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U.S. Launches Africa Climate Tech Innovators Program

U.S. Launches Africa Climate Tech Innovators Program

U.S. Supports Livelihoods for 300 Young People in Coastal Communities

U.S. Supports Livelihoods for 300 Young People in Coastal Communities

U.S. Donated Ships Join the Ghana Navy

U.S. Donated Ships Join the Ghana Navy

Vessels Will Improve Maritime Security in Ghana and the Gulf of Guinea

United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan enter historic partnership in Ghana

United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan enter historic partnership in Ghana

This agreement between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea supports Ghana’s goal of Universal Health Coverage.

U.S. Extends Training and Support for Ghana Navy

U.S. Extends Training and Support for Ghana Navy

$6 million in equipment, projects, and training to help improve maritime security

  
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U.S. Joins Youth for Premiere of YOLO Season 7!

2 November, 2023 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ghana, U.S. Agencies, USAID

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,…

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U.S. Launches New Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Strategy in Ghana

2 November, 2023 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ghana, U.S. Agencies, USAID

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

31 October, 2023 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ghana, U.S. Agencies, USAID

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…

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Ghana Journalists Association Awards 2023 -Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer

30 October, 2023 | Ambassador, Speeches

Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer The Ghana Journalists Association Awards 2023 Sunday, October 29, 2023 Ghana International Conference Centre As prepared for…

U.S. Gathers Experts to Tackle Illegal Mining in Ghana

17 October, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Press Releases

“Tech Camp” connects technology experts and stakeholders to co-create innovative public policy solutions Takoradi, W/R, Ghana – The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy…

Ambassador Palmer speaking at the launch of the Africa Climate Tech Innovators Program - October 11, 2023.

U.S. Launches Africa Climate Tech Innovators Program

11 October, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Press Releases

Accra, Ghana – Fifty young climate tech innovators and leaders from 19 African countries have arrived in Ghana for a three-week intensive leadership and professional…

Graduates of USAID's program in Takoradi

U.S. Supports Livelihoods for 300 Young People in Coastal Communities

29 September, 2023 | Education, News, Press Releases, USAID

September 29, 2023 Long-term commitment will aid recovery of Ghana’s fisheries Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana — The United States is supporting the long-term recovery of…

USAID and Government of Ghana officials

U.S. Commits up to $60 Million to Strengthen Educational Accountability in Ghana

29 September, 2023 | Education, News, Press Releases, USAID

September 29, 2023 Accra, GHANA – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced a new five-year, $60 million initiative…

U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Ann Ganzer (right) with Dr. Nii Kwashie Allotey of the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority (center)

U.S. Announces New Support for Ghana’s Civil Nuclear Energy Program under the FIRST Capacity Building...

13 September, 2023 | News, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. Agencies

Accra, Ghana – U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Ann Ganzer joined Ghanaian counterparts today to announce further U.S.…

A docked Navy boat with an officer standing in front.

U.S. Donated Ships Join the Ghana Navy

9 September, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana

Vessels Will Improve Maritime Security in Ghana and the Gulf of Guinea Sekondi, W/R, Ghana – U.S. Ambassador Virginia Palmer joined President Nana Addo Dankwa…

USAID Government Accountability

U.S. Launches New Support for Citizen-Driven Accountable Governance in Ghana

8 September, 2023 | News, Press Releases, USAID

Accra, GHANA – The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a new, four-year project to support government accountability in…

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U.S. Brings Back Lucky Trip – The TV Show That Entertains and Explains

29 August, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Accra, GHANA – Lucky Trip, the Ghanaian reality TV series that engages young people with entertaining education, is back for Season 3.  In partnership with…

Ambassador Palmer lays a wreath at the W.E.B DuBois center in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of his death. August 27, 2023.

W.E.B. Du Bois 60th Anniversary Wreath Laying Ceremony -Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks

28 August, 2023 | Ambassador, Speeches

Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks – As Prepared Wreath Laying at the W.E.B. Du Bois Center August 27, 2023, 4:00 p.m.   Good Afternoon. As we gather…

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U.S. Commits $14 Million For Basic Education in Northern Ghana

18 August, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Accra, GHANA – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Mission Director Grace Lang joined the Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum in…

U.S. – Ghana Business Expo Set for August 10-11

27 July, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Senior Department of Commerce Official Will Lead Trade Delegation to Ghana Accra, Ghana – U.S. Embassy Ghana, U.S. Commercial Service, the American Chamber of Commerce…

The Ambassadors of the Republic of Korea, Japan, and the United States with Ghana Ministry of Health Officials celebrate the signing of the new agreement.

United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan enter historic partnership in Ghana

26 July, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Accra, Ghana – The Ambassadors of the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to Ghana, announced a historic partnership, at an event hosted…

Ambassador Palmer with the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces.

U.S. Extends Training and Support for Ghana Navy – $6 million in equipment, projects, and training...

18 July, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Press Releases

Accra, Ghana – The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia E. Palmer joined the Chief of Defense Staff and senior officers from the Ghana Navy, the…

Ambassador Virginia Palmer delivering her remarks at the 2023 Fourth of July celebration.

Fourth of July Reception 2023 – Remarks by Ambassador Palmer

5 July, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Speeches

Remarks by Ambassador Palmer Fourth of July Reception 2023 As Prepared for Delivery   Good evening and a warm “akwaaba” to all of you as…

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