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Ghana welcomes new citizens from African diaspora

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Ghana Highlife

Ghana Highlife

Ghana is officially welcoming the African diaspora back home with open arms. In a moving ceremony in Accra, a new group of “Global Africans” took their oath of allegiance, marking a powerful reclamation of heritage centuries after the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Since formally recognizing the historical diaspora a decade ago, the nation has granted citizenship to over 1,000 individuals, fostering a unique era of cultural renewal and economic cooperation. For many, this isn’t just a legal milestone—it’s a soulful homecoming and an opportunity to learn from the land of their ancestors. While new applications are briefly on hold for a process upgrade, the spirit of reconnection has never been stronger.

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