Church announces Global Education Center opening in Accra, Ghana
October 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM MT · via MyJoyOnline · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans to open a Global Education Center in Accra, Ghana, expanding its institutional footprint across West Africa. The facility represents the Church's ongoing investment in educational infrastructure outside North America, particularly in regions with growing LDS populations. The announcement signals the Church's strategic focus on developing nations and emerging markets.
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