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Successful AGM and Community Celebration in Malmö – March 2025
The Ghana National Council of Sweden (GNCS) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Malmö in March 2025, marking a successful gathering of the Ghanaian community across Sweden. The AGM brought together delegates from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö, creating a vibrant platform for discussions, planning, and engagement. The event was graced by representatives from the Embassy of Ghana in Denmark, who attended in strong numbers to support the Council and its ongoing initiatives. Their presence highlighted the close collaboration between GNCS and the Embassy in fostering connections and supporting the Ghanaian community in Sweden. During the AGM, members reviewed the Council’s achievements, discussed future plans, and reaffirmed their commitment to…
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Successful Mobile Consular Service Held in Gothenburg
The Ghana National Council of Sweden (GNCS), in collaboration with the Embassy of Ghana in Denmark, successfully organized a two-day Mobile Consular Service in Gothenburg as part of its activities for 2025. The event brought much-needed consular services closer to members of the Ghanaian community living in and around Gothenburg. Over the two days, many Ghanaians took advantage of the opportunity to access essential services without the need to travel outside Sweden. During the outreach, embassy officials provided a range of consular services including passport applications and renewals, document authentication, and general consular assistance. The initiative was warmly received by the community, with many participants expressing appreciation for the convenience…
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A Taste of Ghana at GhanaFest 2025
One of the biggest highlights of GhanaFest 2025 was the incredible variety of traditional Ghanaian food that was available throughout the event. The festival offered visitors a unique opportunity to experience the rich and diverse flavors of Ghana, making the celebration not only a cultural gathering but also a memorable culinary experience. Food vendors served a wide selection of popular Ghanaian dishes that attracted long queues and enthusiastic visitors. Some of the favorites included Fufu, Jollof rice, Tuo Zaafi, Kenkey, roasted yam, and fresh corn. The aroma of these delicious meals filled the atmosphere, drawing people from all corners of the festival grounds. Guests, both from the Ghanaian community and…
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GNCS Engages Ghana’s Ambassador to Denmark
GNCS Engages Ghana’s Ambassador to Denmark and Sweden on Ghanafest 2026 and Consular Services The Ghanaian community in Sweden has taken another important step towards strengthening sustained collaboration with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Denmark following a high-level engagement between the Ghana National Council of Sweden (GNCS) and Her Excellency Dr. Margaret Miewien Chebere, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to Denmark and Sweden. On Tuesday, 16 December, a five-member delegation from GNCS paid a courtesy visit to the Ambassador at the Ghana Embassy in Denmark, following the Ambassador’s presentation of her Letters of Credence to the King of Denmark. The delegation was led by the Chairperson of the Council, Nana…