Ghana’s framework for controlling firearms is built on the Arms and Ammunition Act (NRCD 9), enacted on February 1, 1972, and amended twice – in 1996 and again in 2001. Under this law, any civilian who wants to own a firearm must register it at a police station and obtain a permit to possess it. […]
Ghana is one of the most popular destinations in West Africa for travelers interested in culture, history, nature, and diaspora heritage. Visitors often explore historic coastal castles, national parks, vibrant markets, and modern cities such as Accra and Kumasi. Many travelers choose to work with a local tour guide to make their trip easier to […]
Ghana has launched and is implementing a regulated licensing system for low-THC medicinal and industrial cannabis activities, creating a new controlled sector within the country’s agricultural, research, and pharmaceutical industries. The licensing system is administered by the Narcotics Control Commission (NCC – also referred to as NACOC) and allows qualified applicants to apply under strict […]
Many travelers preparing for a trip ask the same question: why is it so difficult to find Ghanaian cedis outside Ghana? Visitors often visit currency exchange offices in cities like London, New York, or Toronto only to discover that the Ghanaian cedi is not available. This situation surprises many first time visitors because they assume […]
Calls are growing for investment in Ghana’s garment industry as policymakers and economists search for ways to create large numbers of manufacturing jobs. Supporters argue that clothing production could help Ghana diversify its economy, reduce youth unemployment, and rebuild a once thriving textile sector. However, the reality is more complex. Ghana’s garment industry faces both […]
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Table of Contents What happened at the ceremony Why this matters The legal process behind the ceremony How this fits Ghana’s diaspora policy What new citizens actually receive The bigger picture for Ghana Sources Ghana grants citizenship to African diaspora members through a formal naturalization ceremony, and that is exactly what happened in Accra […]
Table of Contents Ghana’s call for recognition Diaspora citizenship ceremony in Accra Historical scale of the transatlantic slave trade What recognition as a crime against humanity means Why Ghana continues to lead diaspora engagement What this could mean for global policy Sources Ghana’s call for recognition Ghana has renewed its international campaign to have […]
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Ghana Citizenship Team
