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2 Ghanaians suffer injuries in drone strikes in Dubai

Two drones ‌that fell near Dubai’s main airport and Bahrain on Wednesday has injured two Ghanaians as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continue to disrupt air traffic.
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who announced the incident said Ghana’s “Ambassador in UAE has led a team from our Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai to visit the victims as the Foreign Ministry coordinates emergency consular assistance.”
Minister Ablakwa further expressed empathy, saying “Their families and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.”
Below is the statement;
Below is the statement;

“The Government of Ghana condemns the attack and reiterates calls for a cessation in hostilities,” asserted and revealed that “We are actively engaged with international partners on a UN resolution urging de-escalation.”

 

The attacks have hampered efforts to restore flights as the war on Iran entered a 12th day. The U.S.-Israel war against Iran ​has led to tens of thousands of flight cancellations, reroutings and schedule changes worldwide, shutting much of ​the Middle East’s airspace – including Qatar’s – due to missile and drone threats.

 

Prez Mahama to embark on State visit to Zambia

President John Dramani Mahama will pay a three-day State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from 4 to 6 February 2026.

At the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema, Mr Mahama will be accompanied by Her Excellency Mrs Lordina Mahama, First Lady of the Republic.

During the visit, President Mahama will hold bilateral talks with President Hichilema on matters of mutual interest, including strengthening diplomatic relations, enhancing trade and investment cooperation, and exploring collaborative opportunities within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

A key highlight of the visit will be an address to the National Assembly of Zambia, where President Mahama is expected to share Ghana’s vision for a more integrated and prosperous Africa.

According to a statement from Ghana’s Presidency, Mr Mahama will also meet with members of the Ghanaian community in Lusaka to interact with compatriots living and working in Zambia.

There will also be a Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue, co-chaired by Presidents Mahama and President Hichilema. The dialogue will provide a platform for Ghana to showcase its digital technologies and fintech services to Zambian businesses and government institutions, fostering economic partnerships and knowledge exchange between the two countries.

President Mahama’s State Visit to Zambia underscores his unwavering commitment to his vision of an Africa that is seamlessly connected through enhanced transport infrastructure, expanded trade linkages, and the free movement of people and goods.

The President remains a strong advocate for the accelerated implementation of the AfCFTA, which he believes is critical to transforming African economies, creating sustainable employment opportunities for the continent’s burgeoning youth population, and positioning Africa competitively in the global economy.

Prior to the visit to Zambia, President Mahama will depart Accra on Sunday, 1 February 2026, for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the invitation of His Highness the Ruler of the UAE, to participate in the World Governments Summit 2026, scheduled for 2 to 4 February.

The President will be transported to Dubai on board a special aircraft provided by the Ruler of the UAE, which will also take him and his delegation to Zambia to commence the State Visit.

 

Source: Myxyzonline.com