The North East Regional Minister outlined significant progress in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, and economic growth over the past 16 months. The region received security vehicles including three armoured vehicles, initiated 85 educational infrastructure projects, and constructed or rehabilitated 31 health facilities.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
The North East Regional Minister outlined significant progress in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, and economic growth over the past 16 months. The region received security vehicles including three armoured vehicles, initiated 85 educational infrastructure projects, and constructed or rehabilitated 31 health facilities.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has been named Chairman of the Policy Committee of the opposition NPP as part of the party's restructuring following the 2024 general elections. The appointment was announced by party General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong after a National Executive Committee and National Council meeting on May 7, 2026.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
A High Court in Nalerigu has issued an interim injunction restraining the New Patriotic Party from conducting scheduled polling station elections in Bunkpurugu Constituency, following a legal challenge by 17 party members alleging violations of party rules and breaches of natural justice. The court found evidence that portions of the party's regulations had been breached and ruled that proceeding with elections could cause irreparable harm to the applicants.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
British High Commissioner Christian Rogg has warned that misinformation and disinformation, spread through digital platforms, risk weakening democratic processes and breeding violence, citing the Bawku conflict as an example where fake media stories and accounts are deliberately inflaming tensions.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame has accused Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai of misleading the public over claims that lawyers had access to Abdul-Wahab Hanan, former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, who was re-arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office. Dame stated that lawyers representing Hanan and his wife were denied access to their clients for two days while in EOCO custody, and that no fresh charges were brought against Hanan after Thursday's interrogation.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Abass Nurudeen, CEO of the Social Investment Fund, has warned that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) anti-corruption initiative will soon produce stronger results and that individuals under investigation will "feel the heat." He urged the opposition NPP to be measured in comments suggesting ORAL has failed, and criticised former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame over allegations of past witness tampering.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana has climbed 13 places on the latest World Press Freedom Index and is now the fourth freest media environment in Africa, according to British High Commissioner Christian Rogg. However, he warned that digital threats, misinformation, and disinformation are posing new challenges to Ghana's media landscape.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Health Minister Bernard Okoe Boye has called for restraint in public discussion of the investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death, cautioning against drawing conclusions based only on portions of the report that have entered the public domain. He argued that such sensitive investigations require careful handling and due process before final determinations are made.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Health Minister Bernard Okoe Boye has challenged the Ministry of Health to produce documentary proof of alleged procurement irregularities at the Weija Paediatric Hospital, arguing that such accusations should not be made publicly without factual evidence and questioning contradictions in the Ministry's communications about the facility's delayed opening.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Aspiring NPP National Chairman Boakye Agyarko concluded his Ashanti Region tour with calls for party reconciliation and unity ahead of 2028 elections, pledging an open-door approach to heal divisions and assuring that no member should feel sidelined.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communications, has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies to adequately resource information officers to ensure timely responses to Right to Information requests and for public institutions to proactively publish data and respond promptly to media inquiries.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the South African government to move beyond condemning xenophobic attacks on African migrants and ensure that perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted. Speaking at the ECOWAS Parliament, he demanded the establishment of a Special Committee on the Safety and Protection of ECOWAS Citizens Abroad and a formal statement to the South African government.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Deputy Thomas Nyarko Ampem publicly filed their annual tax returns at GRA headquarters as part of Tax and Good Governance Month, demonstrating commitment to voluntary tax compliance and transparency in the country's tax administration.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The spokesperson for the gazetted Paramount Chief of Eastern Nzema Traditional Area has urged the government and security agencies to intervene swiftly in an escalating chieftaincy dispute, warning that failure to respect court rulings and traditional processes could lead to tensions similar to the Bawku conflict. He claims a rival claimant is being recognised by some state actors despite court injunctions, creating insecurity that has forced the gazetted chief into exile due to threats to his life.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
An aspiring NPP National Chairman, Boakye Agyarko, has called on party members to unite behind flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to win the 2028 presidential election, during constituency engagements in the Ashanti Region. He pledged to improve party members' welfare and work with Bawumia on grassroots welfare policies if elected in the internal contest.
22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Controller and Accountant-General has transferred GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), comprising President Mahama's pledge of six months' salary and appointees' donations of one month salary each, plus three months' salary forfeited by those who defaulted on asset declaration deadlines.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ivory Coast's government dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) after sustained opposition criticism over its handling of elections, with Communications Minister Amadou Coulibaly saying the move aims to establish a new election management system to ensure peaceful elections and build trust among Ivorians and the political class. The CEI, created in 2001, has overseen all of Ivory Coast's elections since the end of military rule in 2000 but has been at the centre of nearly every major electoral dispute.
20 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Member of Parliament for Suame John Darko has donated mathematical sets to 3,255 candidates preparing for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination in the constituency, as part of his commitment to equipping students with essential tools for examination success.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has appointed all four of his former presidential primary opponents as Co-Chairpersons of newly established party policy committees, in a move described by observers as strengthening internal cohesion and repositioning the party as a research-driven opposition force ahead of the 2028 elections.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee has responded to Minority accusations that the Bank of Ghana recorded losses of about GH¢44 million under the NDC administration, arguing that the NPP government previously recorded far larger losses of GH¢55 billion at the central bank.
15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the Bank of Ghana's latest statement confirms the Minority Caucus' claim of a GH¢34.9 billion comprehensive loss in 2025, combining the central bank's GH¢15.63 billion operating loss with a GH¢19.32 billion Other Comprehensive Income adjustment. The Bank of Ghana disputes this, saying the figure wrongly combines operating and non-operating items.
18 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Chiefs from Eastern Nzema Traditional area have appealed to President Mahama and the IGP to address a protracted chieftaincy row, citing rising tension and alleged political interference by state ministers. The gazetted Omanhene, Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III, is reportedly abroad following an alleged attack at Atuabo Royal Palace, while a non-gazetted contender, Berenger Aka Flanton, is said to have support from state officials.
18 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Mohammed Amin Adam, MP for Karaga and former Finance Minister, has commissioned a 12-unit classroom block at Northern School of Business, where he studied. He described the project as part of his commitment to supporting education and improving learning infrastructure in northern Ghana.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame asserted that he personally granted the Office of the Special Prosecutor authority to prosecute cases during his tenure, citing Section 4 of the OSP Act and legislative instruments as legal basis for the delegation.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has criticised Ghana's system of political transition, arguing it is among the poorest globally and that frequent changes in leadership disrupt policy continuity and undermine reforms in critical sectors like education.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has rejected claims that Free SHS schools are charging students GH¢1,700 feeding fees, stating that no school has been authorised to collect money from parents or students under any guise. The GES warned that any institution found charging such fees would be operating unlawfully.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The NPP has condemned political commentator Kevin Ekow Taylor's attacks on former President John Agyekum Kufuor and called on the NDC to publicly dissociate itself from the remarks, arguing that the party's silence amounts to complicity and calling the attacks "vicious" and a desecration.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that parliament unconstitutionally blocked impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022, following a legal challenge by opposition parties. The ruling could prompt fresh impeachment proceedings; Ramaphosa had denied wrongdoing after a 2022 panel suggested he may have a case to answer regarding over $500,000 in cash stolen from his home.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee has defended Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, saying he is the right person to manage Ghana's central bank and that the country is in safe hands under his leadership.
15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Speaker Alban Bagbin has assured Parliament is prepared to pass the Property Rights of Spouses Bill under urgency to address property disputes and hardships faced by women and children following marriage dissolution, though he stressed that implementation and enforcement remain crucial to the law's effectiveness.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ghana has petitioned Parliament to fast-track passage of the Property Rights of Spouses Bill, citing decades of delay that leave women and children vulnerable after marriage breakdown. FIDA notes that Article 22 of the 1992 Constitution mandates such legislation, yet more than 33 years later Ghana lacks the comprehensive law.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, MP for Bosomtwe and former Education Minister, has recounted how an encounter with former President Nana Akufo-Addo in the United States, where Adutwum was building schools and leading Ghanaian community organizations, led to his decision to return to Ghana to help transform the education system.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, has rejected comments by Parliamentary Health Committee Chairman Mark Kurt Nawaane suggesting that health workers unable to cope with the profession's demands should resign, calling the remarks "unfortunate" and warning they risk demoralising overstretched professionals. His statement follows an investigation into the death of Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old engineer who died after being turned away by multiple hospitals in Accra due to claims of unavailable beds.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa called on African countries to channel a portion of their sovereign reserves into continental financial institutions to reduce external financing dependence. President John Dramani Mahama, as African Union Champion on African Financial Institutions, is championing a proposal for African states to allocate up to 30 per cent of their sovereign reserves towards African financial institutions to accelerate the continent's development agenda.
8 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has reconstituted its Standing and Sector Committees following its 2024 election defeat, appointing experienced figures to lead Finance, Electoral Affairs, Disciplinary, and Policy committees as part of efforts to reorganise and position itself for a political comeback.
11 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index gained 72.52% in April 2026, with the Financial Stocks Index rising 90.21%. The number of transactions increased 999.17% year-over-year, and SIC Insurance Company PLC led ten price gainers for the month.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Fitch Ratings upgraded Ghana's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating from B- to B with a Positive Outlook, citing strong economic growth, sharp debt reduction, fiscal discipline, and rising international reserves. The agency expects Ghana's public debt to decline to 46% of GDP by 2027 and international reserves to reach 4.8 months of external payments by the same year.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Basil David Anthony, CEO of Modern Floors & Walls, received the 'Most Influential Décor & Interior Solutions Entrepreneur of the Year 2025' award at the 16th Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards in Accra. The award recognises his entrepreneurial leadership and contribution to Ghana's décor and interior finishing industry.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The CEO of MobileMoney Fintech Ghana has praised golf as a platform for building connections and fostering business relationships, speaking at the 3i Africa Invitational Golf Tournament at Achimota Golf Club. The event brought together over 100 amateur golfers from clubs across Ghana and the continent, and served as a prelude to the 3i Africa Summit 2026.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The High Court in Accra's Commercial Division 2 has quashed a US$33.3 million arbitral award against Justmoh Construction Limited in the Boankra Inland Port dispute, citing lack of legal capacity, improper board composition, and absence of a cause of action by Ashanti Port Services Limited (APSL).
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Emma Wenani, Chief Director of Global Media Alliance, has been recognised among the Ascent Top 100 Career Women in Africa 2026, celebrating her leadership in communications strategy and event management in Ghana.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama told the 2026 3i Africa Summit that Africa must move beyond fintech experimentation and focus on scaling regulated digital financial solutions, arguing that regulatory sandboxes should serve as pathways to full market participation rather than temporary testing grounds.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Treasury bills remain safe investments backed by government in Ghana, but with the 91-day T-bill rate declining from 25.8 per cent to around 10.6 per cent and inflation falling to about 5 per cent, they are increasingly suited for preserving rather than growing money, prompting investors to consider alternative investments in 2026.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank Ghana has issued a public notice stating it has no relationship with "Fidelity Capital Investment Group" and that neither the bank nor its subsidiary Fidelity Securities Limited are affiliated with the entity. The bank urged the public to exercise caution and verify the regulatory status of investment institutions directly with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The government has announced decisive interventions to address delays in the redevelopment of Kumasi Central Market (Kejetia Phase II) and Takoradi Market Circle projects. According to the Local Government Minister, stalled progress in 2024 resulted from non-payment of Interim Payment Certificates, leading to contractor demobilisation, which worsened congestion and unsafe trading conditions.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Instagram has switched off end-to-end encryption on direct messages worldwide, a reversal of Meta's previous commitment to the technology. The shift means Meta can now access message content, and while child protection groups welcome the decision, privacy advocates have condemned it.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has defended recent efforts to tighten management of Ghana's gold sector, arguing that reforms strengthened the country's reserves and supported the cedi. He linked the policy response to deliberate moves to rebuild external reserves and described the effort as "sanitisation of the marketing of gold."
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces have cleared 17.75 kilometres of land for the 175.6-kilometre Accra–Kumasi Expressway project, which will connect the Greater Accra, Eastern and Ashanti regions. The project engineer reported the team was on course to complete preparatory works ahead of construction, though challenges including heavy rains, dense vegetation, and delays in compensation valuation could slow progress.
22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called for Africa's digital finance agenda to move beyond expanding access to delivering real economic value, citing the need to focus on solutions such as digital credit, embedded finance, supply chain finance and cross-border services. Speaking at the 2026 3i Africa Summit in Accra, he noted that while 49 per cent of adults in sub-Saharan Africa now have access to digital financial accounts, the next phase must translate this access into meaningful outcomes for businesses and households.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Bank of Ghana is calling for stronger coordination among regulators, banks, fintech firms and payment system operators to accelerate interoperable instant payment systems across Africa. The central bank says fragmented payment infrastructure, high transaction costs and limited interoperability constrain the seamless movement of funds across platforms and borders.
23 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The One Vecta AI Summit 2026, scheduled for September 8–9 in Accra, will convene African policymakers, business leaders, investors, and researchers to explore practical AI implementation across finance, healthcare, agriculture, climate technology, education, and regulatory technology sectors.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana intends to raise $1 billion through domestic cedi-denominated bonds to fund cocoa purchases from farmers ahead of the 2026/27 crop season, as part of efforts to reduce reliance on dollar funding and foreign lenders. The bond, expected before the cocoa season begins around August, is part of a broader overhaul of how the country finances and delivers cocoa to global buyers amid market volatility and funding pressures from falling prices.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems told the 3iAfrica Summit 2026 in Accra that Africa must prioritize collaboration, innovation and resilient infrastructure to shape its digital financial future. GhIPSS, established by the Bank of Ghana in 2007, has developed platforms including gh-link instant payments and mobile money interoperability to connect the financial ecosystem and reduce costs.
16 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Ghana's annual inflation rate rose to 3.4 percent in April from 3.2 percent in March, driven by higher non-food prices, particularly fuel and transportation costs, while food inflation eased slightly. On a month-on-month basis, the Consumer Price Index increased by one percent, the strongest monthly rise since February 2025.
16 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called on digital finance institutions to strengthen operations and build a resilient fintech ecosystem across Africa, emphasizing the need to move beyond expanding access to financial services toward delivering real value. He highlighted that the next phase of digital finance should extend beyond basic payments to include digital credit, supply chain finance, and cross-border services, while addressing challenges such as market fragmentation and weak regulatory coordination.
16 hours ago · Daily Guide →
An Accra High Court Commercial Division has set aside a December 2025 final arbitral award that had ordered Justmoh Construction Limited to repay US$33.3 million to Ashanti Port Services Limited over the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal project, citing fundamental jurisdictional and procedural failures, including APSL's lack of capacity to commence the arbitration.
18 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ghana's recent economic stabilization—marked by single-digit inflation, cedi appreciation, and rebuilt reserves—represents "borrowed calm" financed by instruments and commitments whose sustainability is questionable, according to an analysis that questions whether the recovery is durable despite acknowledging genuine improvements since the 2022–2023 crisis.
17 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The 3i Africa Summit in Accra this week has made artificial intelligence the dominant theme, with policymakers, regulators, and investors discussing AI's potential to compress development timelines and generate millions of jobs across Africa. Speakers emphasized both the opportunities—such as Africa's 66 percent of global mobile money transaction value—and challenges including fragmentation and regulatory misalignment.
18 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and American Chamber of Commerce-Ghana hosted a "Jazz & Jive" event at the Four Points by Sheraton Accra Hotel, combining live music and networking to raise funds for neonatal equipment at the Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital.
18 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana says Africa has leapfrogged in digital and financial inclusion through innovation, but implementation and skills development remain challenges. She called for a shift from policy discussions to building infrastructure that supports innovation, creates jobs, and develops future-ready skills.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
A Microsoft Headquarters director has praised Ghana's "One Million Coders" programme and suggested strategic alignment with Microsoft's technological ecosystem to help develop the next generation of innovators. Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith highlighted the Government of Ghana's commitment to youth empowerment, artificial intelligence skills development, and cybersecurity.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Galien Africa is now accepting applications for the sixth Prix Galien Africa awards, which recognize excellence in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health solutions introduced to the African market. Each of four prize categories carries a 20,000,000 FCFA (approximately 30,000 USD) grant.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Jospong Group of Companies and Belgian clean energy firm VYNCKE have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly promote waste-to-energy solutions across Africa, combining Jospong's operational expertise with VYNCKE's advanced European technology.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Awerco Construction Limited, contractor for the Weija-Gbawe Children's Hospital project, has threatened legal action against the Ministry of Health, demanding retraction of a press statement accusing the company of responsibility for delays in operationalising the facility. The contractor rejected allegations of procurement irregularities and inflated medical equipment prices, describing them as unfounded and unsupported by evidence.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Publishing Company Limited's profit after tax increased nearly eightfold from GH¢2.227 million in 2024 to GH¢16.959 million in 2025, according to audited financial statements reviewed by Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu warned at the 3i Africa Summit that innovation alone cannot deliver meaningful inclusion without strong digital infrastructure, coordinated regulation, and systems tailored to African needs. She stressed that Africa's digital growth must be built around inclusion, interoperability and trust, and designed around the continent's own social and economic realities rather than imitating foreign systems.
14 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama performed the ceremonial tee-off of an invitational golf tournament at Achimota Golf Club in Accra, drawing more than 100 amateur golfers from Ghana and other African countries, designed to bring together policymakers, corporate executives, investors and technology innovators ahead of the main summit.
14 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
IndigoHomes has introduced a financing pathway at its Greenwich Park project in Accra that allows salaried workers to use their Tier 3 pension contributions as a down payment for townhouses, combined with mortgages from partner banks including First Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Fidelity Bank and Republic Bank, with terms of up to 15 years.
14 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission's Western and Western North Regional Office resolved 422 out of 439 complaints received in the first quarter of 2026, with 419 complaints (95.44%) filed against the Electricity Company of Ghana and 17 against Ghana Water Limited.
15 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Ebow Quayson, Acting Managing Director of Prudential Bank, told the Lafferty Retail Banking Council Africa Meeting that lenders slow to digitise can partner with fintech firms to rapidly scale digital capabilities. He cited Prudential Bank's own experience using fintech partnerships to quickly add mobile money integration and USSD-based services like airtime purchase and bill payments.
15 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Founded in 1962 as part of Ghana's post-independence industrial vision, Tema Shipyard has struggled due to inadequate reinvestment, loss of skilled personnel, and lack of sustained institutional support, allowing commercial opportunities to be captured by facilities in Europe, the Middle East, and Southern Africa. The article argues this matters now as West Africa's maritime economy has shifted in importance.
15 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The American Chamber of Commerce Ghana and the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce jointly hosted a jazz-themed networking event in Accra, bringing together member firms to explore partnerships and discuss Ghana's business environment. AmCham Ghana CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey said the chamber had 15 companies join in the first quarter, and noted ongoing engagement with state institutions on regulatory issues and ease of doing business.
15 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Africa possesses capital for development but historically lacked the architecture to channel it effectively into infrastructure, according to the AFC's Senior Vice President. The AFC is pursuing three pillars—de-risking investments, standardizing project structures, and advocating for regulatory reform—to unlock trillions held by pension funds, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds for continental infrastructure.
15 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Grid Company Limited Board has appointed Ing. Frank Asirifi Otchere as Chief Executive, with Ing. Samuel Nkansah confirmed as Deputy Chief Executive for Finance and Resources, and Ing. Samed Abdul Ibrahim as Acting Deputy Chief Executive for Engineering and Operations, effective May 8, 2026.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's May 1, 2026 financial statements disclosed a GH¢15.6 billion operating loss, which a review of the figures confirms as the actual reported amount. Under International Financial Reporting Standards, this loss reflects how the central bank is managing its core activities, while comprehensive income captures broader economic impacts including exchange rate movements and bond revaluations.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Economic advisor Seth Terkper says the government remains committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana's recovery and ensure it can perform its functions as lender of last resort. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, up from GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, with negative equity rising from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reported a GH¢15.6 billion loss for 2025, principally from open market operations, revaluation, exchange-rate losses, and gold reserve transactions. According to the source, these losses were a deliberate consequence of stabilisation policies that contributed to macroeconomic recovery, as central banks prioritise economic stability over profit maximisation.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has clarified that it cannot unilaterally alter vehicle ownership records without proper legal authority and that disputes over ownership must be resolved through the courts, not the DVLA. Buyers unable to locate sellers should seek a court declaration of ownership or vesting order.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
At the Global Shea Alliance's 18th Annual Conference in Accra, AAK called for stronger regional coordination across the shea value chain. Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the structural imbalance where women dominate collection and primary processing but benefit less from the value created, and emphasized the need to strengthen intra-African trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area framework.
15 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Energy Ministry, in partnership with the Energy Commission and PURC, is operationalising a control and command centre to improve response times to power-related challenges. The centre will use modern technology and multiple communication channels—short code, phone line, and social media—to facilitate fault reporting, with ECG district managers receiving new mobile phones and dedicated contact lines.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
As the US-Israel war in Iran drives up energy prices and disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, major oil and gas companies report record profits. BP's first-quarter profits more than doubled to $3.2 billion, Shell reported $6.92 billion in first-quarter profits, and TotalEnergies saw profits jump by almost a third to $5.4 billion, with European firms benefiting from volatile energy prices and trading operations.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Shell reported first-quarter profits of $6.92bn, up from $5.58bn a year earlier, as oil prices soared following disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies. The price spike resulted from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries about 20% of global oil and LNG supplies.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices rose in Asia after the US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks including missiles, drones and small boats in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out self-defence strikes; Brent crude was up 1.5% at $101.60 a barrel. Analysts attribute the rise to concerns that military action could threaten energy shipments through the strategic waterway, as traders view the US-Iran ceasefire as fragile.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper credits Ghana's gold marketing system clean-up with strengthening the country's reserves and supporting the recent appreciation of the cedi. He argues the reforms reduced leakages and weak controls in the sector, delivering significant gains despite not being perfect.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Grid Company Limited's board chair said the April 23 fire that destroyed the Akosombo switchyard control room will catalyse a long-overdue infrastructure overhaul at the country's most critical power transmission node, with commitment signalled from government and the company's board.
23 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Major oil and gas companies including BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies have reported record profits as conflict and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz have driven up energy prices and volatility. BP's profits more than doubled to $3.2bn, Shell reported $6.92bn in first-quarter profits, and TotalEnergies saw profits jump by almost a third to $5.4bn.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery is turning to West African crude oil to restore stable operations and support long-term recovery, with discussions ongoing on how Ghana's crude allocation could guarantee more consistent feedstock supply. The move is part of wider repositioning efforts following years of financial difficulties, operational challenges, and external market pressures including global crude supply disruptions and rising shipping costs.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
European airlines could use US-grade jet fuel to address potential shortages caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, according to the EU, European Aviation Safety Agency, and International Air Transport Association. The price of jet fuel used by most European airlines has jumped by half since the start of the war, and supplies of Jet A-1 from the Gulf region have slowed significantly.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Paramount Chief of the Dwenem Traditional Area has urged the government to expand the "Nkoko Nkentenkete" chick-distribution programme, saying current distribution models do not create enough jobs despite the scheme's potential to boost local poultry production, improve food security, and reduce dependence on imported poultry products.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
AAK has begun distributing over €13 million in pre-financing to women shea collectors across Northern Ghana through its Kolo Nafaso program ahead of the shea season. The interest-free, obligation-free disbursement strengthens income stability for 275,000 women participants, with 15,480 women in the Bimbilla area receiving funds first.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa featuring government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The launch included PPE donations to women's shea-picking cooperatives and policy announcements aimed at harnessing the economic potential of the shea value chain.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum 2026 in London centered on climate risks to West African cocoa production and calls for structural market reform. Former President Kufuor warned that rising temperatures, soil degradation, and pests threaten productivity, and noted that Africa produces about 70% of the world's cocoa but captures less than 2% of the global chocolate market, advocating for industrialisation and value addition.
18 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Volta Corridor Investment Centre's Executive Director Francis Senanu Dekutse has praised President Mahama and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for distributing 500 bags of fertiliser to farmers in Keta Municipality as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and encourage youth participation in farming.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Volta Corridor Investment Centre, led by Executive Director Francis Senanu Dekutse, distributed 500 bags of fertiliser to farmers in the Keta Municipality to support local farmers, increase food production, and encourage women's participation in agriculture and agribusiness.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cocoa Board has disclosed that a new funding model for the cocoa sector is nearing completion for implementation in the 2026/2027 crop season. The model aims to shift away from syndicated loans that require 70–92% of the cocoa crop to be collateralised, instead mobilising capital through commercial paper, commercial notes, and domestic liquidity, while maintaining a 70% farmer payment on FOB price and introducing periodic pricing reviews.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Kenyasi Government Hospital in Ahafo region was recently named the best-performing hospital for 2025 at the regional health review, but hospital management says the facility lacks a perimeter wall, dedicated administration block, and adequate maternity ward capacity—leaving it vulnerable to security breaches and operational constraints despite its strong performance rankings.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr Richard Owusu Nyarko, Immediate Past Vice President and Head of Academics at Ghana Christian University College, rose from his hometown of Nyameduase in the Ashanti region to become an internationally recognised medical scholar through perseverance and mentorship.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
A 56-year-old security guard at Ayeduase Roman Catholic Junior High School has been charged with rape, sextortion, and robbery in relation to alleged assaults on two female KNUST students. The charge sheet was amended before Asokore Mampong District Court to include the additional robbery charge.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service secured the conviction of a driver identified as Agyarko Richard after his dangerous antics on the Kumasi–Accra highway were captured in a viral video. He was convicted of multiple offences including driving on the wrong side of the road and endangering other road users, and was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour and a fine of 260 penalty units.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health Ghana has attributed delays in opening the World Bank-funded Weija Paediatric Hospital to unresolved procurement and contractual challenges, including concerns that medical equipment was priced up to 11 times above actual value, leading the World Bank to decline settlement of outstanding payments. The fully completed 120-bed facility remains closed as the contractor insists outstanding financial and contractual issues be resolved before access is granted.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The seventh batch of prospective Hajj pilgrims from Ghana's Northern Region has departed for Saudi Arabia to undertake this year's pilgrimage. A total of 16 flights are expected to airlift pilgrims from across the country, with more than 3,000 pilgrims anticipated from Tamale.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Health Service Director Dr Kennedy Brightson has called for public education and a shift in societal attitudes to address maternal mental health challenges, noting that sociocultural and religious practices place undue pressure on women during pregnancy and childbirth, sometimes leading to harmful practices instead of professional care.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has committed GH¢36 million over three years to train specialist healthcare professionals through partnerships with Ghana's colleges of physicians, pharmacists, and nurses. The initiative aims to strengthen specialist healthcare delivery and improve access to treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Enterprise Group PLC inaugurated a Reproductive and Child Health and Family Planning Unit at Sunyani Municipal Hospital, a GH¢2.4 million facility built under its corporate social responsibility programme to strengthen maternal and child health services in the Bono Region.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A 60-year-old man has been arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command for allegedly tying his 16-year-old son to a quad motorbike and dragging him along a road near Adonai Church in North Legon on May 3, causing the teenager to fall and sustain multiple injuries before nearby residents intervened.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Registered Midwives Association marked International Day of the Midwife in Tamale with calls for urgent investment in midwifery workforce development, including equitable deployment, improved working conditions, and career progression pathways to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has ordered traders operating on streets and pavements at Lapaz to vacate within seven days, or face enforcement action. The directive is part of efforts to decongest the area and improve traffic flow; some affected traders are being temporarily relocated to markets in Achimota, Kisseman, and Abeka.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
A Sinotruk HOWO tipper truck swerved into oncoming traffic and struck pedestrians near Kinkinlin in the East Gonja Municipality early Thursday morning, killing four people including a pregnant woman and her daughter. One survivor was referred to Tamale Teaching Hospital for specialised treatment.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's fire service is raising concerns about increasing physical assaults on firefighters and destruction of equipment during emergency operations, saying public antagonism is hampering their ability to save lives and property. Legal action has been taken against a suspect in Ashaiman, with a bench warrant issued after the accused failed to appear in court; senior fire service officials have attended proceedings to show solidarity with staff.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service says it has not authorised any school to charge fees under any name or form, and warns that schools charging money—including alleged feeding fees—are acting unlawfully and without approval. GES reaffirmed its commitment to the Free SHS policy and urged students and parents to report any school imposing fees.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications has handed over 550 laptops to 11 training centres across the Upper East Region to support the One Million Coders Programme, which aims to equip one million young Ghanaians with coding and digital skills over two years.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana held a three-day workshop training about 30 faculty members and PhD candidates in bibliometric analysis to strengthen research capacity and enhance the quality and impact of scholarly output. The training, organised by the Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science, aims to equip researchers with data-driven skills to analyse literature, identify knowledge gaps, and improve research productivity and funding prospects.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
The CEO of Pamicor Limited challenged biomedical graduates to research dementia, describing it as a silent threat to knowledge transfer and institutional legacy. He noted that dementia increasingly affects younger populations and called for doctoral-level research sponsorship to address the condition.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Residents of Asaloko, a community of about 1,200 people, collect empty water sachets and exchange them with a nearby sachet-water company for fresh drinking water supplies. The program removes as much as 5 tonnes of sachets from the community annually, addressing Ghana's broader plastic waste challenge, where roughly 840,000 tonnes are generated yearly with less than 10 per cent recycled.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Management has rejected recent media reports questioning the reliability of results from its Central Laboratory, stating the facility is internationally accredited, well-equipped, and staffed by highly qualified professionals. Management assured patients and the public that laboratory results are valid and reliable, and urged the public to disregard reports undermining confidence in the facility's operations.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu reaffirmed the government's commitment to TVET reform at the launch of the 3rd Edition of the Ghana TVET Report, describing it as essential for evidence-based policymaking. The government aims to increase TVET enrolment from approximately 11 per cent to 20 per cent through expanded infrastructure, modern facilities, industry partnerships, and programmes including Competency-Based Training and structured apprenticeships.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Police has warned social media content creators against engaging in acts that border on criminality, noting that at least one individual was arrested for posting a masked video threatening to kill security personnel. The Police Service said such conduct will not be excused by claims that the material was merely intended as content creation.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the murder of Indian national Sameer Devendra Kumar, whose body was found in a car boot in the Ashanti Region on April 26, 2026, bringing the total number in custody to four. The arrests were made through intelligence-led operations in Kumasi on April 29 and 30.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former COCOBOD Head of Public Affairs Fiifi Boafo has urged a balanced approach following the investigative report into Charles Amissah's death, calling for both structural reforms in Ghana's healthcare system and scrutiny of individuals involved, while warning against the report gathering dust without action.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The President of the Ghana Medical Association has cautioned the public not to interpret preliminary committee findings of possible negligence by health workers as proof of guilt, arguing the Charles Amissah death case reflects systemic healthcare challenges rather than individual culpability. He stressed that only formal disciplinary processes can establish guilt and determine sanctions.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Rent Control Department says its clampdown on unlawful hostel fee increases aims to ensure fairness and protect students from rising accommodation costs, not to discourage investment. Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku stated the department will continue nationwide assessments until year-end through engagement and proper evaluation, urging hostel operators to consult before raising fees.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Science Association held a training workshop at KNUST in Kumasi for over one hundred and fifty senior high school teachers in the Ashanti region to learn how to integrate artificial intelligence into teaching and learning. Experts emphasized that AI should support human intelligence rather than replace it, and that teachers must use these tools responsibly to prepare students for the future.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service has opened nationwide recruitment for teaching and non-teaching positions for the 2026 employment cycle, following financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance. Teaching roles include Senior Tutor/Facilitator and Tutor positions with specific degree and qualification requirements; non-teaching vacancies span administration, catering, security, transport, and facility support services.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ahafo Garages Association has appealed to the government to include mechanics in the National Apprenticeship Programme, saying submitted apprentice names have not been selected while beneficiaries in other trades like dressmaking and hairdressing continue to benefit. The association's chairman also called on regional authorities to help acquire more land for their operations.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Africa Education Watch and other stakeholders have raised concerns about Ghana's Basic Education Certificate Examination requiring young learners to sit ten subjects within five days, arguing the system prioritizes memorization and examination endurance over creativity, collaboration, and emotional well-being, and contributes to anxiety and burnout among learners aged 13 to 16.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Samuel Donkor is the only government-trained teacher at Kakpeni District Assembly School in Kpandai District, Northern Region, teaching 448 students across Kindergarten to Junior High School for more than three years. He teaches core subjects across all levels, with occasional support from two community volunteers, and has merged multiple classes to manage the workload.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Acting Rent Commissioner has criticised the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) over accommodation charges at Ghana Hostels Limited (Pentagon Hostel), describing the fees as exploitative and unacceptable. He expressed concern over rising costs, noting that rooms in older blocks cost between GH¢6,000 and GH¢6,400 per semester, while some single rooms with air conditioners cost more than GH¢20,000 to GH¢30,000 per semester.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Emelia Arthur has cautioned against illegal and unsafe fishing practices such as light fishing, dynamite, chemical substances, and the use of formalin by fishmongers, warning that these methods destroy marine habitats, reduce fish populations, contaminate food, and pose serious health threats to consumers.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Association has expressed concern over threats to medical doctors named in an investigation into Charles Amissah's death, with the GMA President saying the doctors have been exposed to public hostility, online harassment, and threats following the report's public release. He described the decision to publicly identify the doctors as "unfortunate" and argued there were better ways to handle the matter without exposing them.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Lovejoy Kawe Tugwagwa, a form one student at St. Francis of Assisi in Jirapa, Upper West Region, has been diagnosed with ostium primum atrial septal defect (hole-in-heart) at the University of Ghana Medical Centre and requires open heart surgery costing GH¢75,000 to close the defect and repair the Mitral Valve.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Fire swept through a two-storey building at Adum in Kumasi's Central Business District on Tuesday morning, destroying at least three ground-floor shops and a first-floor warehouse filled with mobile phones and other valuables. The Ghana National Fire Service responded and extinguished the blaze, which started around 6:50 a.m.; the exact cause remains under investigation.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Chiefs of the Gomoa Zongo community have honoured Millennium City Divisional Police Commander ACP Issifu Iddrisu Tanko with a citation for his efforts in combating armed robbery, land-guard activities and other crimes. The chief delegation noted that incidents of gangsterism, armed robbery and land-guardism had significantly reduced under his leadership, and that the police have provided 24-hour protection to bring about peace in the area.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Police detained more than 60 suspects following a violent clash in Asisiriwa, Bosomtwe District, that killed two men and left three in critical condition. The confrontation between youth groups from Asisiriwa and neighbouring Brodekwan was reportedly triggered by a relationship dispute.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The MP for Effia has called on education authorities to reverse the decision preventing Basic Education Certificate Examination candidates from using calculators in Mathematics, Science, and ICT. He also recommended subject merger and realignment to reduce academic burden on students.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC has launched the VIA Safe Mobility Education Programme, a global initiative created by the TotalEnergies Foundation in partnership with the Michelin Corporate Foundation to promote safe mobility among young people under 18. Since 2019, the programme has educated more than one million young people worldwide and is now being implemented in 45 countries across over 2,000 schools.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a driver and conductor into police custody for allegedly transporting large quantities of ammunition—including 7,000 AAA cartridges, 3,000 BB cartridges, and 1,124 rounds of AK‑47 assault rifle ammunition—from Tema to Brewaniase in the Oti Region. They have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime and illicit trafficking in explosives, firearms and ammunition, with two accomplices still at large.
18 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Fourteen persons, including security guards, a businessman and a student, were arraigned before Circuit Court 7 in Accra over alleged vigilante activities and weapons-related offences at Adamorobe in the Eastern Region stemming from a chieftaincy dispute. Two of the accused, Richard Mikki Osei Berko and Mustapha Hamidi, remain at large.
18 hours ago · The Chronicle →
An editorial argues that despite over 80 per cent of Ghanaians having access to basic water services, millions continue to struggle with clean and reliable water due to structural weaknesses in the water system, contamination from illegal mining, and reliance on unsafe sources. About 11 per cent of the population depends on unsafe surface water for drinking.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union (MELPWU) has announced a nationwide strike set to begin Tuesday, May 12, in protest of what it calls the unfair and unlawful removal of the Head of Laboratory Services at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The union says hospital management unilaterally reversed an appointment made in line with resolutions from a February 3, 2026 Ministry of Health stakeholder meeting that the union had suspended earlier strike action to respect.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Volta River Authority has urged stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, strictly enforce environmental laws, and improve emergency preparedness to reduce flooding and environmental degradation in communities along the Volta Lake and downstream areas.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), working with the Blue Water Guards, destroyed machines and disrupted illegal mining activities along the Ankobra River in the Western Region's Nzema East district. The operation targeted galamsey hotspots from Gwira Banso to Tumentu, dismantling approximately 20 changfan machines at one site and five modified boats fitted with an estimated 10 changfan machines at another.
16 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
A woman has accused the father of her daughter—a Police Inspector stationed in Garu, Upper East Region—of sexually abusing the girl over several years, allegedly resulting in pregnancy and HIV infection. According to the mother, the abuse began when the child was about 10 years old, and the girl's disclosure to a hospital doctor eventually led to the inspector being questioned by police.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has launched a national strategy to reduce maternal deaths by 30 percent within two years across 11 referral and teaching hospitals identified as high-burden facilities, following data showing 965 institutional maternal deaths in 2025. The initiative will target leading causes including postpartum haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, and sepsis through stricter clinical protocols, strengthened emergency response systems, and improved referral networks.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Asokore Mampong District Court has refused bail for Francis Arthur, 48, accused of allegedly beating to death his girlfriend Sally Benson, a Kumasi beautician. The court sided with police objections that the accused could interfere with ongoing investigations, including an autopsy and forensic examinations.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office has declared three women—Esther Osaah Boateng, Rita Ewura Abena Appiah, and Mercy Korang—wanted in connection with alleged financial loss to the state. EOCO has appealed to the public for information leading to their arrest.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Education Minister, attributes the 2025 WASSCE results decline to the absence of a clear and structured education formula, arguing that sustained improvement requires a deliberate approach supported by data and consistent execution. He notes that during his tenure, WAEC reports were reviewed annually to identify learning gaps and guide targeted teacher training.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The MP for Bosomtwe and former Education Minister spent nearly a decade teaching mathematics and computer science in American high schools, where he encountered students' misconceptions about Africa, including questions about whether Africans live on trees and comments about his appearance.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Four people, including a pregnant woman and her daughter, died when a tipper truck veered off its lane and struck a group of women and girls walking to pick shea nuts at Kinkinlin near Makango in the early hours of Thursday. One survivor was critically injured and referred to Tamale Teaching Hospital.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, MP for Bosomtwe and former Education Minister, recounted how an unexpected act of kindness from a stranger helped his younger brother secure sponsorship to study in Germany, which he said paved the way for his own journey to the United States.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has followed up on an alleged child abuse case in Accra where a young boy was reportedly tied to a motorbike and dragged, confirming that the child is responding positively to treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre but remains traumatised and in severe pain. The Ministry's team is coordinating with police investigations and has recommended psychosocial and social welfare support for the family.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Security Council has suspended the reopening of Ho Central Mosque following a negative security assessment in the Ho Zongo community. The decision was made after consultations with community leaders and stakeholders, with the Regional Minister citing an unfavourable atmosphere and ongoing demands for justice from those injured during previous disturbances.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Central East Regional Police Command arrested six women in connection with child trafficking and rescued three victims, including a 10-month-old infant and a 7-year-old girl who went missing in Kasoa, Central Region on April 10.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Police data show roughly 200 documented hit-and-run crashes per year in Ghana, with fatal outcomes most common on dark, unlit roadways. The National Road Safety Authority recorded 2,494 road traffic deaths in 2024, up from 2,276 in 2023, with pedestrians accounting for between 36.7% and 56% of those deaths.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Mamprugu Youth Association has accused the Ghana Police Service of extrajudicial killings in the Upper East Region and called for an independent commission of enquiry to investigate police operations in Zuarungu, citing the death of Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu in custody and alleging a pattern of unlawful killings in the area.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Police has arrested a 38-year-old man, Jamal Bature Mumuni, in connection with an armed attack on a VIP passenger bus at Nasia Bridge on May 2, 2026, which left one person dead. The suspect and his gang are believed linked to a series of attacks in the Upper East and North East regions.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Africa Education Watch's Executive Director has proposed reducing BECE subjects from 10 to four—Mathematics, English, General Science, and General Paper—to be completed in two days instead of five or six, reducing exam costs and associated stress while ensuring students still learn all curriculum areas through a comprehensive general paper.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service's Inspector-General Special Operations Team arrested 50 suspects—comprising 46 men and four women of mixed nationalities—following an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at Madina Market in Greater Accra on May 7. Police identified two suspects as kingpins within the alleged criminal network.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested a 60-year-old man for allegedly tying his 16-year-old son to a quad motorbike and dragging him along a tarred road at North Legon in Accra on May 3, 2026. The boy sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized; the suspect reportedly admitted to the act and has been charged.
15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team and Jacobu police arrested Opoku Emmanuel for inciting violence and issuing threats against police and military personnel in a viral video. He was detained on May 7, 2026, and is in police custody pending court appearance.
15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
A 60-year-old man in Accra has been arrested after allegedly tying his 16-year-old son to a quad motorbike and dragging him along a tarred road on May 3, 2026, causing multiple injuries. The suspect admitted to the act during investigations and has been charged and arraigned before court.
15 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Yinson Ghana has refurbished the male and female wards of Nana Hema Dekyi Government Hospital at Dixcove to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve patient care conditions. The intervention marks World Malaria Day 2026 and is part of the company's commitment to supporting health and education in its operational areas.
15 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Following reports of Hantavirus infections on a cruise ship docked in Cape Verde—with five confirmed cases and three deaths among eight suspected cases—the Ghana Health Service has activated enhanced disease surveillance measures across the country. No case has been recorded in Ghana, but the GHS noted precautionary public health interventions are being strengthened.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional National Sports Authority has complained about poor conditions of service, noting that workers lack a vehicle and must use their own money for office operations and to cover 33 districts in the region.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death, which found he died from delayed emergency care and medical neglect rather than accident trauma, alongside developments in anti-corruption investigations involving PDS and NAFCO arrests and concerns about press freedom under the Mahama administration.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana has backed the Rent Control Department's actions to address rising hostel and accommodation costs at tertiary institutions, describing continuous fee increases as exploitative and placing severe financial pressure on graduate students.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Emergency Medicine Society of Ghana has cautioned against focusing blame on individual healthcare workers in the death of Charles Amissah, arguing that the "no bed syndrome" is a systemic failure rooted in underinvestment, overcrowded facilities, weak referral systems, and inadequate staffing rather than frontline clinicians' fault.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Prof. Ernest Yorke, president of the Ghana Medical Association, is calling for a comprehensive national emergency healthcare policy to address the "no bed syndrome" and other persistent challenges in Ghana's health system. The GMA has submitted proposals to the Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa Committee and says it stands ready to support government reform efforts.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Medical Association President Prof. Dr Ernest Yorke called comments suggesting frustrated health professionals resign "unfortunate," arguing that Ghana's healthcare challenges require support and reforms rather than blame. He noted that Ghana already faces a shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in deprived communities, and losing trained personnel would worsen the situation.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned that thunderstorms and rain activities are expected to affect the northern, transition, and coastal sectors, with systems moving inland from Togo and Benin. The agency advised the public to take precautionary measures, avoid flood-prone zones, and secure loose objects ahead of strong winds.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Centre for Legal Aid and Social Protection (CLASP) has intervened in an alleged assault case involving a 15-year-old boy at North Legon in Accra on May 3, with the suspect identified as the victim's father, Eric Martey. CLASP is working with the Ghana Police Service and the Madina Divisional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit to ensure justice and provide support to the victim and his family.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Neuroscience Society will hold a landmark conference themed "Expanding the Frontiers of Neuroscience Research in Africa" to mark its 10th anniversary and foster collaboration on Africa's neurological and mental health challenges. The event will bring together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, students, innovators, and global experts to translate scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions.
9 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The World Bank launched a regional health strategy for West and Central Africa aimed at creating more than 2 million jobs by addressing healthcare worker shortages and delivering quality, affordable health services to at least 200 million people by 2030, supported by reforms in primary healthcare, financing systems and local pharmaceutical production.
11 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Nigerian singer Davido has announced an indefinite break from music, telling fans not to expect new releases as he focuses on his sabbatical. He said his existing songs are dominating club playlists and he doesn't need to release new music to remain relevant.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Emma Wenani, Chief Director of Global Media Alliance, has been recognised among the Ascent Top 100 Career Women in Africa 2026 for her work building communication strategies and leading teams in Ghana's communications sector. Her firm has organised major events including World PR Day Festival and the Ghana Beverage Awards and was recognised among the top 10 PR agencies in Ghana by Africa PR Week.
23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Controversial Nigerian streamer Cater Efe has challenged Grammy-winning singer Wizkid to a boxing match, saying he wants to fight Wizkid after defeating Portable in celebrity boxing. Efe, who previously released a tribute song for Wizkid that he says went unappreciated, has held a long-running dispute with the artist.
20 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Actress Funke Akindele said she stopped attending church services in person because attention shifted to her rather than the service, with churchgoers often taking pictures of her. She now joins church services online instead.
20 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Actress Nana Ama McBrown challenged bloggers at a high-profile event, expressing frustration that they capture her content for social media without supporting her commercial work. She warned that she would not tolerate similar behavior at future events.
20 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ahead of Joy FM's Mother's Day Out event at Crown Forest Resort, children shared heartfelt reflections on what they know about their mothers—from favourite foods to gifts and gratitude for their sacrifices.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician EmPeraw has released OLD VIBRATIONS, a seven-track EP inspired by grief, healing and resilience, created in response to the loss of a loved one. The project, released under Trician Music and featuring contributions from Alyssa, guitarist Maxwell Frimpong and vocalist Gladys Adjei, serves as a tribute to his late sister Patricia Adjei.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and American Chamber of Commerce-Ghana held a "Jazz & Jive" event at the Four Points by Sheraton Accra Hotel, combining live music, networking, and fundraising for the Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital; proceeds are intended for neonatal equipment.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Veteran actor Fred Amugi has called on the National Film Authority's current leadership, James Gardiner and Kafui Danku, to fulfil the reforms they promised while criticising the previous administration. Amugi welcomed the NFA's plans to renovate abandoned cinemas across the country as part of efforts to revive movie-going culture and strengthen local film distribution.
16 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay has expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, stating she deserves to win the Artiste of the Year award. She is competing against Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, and Sarkodie, with the ceremony scheduled for May 9, 2026.
16 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Actress Sonia Uche publicly praised actor Anthony Woode's performance in the film Renewed, describing him as "one of the best male actors we have right now." The endorsement has drawn wider industry attention and highlights the rising global visibility of Nollywood actors through streaming platforms.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana faces a cultural dilemma over holding national entertainment award ceremonies on May 9, the anniversary of the 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster that claimed 126 lives. The tension pits the duty of remembrance and respect for victims' families against arguments that national artistic achievements could honor the vibrancy of those lost.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts clarified it did not approve or endorse the recent Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra, saying it received no proposal or official communication about the event. The ministry acknowledged public concerns over culturally unacceptable content and called on all event organisers to follow regulatory procedures and obtain necessary approvals before staging activities in Ghana.
15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts called for stronger investment and greater recognition of creative professionals as key contributors to national development, citing persistent challenges of limited corporate sponsorship and undervaluation of practitioners. She stressed the need for a national shift in mindset to position creative arts as vital drivers of Ghana's cultural identity and global visibility.
15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala after a decade with her collaboration with Shatta Wale, "Already," playing during her red carpet appearance. Shatta Wale praised her on social media for the international platform given to his verse.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Television personalities Godwin Namboh and Regina Van Helvert have been announced as official red carpet hosts for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, themed "A Touch of Glitter". Media personality Sokoo Hemaa Kukua has urged attendees to research the theme and dress appropriately for the red carpet.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
A panel on Joy Prime's The Brotherhood identified warning signs of unreliable male friends, including disrespect toward women, lack of ambition, snitching, and inappropriate closeness to friends' partners. The panelists emphasised that real brothers are loyal, growing, and respectful, and that personal character and discipline are the foundation of solid friendships.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Alexander Fifi Abaka has grown from co-founding Ghanandwom.com, a digital music and culture platform, into a television and content producer, working on shows including *Accra Stay By Plan*, *Kasa No Yɛ More*, and *Play By Ear*.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Wayne Rooney says it is "mind-boggling" that Trent Alexander-Arnold was excluded from Thomas Tuchel's England squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March, despite featuring regularly for Real Madrid since January. Alexander-Arnold has not played for England since a World Cup qualifier against Andorra in June last year.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Isaac Paintsil Foundation and Blaze Investment have begun construction of an ultra-modern sports complex in Beposo, Asunafo South District, the first such facility in the district. The project aims to identify and nurture young talent in underserved rural communities across the Ahafo Region, featuring a FIFA-standard astro turf, floodlights, spectator seating, changing rooms, a tartan track, and a multipurpose court.
7 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled "Dai Dai," her official song for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada, featuring Nigerian singer Burna Boy. The track releases 14 May and marks Shakira's second official World Cup anthem after "Waka Waka" for the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Stanbic Bank Ghana has given GH¢3 million to the Ministry of Finance to support the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The donation is split into two tranches: GH¢1.5 million as a participation fee, and a second GH¢1.5 million conditional on the team advancing to the knockout stage; if they do not qualify, the second tranche will go to charity.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Two Division One League clubs—Attram De Visser and Nania FC—have registered their players and officials on the SSNIT Pension Scheme, fulfilling a Club Licensing Board requirement. The registrations were led by retired internationals Godwin Attram and Abedi Pele for their respective clubs.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane said his players have not downed tools despite six successive league losses that have ended their Champions League hopes, though he acknowledged the performances have not been good enough. McFarlane, preparing for a match at Liverpool on Saturday, said the team remains focused and training well but has failed to translate that into results.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bayern Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said the team lacked clinical finishing and killer instinct in a 1-1 draw against Paris St Germain on Wednesday, resulting in a 6-5 aggregate defeat and elimination from the Champions League. PSG will face Arsenal in the final on May 30.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gerard Pique, owner of Spanish second-tier club FC Andorra, was banned by Spain's football federation from attending the club's next six matches and from all official football activity for two months following an outburst at match officials last week after Andorra's 1-0 loss to Albacete.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde sustained a head injury during a dressing room argument with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni and will miss Sunday's match against Barcelona. Valverde denied the pair came to blows, saying he accidentally hit a table, and the club has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Mexican Football Federation said any Liga MX players who fail to attend a World Cup training camp starting Wednesday will be excluded from the tournament squad, cancelling an exemption previously granted to Toluca players. The move stems from tension between clubs and the national team over player availability, with domestic and continental fixtures clashing with World Cup preparations.
22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra Metropolitan Authority's MCE has announced plans to recruit about 30 members of Ghana's national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, who won 168 medals at the just-ended African Championships. The selected athletes will be employed by the assembly and assigned responsibilities while earning income.
22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-20 women's football team held their first training session in Kampala ahead of their return fixture against Uganda in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier. Head coach Charles Sampson worked with twenty-three players on endurance, ball retention, team defending, wing play, and shooting, with Ghana aiming for an eighth consecutive appearance at the tournament scheduled for Poland.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Achimota Golf Club captain Sjoerd Grueter won the maiden 3i Africa Summit Invitational, a one-day 18-hole Stableford event at Achimota Golf Course in Accra that drew more than 120 golfers. The tournament also marked Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama's 58th birthday celebration.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association presented medals, plaques and trophies to ten Regional Football Associations for outstanding performances in the 2025–26 juvenile league season. The awards package, sponsored by the KGL Foundation, includes 720 medals and 24 commemorative plaques for individual performers, as part of efforts to promote grassroots football development.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Daniel Dubois's trainer Don Charles told BBC Radio 5 Live that there will be no gathering before Saturday's WBO heavyweight title fight against Fabio Wardley in Manchester, after reports of a pre-fight party before Dubois's loss to Oleksandr Usyk in July.
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Liverpool FC has reduced planned ticket price increases following fan backlash, confirming a 3% rise for the 2026-27 season with a price freeze for 2027-28, a shift from the original proposal to raise prices in line with inflation over three years. The club and supporters board will continue discussions on long-term affordability solutions and alternative commercial ideas.
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Ghana's U-20 national team defeated Koforidua Semper Fi 4-2 in a friendly match as part of preparations ahead of the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, which Ghana will host. Coach Maxwell Konadu is assessing the squad's tactical discipline and competitiveness.
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has won the Football Writers' Association's men's Footballer of the Year award after scoring eight goals and providing 20 assists in 34 games across all competitions this season. Fernandes is the first United player to win the FWA men's award since Wayne Rooney in 2010.
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Gold Fields Ghana and the Ghana Football Association have signed a two-year, $5 million sponsorship deal covering the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Challenge (amputee national team), and the Women's Premier League. The partnership marks the first time Gold Fields' sponsorship extends beyond the Black Stars to include women's and physically challenged teams, aligned with the company's ESG commitment to inclusive growth and gender equality.
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Ghana Athletics has announced Team Ghana for the African Seniors Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon from May 12 to 17, 2026. The squad is led by 100m record holder Abdul Rasheed Saminu and sprint star Benjamin Azamati, both scheduled to compete in the men's 100m and 4x100m relay, while reigning African Games 200m champion Joseph Paul Amoah will compete in the 100m instead of the 200m.
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The Accelerated Rural Development Organisation is undertaking an initiative to curb cross-border wildfires along the Akwapim-Togo ranges through building consensus among border communities, capacity building, and establishing fire volunteer clubs. Traditional authorities at a consultative meeting identified herdsmen as the main culprits behind wildfires and urged their leaders be included in future discussions.
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A Ghanaian journalist, part of a hosted media delegation for Africa's Travel Indaba 2026, travelled through South Africa's heartland and visited Clarens, which the article presents as an example of sustainable tourism. The delegation was organized by South African Tourism as part of preparations for the Africa's Travel Indaba event scheduled for May 12–14, 2026, in Durban.
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The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has clarified that it did not approve or authorise the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra, stating that organisers neither contacted the Ministry officially nor sought permission before staging the programme. The Ministry stressed that organisers of tourism, entertainment and cultural events are required to comply with established procedures and secure necessary approvals from relevant state agencies before hosting such programmes in Ghana.
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The Volta River Authority has urged stakeholders to enforce environmental laws strictly and improve emergency preparedness to mitigate flooding and environmental degradation in communities along the Volta Lake and downstream areas. The call was made during the 2026 Annual Stakeholder Workshop on Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Management Plans in Ho.
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Conservation Alliance Ghana, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, and UNEP-WCMC have launched the National Monitoring Support Initiative Project (2025–2030) to strengthen Ghana's capacity to monitor and report biodiversity commitments under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with financial support from the German government's International Climate Initiative.
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Scientists from the University of Oxford and ETH Zurich say climate models may struggle to fully capture large-scale atmospheric circulation systems that determine where rain eventually falls. According to their findings published in Nature, while warmer air holds more moisture increasing intense rainfall likelihood, predicting exactly where that rainfall will occur remains far more difficult.
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Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, which will include suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner exchange of 1,000 from each country. Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian state media confirmed their agreement to the proposal.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of pursuing "reckless military adventure" instead of diplomatic solutions, as both sides exchanged accusations of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The tensions come amid ongoing maritime incidents, stalled ceasefire talks, and US naval pressure on Iranian ports.
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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's termination of over 1,400 humanities grants worth more than $100 million in April last year violated the First and Fifth Amendments through blatant viewpoint discrimination and that DOGE lacked legal authority for the terminations.
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A 35-year-old woman in Ethiopia's Harari Regional state delivered quintuplets—four boys and a girl—naturally after 12 years of trying to conceive. The babies, weighing between 1.3 and 1.4 kg, and mother remain in full health under medical care at Hiwot Fana Specialised Hospital.
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A cyber attack claimed by ShinyHunters took the academic software Canvas offline, disrupting thousands of institutions across the US, Canada, and Australia during end-of-year exams. Multiple universities postponed or cancelled final exams as students lost access to coursework and examination materials.
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The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday, with each side blaming the other for initiating attacks. Trump said the ceasefire remains in place despite the flare-up, which comes as Iran considers a US proposal to end the war.
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Germany's finance minister Lars Klingbeil has attributed a €70bn downgrade in projected tax revenues for 2026-2030 to Donald Trump's "irresponsible war in Iran," which he said caused a "global energy shock" harming the German economy.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump threatened "much higher" tariffs on the European Union by July 4 if the bloc does not reduce its levies on the US to zero, following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Von der Leyen said the EU was making "good progress towards tariff reduction," and a previously struck trade deal faces implementation hurdles after Wednesday talks between EU lawmakers and governments ended without agreement.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Reporters Without Borders reports that Burkina Faso's military junta uses forced military conscription as a cover for secretly detaining and abusing dissidents, including investigative journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, who was seized from his home in June 2024 and whose location remains unknown to his family.
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Recurring xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa undermine continental solidarity and Pan-Africanism, with Ghana formally petitioning the African Union to address the issue at its Mid-Year Coordination Meeting as a matter of urgent continental interest. Nigeria's Senate has also demanded accountability following attacks and reported deaths of Nigerian nationals.
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Xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa undermine Pan-Africanism and continental solidarity, prompting Ghana to petition the African Union to place the issue on the agenda of the AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting as one of "urgent continental interest." Nigeria's Senate has similarly demanded accountability for attacks and reported deaths involving Nigerian nationals.
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At least five people died in a huge blaze at a crowded fairground in Villahermosa, Tabasco state, Mexico, during a concert early Thursday. The cause of the fire is unknown; the governor said emergency services brought it under control and announced support for affected victims and businesses.
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Japan is experiencing its largest anti-war protests in decades as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who came to power in October 2025, has lifted restrictions on arms exports and expanded Japan's military role abroad, moving away from the country's post-war pacifist stance. Residents are protesting what they see as Japan becoming a war-capable nation, with the issue centring on Japan's national identity and its post-WWII constitution that prohibits armed forces and renounces war.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will implement zero-tariff treatment on all products from 53 African countries with diplomatic relations starting May 1, 2026, making China the first major economy to unilaterally grant full zero-tariff treatment to all African countries and least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations.
22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Democratic Republic of Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi said he may consider a third term when his mandate expires in 2028, but only if approved by referendum and the law is changed. He also stated that the 2028 elections may not occur on schedule due to conflict in the eastern regions, and timing would depend on how quickly the war is resolved.
23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
American rapper JaYy Wick (Donald Anderson), 26, was arrested by the Bay County Sheriff's Office on May 5 and charged with attempted first-degree murder following an April 25 shooting in Panama City Beach, Florida, that seriously wounded an 18-year-old man. If convicted, he could spend 25 years to life in prison.
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A UK Border Force officer at Heathrow Airport was found guilty of working for Chinese intelligence, using his access to the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. A former Hong Kong police officer who worked at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London was also found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
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Israel has continued air strikes on southern Lebanon, killing one person and injuring several others, a day after it targeted a Hezbollah Radwan Force commander in Beirut. The strikes came after Israel issued new evacuation orders for three southern towns, accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire that came into effect in mid-April.
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Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have stalled, with Israeli media reporting preparations to resume military operations in Gaza. Israel's adviser Michael Eisenberg stated "all options are on the table" and cited Hamas's refusal to disarm as a key impasse, while Hamas counters that Israel is violating humanitarian commitments.
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South Africa's government said it will cooperate with any African Union process examining xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals, after Ghana petitioned the AU over recurring violence and threats targeting African migrants. Ghana's foreign affairs minister urged the AU to discuss the matter at its June meeting, citing deaths, destruction of businesses, and growing insecurity.
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A Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) ran from April 20 to May 8 in Accra, bringing together approximately 25 U.S. service members and Ghana Armed Forces medical professionals at the 37th Military Hospital as part of African Lion 26. Medical professionals from both nations collaborated to provide patient care and share expertise across multiple specialities, strengthening medical readiness and interoperability.
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Dozens of people were killed in near-simultaneous attacks on two villages in Mali's Mopti region on Wednesday, reportedly carried out by al-Qaeda-affiliated fighters. The al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM claimed responsibility, stating it was targeting local militias aligned with the government.
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ECOWAS reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regional maritime security initiatives through enhanced cooperation among member states. The Commissioner for Political Affairs noted that coordinated efforts by MMCC Zones and joint annual patrols have contributed to improved security and a marked decline in piracy across the Gulf of Guinea.
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Nigerian troops rescued seven children and two women kidnapped from a Kogi State orphanage in late April, during a May 6 forest operation as part of Operation TIGER PAW II. The victims, comprising five boys, two girls, and two adult females, were recovered in stable condition and evacuated to a military medical centre.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate establishment of a crisis notification unit within Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa in response to escalating xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner tensions targeting African nationals. Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the measure following discussions with her South African counterpart, and the government has advised Nigerian citizens in high-tension areas like Durban to temporarily shut their businesses and remain indoors.
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The South African government formally condemned the spread of digital content depicting alleged attacks on foreign nationals, characterizing them as "fake videos and images" intended to undermine the country's international reputation. Ghana has petitioned the African Union to intervene, describing the situation as a serious risk to the safety of Africans in South Africa and a challenge to African solidarity.
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Electoral analyst Sir John Curtice reports that overnight local election results confirm Britain's electoral politics has become highly fragmented, with Reform winning the most seats at 30% of those declared and recording a 26% average vote share across a sample of over 500 wards. The Greens averaged 16% support, representing a seven-point increase from 2022, suggesting their best local election performance ever, though they gained just 25 seats so far.
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A third British national has suspected hantavirus infection connected to an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed overall, including one death; two British men have confirmed cases in the Netherlands and South Africa respectively, while the third suspected case patient is on Tristan da Cunha.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered sweeping losses across traditional heartlands in British local elections, with the hard-right Reform UK and Green Party making significant gains and reshaping the UK's political landscape. Despite the electoral defeat, Starmer rejected calls to resign.
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The US State Department will begin revoking passports of Americans with outstanding child support debt exceeding $2,500, targeting those with "significant outstanding" amounts. Those affected must arrange payment to state agencies to prevent revocation; once revoked, passports cannot be replaced until the debt is paid.
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Three people — two Singaporeans and one Indonesian — died on Mount Dukono in North Maluku after the volcano erupted on Friday morning, spewing ash 10km into the sky. The victims were part of a group of 20 hikers on the mountain despite restrictions; most of the group was evacuated, though the three bodies remained on the mountain.
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Festus Mogae, Botswana's third president who served from 1998 to 2008, died early Friday after a period of declining health. He was remembered by current President Duma Boko as a statesman devoted to discipline, good governance, and economic prudence.
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Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared for Victory Day celebrations on 8–9 May. Russia's defence ministry reported more than 1,000 violations, while Moscow said it was targeted by drones and Ukraine said Russia continued strikes; Russia has threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if the parade is attacked.
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Star Wars actor Mark Hamill posted an AI-generated image of President Trump in a grave on Bluesky with the caption "if only," which he later deleted and apologized for. The White House called Hamill "one sick individual" in response, claiming the rhetoric has inspired assassination attempts against the President.
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The fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi, themed "India-Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Transformation," brings together the two regions to build economic strength and resilience. Ghana has been a key partner in this relationship since the first summit in 2008, with recent visits by Prime Minister Modi to Ghana in July 2025 elevating ties to 'Comprehensive Partnership'.
14 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
A continent-wide study covering 46 African countries between 2015 and 2022 found that Africa's progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals depends on how governance capacity functions in practice—including coordination and multi-actor collaboration—rather than on the presence of institutions alone. Progress has been stronger in climate action and partnerships, but weaker in poverty reduction, health, education, and inequality.
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An opinion piece examines the controversy involving a woman confronting a Methodist pastor over tithe collection and the characterization of non-payers as "armed robbers." The author argues that tithes should be voluntary under biblical principle, and questions how churches respond when criticized over financial practices.
8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece examines the transfer of Damang Gold Mine to Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners, arguing it represents a recalibration of Ghana's neoliberal economic model and questioning whether state or private ownership better serves the nation's economic interests.
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An opinion piece reflects on the invisible personal sacrifices of women in journalism around World Press Freedom Day, noting that while global press freedom declined sharply in 2025 and three in four women journalists report online harassment, the domestic and caregiving burdens they carry go unrecognized in official declarations and indices.
20 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that dismissing work created with AI assistance as cheating is inconsistent, given widespread reliance on technology in everyday life. The author contends that effective AI use requires human judgment, editing, and refinement, and that poor AI output typically reflects weak human supervision rather than the tool itself being problematic.
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An opinion piece argues that Ghana's deeply polarized political environment discourages independent thinking, punishing citizens who criticize their preferred party or acknowledge merits in opposing views. The author contends that democracies benefit when citizens think independently and speak honestly, even when their views are unpopular.
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The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, contrasted Ghana's trade relationship with the EU—described as largely balanced under the Economic Partnership Agreement—with Ghana's trade with China, which he characterized as imbalanced with minimal exports and large imports. Skinnebach attributed Ghana's trade imbalance with China to job losses in domestic industries, rising foreign debt, lower GDP growth, currency depreciation, and increased economic dependence.
17 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that the Ghanaian state has failed to deploy sufficient resources and political commitment to tackle illegal mining (galamsey), despite demonstrating the capacity to mobilize resources when prioritizing other issues, such as the security deployment of 5,500 police officers to the 2025 Akwatia by-election.
19 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →