Ghana will welcome the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, on Wednesday, April 1. His visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.

In a formal statement shared by the Spokesperson to President John Dramani Mahama and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Fosu, on March 31, he indicated that His Excellency Emmerson will be hosted in Ghana for three days, from 1st to 3rd April, for a state tour.

“The Government of the Republic of Ghana is pleased to announce that H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, will undertake a three-day State Visit to Ghana from Wednesday, 1 April to Friday, 3 April 2026.”

He is expected to arrive in Ghana at 3 pm and will be welcomed by President Mahama with ceremonial honours, as is traditionally done.

“President Mnangagwa will arrive at the Accra International Airport at 3:00 pm, where he will be received by President Mahama with full military honours, including an inspection of a Guard of Honour mounted by the Ghana Armed Forces and a 21-gun salute,” the statement said.

President Mnangagwa will engage in bilateral talks, official ceremonies and key site visits during his three-day state visit to Ghana.

Mahama to welcome Zimbabwe president

Itinerary schedule

In the evening, President Mahama will host a State Banquet in honour of President Mnangagwa to celebrate the friendship between Ghana and Zimbabwe.

“The main event of the visit will be bilateral talks at the Peduase Lodge, preceded by a tête-à-tête between the two leaders. Both Presidents will lead their respective delegations in detailed discussions on enhancing cooperation between the two countries in several areas, including trade, tourism, health, sanitation, agriculture, the fight against corruption and tackling unemployment. The talks will be followed by the signing and exchange of Memoranda of Understanding covering key areas of mutual interest.

President Mnangagwa will visit the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre (SGMC) and the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant, where he will receive briefings on Ghana's progress in healthcare delivery and waste management technologies.

“President Mnangagwa will also visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where he will lay a wreath at the tomb of Ghana's founding father”.

Also, “The President will depart Ghana on Friday with full departure honours at the Jubilee Lounge.

President Mnangagwa is scheduled to depart on April 3, with full honours at the Jubilee Lounge, marking the conclusion of the visit.

In November last year, the German President, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, arrived in Ghana for a three-day state visit, the Foreign Affairs Ministry announced.

In an X (formerly Twitter) post, the Foreign Affairs Minister, who also doubles as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the North Tongu Constituency, announced the arrival of the President, highlighting the impact of his visit on Ghana-Germany relations.

He arrived on the evening of Sunday, November 2, and was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and an entourage of a cultural group at the Kotoka International Airport.

His post read, “An honour to welcome the President of Germany, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to Ghana on behalf of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. Ghana is absolutely elated to host the German President on a three-day state visit. The inseparable bond between Ghana and Germany is about to get even stronger and more beneficial to the citizens of our two countries. God bless Ghana and Germany.”

On Monday, the President embarked on about seven activities, including holding bilateral talks with his host, President John Mahama, at the Presidency, after which a state luncheon was held in his honour. He later met IT specialists in Ghana and attended a reception at the German Ambassador’s Residence.

“The official programme commenced on Monday with President Steinmeier's inspection of a full military Guard of Honour at the forecourt of the Presidency. President Steinmeier and his host, President Mahama, held a closed-door meeting before joining their respective delegations for bilateral talks in the Credentials Room. The discussions focused on strengthening Ghana-Germany relations, particularly in areas of trade, investment, technology, and development cooperation.

A state luncheon was held in honour of President Steinmeier and his delegation at the Presidential Banquet Hall in the afternoon. Later in the day, the German President was conducted on a guided tour of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where he laid a wreath at the tomb of Ghana's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. He also engaged young Ghanaian IT specialists before attending a reception at the German Ambassador's Residence,” the statement said.

On Tuesday, November 4, President Steinmeier travelled to Kumasi on the third day of his visit, where he performed a sod-cutting ceremony at the Kumasi Technical Institute. He also interacted with the Vice Chancellor, staff, and alumni of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

He also visited the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research before paying a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace.

After completing these activities, President Steinmeier departed Ghana on Tuesday evening.