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Visa-free entry for diaspora visitors during Black Star Experience – Foreign Affairs Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzato Ablakwa, has announced visa-free entry for diaspora visitors traveling to Ghana for this year’s Black Star Experience in December.
He explained that the government wants to make it easier for people of African descent abroad to reconnect with their roots without the usual visa restrictions and fees.
“You cannot say that your brothers and sisters should come home to you and then treat them as foreigners. When your brother or sister is coming to visit, you don’t place impediments or ask them for visas and payments,” the minister said.
According to him, the new arrangement shows Ghana’s commitment to building stronger ties with the African diaspora.
He mentioned that the decision is a clear sign that the country means what it says when it calls for unity and reconnection with its extended family abroad.
The Black Star Experience is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the world to Ghana for cultural events, heritage tours, and celebrations in December.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Republic of Ghana, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), is set to host a fugu and kente exhibition in Lusaka, Zambia, from March 6 to 8, 2026.
The event aims to strengthen Ghana-Zambia relations while promoting Pan-Africanism and African unity.
The exhibition, set to be organised in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka, will showcase Ghanaian culture and craftsmanship, highlighting traditional textiles like kente and local wear such as fugu.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana described the event as a boost not only for cultural and economic diplomacy but also for trade and agribusiness ties between the two countries.
The exhibition will be held at the Lusaka Showgrounds, where visitors can experience Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and the African personality in action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A thanksgiving service has been held at Jehovah Shamah Assemblies of God Church in honour of Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror following his appointment as Clerk to the Parliament of Ghana.
The event brought together duty bearers, parliamentarians, family members, friends, church leaders, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate his new role and offer prayers for his success.
Church leaders used the occasion to congratulate Mr Djietror and encouraged him to serve with integrity, humility, and dedication.
They prayed for wisdom and strength for him as he assumes responsibility in supporting the work of Parliament.
They also highlighted the importance of his position in the country’s democratic governance.
Mr Djietror expressed gratitude for the support and prayers, noting that the thanksgiving service was a moment to acknowledge God’s guidance in his career.
He assured attendees of his commitment to duty, stating that he would work diligently in the interest of Parliament and the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
