Ghanaian American Journal

09/24/2025

President John Mahama at NASDAQ in New York, prior to the U.S.–Ghana Executive Business Roundtable organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.

09/22/2025

First Lady Lordina Mahama Urges Global Leaders to Safeguard Children at UN Prayer Service

At the 7th Annual United Nations Prayer Service for Children in New York, First Lady Lordina Mahama called on world leaders to make the protection, education, and empowerment of vulnerable children a global priority.

09/21/2025

Ghanaians gathered outside the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York to warmly welcome President John Dramani Mahama as he arrived for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

UNGA 80 officially commences on Tuesday, September 23.

09/21/2025

Danny Anderson has been named the Young Insurance Professional of the Year 2024 at the 5th CIIG Excellence Awards, a prestigious event that celebrates outstanding achievements within Ghana’s insurance sector.

https://gajreport.com/2025/09/19/danny-anderson-named-ciig-young-insurance-professional-of-the-year-2024/

09/19/2025

The Ghana Diaspora Political Action Committee (GHPAC) congratulates Owura Sarkodieh on his successful performance in the Worcester City Council At-Large preliminary election.

Sarkodieh secured enough votes to advance to the general election in November, beating out four other contenders.

The Ghana Diaspora Political Action Committee (GHPAC) congratulates Owura Sarkodieh on his successful performance in the Worcester City Council At-Large preliminary election.

09/18/2025

Ghana has concluded and ratified a series of visa waiver agreements with countries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean, a move the government says will enhance the global mobility of its citizens and elevate the value of the Ghanaian passport.

Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed the deals when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency in Accra.

Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed the deals when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency in Accra.

09/18/2025

Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has assured the diaspora that the government is committed to protecting their businesses and investments in Ghana.

She made these remarks at the media launch of the Diaspora Summit, held in Accra on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has reassured members of the diaspora of the government’s commitment to safeguard their businesses and investments in Ghana.

09/14/2025

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on behalf of the Government of Ghana, laid a wreath to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the tragic bombing of the Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) Yogaga on September 14, 1990, in Liberia.

The solemn ceremony honored the memory of the brave Ghanaian naval officers and men who lost their lives while serving as part of peacekeeping operations during the Liberian civil conflict, reaffirming the nation’s gratitude for their sacrifice and commitment to regional peace.

09/14/2025

President John Mahama paid a visit to the National Service Authority’s Poultry Farm as part of preparations for the upcoming launch of the Nkuko Nkitinkiti Program, scheduled to take place next month.

During the tour, he interacted with farm workers, inspected ongoing operations, and emphasized the importance of such initiatives in boosting local poultry production and creating job opportunities for the youth.

The program is expected to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector while promoting food security and economic growth.

09/14/2025

Ghanaian R&B and Afro-fusion sensation Gyakie has been unveiled as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador for September 2025, marking her second time in the programme.

The EQUAL Africa programme is dedicated to spotlighting and supporting women in music across the continent, and this month, the spotlight shines on the Kumasi-born songbird.

09/10/2025

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has stated that Africa cannot overcome the deep scars of slavery and colonialism without a united push for reparations.

He emphasized that true healing for the continent requires not only financial redress but also a shared commitment to remembering history, resisting revisionism, and reclaiming dignity for Africans worldwide.

President Mahama was speaking on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Accra launch of veteran journalist and Pan-Africanist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr’s new book, “Reparations. History, Struggle, Politics and Law.”

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana says Africa cannot recover from the brutal legacy of slavery and colonialism without a united struggle for reparations.

09/10/2025

Ghana’s economy grew by 6.3 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, up from 5.7 per cent in the same period last year, according to new provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

Ghana’s economy grew by 6.3 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, up from 5.7 per cent in the same period last year, according to new provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).