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Ghana Ambassador Ajongbah meets Japan Emperor

Africa

Ghana’s Ambassador Ajongbah presents credentials to Japan’s Emperor Naruhito

By Nana Yaw POP & Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan TOKYO, JAPAN — Ghana’s Ambassador to Japan, His Excellency Humphrey Chatio Ajongbah, officially presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, marking an important milestone in the diplomatic relationship between Ghana and Japan. The ceremony, confirmed by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, formally accredited Ambassador Ajongbah as Ghana’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary […]

todayOctober 29, 2026

Ghana Ambassador to Japan Humphrey Ajongbah on new passport application initiative

Africa

New Ghana Ambassador H.E. Ajongbah rolls out policy to fast-tracks passport decentralisation in Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko Frimpong Ghana's ambassador to Japan designate, H.E. Humphrey Ajongbah, is set to launch a new policy to accelerate reforms and remove bottlenecks as he aims to bring passport services closer to Ghanaian citizens across Japan. The new ambassador aims to work closely with various Ghanaian residents associations across the East Asian country to achieve this objective. H.E. Ajongbah made the disclosure during his working visit to the […]

todayOctober 28, 2026

Ghana's Ambassador to Japan H.E. Ajongbah

Africa

Ghana’s Ambassador to Japan H.E Ajongbah keen to strengthen relationship with Ghanaian nationals across Japan

By: Emmanuel Akyereko Frimpong Ghana's Ambassador-Designate to Japan, H.E. Humphrey Chatio Ajongbah, says building strong people-to-people ties between the Embassy and Ghanaian nationals across Japan will be a key priority during his tenure, among other strategic objectives. H.E. Ajongbah, who arrived in Japan in August 2026 to succeed H.E. Mrs. Geneviève Edna Apaloo, has already hit the ground running with official visits to Ghanaian residents' associations across various prefectures. On […]

todayOctober 26, 2026

Africa

LIVE: Japan–Ghana Car Exporters’ Business in Danger — Join JafriQ Radio on Facebook Live

Exports of cars from Japan to Ghana have been suspended with immediate effect. On Sunday, 4 October 2026, JafriQ Radio presenters go live on Facebook to ask what happens next. A sudden stop at the port For exporters, dealers and buyers on both sides of the Japan–Ghana trade route, the news landed fast. The Japan Ghana Exporters Association (JGEA) has announced a suspension on the exportation of cars to Ghana, […]

todayOctober 3, 2026

Africa

GJTI EXPO 2026 to strengthen Ghana–Japan trade and investment partnerships

Businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders are being invited to participate in the GJTI EXPO 2026 – Ghana–Japan Trade & Industry Expo, a major international business and investment exhibition aimed at deepening economic collaboration between Africa and Asia. Scheduled for 28 November 2026, the expo will take place at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event is expected to […]

todayAugust 7, 2026

Africa

Africa’s Growing Footprint in Space: Dr. Benjamin Bonsu Champions Inclusivity at SPEXA 2026 in Japan

The global space industry is witnessing an unprecedented era of innovation and collaboration, with nations increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of space technologies. Amidst this burgeoning landscape, SPEXA 2026 (Space Business Expo), held at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan, emerged as a pivotal platform for fostering international partnerships and showcasing advancements in space business. This year, a significant narrative unfolded around the enhanced inclusiveness of African stakeholders, largely spearheaded by the […]

todayJune 8, 2026

Africa

Ghana-Japan Friendship Takes Center Stage as Winneba Youth Choir Wows Audiences in Tokyo and Saitama

By Hannah Abugri  The vibrant sounds of Ghanaian culture echoed through Japan this week as the Winneba Youth Choir of Ghana headlined the Ghana-Japan Cultural Exchange Concert Series 2026, bringing together music lovers, diplomats, community leaders, and cultural enthusiasts in a celebration of friendship, heritage, and unity. Held at the Akasaka Civic Center in Tokyo on Friday May 29, the concert showcased Ghana's rich musical traditions under the theme “Ghana’s […]

todayMay 31, 2026

arm wrestling

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Japan’s Arm Wrestling champions flex muscles in spellbinding contest in Akashi

By Emmanuel Akyereko Frimpong Japan's topmost arm wrestling athletes gathered and competed in a white-knuckling contest at the Undisputed Champions Maker Gym on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Akashi City, Hyogo Precfecture. Yoshinobu Kanai, nicknamed the Warlord or Iron Arm, who has achieved tremendous success in the sport with mind-blowing international victories off the shores of Japan, was present at the event. Contenders from various gyms across Japan gathered to […]

todayApril 28, 2026 28 3

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