Also known as: US Embassy in Accra · US Embassy Ghana · US Embassy in Ghana · US Embassy in Abuja · US embassy in Vauxhall
US diplomatic mission in Ghana that organizes educational events, cultural screenings, and hosts university fairs for Ghanaian students and citizens.
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… He is therefore appealing to the authorities to facilitate his travel by helping him secure a service passport or providing an official letter that would enable him to approach the US Embassy for a visa. …
Kwaku Bonsam appeals to Mahama, Ablakwa to facilitate his US travel for skin graft; says he’ll fund itDaily Guide
A scene during the film screening The US Embassy in Accra has held a special screening of the documentary “Young Washington” for selected students of Accra Girls Senior High School among other dignitaries at the American Space as part of Freedom 250. …
US Embassy Screens ‘Young Washington’, Moves To Form Film ClubThe Ghanaian Times
… Brown, made the pledge in Accra yesterday at a media engagement organised by the US Embassy during his first visit to Africa in his current role. …
US Army pledges support for Ghana’s security effortsThe Ghanaian Times
… The fair, organised by the US Embassy in collaboration with EducationUSA, followed a similar engagement in Kumasi last Thursday. …
US Embassy hosts university fair for Ghanaian studentsJoy Online
… Mr Adams said he had engaged officials of the US Embassy in Ghana on Wednesday, including the new consul officer and political head, but the issue of Ghanaian World Cup delegates overstaying their visas did not come up during the discussions. …
World Cup: Kofi Adams rejects claims of visa overstays by Ghana delegatesJoy Online
A US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children, was detained at his south London flat and flown out of the UK in August, without being first questioned by British police. …
US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interviewThe Chronicle
The United States Mission Nigeria says the US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of America’s Labour Day holiday. …
US Embassy in Abuja, Lagos Consulate close today due to America Labour DayJoy Online
… The US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Rolf Olson, disclosed that nearly 5,000 Peace Corps volunteers had served in Ghana since the programme was established in 1961, with 52 volunteers currently serving across the country. …
Health Ministry, Peace Corps mark 65 years of partnership between Ghana and USDaily Guide
… Speaking at the American Space event at the US Embassy Ghana, Umaru Sanda noted that individuals from various professions move into politics after years of service and are hailed for their bravery, but journalists who make the same move are harshly criticised. …
Criticism Against Journalists Who Venture Into Politics Alarming — Umaru SandaDaily Guide
… Speaking at the US Embassy in Accra during “Freedom250: Advancing Sustainable Nuclear Energy: A Journalist’s Perspective,” Albert Oppong Ansah said Ghana already has a research reactor and professionals working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other global b …
‘Ghana Technically Ready For Nuclear Power’Traditional priest Nana Kwaku Bonsam has appealed to President Mahama and Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa to help him obtain documentation and a visa to travel to the United States for a skin graft procedure. He said he would fund the trip himself but needs assistance securing a service passport or an official letter to approach the US Embassy.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Traditional priest Nana Kwaku Bonsam has appealed to President Mahama and Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa to help him obtain documentation and a visa to travel to the United States for a skin graft procedure. He said he would fund the trip himself but needs assistance securing a service passport or an official letter to approach the US Embassy.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Embassy in Accra screened the documentary "Young Washington" for selected students of Accra Girls Senior High School and dignitaries at the American Space as part of Freedom 250. A US Embassy official facilitated discussion afterward, highlighting lessons on leadership, self-belief, and perseverance for Ghanaian youth.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The US Army has pledged to deepen defence and security cooperation with Ghana, focusing on strengthening regional partnerships and supporting African-led responses to emerging security threats in West Africa. The commitment was made by the Commanding General of the US Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Major General Matthew W. Brown, during his first visit to Africa in his current role.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
Minister Kofi Adams rejected allegations that some members of Ghana's government-sponsored delegation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remained in the United States and Canada after the tournament, saying neither US nor Canadian authorities have formally notified Ghana of any overstayers and describing the claim as potentially based on misinformation.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A US embassy worker accused of possessing indecent images of children was detained at his south London flat and flown to the United States in August without first being questioned by British police. The US Embassy said it informed UK law enforcement and took swift action; investigations are ongoing in conjunction with UK authorities.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for America's Labour Day, with routine consular services including visa processing unavailable on that date.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
Umaru Sanda, a broadcast journalist with Citi FM and Channel One TV, says society unfairly criticises journalists who move into politics, while professionals from other fields are praised for the same transition. He argued that journalism is a personal choice and that journalists should not be penalised for seeking political positions.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has completed the first phase of requirements for nuclear energy development and is in phase two, with technical experts and institutional framework in place, according to an official speaking at a US Embassy event. The official addressed public safety concerns by citing advanced containment systems and reserves required for nuclear facilities.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former CEO of Ghana's Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, was extradited from the United States on Tuesday to serve a 10-year corruption sentence after conviction on 78 counts including stealing over GH¢90 million, conspiracy, and money laundering. This is the first US extradition to Ghana since 2009.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Our Lady of Grace Senior High School won the ACE Consult Spoken Word Contest in the Ashanti region with 91 points after three rounds, competing on the theme "When the Whistle Blows, Borders Fade" to project the 2026 World Cup. The event, which started in 2024 in partnership with the US Embassy in Ghana, aims to nurture students' creativity, eloquence, leadership, and public speaking skills.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Actress and producer Juliet Asante argues that political influence entangled with tribal affiliations and money is stifling Ghana's creative sector, unlike the US where the creative space operates independently. She calls for the sector to be decoupled from politics, noting that creatives cannot afford political divisions when creating art meant for all audiences.
21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George met with a US government delegation to discuss strengthening digital cooperation, including Ghana's digital transformation agenda, artificial intelligence strategy, and efforts to position Ghana as a leading digital hub in Africa. Both sides committed to continued collaboration in digital skills training and satellite technology deployment.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Asamoah, CEO of Kofas Media, said he lacks personal funds to produce blockbuster movies and needs corporate and government support to meet Hollywood standards. He also urged Ghanaians to support local films through streaming platforms and cinemas, noting that distribution methods have changed and awareness of available Ghanaian content is low.
20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The US Embassy in Ghana screened the documentary 'The Paradox of Seabrook Farms' in Accra, which tells the story of workers from various nationalities and backgrounds—including nearly 1,000 Estonians, Japanese Americans, European refugees, African Americans, and German POWs—who labored at the largest U.S. industrial vegetable plant in the 1950s despite exploitative conditions, while also building a multicultural community.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
About 25 United States military medical professionals, including active-duty personnel from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the North Dakota National Guard, are working with Ghanaian colleagues at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra from April 20 to May 8, 2026, as part of the Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) Ghana, a partnership to provide care, exchange expertise, and strengthen interoperability.
7 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian saxophonist Jerry Gyepi-Garbrah, professionally known as Jerry thesaxguy, spoke at the American Space at the US Embassy in Accra to counter the perception that jazz is exclusively for the wealthy, arguing that the genre's Dixieland roots in 1900s–1920s streets and evolution from African American folk music, blues, and ragtime democratized it from the start. He emphasized that jazz is fundamentally about expression, improvisation, and community, and noted its growing embrace in Ghana among diverse audiences.
30 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Advisory Board of the Office of the National Chief Imam has disclaimed a visa racketeering scandal, stating that one person nicknamed 'Paa' manufactured a list of applicants beyond the Chief Imam's intended three companions for a US medical trip, and that a gang has impersonated office holders including the position of Secretary to His Eminence.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Explosions and gunfire have erupted in Mali's capital Bamako and across the country as armed groups launch apparently coordinated attacks. Witnesses report attacks around Kati military base, Gao, Kidal, and Sevare, with analysts describing it as the largest jihadist attack in years.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →