OurRoots Journal · Heritage News

What is happening in African heritage travel

Policy changes, heritage site news, diaspora citizenship updates, and cultural stories from across the continent. Published as they happen.

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Breaking Ghana · Travel Policy

Ghana's new e-visa portal just changed how you apply

As of 25 May 2026, the embassy queue is gone. Applications are online, approvals arrive in 48 hours, and President Mahama has announced a longer vision — fee-free travel for all people of African descent.

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Ghana · Citizenship

150 members of the diaspora sworn in as Ghanaian citizens

Ghana's March 2026 ceremony brought the total to 1,000 diaspora nationals naturalised since the programme began in 2016. Article coming soon.

9 Mar 2026 Citizenship
Ghana · Heritage Travel

Six years of Beyond the Return: what the programme has built

The ten-year programme is in its sixth year. Here is what the infrastructure for heritage travel to Ghana actually looks like for a first-time visitor in 2026. Article coming soon.

May 2026 Heritage Travel