Ablakwa vows to renovate abandoned Ghanaian properties in Benin

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured that no government-owned property in Benin will be sold under his leadership, as efforts are underway to renovate and restore facilities belonging to Ghana’s diplomatic mission. During …

Anchor Of Hope Autism Centre Organises Awareness Rally In Benin City

Social Dance In Honour Of Late Apostle Benson Idodia Held In Benin City

Okpebholo receives rare royal blessing from Oba of Benin after tribunal victory

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal affirmed Okpebholo's victory in the election on September 21, 2024.In a unanimous judgement, the three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi dismissed the petition …

Ablakwa launches rotational office initiative, engages Ghanaians in Benin 

By Iddi Yire Accra, April 05, GNA – Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has commenced a special initiative of rotating his office and making the Foreign Minister more accessible to Ghanaians everywhere in the world.  The Minister in …

Foreign Minister meets Ghanaian community in Benin, vows to address key challenges

By Hannah Dadzie More than 2,000 Ghanaians currently reside in Benin, facing challenges such as the non-recognition of Ghana’s consular services, lack of identity cards, difficulties in acquiring the Ghana Card, travel and trade barriers, and inadequate …

Fajon to visit Benin and Togo ahead of EU-African Union summit

Ljubljana, 4 April - Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon will be in Africa next week visiting Benin and Togo on behalf of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as part of preparations for the 21 May ministerial EU-African Union meeting, which will aim to strengthen …

Ablakwa assures Ghanaian students in Benin of government’s support

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has assured Ghanaian students in Benin of improved conditions and enhanced support from the government. The Minister, who engaged with the students, during an official visit to Benin, emphasized his …

Ghanaians living in Benin call for Government’s support in removing trade, movement barriers

By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, April 03, GNA- Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has met with Ghanaians living in Benin to discuss their challenges. The meeting was part of an initiative launched by the Minister to have direct …

Gov Okpebholo Returns To Benin With Jubilation Following Tribunal Ruling

The tribunal’s decision, announced on April 2nd, 2025, dismissed a petition filed by the People Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodaro, for lack of merit. The ruling reaffirmed the election result, securing Okpebholo’s mandate. Arriving at …