What Was the Year of Return? The Year of Return 2019 was a landmark initiative launched by the Government of Ghana to mark 400 years since the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619. It invited members of the African diaspora, especially African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans, to reconnect with their ancestral homeland. The […]
Creator: @Shanell_Oliver1 Category: Lifestyle Description: Join content creator Shanell_Oliver1 on a peaceful morning walk through the vibrant streets of Accra, Ghana. Experience the sights and sounds of the city as she shares a glimpse of everyday life from a local perspective, capturing the beauty and energy of Accra in the early hours. Original Link: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMA87h8H/ […]
Creator: @zakiakunge2 Category: Lifestyle Description: TikTok user @zakiakunge2 explains how much she thinks it costs to live well in Accra, Ghana, sharing her personal perspective on daily expenses and lifestyle choices. Her insight gives viewers a glimpse into what “living well” really means in the heart of Ghana’s capital. Original Link: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMk2Lmr7/
From visas and passport renewals to legalizations, ghana consolates and embassies handle the essentials. Use this guide to see what each mission does, book correctly, and locate the nearest Ghana consulate or embassy in your region. Country City Mission Address Phone Email Website Core Services Hours / Notes United States Washington, DC Embassy 3512 International […]
What is the Global Peace Index? The Global Peace Index 2025 rankings are published each year by the Institute for Economics and Peace. This index measures levels of peace across 163 countries, using factors like political stability, crime, militarization, and relations with neighbors. A lower score means a more peaceful country. In 2025, the Global […]
If you are preparing for a trip to Ghana, Ghana vaccine requirements and preventive health measures should be at the top of your checklist. Ghana requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for entry, and several other vaccines are strongly recommended by travel health experts. For authoritative guidance, review the CDC Ghana travel health page. This […]
If you’re of African descent (especially a Black American) thinking about moving to Ghana, the “Right of Abode” (ROA) program could be your golden ticket. It’s a special legal status that lets eligible people live and work in Ghana indefinitely. In practice, ROA functions like permanent residency for the diaspora – holders can stay in […]
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After George Floyd’s murder, some Black Americans said they’d “go where the system is different”. Ghana’s 2019 “Year of Return” drew about 1,500 Black American migrants, and its government even promotes African-American citizenship as a “refuge from racial discrimination”. But how do the two countries really compare? Let’s break down crime rates, racism, economic factors, […]
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Ghana Citizenship Team
