U.S. Embassy in Ghana
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Ghana
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Young African leaders gather at inaugural YALI/Mandela Washington Fellowship Conference
The first Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) / Mandela Washington Fellowship Conference for West Africa was recently held, with Ambassador Cretz extending a warm welcome to attendees.
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U.S. ambassador highlights efforts supporting entrepreneurship at Ghanaian awards ceremony
The Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana recently held an event celebrating entrepreneurship and honoring individuals who embody its spirit.
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Mandela Washington Fellowship Conference unites over 150 leaders in Accra
Over 150 young leaders from 21 West African countries are set to convene in Accra, Ghana next week.
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West African nations commit to supporting health services for high-risk groups against HIV
Government officials from all 15 ECOWAS member states have pledged to enhance health services for vulnerable populations in West Africa as part of the global effort to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
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U.S. Ambassador promotes Nebraska beef in Ghana
On April 8, United States Ambassador to Ghana, Gene A. Cretz, hosted a promotional dinner in Accra for U.S. beef.
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US congratulates Ghana on 58th Independence Day
The United States Embassy has extended its congratulations to the government and people of Ghana on their 58th Independence Day.
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USAID launches feed future projects to boost agriculture in Northern Ghana
On March 4, James Bever, Mission Director for USAID/Ghana, visited Tamale to launch two Feed the Future projects: the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) and the Ghana Seed Inspection Unit.
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US considers CPC partnership with Ghana against child trafficking
On February 27, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Gene A. Cretz delivered the keynote address at the opening of the International Justice Mission office in Ghana.
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Ghana launches LEAP 1000 project with support from UNICEF and USAID
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in Ghana has launched the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) 1000 project.
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USAID releases JAIDS issue on HIV risks in West Africa
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University Center for AIDS Research, the Foundation for AIDS Research, and the National Institutes of Health, has announced a special issue of the...
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US supports new anti-trafficking office opening in Ghana
Good afternoon, Deputy Minister John Alexander Ackon, distinguished guests, and all protocols observed.
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USAID strengthens educational initiatives in Ghana with $190 million partnership
On February 24, 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with key regional partners, began a series of discussions focused on improving child literacy and numeracy across Ghana.
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Ghana-U.S. forces complete maritime law enforcement operation
Ghana Armed Forces and U.S. Maritime Forces have concluded the Africa Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership (AMLEP) operations as of February 24, 2015.
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USAID partners with WANEP to prevent election violence in West Africa
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) to address election violence in West Africa.
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Ghanaian activist awarded MLK Jr.'s Peace Prize for promoting democracy
Ambassador Gene Cretz recently spoke at the Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Nkwanta South opens nutrition rehabilitation center to combat child malnutrition
Community members, village chiefs, and dignitaries gathered on January 27 for the opening of the Nutrition Rehabilitation Center in Nkwanta South District, Ghana.
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TechCamp West Africa promotes entrepreneurship with regional experts
One hundred young social entrepreneurs from Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, and Togo are set to participate in TechCamp West Africa from February 6 to 8.
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Digital forum highlights tech's role in transforming West African development
Thank you all so much for joining us at the Forum – we are extremely proud to co-host the first West Africa Digital Development Forum in Accra.
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USAID commits $14.5 million to support education initiatives in Ghana
The USAID/Ghana Mission Director, Mr. James A. Bever, and UNICEF Country Representative for Ghana, Ms.
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U.S. Ambassador highlights collaboration at ECOWAS Ebola meeting
United States Ambassador to Ghana, Gene Cretz, addressed the ECOWAS Ebola High-Level Meeting, expressing gratitude to key leaders and organizations for their roles in combating the Ebola crisis.