UK in Ghana

22/07/2026

As Glasgow prepares to welcome the Commonwealth Games tomorrow, our guests joined in a spirited round of This or That, exploring their favourite sports and sharing in the friendly rivalry that defines the Games. 🏅🇬🇧

Glasgow is set to host athletes from across the Commonwealth from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the anticipation is building, and the energy is unmistakable.

Which side are you choosing? 👀

20/07/2026

17/07/2026

Are you an African innovator that wants to scale their impact? Apply for the for Engineering Innovation to receive business training, mentoring, and the chance to win up to £50,000.

Apply by 8 September: africaprize.raeng.org.uk

15/07/2026

Skills unlock opportunity, drive innovation and shape the future. ✨

This , we're celebrating how UK partnerships across Africa are helping young people gain the skills to succeed, support economic growth and create lasting impact

15/07/2026

Calling all African innovators – are you looking to scale your business across Africa? The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation could help you take the next step.

The Africa Prize is all about supporting African innovators to solve Africa’s problems. We are looking for 16 African innovators using engineering to help people, to join the next cycle of our business training programme.

Start your application today for the chance to receive:

- Commercialisation training tailored around your needs
- Access to business and technical expertise and sector-specific engineering mentoring
- Bespoke press coverage and communications support.
- Access to the Academy’s network of high-profile engineers and business experts in the UK and Africa.

At the end of the programme, four awardees will be chosen to pitch in front of a live audience in an African nation, for the chance to win £50,000 to put towards your business.

Apply by 8 September: https://africaprize.raeng.org.uk/about-the-prize/how-to-apply/

12/07/2026

A great match and good company. ⚽🇬🇧🇳🇴

The British High Commission and the Norwegian Embassy came together with football fans in Accra to watch the World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway.

After a closely fought match that went to extra time, England edged through. A friendly rivalry on the pitch, and a strong UK–Norway partnership off it, here in Ghana and around the world. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇴

09/07/2026

The British High Commission in Ghana invites potential suppliers to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) and Pre-Tender meeting for an impending Procurement of Event Management and Production Related Services.

Suppliers wishing to participate should register their interest by 15 July 2026

Link in our bio or below :

https://forms.office.com/e/dbjc6HpZpC

01/07/2026

The British High Commission (BHC) in Ghana is seeking an experienced and qualified specialist to lead UK objectives focused on climate and nature, under the People and Planet Pillar of the Country Business Plan, encompassing forestry and carbon markets, assisting the Commission’s wider climate objectives.
Apply here: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-0/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/27074-27074-Climate-Nature-Officer-ACC/en-GB

01/07/2026

On Republic Day, we join the people of Ghana in recognising the country’s journey as a sovereign republic and the values that continue to shape its future.

We celebrate the strength, resilience and dynamism of Ghanaians across the country.
The UK remains proud to partner with Ghana, working together to advance shared priorities and strengthen the enduring ties between our two nations.

30/06/2026

A message of sympathy and condolences to Ghanaians and British Nationals affected.
Follow FCDO travel advice for updates