducts diplomatic and development initiatives including sports envoy programs, military equipment donations, and cultural exchanges with Ghana.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The United States Embassy in Ghana has brought former U.S. Women’s National Team World Cup champion, Amy Griffin, and former Major League Soccer defender, Kofi Sarkodie, to Ghana as part of a Sports Envoy Programme aimed at strengthening the development of female football at the

    US Embassy brings World Cup winner Amy Griffin, Kofi Sarkodie to empower Ghana’s female coaches
  3. July 2026
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    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 economy
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Rear Admiral Bessing also commended the United States Embassy in Ghana and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) for their continued support through training, technical assistance and equipment provision.

    US donates $4m military equipment to GAF
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    The United States Embassy in Ghana has brought residents of Tamale together for a public watch party, with senior government officials from the Northern Region in attendance.

    US Embassy hosts Black Stars watch party in Tamale to strengthen community engagement
  8. Daily 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 Style
  9. Joy Online

    The extradition was announced by the United States Embassy in Ghana in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, describing the development as evidence of strengthened law enforcement cooperation between Ghana and the United States and a shared commitment to tackling corruptio

    Mahama has never considered pardon for convicted officials – Akwatia MP
  10. Joy 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 capacity
  11. Daily Guide

    The United States Embassy in Ghana also has an important role to play. To its credit, the US Embassy in Ghana through a recent media engagement highlighted the importance of complying with U.S.

    Don’t Let The 2026 World Cup Become A Deportation Story
  12. Joy Online

    The United States Embassy in Ghana also has an important role to play. To its credit, the US Embassy in Ghana, through a recent media engagement, highlighted the importance of complying with U.S.

    Don’t let the 2026 World Cup become a deportation story
  13. May 2026
  14. The Ghanaian Times

    The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Ms Rabia Qureshi, reaffirmed the United States government’s commitment to supporting Ghana in strengthening law enforcement cooperation and institutional capacity.

    Intelligence-led policing key to security  – IGP
Sport

US Embassy brings World Cup champion to train Ghana's female football coaches

The News

The US Embassy has brought former US Women's National Team World Cup champion Amy Griffin and former MLS defender Kofi Sarkodie to Ghana to strengthen female football development at the grassroots level through a Sports Envoy Programme. The initiative takes coaches in Tamale, Kumasi, and Accra through sessions on team culture, leadership, discipline, and communication, with about 50 coaches and 300 young female footballers expected to participate by the end of the programme.

20 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. US Embassy brings World Cup champion to train Ghana's female football coaches

    The US Embassy has brought former US Women's National Team World Cup champion Amy Griffin and former MLS defender Kofi Sarkodie to Ghana to strengthen female football development at the grassroots level through a Sports Envoy Programme. The initiative takes coaches in Tamale, Kumasi, and Accra through sessions on team culture, leadership, discipline, and communication, with about 50 coaches and 300 young female footballers expected to participate by the end of the programme.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. U.S. envoy urges investment in Ghana's creative economy

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. US donates $4 million military equipment to Ghana Armed Forces

    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

Monday 29 June

  1. US Embassy hosts Black Stars watch party in Tamale

    The United States Embassy in Ghana organised a public watch party in Tamale with residents and senior Northern Regional officials, including the Regional Minister and Mayor. The Cultural and Education Attaché highlighted the US-Ghana partnership and the region's participation in US exchange and education programmes.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. US Embassy marks 250 years American independence in Accra

    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

Saturday 13 June

  1. Mahama rules out pardon for corruption-convicted officials

    The Akwatia MP has stated that President John Mahama has not considered granting a presidential pardon to any public official convicted of corruption-related offences, with accountability remaining central to his stance on public office. This follows the extradition and conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzlement of over US$6 million in public funds.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. US donates three trucks to boost GAF engineering capacity

    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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana warned against deportation risks ahead of 2026 World Cup

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana should address undocumented migration risks as excitement builds around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing recent evacuations of Ghanaians from South Africa linked to xenophobic tensions and noting that major sporting events historically lead to visa overstays and irregular migration attempts.

    3 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana must prepare citizens for 2026 World Cup responsibly

    As Ghanaians prepare to travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, authorities must address risks of visa overstays and irregular migration, lessons highlighted by recent evacuations of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic tensions linked to undocumented migration.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. IGP emphasizes intelligence-led policing for modern security threats

    Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has stressed the need for intelligence-led policing and stronger international collaboration to combat sophisticated and transnational crimes including organised crime, cyber-enabled offences, and violent extremism. He made the remarks at the opening of a 10-day Police Intelligence Operations Training Programme at the Police Academy in Accra, organised by the Ghana Police Service in partnership with the FBI and attended by 40 officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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