Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says no Ghanaian has been killed or injured amid the latest developments in the Middle East, as the government intensifies efforts to protect its citizens in the region.
Category: Aviation
Staff of Ghana’s Embassy in Iran Successfully Evacuated -Gov’t
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that staff of Ghana’s embassy in Iran have been evacuated from that country.
Escalating Middle East Tensions: Accra–Dubai Flights Cancelled As Several Passengers Stranded
Flights from Accra to Dubai were cancelled following reported bombings in Iraq and retaliatory attacks across the region. Information from flight-tracking platforms shows that Emirates flight EK 788, scheduled to depart Kotoka International Airport (ACC) at 7:15 pm GMT on Saturday, 28 February 2026, was cancelled.
African Dev’t Bank, AU Renew Push for Visa-free Travel to Accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia// — African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Two AFG Aviation Professionals Set New Aviation Industry Horizons Across the African Continent
Dublin, Ireland//- AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (AFG) is significantly deepening its commitment to the African aviation sector through a bold, continent-wide expansion initiative reflecting both its long-term confidence in the region and the accelerating demand for tailored aviation finance and asset solutions across Africa.
Emirates Expands Payment Flexibility in Kenya Through Cellulant’s Split-Payment Solution
Nairobi, Kenya// — Emirates (www.Emirates.com), the world’s largest international airline, has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution for travellers in Kenya, through a longstanding strategic partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s leading payments technology company.
Kotoka International Airport Renamed to Accra International Airport
Accra, Ghana//-The government has reverted the name of the national airport, Kotoka International Airport, to Accra International Airport.
Thales to Recruit More Than 9,000 New Employees in 2026
Doha, Qatar//- Thales, world leader in high technologies for Defence, Aerospace and Cybersecurity & Digital, plans to recruit more than 9,000 employees worldwide in 2026.
Airport Strike Delays Flights in Kenya’s Capital Nairobi
A strike by workers at Kenya’s main airport in the capital, Nairobi, was causing flight delays on Monday, the country’s national carrier and airports operator said.
Ghanaian Visa-free Across Africa Campaigners In Ethiopia For AU Summit
The eight Ghanaian nationals and members of Trans Africa Tourism and Campaign who recently toured across 39 African countries to campaign for a visa-free African continent by 2030 are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia African Union (AU) Summit.