Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs Condemns Israel's Genocide in Gaza

Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has publicly denounced Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide," echoing a recent United Nations report's findings. Ablakwa's comments came after the UN report alleged that Israel had committed acts of genocide against Palestinians in the region. He emphasized Ghana's commitment to upholding human rights and international law, despite maintaining friendly relations with both Israel and Palestine.

Key Takeaways:

Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has described Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide."
The United Nations report alleged that Israel has committed acts of genocide against Palestinians, including killing group members, inflicting serious bodily and mental harm, creating conditions to destroy the group, and preventing births.
Ghana has offered humanitarian aid to ease the suffering of those impacted by the conflict and has sent aid to Palestine, including made-in-Ghana chocolate and cocoa products.
Ghana maintains friendly relations with Israel, but remains committed to upholding human rights and international law.
Ablakwa stated that Ghana's position on the crisis has been principled and unwavering, and it has shown solidarity with the Palestinians.
Ghana is the only African country that has sent aid to Palestine, according to Ablakwa.

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The United Nations report stated there are "reasonable grounds" to believe that Israeli forces have committed four out of five acts defined under international law as genocidal.
Ghana has made a meaningful donation to the Palestinians, including made-in-Ghana chocolate and cocoa products.
Ghana is the only African country to have sent aid to Palestine, according to Ablakwa.

Sources:

Ghana Web, 18 September 2025, "Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa Describes Israeli Action in Gaza as Genocide"
United Nations report (no specific date mentioned)