Conferment of Ghana State Honor – Ambassador Sullivan’s Remarks

Ambassador Sullivan’s Remarks at Conferment of State Honor Jubilee House, April 7, 2022   Your Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana; Honorable Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff, Office of the President; Honorable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration; Honorable Ministers of State; Honorable Members of Parliament; ... Read More»

By | 7 April, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Ambassador Sullivan with alumnae of the West Africa Regional Training Center on March 8, 2022.

International Women’s Day Alumni Event at the West Africa Regional Training Center- Remarks by Amb. Sullivan

H. E. Stephanie S. Sullivan, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Opening Remarks –International Women’s Day Alumni Event at the West Africa Regional Training Center (RTC), Accra March 8, 2022 at (12:00pm)   The former Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Sophia Akuffo; The Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office of Ghana, Commissioner of ... Read More»

By | 9 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

Ambassador Sullivan Visits Peace, Security, and Development Partners in Ghana’s Northern Regions

Tamale, Ghana – Affirming the United States’ commitment to peacebuilding and development in Ghana’s northern regions, U.S. Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan visited partners in Tamale, Yendi, Buipe, and Salaga this week. The Ambassador held meetings with the Northern Regional Minister and Chairman of the Regional Security Council Honorable Shanui Alhassan Shaibu, as well as with ... Read More»

By | 4 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags:

U.S. Donates 565,110 More Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Ghana

Accra, Ghana – More than half a million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport on February 6.  The United States has donated 7.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Ghana since September 2021.  These vaccines are being used across Ghana to protect Ghanaians from serious illness and to save lives.  ... Read More»

By | 7 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, USAID | Tags: ,

U.S. Donates Relief Supplies to the Appiate Community

U.S. Humanitarian Assistance Arrives in Bogoso-Apiate

Apiate, Western Region, Ghana – The U.S. Embassy together with Ghana’s National Disaster Management Office (NADMO) delivered urgently needed humanitarian relief supplies to the Apiate community near Bogoso yesterday.  The U.S. Department of Defense’s Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid program funded the supplies, including clothing, medical supplies, drinking water, blankets and mattresses, personal ... Read More»

By | 4 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ghana | Tags:

Ghana Robotics Academy Foundation’s National Awards Ceremony – Ambassador Sullivan’s Remarks

Ambassador Sullivan’s Remarks at Ghana Robotics Academy Foundation’s National Awards Ceremony January 22, 2022, 9:00 am   Chairman of today’s event, Reverend Kwesi Dickson; Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann of the University of Ghana; Mr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi and Mr. George Ollennu, Founding Members of the Ghana Robotics Academy Foundation; Mr. Julian Bennet of Academic City University ... Read More»

By | 25 January, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

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Ambassador Sullivan’s Goodwill Remarks at Ministry of Information’s Media Capacity Enhancement Program

Ambassador Sullivan’s  Goodwill Remarks at Ministry of Information’s Media Capacity Enhancement Program Monday, January 10, 2022 Manyhia Palace, Kumasi, Ghana   His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II; Honorable Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah; Mr. George Sarpong, Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission; Prof. Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, Rector of the Ghana Institute of Journalism and Chairman ... Read More»

By | 10 January, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Fundamental Freedoms, News, Speeches | Tags: ,

COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Ghana

United States Donates 1.7 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to Ghana

The United States has now donated more than seven million doses to the Ghanaian people Accra, Ghana – U.S. Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan joined Ghana Minister of Health Hon. Kwaku Agyeman Manu at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport this evening to share 1.7 million newly arrived doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine with Ghana on behalf of the ... Read More»

By | 24 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana | Tags:

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Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan at opening of American Chamber of Commerce-Ghana’s New Office

American Chamber of Commerce-Ghana’s New Office Opening Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan December 17, 2021 Good morning! I’m very pleased to be here today to celebrate the opening of AmCham’s new office here in East Legon. What an exciting day and WOW, what a fantastic new facility! AmCham Ghana has its eye on the future ... Read More»

By | 17 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana | Tags: ,

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Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan with the International Organization for Migration: Strengthening the Northern Borders of Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo

Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan Strengthening the Northern Borders of Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo December 15, 2021 -As Delivered- Good morning! Thank you all for being here today. U.S. Embassy Accra welcomes this opportunity to participate in the launch of the Regional Border Management Project –  Strengthening the Northern Borders of Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, ... Read More»

By | 15 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

End Gender-Based Violence

Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan to honor Human Rights Day and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence

December 9, 2021 Representative of the Government of Ghana; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honored guests, friends, and our 16 Days of Activism Champions, Akwaaba to my home and thank you for joining me this evening.  Welcome also to our visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, Toby Bradley. ... Read More»

By | 10 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana | Tags:

Award for Corporate Excellence to Zipline

United States Honors Zipline Ghana with the Award for Corporate Excellence

Accra, Ghana – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken today announced the winners for the U.S. Department of State’s Awards for Corporate Excellence (ACE).  The Department recognized Zipline Ghana for its innovative work to deliver perishable medical supplies, including COVID-19 and other vaccines, via its fleet of fixed-wing drones in Ghana.  Zipline Ghana is the ... Read More»

By | 8 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana | Tags:

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One Million U.S.-Donated COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Ghana

The United States has now donated more than five million doses to the Ghanaian people Accra, Ghana – U.S. Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan handed over one million Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses to Ghana today.  Since September, the United States has donated 5.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Ghanaian people.  Ambassador Sullivan joined representatives ... Read More»

By | 8 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana | Tags:

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1.7 Million More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Arrive in Ghana

The United States has now donated 4.2 million doses to Ghana since September Accra, Ghana – More than 1.7 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Ghana today, bringing the total of U.S. donated vaccines to Ghana to more than 4.2 million doses since September.  U.S. Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan was joined by Deputy ... Read More»

By | 22 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, Success Stories, U.S. & Ghana, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags:

U.S. and Ghana Inaugurate New $1.8 Million Energy Efficiency Testing Laboratory

Accra, Ghana – U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie Sullivan joined Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Michael Okyere Baafi, and other Ghanaian officials to formally inaugurate the new Air Conditioner and Refrigerator Test Laboratory at the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) today.  The U.S. government Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded $1.84 million for the project under ... Read More»

By | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, Success Stories, U.S. & Ghana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: , , , ,

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West Africa Media Excellence Awards – Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan

Ambassador’s Remarks at the West Africa Media Excellence Awards Swiss Spirit Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, Accra, Ghana October 22, 2021  Good afternoon. I’m delighted to be here with you this afternoon to honor excellence in journalism in Ghana and West Africa.  I’d like to extend my appreciation to the Media Foundation for West Africa’s Executive ... Read More»

By | 26 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Fundamental Freedoms, Speeches | Tags: ,

U.S. and Ghana Commission Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Accra, GHANA, October 14, 2021 – Today, U.S. Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan inaugurated an air quality monitoring station on U.S. Embassy grounds in Cantonments, Accra together with Hon. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, Executive Director of EPA Ghana representing Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI); Prof. Sandow Mark Yidana, Dean, School of Physical and Mathematical ... Read More»

By | 14 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Environment, News, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana | Tags: , ,

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Launch – Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan

Ambassador Sullivan’s Remarks at the UNODC Launch Friday, September 17, 2021 10:50 a.m. Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, Accra -As Delivered- Mr. Glen Prichard – CRIMJUST Global Coordinator; Mr. Kameldy Neldjingaye – UNODC Deputy Regional Director for West & Central Africa; Mr. Francis Torkornoo – Director General of Ghana Narcotics Control Commission; Mr. Charles Abani – ... Read More»

By | 17 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

U.S. Announces New Support for Public Health in Ghana’s Ashanti Region

Accra, GHANA – U.S. Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan announced new support for Ghana’s public health system and COVID-19 response with a new U.S. funded Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) for the Ashanti Region.  The $100,000 center is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Ambassador Sullivan toured the new center in Kumasi, ... Read More»

By | 17 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Ghana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: ,

West Africa Center for Counter Extremism – National Security Dialogue – Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan

Ambassador’s Remarks at the National Security Dialogue West Africa Center for Counter Extremism Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Friday, September 10, 10:50 a.m. Good morning! I’d like to start by thanking GBC and WACCE’s Executive Director, Mr. Mutaru Muqthar, for the invitation to speak this morning on this important topic.  I want to recognize Mr. Muqthar as ... Read More»

By | 10 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana | Tags: , ,

The United States Provides Life-Saving Support to Ghana’s COVID-19 Response

Accra, Ghana – U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan today announced new support for Ghana’s COVID-19 response, including oxygen generation equipment to support critical care patients nationwide and equipment to aid in the treatment of infectious disease.  She joined representatives of the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service and members of Ghana’s national ... Read More»

By | 9 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana, USAID | Tags: ,

Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Cohort 3 Graduation – Remarks by Amb. Sullivan.

Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan’s Remarks – AS PREPARED at the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Cohort Three Certificate Ceremony GIMPA Executive Conference Center, Thursday, July 29, 2021 10:00am-12:00pm   Good morning! It’s great to be back here at GIMPA to recognize another cohort of AWE graduates.  I want to thank Academy of Women Entrepreneurs Director ... Read More»

By | 9 August, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

United Airlines Inaugural Direct Flight to Kotoka International Airport -As Delivered Remarks Ambassador Sullivan

As Delivered Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan United Airlines Inaugural Direct Flight to Kotoka International Airport (IAD to ACC) Kotoka International Airport | May 15, 2021 | 8:00AM   Honorable Minister of Transportation, Kweku Ofori Asiamah; Ghana Airports Company Airport Managing Director, Yaw Kwakwa; United Airlines Vice President of International Network ... Read More»

By | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: ,

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U.S. Ambassador Launches $19 Million Activity to Boost Agriculture Finance in Ghana Under Global Food Security Strategy

Accra, Ghana –U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan joined Vice President of Ghana H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on May 6, 2021, to outdoor a new U.S. government food security strategy. The first activity is expected to attract $261 million in private sector financing to boost Ghanaian agribusiness. The Honorable Minister of Food and Agriculture ... Read More»

By | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: , ,

World Press Freedom Day Event – As Delivered Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan

World Press Freedom Day Event Theme: “30 Years after the Windhoek Declaration: Information as Public Good” As Delivered Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 10:00am – 12noon Honorable Minister for Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Our double Chairman, National Media Commission Chairman Mr. Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh Ghana Journalist Association Vice ... Read More»

By | 5 May, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: ,

U.S. Ambassador Sullivan Inaugurates Malaria-Focused Laboratory at 37 Military Hospital

Accra, GHANA– On April 30, 2021, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan joined Ghanaian government and military officials to inaugurate the Joint Operational Vector-borne Disease Entomology Laboratory at 37 Military Hospital in Accra.  Funded by the U.S. government through the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Africa Malaria Task Force (AMTF), the laboratory will establish a combined entomology ... Read More»

By | 3 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: , ,

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U.S. Ambassador Announces Additional Funds to Empower 400,000 Women in Shea Production in West Africa

Accra, GHANA – On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Global Shea Alliance (GSA), launched the first-ever virtual Global Shea Alliance International Shea Conference.  Spearheaded by GSA, the three-day conference, themed “Building the Industry of the Next Decade,” celebrated GSA’s 10th anniversary and highlighted the ... Read More»

By | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, USAID | Tags: , ,

PEG Ghana Limited Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Dawia CHPS Compound – Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan’s As Prepared Remarks

Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan’s As Prepared Remarks at the PEG Ghana Limited Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Dawia Community Health-based Planning Services in the Ashanti Region, Ghana Friday, April 23, 2021; 11:00am   Sekyere Afram Plains District Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) Director Felix Delle Member of Parliament for the Sekyere Afram Plains District Alex Adomako Mensah ... Read More»

By | 26 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, USAID | Tags: , ,

Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan’s As Prepared Remarks at the Earth Day Tree Planting Ceremony

Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan’s As Prepared Remarks at the Earth Day Tree Planting Ceremony with the Amakomhene Nana Adu Mensah Asare Thursday April 22, 2021; 08:15 a.m. – 09:45 a.m. Venue: Ankaase -Lake Bosomtwe   Amakomhene Nana Adu Mensah Asare; Honorable Minister Simon Osei-Mensah; District Chief Executives; Eminent Chiefs and Elders of Asanteman; Members of the ... Read More»

By | 26 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Kids Makers Project Graduation Ceremony – Prepared Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan

Kids Makers Project Graduation Ceremony Prepared Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Kumasi Hive   Good morning!  Thank you for the kind introduction. I’m delighted to be here with you all as we celebrate the graduation of the Kids Makers Project’s second cohort.  My ... Read More»

By | 26 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Speeches, Success Stories | Tags: ,

Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College – Lecture by Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan

Ambassador Sullivan’s As Prepared Remarks on  “The Foreign Policy of the USA and its Impact on Africa” at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College Tuesday, April 20, 2021; 9:30am   Distinguished officers and students of this institution; Distinguished guests; All protocols observed. Good morning and thank you for the warm welcome.  My name ... Read More»

By | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Opening of Domino’s Pizza in East Legon – As Prepared Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan

Mr. Karan Kapur, Executive Director of Fire Foods Africa (Master Franchisee of Domino’s Pizza Ghana): Mr. Vikas Singh, Managing Director of Fareast Mercantile Company / and Chanrai Summit Group (Ghanaian Joint Venture Partner of Fire Foods Africa) All protocols observed. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Stephanie Sullivan, and I’m the United States ... Read More»

By | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

U.S. Government Leads COVAX Facility Contributions, Bolstering the COVID-19 Response in Ghana

Op-ed by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan  Under the dire circumstances of this pandemic that has taken such a heavy toll on the world, the United States is grateful that Ghana is now better equipped to combat the virus. We welcomed the arrival of 600,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine through COVAX on February 24, 2021.  On that day, I joined the Honorable Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, ... Read More»

By | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Official Reports, Press Releases, U.S. & Ghana, U.S. Agencies | Tags:

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U.S.-Funded “You Only Live Once” Television Series Deepens Engagement with Ghana’s Youth

Accra, GHANA— The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the National Population Council (NPC), and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) launched the “What Does YOLO Mean to Me” documentary series.  The series commemorates five seasons of the award-winning television drama “YOLO – You Only Live Once.” YOLO is a popular Ghanaian television ... Read More»

By | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, USAID | Tags: , ,

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Keynote Remarks for Her Future Summit by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan

U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan Keynote Remarks for Her Future Summit Theme: The Post-Pandemic Digital Remote Workforce Revolution: How Women Can Revise, Relaunch, and Rebrand Their Careers for the Future March 26, 2021 3:30 GMT Location: Online Thank you, Christine. I’ve really enjoyed the presentations so far – especially the panelists.  Akwaaba from ... Read More»

By | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

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OBANGAME EXPRESS 21 Closing Ceremony  -Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan’s As Prepared Remarks 

Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan’s As Prepared Remarks at Exercise OBANGAME EXPRESS 21 Closing Ceremony Ghana Armed Forces Burma Hall 27 March 2021; 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   Chief of Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama; Chief of Naval Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Rear Admiral Issah Yakubu; Director, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa’s Maritime Partnership Program,  Rear Admiral Jeffrey Spivey; Representatives of participating ... Read More»

By | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

The U.S.-Ghana Alumni Association Elects a New Executive Board

Accra, GHANA– The U.S.-Ghana Alumni Association (USGHAA) met on Saturday March 27, 2021, to announce the results of a national election among Ghanaian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs.  The election of a USGHAA board represents a new beginning for an association that aims to gather 3,000 Ghanaian alumni of exchange programs administered by the U.S. Department of State ... Read More»

By | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, Success Stories, U.S. & Ghana | Tags: , , ,

The United States and Ghana Armed Forces Partner to Build Pre-Deployment Training Capacity at Bundase Training Camp

Accra, GHANA— On March 26, 2021, United States Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan and Chief of Army Staff Major General Thomas Oppong-Pepprah participated in a ceremony highlighting the official transfer of a Motorola radio communication network for use by the Ghana Armed Forces at Bundase Training Camp.  The package, valued at $300,000, was funded through the Department ... Read More»

By | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Press Releases, Speeches, Success Stories, U.S. & Ghana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: , ,

U.S. Department of State Equipment Grant Boosts Security at Kotoka International Airport

Accra, GHANA—  On Tuesday, March 23, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan officially presented new aviation security screening equipment for use at Kotoka International Airport to the Honorable Minister of Transport Kwaku Ofori Asiamah and the Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ambassador Martha Pobee.  Also present for the occasion were ... Read More»

By | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Ghana | Tags: ,

Obangame Express Multinational Exercise Underscores U.S.-Ghanaian Partnership on Maritime Security

Accra, Ghana – Obangame Express (OE21), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western Africa, kicked off its tenth year with 32 participating nations at an opening ceremony in Accra, Ghana, March 19, 2021. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), OE21 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise ... Read More»

By | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Ghana | Tags: , , ,

U.S. Supports Ghana’s Electoral Processes through a Partnership with Center for Democratic Development (CDD)-Ghana

Accra, GHANA— On December 3, 2020, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan joined the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD) and Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) to open the National Information Center.  Representatives from the Electoral Commission, Election Security Taskforce, and the National Peace Council as well as members of the diplomatic corps ... Read More»

By | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: , , ,

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The United States and Ghana Make Strides to Achieve a HIV-free Generation by 2030

Accra, GHANA—The United States, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), joined with the government of Ghana to commemorate international World AIDS Day 2020.  Both nations noted the positive progress made to reach the goal of an HIV-free generation under the theme “Stay Safe, Let’s End AIDS by 2030.” On November 30, PEPFAR ... Read More»

By | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Ghana, USAID | Tags: , ,

Statement by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan on the passing of Fmr. Pres. Rawlings

Accra, GHANA— On behalf of the government and people of the United States, I offer our sincere condolences to the government and people of Ghana on the passing of His Excellency former President Jerry John Rawlings on November 12.  I extend our deepest sympathies to the bereaved family, especially to former First Lady Nana Konadu ... Read More»

By | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: ,

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The U.S. Embassy Partners with Mobile Web Ghana to Inaugurate a New Cultural and Educational Center

Accra, GHANA – The U.S. Government, through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, and in partnership with Mobile Web Ghana, has opened American Corner Agbogba, a new cultural and educational center.  U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan cut the ribbon on this new facility on September 18, ... Read More»

By | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Art & Culture, News, Press Releases | Tags: , ,

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U.S.-Ghana Trade Relationship Continues to Grow with Conclusion of First Virtual U.S. Franchise Trade Mission in Ghana

Accra, GHANA— From September 1-3, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Accra hosted the first-ever virtual U.S. Franchise Trade Mission to Ghana.  Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, the three-day virtual trade mission brought U.S. franchisors together with 20 Ghanaian investors.  The U.S. franchisors represented a cross-section of popular U.S. brand concepts such as business services, industrial ... Read More»

By | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: , , ,

Alliance of Women in Media in Africa (AWMA) Report Launch- Remarks by Amb. Sullivan

Alliance of Women in Media in Africa (AWMA) “Status of Women in the Ghanaian Media” Report Launch Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan Virtual Participation via Zoom Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm   Good Afternoon! Honorable Minister for Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah; AWMA Convener Shamima Muslim; Dean of the School of Information ... Read More»

By | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

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PEPFAR Media Training Closing Ceremony – Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan

PEPFAR Media Training Closing Ceremony Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan Virtual Platform: Zoom September 3, 2020 2:00 p.m.   Greetings, participants! Congratulations on completing the PEPFAR Media Training! And congratulations on pioneering the virtual platform for the training. Ayikoo! Over the past seven weeks, I have enjoyed seeing and hearing your great coverage of ... Read More»

By | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, PEPFAR, Speeches | Tags: , , , ,

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U.S. and Ghana Work Together to Achieve Malaria Elimination and Zero Malaria Deaths by 2030

Accra, GHANA – On July 28, 2020, the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan, virtually joined the Government Statistician  of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, and the Program Manager of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), Dr. Keziah Malm, to launch the 2019 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) results.  The launch highlighted ... Read More»

By | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, USAID | Tags: , , , ,

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons -Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan

Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan World Day Against Trafficking in Persons GNAT Hall, Accra July 21, 2020   Nii Chairperson, Honorable Minister, Representatives of the European Union, the Embassy of France, and Expertise France, all protocols observed: Good morning, thank you for inviting me to participate in today’s event. Congratulations to the Government ... Read More»

By | 21 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, Trafficking in Persons | Tags: ,

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10th Annual Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive Awards – Remarks by Amb. Sullivan

Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan To the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana 10th Annual Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive Awards Celebration Celebrating Ten Years of Entrepreneurship Excellence and Business Development in Ghana Pre-Recorded Video Message | July 18, 2020 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.   Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.  I’m Stephanie Sullivan, the United States ... Read More»

By | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: , ,

LECIAD Guest Seminar Series Program – Ambassador Sullivan’s Remarks

Ambassador Sullivan’s Remarks at the University of Ghana / LECIAD Guest Seminar Series Program  “One Day that Changed the Face of the World: The Scars of 9/11 on International Relations and Diplomacy”  September 11, 2019 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.   Ambassador and Diplomat-in-Residence, Dr. Kodzo K. Alabo; University of Ghana students, faculty, and staff; ... Read More»

By | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

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Ambassador Sullivan’s Remarks – Exhibition Launch for the HACSA Summit 2019

Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan’s Remarks Exhibition Launch for the HACSA Summit 2019 The Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa (HACSA) Tuesday August 6, 2019, 4:00 p.m.   Before I start my remarks, I would like us to observe a moment of silence  in memory of American author Toni Morrison, who today joined the ancestors. A great ... Read More»

By | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: , ,

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Remarks by Amb. Sullivan at the International Panel Physician Association Training Summit

Akwaaba! It is my pleasure to welcome you to Accra, as Ghana is the host for this year’s International Panel Physicians Association Training Summit. Thank you to my colleagues, the High Commissioners from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, for joining the United States in supporting this summit. As members of the Migration ... Read More»

By | 11 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, Speeches, U.S. Agencies | Tags: , , , ,

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Remarks by Amb. Sullivan at the Gizaa-Gunda Shea Butter Warehouse and Processing Center Handover

Managing Director of Savanna Fruits Company, Mr. Raphael Gonzalez; President and Executive Committee Members of the Global Shea Alliance; Leaders and stakeholders in the shea industry; Members of the media; Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great joy to join you this morning to hand over this new warehouse and shea butter processing center. ... Read More»

By | 9 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, USAID | Tags: , , ,

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Amb. Sullivan host Reception to Honor Judge Williams and Ghanaian Justice Sector Leaders

On March 12, Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan hosted a reception for former U.S. federal Judge Ann Claire Williams, accompanied by U.S. federal judge Margo Brodie, Minnesota Judge Susan Burke, and former U.S. federal Judge Donald Graham, and Ghana’s judiciary.  The Ambassador took the opportunity to praise the continued relationship between the countries and highlighted the importance ... Read More»

By | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: , ,

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Ambassador and African American Association of Ghana Launch Black History Month in Accra

On February 9, 2019, Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan joined the African American Association of Ghana (AAAG) at the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Center in Accra to launch AAAG Black History Month programming.  For its first program, AAAG highlighted excellent presentations on the theme “Black Migration: Exploring Our Roots and Beyond.” During the launch, Ambassador Sullivan ... Read More»

By | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: , , ,

Watch this video to learn more about Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan

Stephanie S. Sullivan, a career  member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Ghana on November 30, 2018. She formerly served as Ambassador to the Republic of Congo (2013-2017).   Read More»

By | 23 January, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Ghana | Tags: ,

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