Ghana Temporarily Shut Down Embassy In Washington DC over Corruption Scandal
Plus: Blockchain.com eyes Africa expansion and Nigeria's Carrot raises $4.2 million
The Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs has shut down its embassy in Washington, DC, after a special audit uncovered a long-running fraudulent scheme.
The findings point to systemic abuse and unauthorized fees charged to visa and passport applicants over a five-year period — prompting an aggressive government response.
In The News This Week:
Blockchain.com targets African Growth Amid Emerging Regulation
UK-based crypto exchange Blockchain.com is expanding into African countries rolling out regulatory frameworks for digital assets.
Ministry Of Communication Eyes ‘Shark Tank’ Pitch Model to Boost Ghanaian Tech Startups
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations is introducing a “Shark Tank”-style pitching model as part of its Digital Tech Development Fund to help startups secure funding and business advisory support.
AgriTech Challenge Pro Spotlights Ghana’s Youth-Led Innovation in Agriculture
The 2025 AgriTech Challenge Pro, hosted by the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and Mastercard Foundation, wrapped up last week at KNUST Business School, showcasing bold ideas to reshape Ghana’s agricultural sector—and create jobs.
In the rest of the news (ICYMI):
Africa Ecosystem Activity
Nigerian digital lending startup Carrot raises $4.2m seed funding round
Global tech show brand GITEX expands to Kenya with AI-driven 2026 edition
Nigerian construction tech startup Cutstruct raises $1.5m seed round