Ghana grants citizenship to members of African diaspora
## Swearing-In Ceremony for New Ghanaian Citizens
Swearing-In Ceremony for New Ghanaian Citizens
New Ghanaian citizens were sworn in on Mon, Oct 16, 2023, during a ceremony in Accra.
Ghana, once central to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, has emerged as a significant destination for members of the historical diaspora seeking to reconnect with their heritage. Since acknowledging the historical diaspora a decade ago, the nation has integrated a thousand new citizens through this process.
During the ceremony, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang addressed the new citizens, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting Africa with its diaspora to facilitate global cooperation, cultural renewal, and economic transformation.
New Ghanaian citizens were sworn in on Mon, Oct 16, 2023, during a ceremony in Accra.
Temporary Suspension of Citizenship Applications
In September, Ghana temporarily suspended new citizenship applications to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of the process. The authorities have yet to announce when the application process will resume.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
