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Celebrate Ghana's 69th Independence with a Thanksgiving Service in London

17 February 2026

The Ghana Christian Council UK & Ireland, in conjunction with the Ghana High Commission UK & Ghana Union, cordially invites you to the Ghana 69th Inde..

Ghana Trade and Investment Webinar

16 January 2026

Explore banking and investment opportunities in Ghana!..

Public Holiday Notice

07 January 2026

Public Holiday Notice..

Ghana High Commissioner to the UK set to launch GH House Trade project in London

10 December 2025

Ghana High Commissioner to the UK set to launch GH House Trade project in London..

Diaspora Summit 2025

26 November 2025

The Diaspora Summit 2025 is a global platform convened by the vernment of Ghana to advance a united call for reparative justice, healing, and the rest..

Ghana Card Registration Begins for Ghanaians in UK and Northern Ireland

15 November 2025

Ghanaians residing in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland who are looking to register and obtain the National Identification Card, the Ghana Card,..

The Ghana High Commission in London is pleased to inform of the Diaspora Summit 2025

27 October 2025

This summit, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be under the theme, "Resetting Ghana.....

GHANA VS ENGLAND MATCH

23 October 2025

THE ENGLAND NATIONAL WOMENS TEAM (THE TWO-TIME EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS) WILL BE HOSTING AND PLAYING THEIR FIRST EVER FRIENDLY MATCH WITH THE GHANA WO..

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR GHANA’S GROWTH

15 October 2025

The High Commissioner of Ghana to the United Kingdom, H.E. Mrs Sabah Zita Benson today, 14th October 2025, held a series of meetings focused on streng..

H.E. MRS. SABAH ZITA BENSON, HIGH COMMISSIONER OF GHANA TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND, PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH, HON. SHIRLEY AYORKOR BOTCHWEY

14 October 2025

H.E. MRS. SABAH ZITA BENSON, HIGH COMMISSIONER OF GHANA TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND, PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE COMMON..

H.E. Mrs Zita Benson calls for Patronage of Black-owned businesses at Black History Month Exhibition in Milton Keynes

13 October 2025

While on a working visit in Milton Keynes on 11th October 2025, the High Commissioner, H.E. Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, graced the Black History Month Art,..

Govt remains committed to advancing healthcare delivery – Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland.

13 October 2025

Govt remains committed to advancing healthcare delivery – Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland...

Ghana Union UK and Miss Ghana UK Foundation Call on our High Commissioner H.E. Mrs Sabah Zita Benson

04 October 2025

The High Commissioner of Ghana to the UK, Her Excellency Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, on 3rd October 2025, received courtesy calls from two [2] key Ghanaian..

PRESENTATION OF LETTERS BY HIGH COMMISSIONER MRS SABAH ZITA BENSON, 1ST OCTOBER 2025, LANCASTER HOUSE, LONDON

02 October 2025

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, presented her Open Letters to the Assistan..

STRENGTHENING TRADE TIES: GHANA’S GARMENTS AND TEXTILES SECTOR SHOWCASES INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

02 October 2025

The Ghana High Commission in London, in collaboration with the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (..

H.E. Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson Holds Maiden Durbar with Staff

29 September 2025

On Friday, 26 September 2025, the High Commissioner-Designate, Her Excellency Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, held her maiden meeting with staff of the Ghana ..

Courtesy call by the Ghana Christian Council UK and Ireland on H.E. Mrs Benson

25 September 2025

Executives of the Ghana Christian Council UK and Ireland, led by the group's Chair, Rev. Canon Dr Shadrach Ofosuware, on 25th September 2025, paid a c..

Ghana's Envoy, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson, Arrives at post in London

21 September 2025

H.E. Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana's High Commissioner-Designate to the United Kingdom, with concurrent accreditation to Ireland, arrived in London, ..

COMMISSIONING OF GHANA'S NEWLY APPOINTED ENVOY TO THE U.K. - THURSDAY, 4TH SEPTEMBER, 2025

06 September 2025

The Ghana High Commission in London is delighted to inform the general public that H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, commi..

Public Holiday

04 June 2025

Public Holiday-Friday-6th June..

Junior students from our Lady of Sion School visit the Ghana High Commission

25 March 2025

Junior students from our Lady of Sion School visited the Chancery at Belgrave Square Monday, 24th March 2025! Each of these smart students asked..

Ghana High Commission Hosts UK-Ghana Trade Partnership Agreement Workshop in Highgate London

01 February 2025

The Ghana High Commission in the UK and agencies like the Ghana Cocoa Marketing Company and the Ghana UK Chamber of Commerce organised a successful wo..

Shirley Botchwey for Commonwealth Secretary General 2024

11 September 2024

Watch our Honourable Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey share her reasons for her decision to represent the Republic of Ghana as the candidate for elec..

INVITATION TO THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTER-TOURISM EXPO ACCRA (INTTA2024) FROM 11TH – 13TH SEPTEMBER 2024 AT THE AKWAABA VILLAGE IN ACCRA, GHANA

01 July 2024

The three-day business tourism and trade show, under the theme “Sustainable Public-Private Partnership and Equitable Tourism Investments”,..

WATCH THE UK GHANA BUSINESS FORUM HERE

27 June 2024

WATCH THE UK GHANA BUSINESS FORUM HERE..

UK-GHANA BUSINESS FORUM 2024 ADDRESS BY H. E. DR. ALHAJI MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA READ BY H. E. PAPA OWUSU-ANKOMAH

27 June 2024

The High Commissioner, H.E. Papa Owusu-Ankomah, together with officials of the Ghana High Commission, participated in the UK-Ghana Business Forum whic..

High Commission Staff and Ghanaian Cocoa farmers visit Mars UK

27 June 2024

Officials of the Ghana High Commission joined the award-winning Cocoa farmers from Ghana on a tour to the UK to visit the historic Mars factory in Slo..

UK Town Hall Meeting

14 June 2024

UK Town Hall Meeting..

ADINKRA INTERNATIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW GHANA 2024

27 April 2024

Ghana is hosting the maiden edition of the Adinkra International Arts and Crafts Show from April 26 to May 5, 2024, at Aburi in the Eastern Region of ..

CFR - 5th Anniversary Lecture Series

30 January 2024

CFR - 5th Anniversary Lecture Series..

The Commonwealth Fair 2023

20 October 2023

THE COMMONWEALTH FAIR 2023..

Ghana 66th Independence Thanksgiving Service in London

02 March 2023

Ghana 66th Independence Thanksgiving Service in London..

IMPORTANT NOTICE

22 December 2022

IMPORTANT NOTICE..

Updated covid guidlines for KIA

23 September 2022

Updated covid guidlines for KIA..

PUBLIC HOLIDAY NOTICE

04 August 2022

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE HIGH COMMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, 4TH AUGUST 2022, IN OBSERVANCE O..

HONORARY CONSUL OF GHANA TO SCOTLAND DR. CHARLES AMARTEY ARYIKU RETIRES FROM DUTY

15 May 2020

The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland wishes to inform our compatriots and the general public that D..

MESSAGE FROM HIS EXCELLENCY PAPA OWUSU-ANKOMAH, HIGH COMMISSIONER

12 May 2020

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am reaching out to you today as the world fights a significant battle against the Corona Virus pandemic (COVID-19). As most ..

PUBLIC NOTICE - GRADUAL RESUMPTION OF CONSULAR SERVICES

12 May 2020

The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana to the United Kingdom (UK) and the Republic of Ireland, following the outlining of the British vernment&r..

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON STRANDED GHANAIANS

12 May 2020

Measures taken against spread of Coronovirus

27 April 2020

Since last i spoke to you, we have completed the analysis of another 32, 031 samples, bringing number of tests from 68,591 to 100,622.. From this pool..

WELL-BEING OF HIS EXCELLENCY PAPA OWUSU-ANKOMAH, GHANA’S HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE UK & THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

16 April 2020

The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland hereby acknowledges concerns expressed by all well-inte..

Press Release 15th April

15 April 2020

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the High Commission of the Republic of Ghana to the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland learnt of ..

COVID-19 TRUST FUND APPEAL

15 April 2020

Following the announcement by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, of the establishment ..

PUBLIC NOTICE

30 March 2020

CLOSURE OF HIGH COMMISSION The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana wishes to update the general public that due to the rapid spread of the Co..

President's Address to the Nation

30 March 2020

On Sunday 15'th March, I briefed you the enhanced measures taken by the vernment to deal with the virus,Which has so far infected 19 persons in the co..

Watch video from Ghana High Commission UK reception in London to celebrate Ghana's 63rd Independence Anniversary

30 March 2020

Ghana High Commission UK and Republic of Ireland hosted on 6th March 2020 a reception in London to celebrate Ghana's 63rd Independence Anniversary...

Financing for Sustainable Development in Africa

30 March 2020

HE Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, discussed Ghana vernment’s approach to sustainable development, and how different stakeholders can be involv..

PUBLIC NOTICE SUSPENSION OF PASSPORT SERVICES

19 March 2020

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION. GHANA PUBLIC NOTICE SUSPENSION OF PASSPORT SERVICES In keeping with the vernment's directi..

Passport Notice

17 March 2020

TO ALL PASSPORT APPLICANTS In keeping with the vernment's efforts to prevent the spread of #COVID-19, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Int..

President's address to the nation on measures taken against spread of coronavirus

17 March 2020

You may recall on Wednesday,12 March,2020,When I First Spoke to directly on this matter, I announced the first raft of enhanced measures taken in resp..

Ghana confirms its first two case of COVID-19

13 March 2020

The Ministry of Health in Ghana has confirmed two cases of COVID-19. The cases were confirmed on 12 March 2020, and the first cases to be reported in ..

Important Announcement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

12 March 2020

The Ghana High Commission United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland hereby entreats the general public to ensure they follow U.K vernment advise on how t..

High Commission Celebrates Ghana's 63rd Independence Anniversary in London

09 March 2020

The Ghana High Commission UK and Republic of Ireland marked Ghana's 63rd Independence Anniversary in London on 6th March 2020. The reception was atten..

Mission closed on 6th March

05 March 2020

The Ghana High Commission, London, wishes to inform the general public that Friday, 6th March 2020 has been declared a statutory public holiday in Gha..

UK MP for Erith and Thamesmead and MP for Streatham pay a courtesy call on High Commissioner

11 February 2020

GUBA Enterprise organised a courtesy call for two Ghanaians Heritage British MP’s - Bell Ribeiro-Addy of Streatham and Abena Oppong-Asare of Erith a..

Watch excepts from our Ghana Investment and Opportunities Summit here

07 February 2020

DISCLAIMER

07 February 2020

‘ACCESS THE AFRICAN COMMON MARKET THROUGH GHANA SAYS PRESIDENT NANA ADDO’

25 January 2020

Ghana for the past three days has sent a strong signal to potential investors in the United Kingdom and the entire global community as a preferred des..

‘PRESIDENT MAKES CLARION CALL FOR INCREASED UK INVESTMENTS IN AFRICA’

25 January 2020

His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana has called on the United Kingdom to increase its bilateral investm..

2nd Ghana Investment and Opportunity Summit

09 January 2020

The Ghana High Commission in collaboration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) invite all to the Ghana Investment & Opportunity Summ..

Meet the heads London Event

09 January 2020

The Ghana High Commission invite all parents and children from the ages of 2 to 19 years old interested in private education or attend boarding school..

High Commission Closed on Tuesday 7th January 2020

06 January 2020

The general public is hereby informed that Tuesday 7th January,2020 has been declared a Statutory Public Holiday in Ghana in observance of Constitutio..

NOTICE ON VISA ARRANGEMENTS FOR YEAR OF RETURN

16 December 2019

The vernment of Ghana has introduced new measures that would enable visitors travelling to Ghana during the year of return obtain Visas-on-Arrival. T..

MISSION TO STOP ACCEPTING BANKERS DRAFT AND POSTAL ORDERS FROM 1ST JANUARY 2020

16 December 2019

The Ghana High Commission would like to inform the general public who use its consular services that from 1st January 2020, the Mission will not accep..

GHANA HIGH COMMISSION UK DISMAYED BY OXFORD UNION TREATMENT OF GHANAIAN STUDENT

21 November 2019

On Saturday 16th November 2019, the attention of the Ghana High Commission, United Kingdom was drawn to the video in which a visually impaired Ghanaia..

High Commission congratulates Samuel Mensah a Ghanaian Business owner for showcasing Ghanaian cuisine at No.10 Downing Street

31 October 2019

Samuel Mensah, the CEO of Uncle John’s Bakery, a London based Ghanaian specialist bakery, was invited to No. 10 Downing Street to showcase the compa..

Ghana’s Honorary Consul to Bermuda laid to rest

27 September 2019

Dr Teye-Botchwey, a Consultant Ophthalmic Physician and Surgeon served as Ghana’s Honorary Consul General to Bermuda from the 3rd September 2011..

Founder's Day notice

23 September 2019

The general public is hereby reminded that Monday 23rd September 2019 has been declared a Statutory Public Holiday in Ghana in observance of this year..

Young Elise is Junior runner up of Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

18 September 2019

A student of Ghana International school, Elise Jensen has been named the Junior Runner-up of the Queen's Essay Competition 2019. ’Elise's poem ..

A’s Family calls on Ghana High Commissioner to UK

16 September 2019

The family of late Ghana black stars footballer, Manuel Junior A today called on Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Papa Owusu-Ankomah to offi..

Sudden death of Honorary Consul -General of Ghana in Bermuda

04 September 2019

THE HIGH COMMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA ANNOUNCES WITH DEEP SORROW, OF THE SUDDEN DEMISE OF THE DEDICATED AND INDEFATIGABLE HONORARY CONSUL-GENER..

Invitation to meet the Heads of UK boarding schools

19 August 2019

Meet the Head is a platform that looks to engage UK boarding schools with the Ghanaians in the diaspora and also the BAME communities. The main purpo..

PRESS RELEASE - REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED GHANAIAN CITIZEN RE: MADAM RUTH AKUA AGUURE

13 August 2019

The attention of the Ghana High Commission has been drawn to a video making the rounds on social media, which seeks to create the impression that, a v..

Mission Closed Monday 5th August 2019

05 August 2019

The general public is hereby informed that Monday 5th August,2019 is a statutory Public Holiday which marks our Founders Day in Ghana. The Mission wil..

H.E. PAPA OWUSU-ANKOMAH MAKES HISTORIC VISIT TO BERMUDA

28 July 2019

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland, His Excellency Papa Owusu-Ankomah has paid a historic official visit ..

High Commissioner pays a courtesy call on Premier of Bermuda

25 July 2019

H.E. Papa Owusu-Ankomah, on 24th July 2019, paid a courtesy call on the Premier of Bermuda Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP. The High Commissioner was in B..

HIGH COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR PARTNERSHIPS FROM UK BUSINESSES

15 July 2019

HE Papa Owusu-Ankomah, Ghana’s High Commissioner to UK & Republic of Ireland, has urged UK businesses to partner the Ghanaian private sector..

Invitation to the Media Launch of Panafest 2019

12 July 2019

As part of activities to commemorate this year Panafest, the Ghana High Commission, in collaboration with the Panafest Foundation invites all to the M..

Watch our Roundtable Meeting with the Association of Ghana Industries

04 July 2019

Watch video here..

High Commissioner host a roundtable meeting with a delegation of the Association of Ghana Industries

04 July 2019

H.E. Papa Owusu-Ankomah, High Commissioner has hosted a roundtable meeting in London with a delegation of the Association of Ghana Industries, the Com..

Mission host Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London

01 July 2019

The High Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Ghana has hosted a well-attended Diaspora Town Hall meeting at the Dominion Cent..

Ghana needs your rich skills and expertise Matilda Alomatu appeals to Ghanaian diasporas

01 July 2019

Ghana needs your rich skills and expertise Matilda Alomatu appeals to Ghanaian diasporas..

Ghana Diaspora Roadshow: Celebration & Homecoming Summit '19

01 July 2019

Ghana Diaspora Roadshow: Celebration & Homecoming Summit'19..

Ghana’s Foreign Minister visits offices of the High Commission

01 July 2019

On her recent visit to London as the Special guest at Ghana’s 62nd independence celebrations, our foreign minister, Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botch..

Jersey's External Relations Minister meet with High Commissioner in London

01 July 2019

The Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian rst called on His Excellency to discuss the oning cooperation between Ghana and Jersey especially th..

Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London on 6th April

01 July 2019

The High Commission invite all Ghanaians and friend of Ghana to a Diaspora Town Hall Meeting as following; Saturday 6th April 2019 Time: 3pm - 6PM..

Ambassador Mrs. Sena Siaw Boateng pays a courtesy call to High Commissioner Papa Owusu-Ankomah.

01 July 2019

Newly appointed Ghana Ambassador to Belgium, Mrs. Sena Siaw Boateng paid a courtesy call to our High Commissioner Papa Owusu-Ankomah. The two Envoys h..

High Commissioner join Ghana Christian Council UK to celebrate Ghana’s 62nd Independence in London

01 July 2019

The Ghana High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland His Excellency Papa Owusu Ankomah, was the special guest of honour at a non-denominational thanksgiv..

Help Expand the Shea Butter Trade in Ghana-Deputy High Commissioner woos The Body Shop.

01 July 2019

Ghana’s Deputy High Commissioner to the UK Madam Rita Tani Iddi has urged The Body Shop, a UK cosmetic, skin care and perfume company to scale up th..

Ghana's Foreign Minister celebrate Ghana Independence Day in London

01 July 2019

The Ghana High Commission London organised a national day celebration marking Ghana's 62nd independence anniversary at the London Berkeley Hotel Knigh..

Ghana’s Foreign Minister celebrate 62nd Independence Eve at Westminster Abbey

01 July 2019

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey joined the High Commissioner Papa Owusu-Ankomah, Deputy High ..

Mission to host the maiden national conference of National Union of Ghanaian Students Association UK NUGSA-UK

28 May 2019

The High Commission invites all Ghanaian students in UK to the maiden national conference of National Union of Ghanaian Students Association UK (NUGSA..

EXTENSION OF THE VALIDITY OF PASSPORT BOOKLETS FROM FIVE TO TEN YEARS

28 May 2019

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED That the vernment of Ghana has decided to extend the validity of ordinary passport booklets issued to qualified ..

New Year 2019 Message from HE Papa Owusu Ankomah

09 January 2019

New Year 2019 Message from HE Papa Owusu-Ankomah..

Deputy High Commissioner promotes investment opportunities in Ghana

09 January 2019

On Wed 11th Dec the Deputy High Commissioner HE Madam Rita TaniIddi addressed a select group at the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council at m..

Maximise Government Policy for Higher Education Opportunities

11 December 2018

Maximise Government Policy for Higher Education Opportunities..

HE Papa Owusu-Ankomah host mini trade forum for Ghana Union of Traders and the Ghana Standards Authority

11 December 2018

The High Commissioner His Excellency Papa Owusu-Ankomah hosted selected members from the Ghana Union of Traders (GUTA) and the Ghana Standards Authori..

Ghana’s Honorary Consul to Bermuda Dr. Leonard Teye-Botchway makes headline news

11 December 2018

Ghana’s Honorary consul to Bermuda Dr. Leonard Teye-Botchway has been applauded by the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo for performing a complicated..

HIGH COMMISSIONER CELEBRATE THE LISTING OF GHC 45 MILLION GURANTCO GUARANTEED CORPORATE BOND ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

11 December 2018

His Excellency Papa Owusu-Ankomah, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland participated in the celebration of th..

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