Mahama Names Kalsoume Sinare, Namoale Among 15 New Envoys
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 15 individuals for ambassadorial and consular appointments in his first major diplomatic reshuffle since assuming office in January 2025. The nominations, announced in a letter dated June 10, 2025, followed consultations with the Council of State and signal the administration’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s foreign relations.
Among the high-profile nominees is celebrated actress Kalsoume Sinare, who is set to become Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain. Her inclusion marks a significant nod to the creative arts industry, recognizing her national stature and potential to drive cultural diplomacy.
Another prominent name on the list is former MP Nii Amasah Namoale, who has been appointed Ambassador to Brazil. With deep grassroots political experience and strong party ties, Namoale is expected to bolster Ghana’s strategic and economic ties with Latin America’s largest nation.
The full list of nominees includes: Benjamin A. Quashie – Republic of South Africa Kojo Bonsu – People’s Republic of China Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali – United Arab Emirates Grace El Mahmoud Marabe – Consul-General, Dubai Prof. Ohene Adjei – Federal Republic of Germany Abdul Nasiru-Deen – Republic of Turkey Theresah Adjei-Mensah – Czech Republic Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso – India Dr. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh – Canada Dr. Margaret Miewien Chebere – Austria Labik Joseph Yaani – Equatorial Guinea Captain George Kofi Nojoh – Togolese Republic Dr. Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo – Republic of Senegal
The appointments await parliamentary approval and are expected to play a key role in advancing Ghana’s international agenda across diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange.
