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Ghana's Ambassador to the United States promoting investment, diaspora engagement, and bilateral partnerships with the US.
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Joy Online
… Also expected at the event are Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko, and celebrated Ghanaian musician Kwabena Kwabena. …
Kasapreko, Indigo Homes among early participants for Litina’s Made-in-Ghana World Cup Expo todayJoy Online
… Also expected at the event are Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko, and celebrated Ghanaian musician Kwabena Kwabena. …
Trade Minister, Ambassador to US, others to grace Litina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Business ExpoJoy Online
As preparations intensify for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, and Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, met with the Police Command in Providence, Rhode Island …
GFA President and Ambassador Smith meet top police command in Providence ahead of Ghana’s World Cup openerBusiness & Financial Times
… The country’s ambassador to Washington, Victor Emmanuel Smith, confirmed the detention on January 15. …
Justice without borders: The accountability lessons of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu’s extraditionJoy Online
… Leading the occasion was Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, who delivered a stirring message of national pride and unity as he welcomed the Black Stars to their World Cup base. …
Rhode Island assures Black Stars hospitality throughout FIFA World Cup campaignJoy Online
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has urged struggling Ghanaians living in America to invest in education and self-improvement rather than living in fear of immigration authorities. …
I wish some Ghanaians in US would go to school and improve themselves – Ambassador SmithJoy Online
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has dismissed widely circulated claims regarding visa denials for Ghanaian football supporters hoping to travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
2026 World Cup: Ghana’s Ambassador to US dismisses reports that only 3 out of 150 supporters secured visaJoy Online
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has advised visa applicants to pay close attention to their appearance when attending interviews, especially as preparations intensify ahead of the upcoming World Cup. …
Dress properly for visa interviews; it can influence approval – Ghana’s Ambassador to US urgesJoy Online
Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, has highlighted stability, credibility and predictability as Ghana’s strongest advantages in attracting global investment and deepening economic cooperation with the United States. …
‘Stability, credibility and predictability are Ghana’s competitive advantage’ – Ambassador Victor SmithJoy Online
Emmanuel Victor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, has held discussions with Frédéric Edem Hegbe, Togo’s Ambassador to the United States, aimed at deepening diplomatic, economic and security cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. …
Ghana and Togo strengthen cooperation on security, trade and regional developmentKasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Ambassador to the United States, and other dignitaries will attend a Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, 2026, organised by Litina Travel and Tours in partnership with Ghana's Ministry of Trade. The event aims to showcase Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs and investors to international buyers and business leaders during the World Cup, coinciding with Ghana's group-stage match against England.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and Ghana's Ambassador to the United States met with the Police Command in Providence, Rhode Island to strengthen collaboration as Ghana's delegation settles into their World Cup base camp. The police department committed to ensuring a safe and welcoming experience for the players, technical team, and supporters during their stay.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, former chief executive of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, returned to Ghana on June 9 to serve a ten-year sentence, marking the first extradition from the United States to Ghana since 2009.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's national football team received an official welcome in Providence, Rhode Island, with a flag-raising ceremony attended by senior government officials from Rhode Island, the Ghana Football Association, and dignitaries from both nations. Ghana's Ambassador to the United States emphasized the team's role in representing the nation and the African continent on the global stage.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has urged struggling Ghanaians living in America to invest in education and self-improvement rather than living in fear of immigration authorities, noting that while many Ghanaians abroad are doing well, others face difficult conditions due to lack of education and stable employment.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States dismissed reports that only 3 of 150 Ghanaian football supporters secured visas for the 2026 World Cup, stating the figure was incorrect. He attributed consular delays to heightened demand from World Cup preparations and noted that applicants going through the Ministry of Sports face tight interview schedules with limited appeal time.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has advised visa applicants to pay close attention to their appearance when attending interviews. He explained that visa officers prioritize ensuring applicants have strong ties to their home country and will return after their visit.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States highlighted stability, credibility and predictability as Ghana's competitive advantages in attracting global investment, while speaking at an Economic Dialogue in Atlanta about strengthening ties between the two countries. He also emphasized the role of the Ghanaian diaspora in bridging investment, innovation and cultural cooperation between Ghana and America.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the US met with Togo's counterpart in Washington to deepen diplomatic, economic and security cooperation between the two countries, covering regional integration, trade, energy and cross-border development. The discussion included Togo's phosphate industry, joint border security operations, and regional airline connectivity.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has been selected as the launch point for a $40 million African Diaspora Venture Fund aimed at accelerating enterprise development across Africa, with focus on fintech, agriculture, and workforce development. The fund will direct diaspora capital into productive sectors and Ghana was chosen due to its political stability and democratic governance.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission is working to attract diaspora and foreign investors, citing improved economic conditions and describing the Ghana Stock Exchange as one of Africa's best-performing exchanges in 2024 and the first quarter of this year.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana met with Ghana's Ambassador to the United States to discuss strengthening investment flows into Ghana's capital markets and expanding diaspora participation. The SEC delegation highlighted strong Ghana Stock Exchange performance amid improving economic stability and lower interest rates, while the Ambassador emphasized linking diaspora and foreign investors with opportunities in Ghana.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nina Marini, a Microsoft director and Ashesi University co-founder, has praised Ghana's "One Million Coders" programme as a forward-looking initiative to prepare young people for the global digital economy. Speaking during discussions at Microsoft's Redmond headquarters with Ghana's US Ambassador, Marini stressed the importance of critical thinking and lifelong learning alongside practical skills.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A Microsoft Headquarters director has praised Ghana's "One Million Coders" programme and suggested strategic alignment with Microsoft's technological ecosystem to help develop the next generation of innovators. Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith highlighted the Government of Ghana's commitment to youth empowerment, artificial intelligence skills development, and cybersecurity.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online argues that the success of MAKE24, Ghana's manufacturing initiative, hinges not on production capacity but on whether Ghanaians will choose domestically made goods over imports. The piece contends that Ghanaians' preference for imported products — driven by status and perceived quality — poses a fundamental challenge to the economy's local-manufacturing ambitions.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is negotiating a digital transformation partnership with Microsoft following a high-level meeting between Ghana's Ambassador to the United States and Microsoft executives. The partnership aims to boost job creation, expand digital infrastructure, and position Ghana as a tech hub through skills training, enterprise innovation support, and cloud services expansion.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States held talks with Boeing executives in Seattle to secure partnerships for reviving a national carrier as part of efforts to position Ghana as a leading aviation hub in West Africa. The government aims to work with Boeing to acquire aircraft and technical support for the airline's relaunch, which officials say would enhance trade, tourism, investment, and job creation.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, was honoured at a Shoreline–Akropong Sister City Association reception on April 25, 2026, in recognition of his leadership in serving Ghanaians in the diaspora and advocating for Ghana–U.S. partnerships in investment, development, and cultural exchange.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, pitched Ghana as open for investment, trade and innovation during a Ghana@69 Dinner Gala in Seattle, meeting with executives from companies including Microsoft and Boeing to explore trade and partnership opportunities.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Victor Smith, Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, met with business leaders and local government officials in Seattle to encourage structured investments, joint ventures, and technology transfer from American companies. Smith described Ghana as a stable, credible investment destination and said the government is committed to providing policy frameworks to support investors.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →