Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana

Welcome to the official Twitter account of the Embassy of Switzerland🇨🇭 to Ghana🇬🇭, Benin🇧🇯 and Togo🇹🇬 with Ambassador Simone Giger @SwissAmbAccra

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A memorable finale of the #ArtOfExchange program at Sankofa Africa Center in Aburi. Featuring @ibrahim_mahama's breath-taking installation, an intimate acoustic performance by 4x GRAMMY nominee @RockyDawuni, and a lively dialogue on cultural diplomacy. #CulturalDiplomacy

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gregory Krief as Honorary Consul in Togo.

A Geneva native but living in Togo, Mr. Krief is the Managing Director at MSC and will act as a local contact for Swiss consular affairs!🤝🇨🇭
#HonoraryConsulofSwitzerland #Togo

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Head of Cooperation, Ms. Janine Walz and the Embassy team welcomed Mr. Mehdi Ouahioune,the new GM of Sika Chemicals Ghana Ltd, a Swiss company operating in Ghana. We wish Sika Chemicals success and look forward to continued collaboration in Ghana’s growth. #SwissBusinesses #Ghana

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An inspiring evening of exchange, ideas, and visions for a brighter future. 🌍✨
H.E. Simone Giger had the pleasure of hosting the Change Maker Impact Summit by @FTFGhana, uniting change-makers and youth leaders driving social impact. 🤝🌱
#ChangeMakerImpact #FutureMinds

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The Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana hosted an industry–academia networking evening to strengthen partnerships around the Master’s Programme in Mechatronics at Ashesi University, implemented with ETH Zurich and supported by Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.

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Ambassador Simone Giger visited Bono East, completing her tour of all 16 regions of Ghana. She met officials and communities, strengthened partnerships, and explored attractions like Buabeng Monkey Sanctuary and Kintampo Waterfalls—a memorable close to her nationwide journey.

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Amb. Giger visited Kumasi at the invitation of Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II. A luncheon hosted by Lady Julia brought female ambassadors together to discuss women’s and children’s welfare. The visit ended with the Akwasidae Festival.
#Ghana #Kumasi #Akwasidae #EmbassyofSwitzerland

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Take a look at this video from our recent visit to Wa 🎥

A clear example of how Switzerland, through SECO, is supporting sustainable infrastructure and powering development in Northern Ghana.
#Ghana #Switzerland #Energy #Infrastructure #SECO #NEDCo #CommunityDevelopment

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COCOBOD, SWISSCO & @SwissAmbAccra concluded their 4th Joint Committee Meeting in Accra, highlighting progress in income studies, agroforestry, disease control & child labour monitoring. A KOA Impact visit showcased innovative solutions boosting farmer incomes.

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The second edition of "Art of Exchange" at Worldfaze Art Practice brought together artists & diplomats.
Focused on youth empowerment & emerging talent.
🤝 A meaningful exchange where ideas meet.
#ArtofExchange #YoutEmpowerment #DiplomArts

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Exciting and inspiring exchange in Togo!

After successfully supporting a joint project last year, The Swiss Embassy 🇨🇭 is pleased to extend the cooperation once again in 2026, contributing to @CdfdhT's human rights efforts in Togo🇹🇬

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Ahead of the next edition of Art of Exchange, in collaboration with DiplomArts, Amb. Simone Giger reflects on the importance of empowering young artists and the role of support systems in shaping the next generation.
#YouthEmpowerment
#ArtsofExchange

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Dep. Amb. Janine Walz and team hosted a breakfast meeting with the Asanteman Secretariat and Swiss businesses to explore joint ventures and strategic partnerships, especially in agriculture and land-based investment opportunities in Ghana. #SwissGhanaPartnership

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Future champions in the room?
Dauda Fuseni, President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), and Ghana’s next generation, the Black Bombers, met Amb. Giger to discuss strengthening youth support through sport.🇨🇭🇬🇭🥊
#YouthEmpowerment #GenerationChange
#GhanaBoxingFederation

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Amb. Simone Giger met with Sonia Lawson, the visionary woman who transformed @PalaisDeLome, to discuss its impact as a once historic site now driving contemporary African design and cultural exchange🌍🇹🇬

#PalaisDeLomé #CrossCulturalExchange #WomenWhoInspire #CulturalBridges

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We witnessed the shea sector’s first Collective Bargaining Agreement—a major milestone in an industry long marked by informality. As the ILO’s financing partner, SECO welcomes this win-win for competitiveness and decent work. #PE4DW #SheaSector

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Amb. Giger and team organized the first 2026 Swiss Business Lunch, featuring GRA's Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong. A lively exchange on new tax measures, with Swiss businesses highlighted paths for closer public-private collaboration.
#PublicPrivateTaxDialogue 🇬🇭🇨🇭

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We had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate Ghana Month at the Embassy 🇬🇭✨ It was a special moment to honor and share Ghana’s rich culture, history, and diversity together. #GhanaMonth

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We were honored to host an Iftar at the Embassy, bringing together friends, partners, and members of the community to mark this special time of reflection and togetherness. 🙂

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In honour of International Women’s Day🌐♀️, we gathered for a curated studio visit with internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Zohra Opoku in Ghana. A moment dedicated to female empowerment and creating space for dialogue, inspiration, and connection. 🇨🇭🇬🇭