Farewell to Outgoing Envoys: Enhanced Collaboration Expected Between Ghana and Angola, Malta, and France

Strategic Insights -

As the outgoing envoys of Angola, Malta, and France bid farewell to President John Dramani Mahama, the President called for increased collaboration and sharing of experiences between Ghana and these countries, particularly in the oil and gas industry and renewable energy. Ghana is undergoing reforms to become a business hub for the sub-region and is committed to leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) as host of its headquarters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The outgoing envoys of Angola, Malta, and France have completed their duty tour in Ghana, with Mr. Joao Domingos Baptista Quiosa serving a four-year term in Angola, Mr. Jean Claude Galea Mallia serving over seven years in Malta, and Mr. Jules Armand Aniambossou serving since November 2022 in France.
  • President Mahama urged increased collaboration between Ghana and Angola, particularly in the oil and gas industry and renewable energy, for mutual benefit.
  • Mr. Joao Domingos Baptista Quiosa acknowledged Ghana's support for Angola's fight for independence and Angola's current investment in large-scale cocoa farming and education.
  • Mr. Jean Claude Galea Mallia pledged Malta's interest in establishing businesses in Ghana to promote export trade.
  • Mr. Jules Armand Aniambossou expressed France's commitment to business and expanding relationships across the continent, highlighting that over 60 French companies are looking for business-friendly policies to attract more investment.
  • Ghana is investing in capacity-building initiatives for entrepreneurs, including £2 million in the entertainment industry and £90 million in Feed Ghana initiatives in Northern Ghana.
  • President Mahama expressed Ghana's interest in collaborating with France in the aviation industry, particularly in terms of training and safety issues, following the helicopter crash that claimed eight lives.

Statistics:

  • Mr Joao Domingos Baptista Quiosa served a 4-year duty tour in Ghana.
  • Mr Jean Claude Galea Mallia served over 7 years in Ghana.
  • Mr Jules Armand Aniambossou served since November 2022.
  • Ghana has £90 million invested in Feed Ghana initiatives in Northern Ghana.
  • £2 million has been spent on capacity-building initiatives for entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry.
  • Over 60 French companies are looking for business-friendly policies to attract more investment.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency, September 4, 2025.