A very pleasant reception for H.E. Mr. Henry Tachie-Menson, Ambassador of Ghana to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Mission to the European Union, to participate in the celebrations of the 69th anniversary of Ghana's independence.

The Ambassador of Ghana to Belgium, also accredited to Luxembourg and the European Union in Brussels, is His Excellency Henry Tachie-Menson.

Here are the highlights of his career:

Current Position: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ghana to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the European Union (in post since the end of 2024, confirmed active in 2026).
Ministry Experience: Prior to his appointment in Brussels, he served as Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana from May 2023. He also served as Director of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PPMEB) within the same ministry (2020-2022).

Education: He holds a Master’s and BA degree in Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon, a Master’s degree in Peace and Security Management in Africa (Addis Ababa University), and a diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy (Geneva Institute).

Expertise: His profile indicates a strong specialization in diplomacy, human resource planning, and administration.

Ambassador Henry Tachie-Menson focuses on strengthening economic ties, promoting investment, and increasing Ghanaian exports to the Belgian market.

His Excellency the Ambassador also highlighted the very good business relations between Ghana and the Kingdom of Belgium.

Tourism in Ghana is experiencing a major boom, reaching record levels in 2024 with 1.29 million visitors and USD 4.8 billion in revenue,

supported by the "Destination Ghana" strategy. The country is focusing on heritage tourism (Year of Return), cultural tourism, and ecotourism (surfing, beaches) to become a leading destination in Africa, despite structural challenges.

Here are the key points of tourism development in Ghana:

Heritage and cultural tourism: Ghana is attracting a large diaspora, particularly from the United States and the United Kingdom, by showcasing its history, forts and castles, and vibrant culture.
Government strategy: The "Destination Ghana" initiative aims to strengthen infrastructure, promote sustainable tourism, and simplify visas to attract more than one million tourists annually.

Economic growth: The sector is a pillar of diversification, generating record revenue in 2024 and creating hundreds of thousands of jobs. Diversification of the offering: Beyond its historical sites, Ghana is developing surfing, cruise tourism, and ecotourism to diversify the tourist experience.

Challenges: Development faces challenges, including the need to improve infrastructure, service quality, and ensure greater inclusion of local communities.

Ghana is thus positioning itself as a major player in tourism on the continent, with ambitious goals for the coming years.

Universal Press

Patrick GRIGNARD & Noelle GOSSET