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DAF Embassy Honors Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka with Bridge Builders Award & Permanent Recognition on Supporters’ Wall. The Diaspora African Forum Embassy, under the leadership of Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder and Head of Mission, hosted Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka today, June 17, 2026 in a ceremony celebrating his decades of literary excellence,...

DAF EMBASSY RECEIVES HISTORIC PORTRAIT OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE, WASHINGTON The Embassy for the African Diaspora(DAF) expressed deep appreciation to The African American Institute, Washington, for its generous donation of an official portrait of Dr. Booker Taliaferro Washington. Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder and Head of Mission of DAF Embassy,...

Bechem United FC, DAF & Miracle Africa International Foundation Successfully Host 5th Edition of “Education Through Sports” Football Tournament in Accra, Ghana On Friday, June 5, 2026, Bechem United Football Club, in collaboration with the Diaspora African Forum and Miracle Africa International Foundation, successfully hosted the 5th Edition of the “Education Through Sports” Football Tournament...

Homecoming: Celebration of Historic Citizenship Ceremony Yesterday, the African diaspora community came together to celebrate a monumental moment in our journey towards reconnecting with our roots. The Government of Ghana, hosted a citizenship ceremony for members of the African diaspora who have chosen to reclaim their heritage and become part of Ghana’s vibrant community. This...

DAF Embassy and French High Commission of the African Diaspora Unveil Major Partnership The DAF Embassy for the African Diaspora and the French High Commission of the African Diaspora (HCDAF) are pleased to announce a landmark partnership aimed at empowering the African diaspora. The collaboration was highlighted at a press conference held on February 25,...

Ghana Mourns a Son of the African World Feb. 23, 2026 Accra, Ghana— “Reverend Jackson legacy, his spirit, belonged to the world,” said Kofi Okyere Darko, Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, during a ceremony honoring the life of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson. The tribute was arranged by the Diaspora African Forum...

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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORS HONORED AT DAF EMBASSY The DAF Embassy of the Diaspora was honoured to recognize three trailblazing sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) with the prestigious DAF-W.E.B DuBois Award for Leadership and Social Justice on Monday, 12 January 2026 at the DAF Embassy in Accra, Ghana. Mrs. Kiahna W. Davis...

PRESS RELEASE – GHANA CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF QUEEN MOTHER VIOLA FORD FLETCHER _(MAY 10 1914 – NOVEMBER 24 2025)_ The DAF Embassy of the Diaspora led by the Founder and Head of Mission, Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett organized a tribute ceremony in honor of this icon Queen Mother Viola Ford Fletcher. In a speech...

The Ambassador of Brazil to Ghana, H.E Mariana Madeira paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett and Dr. Toni Luck at the DAF Embassy on Monday, 6th October, 2025. This visit is marks a symbolic dialogue to foster the Heritage Voyage of Return(HVR). The Heritage Voyage of Return is a historic journey of...

The Diaspora African Forum (DAF), Embassy of the Diaspora is pleased to announce that a delegation from the UNESCO Ghana chapter paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Erieka Bennett at the DAF Embassy in Accra on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The delegation, comprising: – Mr. Moukala, Country Representative for UNESCO Accra – Dr. Damba, Secretary-General...

Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder and Head of Mission at the Diaspora African Forum (DAF), Embassy of the Diaspora, met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,Honourable James Gyakye Quayson, on Friday, September 19, 2025. During the meeting, Ambassador Dr. Bennett expressed her gratitude for the Ministry’s continued support of the Diaspora African Forum and...

Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder and Head of Mission for the Diaspora African Forum (DAF)The Embassy of the Diaspora, along with Dr. Toni Toni Luck, attended the media launch of the upcoming Diaspora Summit earlier today. The event highlighted the growing importance of diaspora communities in Ghana’s development. DAF leadership extends heartfelt appreciation to the...

The Diaspora African Forum(DAF), Embassy of the Diaspora received an award at the conclusion of the 13th African Union HighLevel Dialogue on Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights, held in Accra, Ghana. This prestigious event, themed “Justice, Rights, Reparations and State Building,” brought together past and present African leaders, traditional authorities, members of the security services,...

Ambassador Erieka Bennett paid a courtesy visit to the Rt Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary General of the Commonwealth at the Marlborough House, Commonwealth Headquarters, London on 4th June, 2025. The DAF delegation was represented by Attorney Kofi Asmah and Attorney Channel Andrews. The meeting was aimed at congratulating the Secretary General on her new...

It is with profound sadness that the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) Embassy, under the leadership of Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett, extends its deepest condolences to the government, family, and friends of the late Former President Muhammadu Buhari. The news of President Buhari’s passing on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a London hospital at the age...

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adimulaife paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Erieka Bennett Founder and Head of Mission at the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) Embassy in Accra, Ghana on 7th January, 2025. This is a demonstration of the strong bonds between African traditional leaders and the Diaspora community. The King presented...