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U.S. Visa: 61,000 applied in Ghana, only 25,000 approved in 2024

The United States Embassy in Ghana has disclosed that only 25,000 out of 61,000 visa applications submitted in 2024 were approved, highlighting growing concerns over fraudulent practices and the activities of middlemen posing as facilitators.
Embassy officials have linked a significant portion of the problem to so-called “fixers” who deceive desperate applicants with false promises of guaranteed visas often in exchange for large sums of money.
At a press conference in Accra, Elliot Fertik, Consul General of the U.S. Embassy, warned the public against engaging unauthorised intermediaries and reiterated the Embassy’s commitment to curbing visa fraud.
“We’ve always had a zero-tolerance policy towards lying and visa fraud, but the Trump administration is determined to ensure that this policy is strictly enforced,” he stated.
He cautioned that relying on self-styled agents claiming to have insider access is both risky and unfounded.
“There are often a lot of people who say, ‘If you pay me money, I can get you a visa.’ That is not true,” he said.
“The visa application process can be done by anyone, on their own. Paying extra money to someone who claims to have an inside track is a lie; they are simply taking your money.”He added.
He revealed that each year, hundreds of applicants contact the Embassy after losing as much as $5,000 to fraudulent operators who ultimately fail to deliver.
“We often work with Canadian law enforcement to track down these fraudsters,” Mr.Fertik added.
To combat the issue, the Embassy is now partnering with Ghanaian security agencies to identify and prosecute those involved in visa-related scams.
He urged applicants to use official channels and to be honest throughout the process.
“So please, if you are interested in applying for a visa, we welcome your application,” he said.
“We appreciate your interest in travelling to the United States, but please do it the right way. Follow our rules, tell the truth, and you will not have any problems with us,” he concluded.
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VIDEO: Ghanaian Woman Searches For Chinese ‘Galamsey’ Lover Who Fled After Impregnating Her

A resident of Abodom in the Ashanti Region’s Asante Bekwai Municipality named Selina Adu Gyamfi has accused her Chinese partner, Leon, of leaving her after reportedly getting her pregnant.
Selina says she met Leon years ago in Bekwai while he was involved in illicit mining, sometimes known as galamsey.
The two fell in love, and she says Leon provided her with regular financial support throughout that time.
“My issue is that some Chinese people came to Abodom, Asante Bekwai, for galamsey. I had a relationship with one of them called Leon. When they were leaving, I didn’t know I was pregnant,” she narrated.
On Nhyira FM’s social program, Selina talked about how she trusted and became personal with Leon since he had promised to be with her.
“He told me he loved me. He used to give me 1,000 cedis a week or sometimes 500 cedis every three days,” she recounted.
According to Selina, she didn’t find out she was pregnant until two months after Leon and his coworkers had departed Bekwai.
Leon was originally happy when she called him and told him she was pregnant, but his attitude changed after that.
“I called to inform him I was pregnant and he said he liked it but I don’t know what people told him; he started avoiding me and eventually blacklisted me,” she said.
Selina became irate and went looking for Leon, who was then arrested after she told the police about the situation.
She claims, however, that the police soon freed him.
“Leon was good to me while we were together but now I’m struggling to take care of the child alone. I don’t know where he is,” she said.
Now, as she struggles to raise the child alone, Selina is pleading with the public and authorities to assist her in finding Leon.
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Indian Prime Minister to visit Ghana On July 2

From Wednesday, July 2, to Thursday, July 3, 2025, His Excellency Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, will travel to Ghana for a two-day official visit.
The visit demonstrates the cordial and long-standing amicable relations between Ghana and India, the Presidency said in a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications.
According to the release, President John Dramani Mahama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet bilaterally at the Presidency as part of the visit with the goal of enhancing collaboration in important strategic areas of shared interest.
“The two leaders will engage in discussions aimed at deepening cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, agriculture, technology, education, healthcare, and energy. They will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.”
President Mahama and Prime Minister Modi will speak at a joint press conference after the two nations sign a number of bilateral agreements to strengthen the frameworks for collaboration between Ghana and India.
In addition, the Indian Prime Minister and his delegation will be honored with a State Dinner hosted by the presidency.
“The visit by Prime Minister Modi is expected to strengthen bilateral ties, foster deeper economic cooperation, and solidify the bonds of friendship between the peoples of Ghana and India,” the statement concluded.

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PHOTOS: Two More Buildings Collapse In Cape Coast After Heavy Rains

Two additional buildings have collapsed in Cape Coast, bringing the total number of destroyed structures in the area to six in just one week.
The most recent event happened on Thursday, June 26 after a heavy downpour. Around 10 p.m., a residential structure in Brofoyedur, central Cape Coast, collapsed.
READ MORE: NADMO to launch nationwide building assessment following Cape Coast disaster
Thankfully, no fatalities were reported because the residents had already fled the house because it had previously flooded.The residents have been unwilling to move, even though it is obvious that the compromised structure poses a threat. On Friday, June 27, Esi Mary, one of the locals, said that the government must step in immediately.
“The downpour that happened yesterday has drained all the sand into the gutter, and that has caused a blockage leading to a flood, and that flood has ended up destroying our houses. No one was hurt. All our machines in the building have been damaged by the rain,” she lamented.
A storey building that was still under construction collapsed at the West End, next to Adisadel College, in a different occurrence. Although there were no recorded injuries in that structure, the municipality’s building safety worries have increased due to the frequent failures.In response, Eduamoah Okyere Ekow Panyin, the Central Regional Minister, ordered the Cape Coast Municipal Assembly to remove all damaged buildings right now in order to stop other tragedies.
“We have ordered that the remaining building be brought down as early as possible so we can have an arrangement with the family to see how best we can assist. In the meantime, we have asked them to move to a different area and stay there for a while. We arrange how to assist them,” the minister said.
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