Message for U.S. Citizens
Location: Bawku and surrounding areas Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports of escalated tensions and associated violence in Bawku and surrounding areas in Ghana’s Upper East…
U.S. and Ghana Launch Five-Year $25 Million Partnership to Improve Health Services
Accra, GHANA – The United States and the Government of Ghana launched a joint $25 million partnership to improve health services in Ghana earlier today. …
Regional Training to Improve Air Quality in West Africa – Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Rolf...
Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Rolf Olson at Regional Training to Improve Air Quality in West Africa As Prepared Nana Aba Appiah…
The United States and UNICEF partner to provide $500,000 in school supplies for Akosombo Dam spillage...
Mepe, Ghana – The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is partnering with UNICEF and the Ministry of Education…
Full Circle Africa Economic Conference – Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks
Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks Full Circle Africa Economic Conference December 28, 2023 –As Prepared- His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of The Republic of Ghana…
U.S. Announces $3 Million to Support Women’s Body Armor Project
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2023 Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Announces $3…
U.S. Vehicle Donation Supports Peacebuilding in Northern Ghana
Tamale, Northern Region, GHANA – The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) donated two vehicles to the National Peace Council…
Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks at Tech In Ghana
Remarks by Ambassador Virginia Palmer at Tech In Ghana November 28, 2023 -As prepared- Thank you. It is my pleasure to visit Tech In Ghana…
AmCham Thanksgiving Dinner – Ambassador Palmer’s Speech
Ambassador Palmer Speech AmCham Thanksgiving Dinner November 18, 2023 As prepared for delivery Good evening, everyone! Thanksgiving is a cherished American holiday, as you…
Ambassador Palmer Remarks at the Marine Ball
Ambassador Palmer Remarks at the Marine Ball November 11, 2023 As prepared for delivery Honorable Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta Honorable Minister for Lands…
Ghana – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Updated to reflect threats against LGBTQI+ travelers. Exercise increased caution in Ghana due to crime and violence against members of the LGBTQI+ community. Some areas…
What Do You Know About Fishing? – U.S. Commemorates World Fisheries Day with a Quiz Show
Accra, GHANA – On November 19, 2023, the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) collaborated with the Ghana Broadcasting…
U.S. Breaks Ground to Improve Maternal and Child Health in Kumasi
Kumasi, Ghana – U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer joined Ashanti Regional Minister Hon. Simon Osei Mensah today to break ground for a new state-of-the art…
U.S. Expands Presence in Kumasi
First American Corner outside Accra brings more U.S. programs and educational opportunities to the Ashanti Region Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana – U.S. Ambassador Virginia Palmer…
Record Number of Ghanaians Studying in the United States – New Report Shows More than 30% Growth...
Accra, Ghana – Increasingly large numbers of Ghanaian students are choosing the United States as their undergraduate and graduate study destination of choice, according to…
U.S. Joins Youth for Premiere of YOLO Season 7!
Accra, GHANA— YOLO is back to educate and entertain! On October 27, 2023, the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, joined fans, influencers, celebrities,…
U.S. Launches New Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Strategy in Ghana
Accra, GHANA— On October 27, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer, joined Ghana’s Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Dr. Freda Prempeh, for the launch…
U.S. Provides $100,000 in Urgent Assistance to Flood Victims
Accra, GHANA – The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided $100,000 (1.1 million Ghana cedis) to the…
