In celebration of America’s 250th Independence Day, the U.S. Embassy will close early, at 2:30p.m., on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and will also be closed on Friday, July 3. The U.S. Embassy will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6.
A bipartisan United States Congressional Delegation led by Congressman Vern Buchanan concluded a visit to Ghana focused on strengthening the longstanding partnership between the United States and Ghana.
During the visit, the delegation met with the President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, parliamentary leadership, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other Ghanaian stakeholders to discuss shared priorities and opportunities for continued cooperation.
The United States values its partnership with Ghana and remains committed to working together to advance mutual objectives.
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Ghanaian national Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, also known as “Dada Joe Remix,” has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in a U.S. court. Extradited from Ghana to the United States in June 2025, Boateng admitted to defrauding elderly Americans for a decade through deceptive online relationships. He also agreed to pay restitution totaling approximately $4.4 million.
The United States continues to work closely with the Ghanaian government and international law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute cyber and transnational criminals targeting Americans.
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From July 3-5, the night sky will shine a little brighter! As we mark 250 years of America’s Independence, the U.S. Embassy building will be illuminated as a beacon of freedom and democracy. If you are passing by the U.S. Embassy at night, take a moment to join us in celebrating this historic milestone! #Freedom250
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into alleged corruption and illicit dealings at the Tema Port. Authorities are probing claims of illegal activities involving port officials.
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a man in police custody for allegedly defrauding a businessman of GH¢300,000. He is accused of promising a lucrative investment opportunity.
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MORNING FORECAST 03/07/2026
Places within Upper West, Upper East, North East, Savannah and the Northern regions are expected to experience thunderstorms of varying intensities due to developments of thunder and rain-bearing clouds that are engulfing the northern sector. However, there is an active rainstorm observed over Nigeria which is expected to propagate westwards to affect portions of the North and transition belts later in the day. Southern Ghana is anticipated to experience intermittent slight rain or drizzle in the early hours of the morning and thunderstorms of varying intensities during the afternoon and evening hours.
The Accra High Court has sentenced a driver to 10 years in prison for smuggling approximately 200 kilograms of marijuana. He was convicted of drug trafficking.
Today has been a tough one. For my Constituents and largely residents of the Greater Accra and Volta Regions.
The flooding was devastating, and the damage may never be fully recovered from. My heart really goes out to those whose properties, homes and livelihoods have been destroyed.
We must, however, have a really frank conversation as a Country. Buildings in waterways, over silted drains, poor town planning, irresponsible disposal of garbage, sand winning activities, the list is endless.
As elected officials and citizens, we are responsible for the mess we are in as a Country. Tough decisions MUST be taken irrespective of who is affected. Failure to do so will see us all pay a heavy price in the near future.
I am grateful to the team from NADMO Ghana, the Ghana Navy, and my District Chief Executive, Hon. Raphael Uriel Nartey, who worked tirelessly from 2am to save lives and property.
There's more rain on the way. We need to brace ourselves and prepare. Stay safe, folks.
For God and Country.
🎯 Afternoon Forecast
The rain-bearing clouds currently affecting the southeastern parts of the country are expected to persist, producing rain with occasional thunder of varying intensities. As the day progresses, these clouds are also expected to spread westward, bringing thunderstorms or rain to the southwestern parts of the country from this afternoon into the evening. Northern Ghana will experience intervals of sunshine. However, thunderstorms or rain are expected over parts of the northern sector from late afternoon into the evening.
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Venezuela: Venezuela has declared a State of Emergency and deployed first responders nationwide. Venezuela is currently experiencing widespread power and internet outages, which makes communicating with family and friends difficult.
Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas and other airports are temporarily closed after suffering damage.
Rail services and non-essential activities have been temporarily cancelled.
Land border crossings with Colombia are open.
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