Also known as: Ambassador Smith · Mr Smith · Ambassador Victor Smith · Victor Emmanuel Smith · Amb. Victor Smith · Emmanuel Victor Smith · Mr. Smith · Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith · H.E. Victor Smith · Emmanuel Smith · Ed-Malvin Nii Ayi Bontey Smith · Mr Victor Smith · Joseph Danquah Smith · Acting National Chairman Joseph Danquah Smith
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, advocating for diaspora investment and education while managing World Cup preparations.
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Joy Online
… The renewed push follows a high-level meeting between Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, and executives of Microsoft at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. …
Ghana eyes Microsoft deal to drive digital jobs and AI growthJoy Online
Ghana has taken a fresh step toward re-establishing a national carrier, with its Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, holding high-level talks with executives of Boeing in Seattle. …
Ghana engages American aircraft manufacturer Boeing in renewed push to relaunch national carrierJoy Online
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, was honoured at the Shoreline–Akropong Sister City Association reception held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Shoreline, Seattle. …
Ambassador Victor Smith honoured at Shoreline–Akropong Sister City receptionJoy Online
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has made a strong investment pitch to businesses in the Pacific Northwest, declaring Ghana open and ready for trade, innovation and diaspora-led development. …
‘Ghana is ready for business’- Ambassador Victor Smith courts Pacific Northwest investors at Ghana@69 Gala in SeattleJoy Online
Victor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States has used a visit to Seattle to advance Ghana’s drive for American investment. …
Victor Smith visits Seattle to advance Ghana’s drive for American investmentThe Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., paid tribute to Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian-born Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University who died on September 19, 2026. A funeral Mass was held on October 2, where he was celebrated for his academic contributions to forest recreation, conservation, and natural resource management.
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The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., paid tribute to Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian-born Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University who died on September 19, 2026. A funeral Mass was held on October 2, where he was celebrated for his academic contributions to forest recreation, conservation, and natural resource management.
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At the NPP's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia called on party members, aspirants, and delegates to conduct the national executive elections peacefully and accept results in good faith, emphasizing party unity. The conference approved all 14 proposed constitutional amendment motions despite an earlier call from the Acting National Chairman to defer the amendments.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party's delegates approved a constitutional amendment making the party's flagbearer the leader of the NPP, reversing an earlier provision that designated the National Chairman as leader. The amendment was among 14 constitutional changes approved at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi approved all 14 proposed constitutional amendments, proceeding despite Acting National Chairman Joseph Danquah Smith's earlier call to postpone the exercise citing time constraints. Among the changes approved is a reversal that designates the party's flagbearer as the leader rather than the National Chairman, and a modification to how Vice Chairpersons are elected.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Speaker of Parliament told the Ewe diaspora at CEANA's 33rd anniversary in Washington, D.C. to move beyond cultural celebration and remittances to use its global network as a catalyst for investment and economic transformation, positioning itself as a bridge connecting local stakeholders with international investors and partners in sectors including agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama, speaking at the Africa Business Investment Summit in Washington, D.C., reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to positioning itself as a strategic investment destination and gateway to Africa, emphasizing the country's economic transformation agenda anchored on macroeconomic stability, productive capacity, and job creation.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of worshippers gathered at OVO Arena Wembley on 22nd August for MOGmusic's Back to Basics Worship Experience, featuring worship leaders including Emmanuel Smith, Warehouse Worship, Israel Houghton, Ntokozo Mbambo and Joe Mettle, with a focus on prayer, spiritual revival and support for Compassion charity.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's US Ambassador, the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, and the CEO of the National Youth Authority are among dignitaries set to attend the Level Up Global Business Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, from October 9 to 11, where speakers will address culture, business development, and youth development to strengthen Ghana-US relations.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians living abroad to deepen engagement with their homeland and invest in value addition to help transform the country's economy. At an event with members of the Ghanaian diaspora in the United States, she acknowledged their sacrifices and called them one of the biggest drivers of Ghana's economy.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang engaged with Ghanaians in Potomac, Maryland, acknowledging their role in the national economy. She highlighted the government's efforts to stabilise macroeconomic conditions, citing improved economic growth, eased inflation, and currency stability.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told members of the Ghanaian community in Potomac, Maryland that the government is making steady progress stabilising the economy and urged Ghanaians abroad to continue supporting development. She stated that economic growth has exceeded expectations, inflation has eased, and the cedi has stabilised.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A newly elected 15-member Board of the Cashew Council Ghana has been inaugurated in Sunyani with a mandate to strengthen coordination across the cashew value chain, deepen industry advocacy and drive competitiveness of Ghana's cashew sector. The Council serves as the principal private sector platform for producers, processors, traders and exporters.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Litina Travel and Tours staged a two-day Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, bringing together Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase Ghanaian businesses to international markets. The event, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ambassador to the USA, coincided with Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against England.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama visited Ghana's Black Stars squad in Rhode Island ahead of their World Cup match against Croatia, pledging to provide the team with "a much better bonus" than taxpayers and promising personal investment in the squad. The visit included Ghana's Ambassador to the United States and cabinet ministers, and Mahama said he would now follow the team's World Cup campaign after reconnecting with the squad.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →