[ad_1] In a move that further solidifies its withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Burkina Faso’s military administration has introduced a new generation biometric passport that no longer features the regional bloc’s insignia. The new passport, equipped with an electronic chip, boasts advanced data collection and storage capabilities, as well…
[ad_1] Ghana and South Africa have entered into an agreement for a visa waiver regime for holders of ordinary passports. The agreement takes effect from Wednesday, November 1. This was announced in a press statement issued today (Friday, October 13) by the Foreign Affairs Ministry. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration wishes to…
[ad_1] In response to the growing concern over the backlog of passport applications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has launched a comprehensive effort to address the issue and expedite the processing of applications. The backlog has been a source of inconvenience and frustration for individuals who require passports for various reasons,…
[ad_1] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has released hotlines for applicants who endure mistreatment and extortion at the various passport offices across the country. The Ministry is urging applicants who go through some form of extortion or mistreatment at the hands of staff to either call any of the hotlines or send…
[ad_1] The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is urging the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to clear the backlog of passports as a means to deal with the illegal acquisition of the document. The sector minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on an unannounced visit to the passport…
[ad_1] The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and the ranking member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has praised the Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, for her strong stance against alleged corruption-related activities at the Passport Office. Madam Botchwey during an unannounced visit to the Passport Office on Monday, August 14…
[ad_1] Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, made a surprise visit to the Passport Office in Accra yesterday after a damning report by DGN Online exposing corrupt activities within the passport acquisition process. The Minister, visibly furious, immediately ordered the transfer of staff members who have…
[ad_1] There is deep-seated corruption and bribery canker undermining the Ghanaian passport acquisition system.Retired officials, security personnel, and even law enforcement officers have been implicated in charging exorbitant fees to expedite passport processing, tarnishing the integrity of the system. Contractors involved in the printing and alteration of passport dates have been found to charge…
