US Embassy hosts Black Stars watch party in Tamale to strengthen community engagement

The US Embassy in Ghana hosted a public watch party for residents of Tamale, with senior government officials from the Northern Region in attendance. The event included Northern Regional Minister Adolf John Ali, Tamale Mayor Abu Takoro, and the Northern Regional Police Commander. Festivities began with a performance from the Tamale Centre for National Culture's cultural troupe, followed by music before the football match. Supporters backed the Black Stars, and dignitaries danced and cheered when Ghana scored. Donya Eldridge, Cultural and Education Attaché at the US Embassy, stated, "The US Embassy has a special love for the Northern Region and its no secret why. this community is home to one of the largest concentration of US exchange program alumni, to our alumni here stand up and let's see you. You are living prove of what the US Ghana partnership is about she said."

Ms. Eldridge noted the Northern Region holds a place at the heart of the Embassy's work, evidenced by the number of residents participating in international exchange and education programs. She mentioned the US has been a steadfast partner to Ghana since independence, supporting cooperation across education, health, and other development areas. Ms. Eldridge also thanked attendees, including representatives from the University for Development Studies and members of the Embassy's alumni network. She added that the US was marking its Independence celebrations, and it was fitting to do so with the world, with football providing one of the pla.