Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the Defence Ministry remains in "safe hands" despite the continued absence of a substantive minister months after President John Mahama indicated one would be appointed, insisting there have been no operational setbacks and the ministry continues to function effectively.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the Defence Ministry remains in "safe hands" despite the continued absence of a substantive minister months after President John Mahama indicated one would be appointed, insisting there have been no operational setbacks and the ministry continues to function effectively.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said President Mahama sees no urgency in appointing a substantive Defence Minister because the ministry is functioning effectively without one, with the Finance Minister currently acting in the role.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Communication has petitioned the Attorney General to investigate a $13 million contract for the Ghana Cybersecurity Authority's headquarters, which he says has drained millions with little visible progress. Contractors have allegedly received $3.4 million for foundation work but are demanding an additional $4 million, and an undelivered $10 million software payment has also been made.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini argues that Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, which criminalises publication of false news likely to cause fear and alarm, is a colonial-era provision that has become the most abused speech-related law in Ghana, with 16 cases of misuse in the last 18 months alone, and calls for its complete repeal.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Communication Samuel George appeared before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee on Monday to respond to concerns about service delivery by mobile network operators, but a tense exchange ensued after he linked telecommunications sector challenges to governance failures under the previous administration; both parties have since downplayed the clash as part of normal engagements.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Accra has granted bail to former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni, who stand trial over alleged corruption and financial-related offences involving more than GH¢50 million in public funds. The court imposed stringent bail conditions including a travel ban, passport surrender, and fortnightly reporting to EOCO.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has been charged with defrauding the Ghana Export-Import Bank of GH¢14.3 million in 2018 through false pretences related to a proposed large-scale farming project, which investigators say never materialised. He faces charges including defrauding by false pretence, uttering a forged document, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss to a public institution, alongside his brother Thomas and his company Wontumi Farms Limited.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Police Service will enrol over 700 cadet officers into the Police Academy under a newly activated dual training model combining residential and non-residential systems, marking the institution's largest single intake and intended to address accommodation challenges while enabling qualified Chief Inspectors to advance into senior ranks.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Robert Ajene, former headmaster of Bawku Secondary School, has endorsed Paul Afoko's leadership credentials and integrity, citing decades of personal knowledge since admitting him to Form One in the 1960s. Afoko has formally notified the NPP of his intention to contest the party's National Chairman position.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of IMANI Africa has called on the government to maintain fiscal discipline and policy reforms as Ghana moves to a non-financing Policy Coordination Instrument arrangement with the IMF, which aims to provide policy guidance and support towards investment-grade status. Cudjoe rejected claims the PCI was cosmetic or merely for public relations, emphasizing that success depends on consistent implementation of reforms.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Awentami Paul Afoko, an NPP National Chairman candidate, has donated 400 bags of cement and GH¢30,000 toward construction of an ultramodern NPP Northern Regional office, following a consultative meeting in Tamale where regional executives appealed for support.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mpraeso MP Davis Opoku Ansah has donated GH₵50,000 to traders at Mpraeso Central Market to help with relocation ahead of construction of a proposed 24-hour economy market, following protests by traders over inadequate arrangements and a short one-week notice. The MP also pledged to construct urinal facilities at the temporary site and to seek an extension of the relocation deadline.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed has defended Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) against criminal charges linked to an Exim Bank loan facility, arguing that any irregularities should be blamed on the bank rather than the beneficiary and accusing the Attorney-General of targeting political opponents.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The First Lady Lordina Mahama has assured traders at the 31st December Makola Market that the proposed demolition and redevelopment project will be undertaken with due consideration for their welfare and livelihoods, following traders' concerns about alternative trading spaces and loss of income.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the continued detention of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), arguing that aspects of Ghana's bail laws are inconsistent with constitutional protections relating to personal liberty and that criminal prosecution should not be used to punish speech made in the public domain.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will require $53.3 billion to implement its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) covering 2025 to 2035, a climate action framework focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening resilience to climate impacts across sectors including energy, transport, agriculture, and forestry.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMF urged Ghana to leverage the fiscal space created by its policy reforms and economic stabilisation programme to drive strategic investments and create jobs. Ghana's three-year US$3 billion loan programme is ending, and the country is moving into a new 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument arrangement.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMF will present Ghana's sixth and final programme review and a request for a new Policy Coordination Instrument to its Executive Board on July 27. Once approved, Ghana is expected to receive a final tranche of more than $318 million under its bailout programme.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A former headmaster of Bawku Secondary School has publicly vouched for Paul Awentami Afoko's integrity and leadership, describing him as capable of helping restore unity within the NPP ahead of the 2028 general elections. Afoko has formally notified the NPP of his intention to contest the party's National Chairman position and has begun consultations with the party's Council of Elders and regional executives.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has accused President John Dramani Mahama of resurrecting Ghana's abolished criminal libel regime through the prosecution of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), who was arraigned on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news stemming from a social media video criticising a Circuit Court judge. Afenyo-Markin described the arrest and prosecution as unconstitutional, a threat to free speech and democracy, and "state-sponsored political persecution."
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Two NPP members in Afigya Kwabre South District have filed a court case seeking to restrain the party from conducting polling station elections without publishing notice of polls at all polling stations. The plaintiffs, both aspirants in the elections, are also requesting a declaration that any election held without such publication would be null and void.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Business consultant Kwaku Fosu Frimpong has called for a Ghana Police Service investigation into violence during New Patriotic Party polling station elections at Akwasiase in Ahafo Ano North constituency, after being accused by party executives of masterminding the disturbances. He denies involvement and says a probe would unravel the truth and clear his name.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National House of Chiefs has called on Parliament to uphold the independence of the Chieftaincy Institution as provided for in the Constitution. The NHC President outlined several challenges confronting the institution during a meeting with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana has secured IMF staff-level backing for a three-year Policy Coordination Instrument, transitioning from crisis-era financing under the Extended Credit Facility toward a reform-focused framework. The IMF Executive Board is expected to consider the arrangement by end of July, marking Ghana's move away from bailout financing after entering a US$3 billion ECF programme in 2023 following a debt and currency crisis.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed a law criminalizing promotion of foreign interests against Uganda's and banning those working for foreign interests from developing or implementing policy without government approval, with penalties up to 10 years in prison. Rights groups say the broad language could allow the government to criminalize political opposition, though parliament softened earlier provisions that concerned financial institutions.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has formally exited its 17th IMF Extended Credit Facility and transitioned to a Policy Coordination Instrument, with President Mahama declaring this will be the last bailout. This is the third time in twelve years a sitting president has made such a pledge; the previous two were broken within a single political cycle.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A US Senate official has ruled against using taxpayer funds from a spending package for security upgrades related to President Trump's White House ballroom project, after Democrats challenged the provision. Trump has said private donors will fund the $400m ballroom, but Republicans had sought to use a portion of $1bn in taxpayer funds for Secret Service security upgrades.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Congresswoman Julia Letlow, backed by President Trump, defeated two-term Republican Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's Senate primary on Saturday. Cassidy was one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump at his 2021 impeachment trial; Letlow will face state treasurer John Fleming in a runoff next month.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations has dismissed social media allegations of fund misuse by its Minister, stating that a circulating document is only an extract from a Commitment Authorisation request tied to Parliament-approved 2026 budgetary allocations. The Ministry clarified that the request has not yet been approved by the Ministry of Finance and no funds have been released or expended in relation to the items in question.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has formally exited its Extended Credit Facility programme with the International Monetary Fund ahead of schedule, attributing the early conclusion to fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and improved investor confidence. The exit marks a transition from crisis management to sovereign financial independence for West Africa's second-largest economy.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Lom-Nuku Ahlijah stated that Members of Parliament in Ghana do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution, with constitutional protections relating only to parliamentary duties. He noted that law enforcement can invite, arrest, and charge MPs where there is sufficient legal basis, citing cases including Ato Forson as examples of sitting MPs who faced legal proceedings.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Seyram Betty Krosbi Mensah called on women to actively participate in political leadership and decision-making, emphasizing that women must prepare, compete, and take up leadership roles to ensure equal representation in governance and inclusive national development. The appeal was made at a Women Empowerment & Leadership Training Programme in Accra that brought together women from across Ghana for mentorship and capacity building.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama told the World Health Assembly in Geneva that global health reforms must prioritize practical implementation and measurable outcomes for vulnerable populations rather than remaining superficial discussions. He called for bold, brave reforms focused on execution, supply chains, and service quality at the clinic level.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama addressed the World Health Assembly in Geneva, calling for ambitious reforms to reshape global health systems and strengthen healthcare delivery in developing countries. He emphasized that the emerging health order must be driven by "agency, not aid" and "partnership, not paternalism," with greater ownership from Global South nations.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva that African countries must build self-reliant healthcare systems rather than depend on foreign aid. He noted that Ghana lost about $78 million following US aid suspension, and that global health assistance had declined by about 40 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told the World Health Assembly in Geneva that Africa must move away from donor dependency and build sovereign health capacity, citing Ghana's $78 million loss from USAID closures in 2025 and similar aid cuts across the continent.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ernest Darko Akore, Chef de Cabinet to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has left Ghana for the United States and is also implicated in the Strategic Mobilisation Limited corruption scandal. Unlike Ofori-Atta, Akore holds a U.S. passport in addition to his Ghanaian passport, which may complicate efforts to secure his return to face charges.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told the World Health Assembly in Geneva that Africa must build stronger, independent health systems and end dependency on foreign aid. He urged African governments to treat healthcare spending as a long-term economic investment and noted that cuts in humanitarian assistance should prompt them to develop sovereign health capabilities.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs has appealed to chiefs to refrain from engaging in partisan politics, warning that openly declaring support for political parties risks compromising their neutrality in settling disputes and administering justice in their traditional areas.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) and other opposition members, calling it a "profound constitutional wrong" and describing the arrest and prosecution for public speech as political persecution rather than justice.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Attorney General has filed 20 new charges against former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GH¢62.6 million, after the couple were discharged in May 2026 and new evidence was discovered. The charges include defrauding by false pretences, stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has criticised the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for submitting a GH¢35.8 million expenditure claim for 6,000 police officers deployed during the 2023 African Games without supporting documentation, and separately questioned a GH¢455,000 hostel accommodation bill lacking justification.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A letter allegedly written by former NSS Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah directing the Agricultural Development Bank to transfer funds to her private company has been admitted into evidence in her trial for the alleged loss of GH¢38 million in the National Service ghost names scandal. Oware-Mensah faces charges including stealing, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, using public office for profit, and money laundering; she has pleaded not guilty and been granted bail.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has accused the Ghana Bar Association of political partiality, claiming it failed to respond to alleged verbal attacks on a judge by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin while responding quickly to similar remarks by non-NPP figures. He alleged the association selectively engages based on political affiliation.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra 2023 African Games LOC Chair told Parliament that Ghana Police Service could not justify its GH₵35.8 million bill for services during the tournament, saying the force had been fed by the LOC, later withdrew, and then presented the bill without breakdown or justification.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP Flag Bearer, told members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) that the party is training young people for key leadership roles because youth will be central to the 2028 general election, which he said will be youth-dominated like the 2024 polls.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah expressed optimism about Ghana's exit from an IMF programme, thanking Ghanaians for their patience and crediting President Mahama and his economic team for adhering to programme conditions. She urged Ghana to strengthen its economy and manage its resources well to avoid returning to the IMF in the future.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP members, stakeholders, and grassroots supporters in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency announced plans for a peaceful demonstration on Thursday, 21st May 2026, alleging breaches of the party's electoral guidelines and "hijacking and manipulation" of the internal electoral process by some constituency executives and their agents.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has criticised the previous Akufo-Addo administration for simultaneously initiating construction of 111 hospitals, arguing a phased approach would have been more effective and fiscally responsible. He noted that some contractors received mobilisation funds but never began work, and said the government is pursuing them through EOCO to recover funds.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Many African countries hold elections and adopt constitutions, but lack genuine legitimacy rooted in social contracts with their citizens, raising questions about whether they are true democratic states or merely territorial administrations. The distinction between "African states" shaped by legitimacy and shared identity versus "states in Africa" as colonial constructions is central to the continent's democratic future.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Accounts Committee has questioned the Ministry of Labour and Employment over two Nissan Tiida saloon cars purchased in 2011 that cannot be traced, along with GH¢223,127 in accumulated interest on the claim. The Ministry's Director of Finance told the committee that supporting documentation for the transaction was unavailable and records could not be located.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has condemned the arrest and remand of its Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye), with Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei arguing the detention violates constitutional protections and constitutes the criminalisation of dissent rather than legitimate prosecution.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako's campaign team has condemned videos on TikTok by a user called "Boya" that allegedly contain insults and personal attacks on its management members, calling for restraint and pledging to focus on issue-based campaigning rather than character attacks.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Entrepreneur and farmer Rev. Tweneboah Kodua declared his intention to contest the 2028 presidential election as an independent candidate, citing dissatisfaction with the major political parties' performance and Ghana's lack of true self-sufficiency despite over six decades of sovereignty.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General has charged Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), Thomas Antwi-Boasiako, and Wontumi Farms Limited over the alleged fraudulent acquisition of GH¢18.7 million from the Ghana Export-Import Bank for a farming project, with court documents alleging false documentation in the loan application.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has denied claims that sector minister Samuel Nartey George misused public funds, stating that the document circulating online was a standard Commitment Authorisation request to the Ministry of Finance for budgetary allocations approved by Parliament for 2026, which has not yet received approval and released no funds.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Following completion of its bailout programme, Ghana will engage the IMF through a three-year Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) ending in 2029. Unlike the Extended Credit Facility, the PCI is a non-financing arrangement providing technical assistance and policy coordination, designed to support fiscal discipline, economic stability, and Ghana's path to investment-grade status.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Private legal practitioner Theo Dzimega has defended judges' discretion in bail applications, arguing that bail decisions should be based on judicial assessment of the facts and legal principles rather than a person's status or political position, and criticising Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's remarks over the continued remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has rejected claims by Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu that the association is aligned with the opposition NPP, describing the accusation as "disappointing" and urging political actors to stop politicising the association's statements on national issues.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior NDC members including Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey and Mustapha Gbande have raised concerns about party members simultaneously holding government and influential party positions, with some appointees appearing more focused on personal political futures than supporting President Mahama's agenda. The party has issued a directive banning such dual positioning.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has condemned public comments by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin attacking a Circuit Court judge over the remand of Abronye DC, stating it is inappropriate and undermines judicial independence.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At a Public Accounts Committee hearing, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and PAC Chairperson Abena Osei Asare clashed over poor network service delivery and delays in fixing faults. George defended government actions and argued that policy leadership was necessary to protect consumers from profit-driven private telecom companies, while Asare attempted to interrupt and push him to be more direct, triggering a tense confrontation.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has accused the Ghana Bar Association of political bias and hypocrisy, claiming the NDC has suffered greater judicial hostility than any other party while the NPP has benefited from favourable judicial outcomes since 2001.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has pleaded not guilty to four counts including defrauding by false pretence, forgery, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss of over GH¢30 million to Ghana Export-Import Bank. He has been admitted to bail.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's non-traditional exports reached US$5.01 billion in 2025, a 30.7 per cent year-on-year increase, driven by a structural shift toward processed cocoa products rather than raw beans. Cocoa paste generated nearly US$790 million, while cocoa butter and cocoa powder exceeded 100 per cent growth compared to the previous year, reflecting expanded domestic processing capacity.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghacem Limited has distributed thousands of bags of cement to health and educational institutions in deprived communities under its Ghacem Cement Foundation. In the 2025/2026 cycle, 10,400 bags were distributed in the northern sector and 19,330 bags to 177 beneficiaries in the southern sector for infrastructure projects including classroom blocks, dormitories, and clinics.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority has arrested Chinese managers of Jin Yuan Jia Limited, a mattress manufacturer near Tema, for operating in violation of a closure order issued in October 2025. The factory was shut down after laboratory tests found the mattresses did not meet approved specifications and posed health risks, but management allegedly broke the GSA seals to resume production.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Skysat Technologies Ghana Limited and Konica Minolta have unveiled a new Print Experience Centre in Accra with promotional packages including 10 percent discount, one-year free servicing, and fixed consumables pricing for new customers during the launch period. The collaboration aims to reposition industrial and production printing in Ghana with advanced systems focused on packaging and labelling.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana Publishing Company Limited ended 2025 with a positive cash and cash equivalent position of GH₵18.77 million, reversing three years of negative balances and representing a turnaround from a GH₵108,079 deficit in 2024. The recovery was driven by stronger operational performance, with net cash inflows from operating activities rising 764% to GH₵27.99 million and operating profit increasing from GH₵2.23 million to GH₵21.44 million.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The 2026 FAIC Conference hosted by the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association in Accra adopted three strategic resolutions as a roadmap for sector objectives: Innovation & Digital Transformation (2026–2028), Resilient Finance & Policy Reform, and a third pillar (not fully detailed in the excerpt). Key actions include mandating AI for generative design and drone inspections, strengthening education-to-industry pipelines, and aligning stakeholder responsibilities for project financing.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
PlayStation Plus is increasing prices for basic monthly and three-month subscriptions by £1, $1, and €1 respectively in some regions, citing "market conditions." The rises take effect on 20 May and do not apply to current subscribers except in Turkey or India.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Yeji Traditional Council will relocate residents from land designated for a government 24-hour economy market project, with the chief pledging peaceful engagement to avoid conflict and support for the initiative to stimulate economic activities and employment.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has affirmed its commitment to fully recapitalise the Bank of Ghana by 2032 following Parliament's passage of amended central bank legislation. The recapitalisation will be carried out as a gradual process and is intended to address the central bank's negative equity position, which reached GHS96.28 billion at year-end 2026.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's financial sector assets rose 23.3 per cent to GH¢647.25 billion in 2025, reflecting stronger resilience and improved macroeconomic conditions. The Bank of Ghana is tightening oversight of emerging risks as the sector shifts towards integrated supervision in the post-restructuring environment.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana exited its US$3 billion IMF loan programme on May 15 after three years of austerity. The IMF has identified state-owned enterprises and commodity price volatility as key risks that could derail growth gains, and has agreed a new three-year non-financial Policy Coordination Instrument with the country.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has said the government will not compensate bondholders who incurred losses under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, noting there are no reimbursement agreements and citing the relief the restructuring gave the country. The DDEP restructured about GHS137bn in domestic bonds, helping reduce public debt to 56.6 per cent of GDP by the end of 2024.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has assured businesses and commercial banks it has adequate dollar reserves to meet market demand despite the cedi's depreciation of nearly 7 per cent year-to-date. The Central Bank characterised recent currency movements as "marginal blips" and normal market adjustments, saying its Foreign Exchange Intermediation Programme remains on course and guided by data rather than sentiment.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The newly appointed Ashanti Sub-Transmission General Manager visited UNICEM Cement Ghana Limited to assess voltage quality and power fluctuations at the factory in response to concerns raised by the company. ECG acknowledged the disruptions and committed to addressing voltage issues to ensure reliable power supply.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Data, when refined into intelligence, is becoming the most valuable resource on earth, comparable to how gold historically measured national power. The largest companies in the world are now intelligence companies that leverage data ecosystems for AI and economic influence.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Charlotte Osei argues that sponsoring festivals like Oguaa Fetu Afahye is smart business because they attract over 100,000 in-person visitors and reach between 500,000 and 1 million people through live streams and social media, delivering emotional engagement that traditional advertising struggles to achieve despite higher cost-per-impression rates.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor announced new policy initiatives including a conglomerate supervision framework to improve oversight of financial groups and reduce regulatory arbitrage. The central bank has also tasked the Financial Stability Council's Technical Committee with developing a risk matrix to monitor risks in the virtual assets space following the passage of the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's President previously declared the country was exiting the IMF's Extended Credit Facility "with dignity," citing improvements including inflation dropping to 3.8 percent, cedi appreciation of 32 percent, and debt restructuring; reports now suggest Ghana is in talks to enter another IMF programme, prompting questions about why further support is needed given these economic achievements.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Bank of Ghana said policymakers face growing pressure to balance inflation control with economic growth as rising global energy prices threaten recent stabilisation gains. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama warned that headline inflation had risen to 3.4 percent in April 2026 and that prolonged Middle East conflict and higher crude oil prices were creating fresh inflation risks.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Absa Bank Ghana's Finance team held a career panel discussion with students at Academic City University College under its Ready to Work programme, focusing on career development, financial planning, budgeting, and preparing for entry into the workforce.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
According to the Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor, working Ghanaians are experiencing reduced financial stress and increased optimism as confidence in the economy has more than doubled to 48%, with nearly 80% expecting their own finances to improve in the next six months. However, the research cautions that long-term financial vulnerability persists due to short-term savings behaviour, low retirement preparedness, and limited access to professional financial advice.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has endorsed the government's 24-hour economy policy as an innovative strategy capable of transforming Ghana's industrial and economic landscape, noting that the establishment of the 24-Hour Economy Authority has brought clarity to the initiative. He welcomed the Authority's Memorandum of Understanding with an Indian renewable energy entity to provide affordable and sustainable power along the Volta Economic Corridor.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Delegation—assigning responsibility and authority for specific tasks while retaining accountability—is essential in banking risk management. Banks use structured delegation frameworks, risk limits, and monitoring systems to ensure sensitive tasks are handled securely and to prevent fraud, compliance breaches, and excessive exposure.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana operates a mandatory three-tier pension scheme introduced under the National Pensions Act, 2008, comprising SSNIT-managed first-tier benefits, privately managed second-tier lump-sum retirement benefits, and a voluntary third tier for informal-sector workers. Workers and employers together contribute 18.5% of basic salary to the system, though the article indicates that significant challenges continue to threaten its effectiveness, sustainability, and public confidence.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Digital transformation and e-commerce have prompted the auditing profession to adopt automation and continuous auditing practices, shifting from periodic, sample-based risk assessments to ongoing evaluations of larger data volumes using computer algorithms and programs.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor shows working Ghanaians are emerging from financial strain with improved optimism, reduced stress, and better debt management as the macroeconomic environment stabilises. However, widespread long-term vulnerability persists due to short-term savings behaviour, low retirement preparedness, and limited access to professional financial advice.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor disclosed that Ghana's current account surplus for the first quarter of 2026 exceeded the same period in 2025 by US$652 million, signalling economic evolution and structural changes. He attributed part of this to successful resumption of domestic treasury bond issuance and government bond instruments, which indicate returning investor confidence.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Richie Mensah announced that Lynx Entertainment is stepping away from artiste management after two decades to focus on music distribution and electronics, honouring a personal goal to retire from active music production at age 40.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has opened its 130th meeting to review the economy and decide on the policy rate, which is currently 14.0 percent. Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has urged the committee to address credit expansion to businesses and warned of Middle East risks and vulnerabilities that could affect economic growth, particularly amid low inflation at 3.4 percent.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian businesses are increasingly reverting to cash-only transactions rather than digital payments, citing transaction fees that erode profit margins and network failures that create payment uncertainty and customer frustration.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor states that Ghana's economy shows domestic resilience despite a difficult external environment, with an energy price shock from the Middle East conflict now the central risk to the near-term outlook. He noted that re-accelerating headline inflation in advanced and emerging market economies poses transmission risks to Ghana through fuel prices, transportation costs, and import bills.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At MTN Ghana's 30-year anniversary event, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations called on MTN to improve internet services, offer fair pricing, and expand network access, citing persistent consumer concerns over high data costs, inconsistent rural coverage, and dropped calls. He emphasised that MTN's designation as a Significant Market Power operator comes with heightened responsibility to meet higher standards in pricing, quality of service, and transparency.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Skysat Technologies Ghana Limited and Konica Minolta have unveiled a Print Experience Centre offering AI-embedded imaging technology with capabilities including embossing and UV oiling. The partnership plans to expand with branches in Kumasi and across the country, with launch promotions offering 10 percent discounts and one-year free service contracts.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Tether announced an investment in LemFi, a financial platform serving cross-border communities in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia, to promote the use of stablecoin-powered solutions and accelerate USD₮ integration as a settlement layer for faster, low-cost remittances across emerging markets.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's economy has grown to approximately $118.29 billion, placing it among Africa's top ten economies with near 4.8% growth driven by financial reforms and economic stabilisation. The article questions whether strong economic output can be sustained without concurrent improvements in governance quality and institutional strength.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) Northern Regional Office resolved 202 of 218 complaints in the first quarter of 2026, primarily against Northern Electricity Distribution Company and Ghana Water Limited. Service quality was the dominant complaint category, with electronic submissions accounting for 74% of reported cases.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana launched its 25th anniversary celebrations, pledging to deepen its footprint through expansion into northern Ghana and continued investment in professional development. The institute, founded in March 2000 with 30 members, now has approximately 300 members including more than 176 Certified Internal Auditors.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Standards Authority has shut down four mattress manufacturing companies in Afienya for using polystyrene and unapproved polyethylene instead of the legally mandated polyurethane foam. The companies—Yin Yuan Jia Limited, Mooda Limited, Hue Sheng Company, and Asano Service—were sealed off following laboratory testing that revealed the use of hazardous, non-approved chemical compounds in mattress production.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At a global dialogue convened by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply in Accra, procurement leaders and policymakers examined the future of procurement and supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. The Global CEO of CIPS called for strengthening ethics, transparency and professional standards within procurement systems to drive sustainable economic growth.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
McDan Group has responded to a publication by Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) concerning a disputed parcel of land on Spintex Road, stating the matter is currently before the Court of Appeal and that all parties should exercise restraint from public commentary while the case is pending.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama against state-capture allegations, saying the President deliberately stayed out of Cabinet discussions on the Damang mining lease because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's interest in the matter, and that Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than direct handover.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine has sold its second consecutive haul of refined bullion to the Ghana Gold Board, representing 100 per cent of its total operational output of 121 kilogrammes of gold. The transaction was processed at the GoldBod Assay Laboratory in Accra on 18 May 2026, marking an increase from the inaugural transaction of 103 kilogrammes.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Agency has closed a mining site in Mpohor District, Western Region, allegedly linked to former District Chief Executive Asaah Mensah and operator Obed Osei, citing illegal small-scale mining activities, lack of environmental permits, and employment of foreign nationals. The EPA Deputy Director of Mining reported that untreated underground water was being discharged directly into the environment, posing risks to nearby water bodies, farmlands, and communities.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" on stalled peace talks, with Brent crude up 1.85% at $111.28 and US-traded oil up 2.32% at $107.87. Energy markets have been volatile since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on 28 February in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, disrupting about a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's anti-illegal mining secretariat arrested a 41-year-old Chinese national identified as Xiao Weixin during an operation at Dawusaso in the Amansie South District on May 16, 2026, and destroyed illegal mining equipment including two changfan machines on the Offin River.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin has cautioned Ghana against pursuing aggressive indigenisation or nationalisation of the mining sector, arguing that while the country has grounds to revisit mining lease agreements, policymakers must avoid emotionally driven decisions that could undermine investor confidence. His remarks follow calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs for Ghana to take greater control of its natural resources, including not renewing Gold Fields' Damang Mine lease.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has defended Gold Fields' application to extend its Tarkwa mining lease, accusing the Institute of Economic Affairs of advancing "material factual inaccuracies" and warning that rejecting the renewal could weaken investor confidence and Ghana's competitive standing in mining.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" over stalled peace talks. Brent crude increased 1.7% to $111.13 and US-traded oil rose 2.1% to $107.62, amid broader concerns about inflation and a backdrop of tensions in the Middle East.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
According to OIM Consulting research across sub-Saharan African mining operations, 10–20% of operational output disappears between plan and execution due to operational productivity taxes—recurring losses from slow decisions, disconnected teams, and capability gaps—which translate into tens or hundreds of millions of rands lost annually at single operations.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An investigative analysis argues that over five million Ghanaian smallholder farmers are being harmed by macroeconomic policies and institutional failures, including artificially cheap imported rice and maize flooding the market and defective hybrid seeds from the government's Feed Ghana Programme.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank PLC in partnership with the International Finance Corporation has disbursed approximately GH₵1billion to support cocoa production and purchases as part of efforts to boost agricultural development and strengthen the country's export sector. The bank's Managing Director said the initiative began with an annual allocation of GH₵100million, grew to about GH₵900million last year, and now exceeds GH₵1billion with the IFC partnership.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An Environmental Justice Foundation assessment across eight coastal towns found that more than 80 percent of fishers understood the scientific benefits of Ghana's government-imposed fishing closed season. The three-year study, conducted since 2023, involved 120 fishers as citizen scientists in biological monitoring, with nearly half reporting greater trust in regulators and 85 percent expressing interest in future training.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The president of the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana says the current July closed season framework is not reversing declines in fish stocks, with 90% of surveyed fisherfolk reporting continuous decline in fish landings over the last decade, and is calling for the closure to shift to May or June instead.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The immediate past president of the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association says Ghana's July closed fishing season is failing to reverse declining fish stocks, with 90% of surveyed fisherfolk observing continuous decline in fish landings over the last decade. The Sankofa Project recommends shifting the closed season to May or June instead.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Six young Ghanaians selected as Air Quality Ambassadors at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology are championing action on air pollution, which the State of Global Air report estimates kills approximately 32,000 Ghanaians annually. The issue remains largely invisible in public discourse despite air pollution being one of Ghana's leading environmental health threats and costing the country billions in productivity and healthcare.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
African cities are rapidly expanding their skylines with glass towers and luxury developments, but adequate sewage, drainage, water supply, transport, waste management, and power systems have not been expanded to match. The article argues that visible urban growth means little if the infrastructure supporting it remains weak or neglected.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Adansi Asokwa has launched a youth empowerment initiative designed to provide skills acquisition and economic development opportunities, enrolling over 100 young people in fashion design apprenticeship training and 12 in professional hairdressing training, with beneficiaries receiving startup tools including hairdryers, sewing machines, and industrial equipment.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has discussed the stigmatisation he faces as a sickle cell patient, revealing that he wished for death at 20 during a severe crisis so intense that his mother could not rebuke him for praying to die. He expressed gratitude for surviving and continuing to fight the disease.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Maxwell Kofi Jumah was released from EOCO custody after meeting revised bail conditions of GH¢30 million, down from an initial GH¢55 million, in connection with investigations into alleged financial improprieties during his tenure. As part of his bail, Jumah is required to report to EOCO once monthly.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Robert Ebo Hinson of the University of Ghana Business School has been ranked Africa's Number One Marketing Scholar for the fifth consecutive year by the 2026 AD Scientific Index, based on research indicators including citations, H-index performance, publication productivity and global scholarly impact.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Chalom Hights hosted its ElevateHer Mentorship Programme for female students preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination at Ashiaman Gbitsele, offering guidance on academic excellence, confidence, discipline, and resilience. The initiative aims to empower young girls by helping them overcome examination pressure and believe in their potential regardless of background.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Security personnel in Nkwanta, Oti Region, intercepted 750 J/G cartridges and 250 AA and BB cartridges in two separate intelligence-led operations, leading to the arrest of Hudu Mahama, 53, and Christian Kwasi Alonise, 57, though another suspect escaped with a second box of ammunition.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Turkey tail, banned in Ghana since 1999 over health concerns about high fat content, continues to appear on markets because importers conceal it within consignments of other frozen products, the FDA said. The authority acknowledges difficulty detecting and intercepting the product at entry points as smugglers hide it among other frozen foods.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Reverend Canon Dr Lawrence Nene Kofi Tetteh urged political leaders, families, religious bodies and community leaders to work together to address social challenges hindering the growth and future of young Ghanaians, during the 2026 National Prayer and Healing Conference at the National Theatre in Accra.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty journalists completed a two-day training on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, recommendations and media reporting, organised by POS Foundation and UNFPA ahead of Ghana's 2027 review. The UPR is a UN mechanism that reviews the human rights records of all 194 member states every five years, and Ghana has undergone four review cycles since 2008.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono Regional Director of Technical and Vocational Education Training said TVET holds the key to addressing unemployment and advancing industrialization. A GHC6.5 million Climate Resilient Center focusing on wood technology, fashion design, and digital skills is under construction at Nsoatre Technical and Vocational Institute in Sunyani West.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso, an international relations and security expert, has urged the public to take personal safety seriously at social events and public gatherings, advising them to remain alert, avoid accepting open drinks, refrain from following strangers home, and be conscious of their surroundings. He cautioned that the presence of police or private security personnel does not automatically guarantee individual safety, and stressed that people should not leave food or drinks unattended.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) held a sensitisation programme at Techire Senior High School in Tano North Municipality aimed at inculcating values of integrity and patriotism in youth. Officials emphasised discipline, punctuality and time-consciousness as critical to personal success and national development, while covering topics including conflict of interest, accountability and ethical leadership.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bright Dzila, Ketu District Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority, has been commended by the Volta Regional Director for his innovative leadership that improved office environment and service delivery at the Agbozume Satellite Office. The Regional Director also praised staff dedication in NHIS enrolment efforts and urged intensified community engagement during the waiver period.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama announced that Ghana's double-track system in Senior High Schools will be completely phased out by 2027 through the STARR-J initiative, backed by a $300 million World Bank facility to upgrade 50 secondary schools nationwide and revive the Community Day School concept to reduce overcrowding.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Menstrual cramps occur when uterine muscles contract to shed the uterine lining. Effective management strategies include heat therapy on the lower abdomen, over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen, and light physical activity.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Green Africa Youth Organisation's second Developing Youth Ecopreneurs Conference (DYEC) was held at KNUST, drawing over 600 participants from Ghana and other African countries to showcase climate and waste management innovations and connect young entrepreneurs with investors and mentors.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
According to scientists, alcohol is inherently toxic and drinking is directly responsible for 62 different disorders including heart disease, gastritis, ulcers, and fatty liver disease, though the article also indicates much of the damage can be reversed.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Maritime Authority marked International Day for Women in Maritime, recognizing women's growing roles and achievements in traditionally male-dominated areas including seafaring, port operations, engineering, maritime law and leadership. The Authority said empowering women and girls in maritime is critical to the sector's sustainable growth and the national economy.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Director of the NCCE has urged young people to actively report corrupt practices to appropriate authorities, noting that corruption limits youth access to quality education, employment opportunities, and essential social services, and erodes public trust in state institutions. The call was made during a civic education engagement at the Tamale School of Hygiene, part of the PAIReD project funded by GIZ and the EU.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced at the World Health Assembly that Ghana is on track to exit financial support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, by 2030 as it strengthens self-reliance in healthcare financing and vaccine delivery.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Examination malpractices continue to plague Ghana's Basic Education Certificate Examination over a decade and a half, with misconduct shifting from students to teachers and officials, despite deterrent measures by WAEC and GES including paper cancellations and prosecutions. Technology, including mobile phones and artificial intelligence, appears to be outpacing enforcement efforts.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama disclosed that Ghana has lost $78 million in health funding following US aid suspension to African countries, affecting malaria programmes, maternal and child health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS programs, and antiretroviral drug delivery. He also noted that global health assistance has declined by about 40 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Ghana among heavily affected countries.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told the World Health Assembly that Ghana has implemented aggressive healthcare reforms, including a free primary healthcare programme to serve the 34% of the population not covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme, and removed the cap on the National Health Insurance Fund, releasing an additional GH¢3 billion for healthcare investment.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi has acknowledged facing financial hardship, stating he sold vehicles to settle debts, but asserted the situation is temporary and will change. He declined to confirm reports about bank account access and said he maintains a close relationship with President Mahama and the NDC.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Residents of Soko in Afigya Kwabre North District, Ashanti Region, have called for government and district assembly intervention over electricity poles destroyed by termites that threaten to collapse and disrupt street lighting, and over overcrowded school classrooms caused by inadequate infrastructure.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
A fire at Suame Magazine in Kumasi claimed the life of a 70-year-old woman, gutted four cars, and destroyed wooden structures and metal containers on Saturday morning. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within an hour.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Navy rescued seven Ivorian stowaways from the Belgian-registered crude oil tanker MT Cap Felix off Tema after the vessel raised an emergency alert about individuals hidden in its rudder trunk. The rescue followed a distress call received through the Maritime Operations Centre after Abidjan's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre alerted Ghanaian authorities.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
ARB Apex Bank has donated food items, smart television sets and other supplies to the Senior Correctional Centre at Roman Ridge in Accra as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The Deputy Director of Prisons said the donation would help create a more comfortable environment for the young people held at the facility, which is Ghana's only juvenile correctional centre.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of the population under 15 and a youth unemployment rate around 12.1 percent. Of nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates annually, only 35 percent advance to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs, highlighting a structural mismatch between academic training and market-ready skills.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana Water Limited has called for an immediate halt to encroachment activities around the Kpeve water intake point, warning that continued construction and human activities are threatening water production for thousands of residents after the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant shut down due to turbidity levels in the Volta Lake rising sharply beyond the plant's treatment capacity.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health is introducing a volunteer programme targeting over 6,000 unemployed health graduates who completed training from 2022 onwards to strengthen healthcare delivery in rural and underserved communities. Participants will receive stipends and be given priority in future permanent recruitment exercises.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited has shut down the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant after turbidity levels in the Volta Lake exceeded 400 NTU, far exceeding the plant's capacity of about 25 NTU. The problem is attributed to encroachment activities around the intake point, including sand winning.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Owusu, 38, has been charged with publication of false news with intent to disturb public peace after he allegedly posted a TikTok video claiming he found a razor blade in a sachet of Special Ice water. The video was intended to warn the public to be vigilant when consuming market products.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has doubled the Police Academy's cadet officer intake to 700 for Course 54, the largest single admission in the academy's history. The expansion uses both residential and non-residential training models to address accommodation constraints and allow Chief Inspectors who have "stagnated" in their ranks to access senior leadership positions.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Health is recruiting 8,000 health workers with priority for underserved and deprived districts to address staffing gaps in rural areas. The ministry noted that over 105,000 trained health professionals remain unemployed, with some waiting for recruitment since 2018 and 2019.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service held a ceremonial pull-out event to honour DCFO Heroine Sekyere Boakye upon her retirement after 36 years of service. Over her career, she supervised completion of major infrastructural and operational projects that improved the Service's operational efficiency and ability to deliver its mandate.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service held a ceremonial pull-out parade on Friday, May 15, to honour its outgoing Director of Logistics, DCFO Heroine Sekyere Boakye, for her 36-year career. During her tenure, she supervised infrastructure and operational projects that reportedly strengthened the Service's operational capacity and efficiency.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
According to a Ghana Statistical Service report released May 18, Yunyoo Nasuan District in the Northeast Region recorded the highest multidimensional poverty incidence in 2025 at 51.6 percent of its population, while Ayawaso North Municipal in Greater Accra recorded the lowest at 5.5 percent. Of Ghana's 261 districts, 250 recorded reductions in multidimensional poverty between 2021 and 2025, though progress remains deeply uneven with a gap of more than 46 percentage points between highest and lowest districts.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees' Association says prolonged delays in posting graduate nurses and midwives, along with unpaid allowances, are undermining confidence among trainees and threatening Ghana's pipeline of health professionals. The association president called on the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance to expedite postings and clarify payment timelines.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has assured the public that Ghana has not recorded any suspected or confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease despite recent outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ministry has activated enhanced surveillance and screening at entry points, increased traveller monitoring, and intensified public education campaigns as precautionary measures.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Police Service in the Oti Region intercepted more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition during two separate operations in Nkwanta on Saturday, May 17, 2026. In the first operation, 750 live cartridges were found hidden on a 66-seater bus, and a 53-year-old driver's mate was arrested; in the second, 250 cartridges fell from a motorbike during a pursuit, and a 57-year-old suspect was arrested.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lawyer and FIDA member Leonora Agyarko spoke at the National Girls' Speech and Debate Championship in Accra, encouraging young girls to believe in their abilities and use their voices for positive change, reflecting on her own journey entering law school when women were underrepresented.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Narcotics Control Commission carried out anti-drug operations across parts of Greater Accra and the Oti Region, leading to several arrests and seizures of suspected narcotic substances. Targeted locations included Kissieman, Dome, Kwabenya, and Alavanyo, as part of NACOC's intensified nationwide effort to clamp down on drug trafficking and substance abuse.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parents, teachers, and policymakers have been urged to prioritise the development of the boy child to help build stronger families and peaceful communities for sustainable national development. Speaking at an event marking the International Day for the Boy Child in Accra, the Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University warned that neglecting boys in conversations about education, leadership, and moral formation could have serious consequences for society.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of the Interior has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a public holiday to commemorate Eid-Ul-Adha, the Islamic festival on which Muslims sacrifice livestock and which commemorates Prophet Abraham's test of faith.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Medical Students Association of Family Health University distributed over 2,000 menstrual pads to 650 female students from Basic Schools in Ledzokuku Municipality, providing each girl a three-month supply to help them attend school safely without missing classes. The initiative, held as part of World Menstrual Hygiene Day observance, aimed to support menstrual health and secure girls' futures in education.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Malaria prevalence among schoolchildren in Obuasi has fallen from 46 percent in 2006 to 0.9 percent following sustained interventions by AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Limited and its partners. The program now protects approximately 1.4 million people across 16 districts while creating over 1,450 direct jobs.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
World Vision Ghana has launched a 5-year Universal Service Coverage programme targeting Wa West and Wa East districts to expand access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, with stakeholders signing MOUs and developing a joint roadmap focused on innovative financing, governance, and community participation.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
One person was killed and a chief and six others were injured in a shooting incident involving suspected illegal miners at Afao Hill Forest Reserve in Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality. The chief and community youth had visited the site to assess illegal mining activities and forest destruction, and were ambushed by armed men believed connected to the miners on their way back.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy flooding submerged parts of the Biriwa stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway on May 18, 2026, believed caused by sand winning activities that affected natural water flow. In a related incident, more than 13 houses collapsed at Moree in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District after tidal waves hit the coastal community.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Absa Bank Ghana's Compliance team conducted a session with final-year students at Holy Trinity Cathedral Senior High School in Accra covering career guidance and financial literacy, including budgeting, saving and money management as part of the bank's colleague volunteerism efforts.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and other commencement speakers have been booed by students at multiple US university graduation ceremonies while discussing artificial intelligence, reflecting growing student anxiety about AI's impact on jobs and their futures.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Two women told the BBC they were raped during filming of Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK, and a third alleged a non-consensual sex act; all said the show failed to protect them. Channel 4, which was aware of some allegations before broadcast, disputes the claims as "wholly uncorroborated," while lawyers for the production company CPL say its welfare system is "gold standard."
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in the Northern Region arrested Abdullai Abdul Wadu in connection with the circulation of an intimate video of a woman in her early 20s online. The suspect was taken into custody at the Northern Regional Police Command and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 300 pregnant women attended a free maternal health outreach at Kasseh Health Centre in Ada organized by the Telecel Ghana Foundation, receiving ultrasound scans, antenatal education, and nutritional counselling as part of its bimonthly Rural Ultrasound initiative.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), established in 2020 to ensure quality assurance in pre-tertiary education, faces major governance gaps and operational independence issues that limit its ability to regulate impartially and weaken credibility of the education quality assurance system.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold declared in an interview that there is no better songwriter in the Nigerian music industry than his wife, Simi, citing her ability to write multiple songs on a single beat.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Gucci's creative director Demna presented his first Cruise collection for the brand in Times Square on Saturday, transforming the location into a runway and livestreaming on billboards. The show, featuring models including Cindy Crawford and Tom Brady, comes as owner Kering seeks to revive the struggling Italian luxury brand.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight local and international artists have been honoured as Laureates at the second edition of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, including Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, installation artist Yaw Owusu, painters Victor Butler and Larry Otoo, portrait artist Afia Prempeh, and international figures Leon Raddegonde, Julie Hudson and Osei Bonsu. The event was organised by the Manhyia Palace Museum in collaboration with UNESCO and Justice and Repairs to honour distinguished artists and curators for their contributions to contemporary art and cultural heritage.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Manhyia Palace Museum has launched international partnerships with museums and cultural agencies across Africa and Europe to preserve Asante history. The museum is pursuing restitution of looted Asante artefacts from institutions including the Wallace Collection, with an exhibition "Encountering Gold – Asante and the Wallace Collection" scheduled to open in London in 2027, and the first batch of artefacts expected to return to Ghana next year.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale won Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards in Florida.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie challenges rapper Strongman's assertion that he was the first to rap on an adowa beat, arguing that Ghanaian rappers have rapped over adowa rhythms since the early 1990s, citing Reggie Rockstone's early hiplife work as evidence.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Kwesi Arthur says life outside Ghana is calmer because he can move around freely without being recognised, whereas in Ghana people constantly approach him for photos and videos. Though he has learned to manage the attention better, he sometimes misses the freedom he enjoyed before fame.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has criticized filmmakers in the Nigerian movie industry for allegedly prioritizing physical appearance over acting talent when casting actresses, claiming the focus on beauty is affecting genuine talent and prompting actresses to undergo cosmetic procedures.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nana Akua Addo has said the TGMA red carpet should not be the sole measure of celebrity fashion, as fashion extends beyond one awards scheme. Her comments follow her AMVCA appearance in a cathedral-inspired gown, which sparked allegations from a Paris-based fashion house over design elements.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Photojournalists Network will host a Photo Walk in Accra on May 23, gathering photojournalists, multimedia journalists, and visual content creators to promote visual storytelling, professional collaboration, and ethical standards in photojournalism. The walk will start at Independence Square and move through the Central Business District, concluding with a mini-talk and networking session where participants' images will be reviewed.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The founder of The Platinum Bay Hotel, Dr. Nana Owusu Ensaw, has affirmed findings by the African Chamber of Content Producers that Kwahu people are systematically trained and culturally oriented toward business from an early age. He stated that business and trading have been part of Kwahu family upbringing long before modern entrepreneurship concepts became popular, and that Kwahu children often learn trading skills from parents, uncles and relatives.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian rapper Medikal stated on X that he ranks among the world's greatest rappers, alongside Lil Wayne and Drake. The post generated mixed reactions from followers, with critics questioning his ranking and citing other rappers as superior.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Actress and fashion icon Nana Akua Addo has revealed her ambition to grace the Met Gala red carpet in the coming years, citing her decade-long display of diverse fashion pieces. She also defended the fashion diversity at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, comparing it to the BET Awards and noting that music awards celebrate diverse genres and therefore diverse fashion.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says knowing rival fans want the club relegated from the Premier League is a "big motivation" to stay up. Spurs are two points above the relegation zone with two matches remaining to secure their top-flight status.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Under West Ham's 99-year lease agreement for London Stadium, the club would pay the Greater London Authority roughly half their current annual rent of £4.4m if relegated from the Premier League; London taxpayers currently contribute to stadium operating costs and would face a funding gap of up to £2.5m a year if the club drops to the Championship.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Leeds United said it will issue lengthy stadium bans to fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, with extra cameras deployed in the stands to identify supporters. The club was previously fined £150,000 for homophobic chants when Brighton visited Elland Road in 2023.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil forward Neymar has been included in Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup, his fourth World Cup appearance. The 34-year-old, now playing for Santos, is Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances and has not played for Brazil since 2023 due to injury struggles.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City is preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit at the end of the season, with sources telling BBC Sport the managerial great is expected to leave Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the front-runner to replace him.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dani Carvajal, 34, will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires in June after two spells at the club covering 23 years. The right-back made 450 appearances, won 27 titles including six Champions League titles, and is among only five players to win the Champions League six times.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Aduana Football Club secured their first win in four games with a 3-1 victory over Young Apostles on matchday 33 of the Ghana Premier League, keeping them in fourth place. Young Apostles' defeat leaves them just one point above the relegation zone heading into the final round.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Hasaacas Ladies defeated Army Ladies 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes to claim the 2025/26 Women's FA Cup title. The victory comes after Hasaacas lost to Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the Women's Premier League final a month earlier.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran midfielder Luka Modric has been named in Croatia's World Cup squad and is expected to recover from a fractured cheekbone suffered in late April. The 40-year-old Inter Milan playmaker will play in his fifth World Cup, while Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol was also included despite a January broken shin.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wayne Rooney has called Mohamed Salah "selfish" and said he should be dropped from Liverpool's final match against Brentford, criticizing Salah's public comments about the club needing to return to "heavy metal attacking football" as a dig at manager Arne Slot.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Faruk Mohammed's 37th-minute goal gave visiting Vision FC a 1-0 victory over Nations FC at Matchday 33, with Vision's goalkeeper Godwin Ametefe saving a late penalty to secure the win and move Vision out of the relegation zone.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Results from nine Ghanaian football matches, including Aduana FC's 3-1 win over Young Apostles, Eleven Wonders' 2-0 victory against B. Chelsea, and Samartex's 1-0 defeat of Hearts.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dreams FC secured a 3-1 victory over Bibiani GoldStars in the Ghana Premier League, boosting their top-four finish chances while dealing a blow to GoldStars' title ambitions. The visitors ended the game with nine men following red cards in a heated encounter.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kumasi Asante Kotoko lost 3-1 to Bechem United, conceding three goals within 15 minutes before scoring late, while Accra Hearts of Oak also suffered defeat in their penultimate Ghana Premier League matches.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's men's team finished third in 38.74 seconds at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships, with Côte d'Ivoire winning in 38.52 seconds and Nigeria second in 38.70 seconds. The women's team also secured bronze in 44.85 seconds, with Nigeria taking gold in 42.94 seconds and Liberia second in 43.05 seconds.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has called for players, officials, and fans to unite behind a common purpose for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup journey, stressing that success demands sacrifice, preparation, and discipline beyond talent alone. Queiroz, who has intensified efforts to assess Ghana's domestic talent through a local observation programme, insists that only nations willing to endure a difficult path earn the right to succeed at World Cup level.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Olympic Committee says it has not yet received funding from government to prepare for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2) and the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar (October 31–November 13), despite Parliament approving a GH₵12 million budget. With 66 days until the Commonwealth Games, GOC President Richard Akpokavie appealed for timely release of funds, noting that international competitions require months of lead time.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract, beginning July 1 after the season ends. The 44-year-old Spanish coach, recently fired by Real Madrid, said he shares Chelsea's ambition to compete at the highest level and win trophies.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City won the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, with Antoine Semenyo scoring a back-heel finish midway through the second half. It is City's second domestic cup trophy this season and their 20th trophy under manager Pep Guardiola in English football.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The International Olympic Committee backed World Boxing's qualification pathway for the Los Angeles Games, which features 248 quota places with gender parity divided into 14 weight categories. Boxers will compete through three world competitions and five continental tournaments between April 2027 and May 2028 for up to four opportunities to secure Olympic berths.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana finished the African Seniors Athletics Championships, hosted in Accra, with five medals comprising one silver and four bronze, with no gold medals. Winners included Esther Obenewaa in women's high jump, Florence Agyemang in women's 400m, Alex Amankwah in men's 800m, and both the women's and men's 4×100 relay teams.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday, breaking his own world record, while Lhakpa Sherpa, 52, achieved her 11th summit the same day to break the female climbing record. Nepal's Prime Minister congratulated both climbers for the "historic achievement."
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams rejected claims that Finance Ministry delays in fund release caused organisational problems during the African Athletics Championship, saying the ministry had sufficient resources for critical expenses. He also disputed allegations of poor athlete welfare and defective equipment, suggesting the claims lacked evidence.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams rejected claims of poor feeding at the recent African Athletics Championship, attributing complaints to a single athlete whose account of food portions changed multiple times and who had not submitted any special dietary request form. Adams said other athletes had expressed satisfaction with the arrangements.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams dismissed claims that Ghana's Local Organising Committee supplied broken vaulting poles used at the recent African Athletics Championships, stating that athletes competing in pole vault brought their own equipment, which is standard international practice.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia's head coach Zlatko Dalić announced a preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, featuring experienced internationals and emerging talents. Ghana's group opponent Croatia will face England, Ghana and Panama in Group L of the tournament.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's relay team, comprising three student athletes and one part-time athlete enlisted with security services, clocked 44.85 seconds to secure third place at the African Championships held at the University of Ghana Stadium, winning over initial skeptics about their readiness for elite competition.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ousmane Dembele was withdrawn as a precaution during PSG's 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat to Paris FC on Sunday due to a muscle strain in his right calf, and will receive treatment over the next few days. The 29-year-old forward faces upcoming Champions League and World Cup commitments.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has been placed in Pot 2 for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification series, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The 48 participating nations will be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the finals.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie pledged to push for completion of the uncompleted Centre for National Culture building in Wa, a 1,500-capacity auditorium and crafts village that has been abandoned since the contractor stopped work following its 2008 start. She said she had gathered documents and met staff from relevant boards to understand why the structure remains unfinished and committed to engaging the Ministries of Finance and Transport to coordinate next steps.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie visited Gwollu and Sissala West District to highlight the area's cultural and tourism potential, including heritage sites such as former President Hilla Limann's mausoleum, a traditional bone-setting centre, and a sacred crocodile pond, reaffirming government commitment to preserving the legacy and developing Ghana's heritage assets.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sierra Leone signed a Third Country National Agreement with the U.S. to accept 300 ECOWAS citizens deported from the U.S. per year, with a maximum of 25 per month, with the first flight of 25 deportees from Senegal, Ghana, Guinea and Nigeria arriving on May 20. The U.S. has previously sent such third-country deportees to other African states including Ghana, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea, with legal experts and rights groups raising concerns about the legal basis for the transfers and the treatment of deportees in countries where they are not nationals.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Comoros announced a temporary suspension of fuel price increases on Saturday after demonstrations and clashes left one dead and five injured across the East African archipelago. President Azali suspended the decrees to allow for talks, following a broader strike that began after the government raised diesel prices by 46% and gasoline prices by 35%.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Senate parliamentarian struck down security funding for President Trump's White House ballroom project from a proposed spending package, after Democrats argued the money doesn't belong in the bill. Trump has said private donors will fund the $400 million ballroom, while Republicans had sought to use taxpayer funds for Secret Service security upgrades.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Forty-two Nigerian school children went missing on Saturday after suspected Islamist militants attacked Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Borno state's Askira-Uba Local Government Area, a senator for the area said. According to the senator, 32 students were abducted from the school and another 10 were seized from their homes nearby.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in China's Guangxi region killed two people and forced more than 7,000 to evacuate in the city of Liuzhou, with thirteen buildings collapsing. State media reported one person still missing and four hospitalized, while authorities warned of transport disruptions as search and rescue operations continued.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds protested in Tunis against President Kais Saied, accusing him of undermining freedoms, presiding over economic and social crisis, and using the judiciary and police to silence critics. Tunisia faces acute economic strain with sluggish growth, soaring prices, and medicine and food shortages, while Saied has faced mounting criticism over the dismantling of the post-2011 democratic system since dissolving parliament and ruling by decree in 2022.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Felicien Kabuga, a 93-year-old suspect in the 1994 Rwanda genocide who was arrested in France in 2020 and extradited to The Hague, has died in a U.N. detention centre. Kabuga was ruled unfit to stand trial due to dementia and was accused of promoting hate speech through his broadcaster and helping arm ethnic Hutu militias.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama will deliver a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where he will advocate greater health sovereignty for countries in the Global South and promote the "Accra Reset Initiative," a programme aimed at promoting health sovereignty and reducing dependence on external donor support.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Health Organization has declared the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, following the detection of a cluster of severe illnesses and deaths in eastern DRC and an imported case in Uganda. Previous outbreaks of the virus have recorded fatality rates ranging between 30 and 50 per cent, and there are currently no licensed vaccines or specific treatments available.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has said Nigeria's unstable electricity supply negatively impacted her childhood, affecting her education, career development, and family's livelihood. Speaking at the Global Citizen NOW event in New York, she appealed to African leaders to address the continent's electricity challenges.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco is strengthening its position as a strategically important North African country through sweeping reforms, diplomatic initiatives around its Sahara autonomy plan, and major investments in technology and infrastructure, while expanding partnerships across Europe, Africa, the Gulf states and the United States, according to the Stimson Centre.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A BBC investigation found that people smugglers are directing migrants to pay for illegal Channel crossings through UK-registered businesses, including a mobile phone store in south-east London, a wholesale business in Newcastle, and a car wash in Cambridgeshire. Smugglers provided bank account details of these companies to facilitate electronic transfers for migrant crossings.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Four crew members safely ejected from two US Navy EA-18G jets that collided mid-air during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday. All aircrew are in stable condition and no-one at the military base was hurt, though an investigation is underway.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te said Taiwan will not provoke conflict but will not give up its sovereignty, responding to a Trump-Xi summit where China's Xi emphasized Taiwan as the most important bilateral issue. Lai reiterated Taiwan's longstanding position that there is no "Taiwan independence" issue because Taiwan already considers itself a sovereign and independent democratic country.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Matt Brittin, appointed BBC director general, told staff on his first day that "tough choices are unavoidable" as the broadcaster faces financial pressures and must make £500m in savings, potentially including up to 2,000 job cuts.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Steven Mattaboni, 38, was fatally attacked by a 4-metre shark on Saturday while spearfishing about 1km offshore at Horseshoe Reef in Western Australia. His wife described him as a devoted father to their two young daughters and an avid fisherman.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Unions representing about 3,500 workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road launched a strike on Saturday over pay and work-rule disputes, the first LIRR strike in over 30 years. A federal labour agency convened mediation on Sunday as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority warned of severe congestion and delays for Monday commuters.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A freight train collided with a public bus at a Bangkok railway crossing on Saturday, killing eight people. The train driver tested positive for drugs and has been charged with reckless driving, along with the bus driver and the barrier guard.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 18, 2026, calling for reforms in global health financing and health sovereignty for the global south. He warned that Ghana lost about 78 million US dollars following the suspension of United States aid to African countries, and cited projections suggesting about 5.7 million Africans could fall into poverty by the end of 2026 and up to 9 million preventable deaths could occur by 2030 if current trends persist.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A tiger escaped its enclosure at a privately-owned facility near Leipzig, Germany, and attacked a 72-year-old man, seriously injuring him. Armed police shot and killed the animal to eliminate further risk to the public.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus during an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that the WHO has declared an international emergency, with 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported. One American is believed to be experiencing symptoms, while three others faced high-risk contact or exposure; the CDC is supporting the safe withdrawal of affected Americans.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" as negotiations to end the war have stalled, stating they must move "FAST or there won't be anything left of them." Iran's foreign ministry said it had responded to the latest US proposal and exchanges with Washington were continuing through Pakistani mediators, though Iranian media reported the US had failed to make concrete concessions.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Public transport operators in Kenya went on a nationwide strike to protest recent fuel price increases of more than 20%, stranding commuters, shutting businesses, and forcing schools to close. The strike followed a petroleum price surge linked to supply disruptions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven are meeting in Paris to coordinate a response to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused by Iran-related conflict, which has disrupted vital oil and gas supplies through the maritime chokepoint that typically handles roughly a fifth of the world's petroleum liquids.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told the World Health Assembly in Geneva that suspension of USAID support to Africa could drive about 5.7 million people into poverty by the end of 2026, and warned that up to 9 million preventable deaths could occur by 2030 due to shifts in global health financing. Ghana has lost about $78 million following the US suspension of aid to some African countries, he said.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama warned at the World Health Assembly that suspension of US support under PEPFAR has left 1.4 million South Africans living with HIV uncertain about treatment continuity, shut clinics, and terminated gender-based violence programmes. He cautioned that the reduction in international health funding and aid suspension could push about 5.7 million Africans into poverty by the end of 2026.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told the World Health Assembly that Africa cannot achieve health sovereignty while manufacturing less than one per cent of vaccines while carrying 25 per cent of the global disease burden. He called for expanded local production of vaccines, medicines and healthcare supplies, and greater practical capacity for countries to finance, regulate, manufacture and manage their own healthcare systems independently.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Pro-Palestinian activists say Israeli forces are boarding a flotilla of more than 50 boats carrying aid for Gaza in international waters west of Cyprus, describing it as illegal piracy. This is the second such interception; Israeli forces detained 22 boats from the same flotilla near Crete last month.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The EU Ambassador to Ghana has described the country as a peaceful and stable "island" despite growing insecurity in the Sahel and neighbouring regions, and stated that the EU remains committed to supporting Ghana's peace, stability and democratic gains. The ambassador noted that Ghana continues to enjoy strong relations with the EU, which has committed 150 billion euros under its Global Gateway Investment Package for Africa since 2022.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
African families sell assets and take loans to fund master's degrees at British and North American universities, expecting corporate jobs and permanent residency, but a Joy Online analysis of data from 2000 to 2026 shows this calculation has been wrong for twenty-six years, with many graduates making a financial loss rather than an investment.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Toronto Police arrested 30-year-old Ghanaian Samuel Opoku on 12 May 2026 in connection with two separate sexual assault incidents involving adult women in different parts of the city on 9 and 10 May 2026. Opoku has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent exposure.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund upgraded the UK's 2026 growth estimate to 1% from 0.8%, citing resilience but warning that a prolonged Middle East conflict and domestic uncertainty could dampen growth through higher energy and food prices. The IMF suggested the Bank of England need not raise interest rates this year to bring inflation back to target by end-2027.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to evacuate 300 Ghanaians from South Africa via a special chartered flight on May 21, following xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals. The evacuation, departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 5:00 a.m., will be fully funded by the Government of Ghana.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Irish President Catherine Connolly is on a three-day visit to Britain, where she is expected to meet King Charles. During the visit, she visited the Irish Cultural Centre in London and addressed Irish emigration, noting that some Irish people are leaving Ireland due to lack of housing.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian forces are defending the strategic city of Kostyantynivka and surrounding areas from Russian advance, with rotating soldiers on the front line made extremely difficult by constant drone threats. Ukrainian intelligence says Putin wants to capture the Donbas region this year, though Russia's territorial gains have slowed recently.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Four Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been found inside a 60-metre-deep cave in Vaavu Atoll by a joint team of Finnish and Maldivian divers. One body from a fifth member of the group had already been located, and a rescue diver also died on Saturday while searching for the bodies.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez has accused the US of building a "fraudulent case" for military intervention after Axios reported, citing classified intelligence, that Cuba possessed 300 attack drones and was discussing striking US targets including Florida. Rodríguez stressed that Havana "neither threatens nor desires war."
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
MV Hondius, a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak that killed three people and infected 11 passengers, has docked in Rotterdam with only crew remaining aboard. The WHO recommends 42 days of isolation for those leaving the ship, and authorities will conduct further testing of crew members.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Embassy in Ghana screened the documentary 'The Paradox of Seabrook Farms' in Accra, which tells the story of workers from various nationalities and backgrounds—including nearly 1,000 Estonians, Japanese Americans, European refugees, African Americans, and German POWs—who labored at the largest U.S. industrial vegetable plant in the 1950s despite exploitative conditions, while also building a multicultural community.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Two US nationals were arrested after one jumped into the enclosure of an internet-famous nine-month-old macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan while the other filmed, police said. The zoo reported no monkeys were injured and announced security upgrades including expanded viewing restrictions and intrusion prevention nets.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Étienne Davignon, a 93-year-old Belgian former diplomat, died on Monday before standing trial for war crimes related to the 1961 assassination of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba. Davignon was the first person charged in connection with Lumumba's killing and had been accused of involvement in his unlawful detention and the murders of two of his political allies.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A California federal jury unanimously found OpenAI not liable in Musk's lawsuit alleging the company strayed from its mission to benefit humanity, ruling that Musk brought his case too late.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Four people have been killed and at least 30 injured in protests linked to Kenya's nationwide transport strikes against recent fuel price increases of more than 20%, with 348 people arrested. Thousands of commuters were stranded as protesters blocked roads and erected burning barricades in Nairobi and beyond.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo with over 390 suspected cases; the WHO has declared it an international emergency. At least six Americans have been exposed to the virus during the outbreak, with one believed to have symptoms and three others said to have faced high-risk contact.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A Spanish national high court has acquitted Colombian singer Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the Treasury to refund €55m (£48m) after ruling that tax authorities failed to prove she spent the required 183 days in Spain in 2011. The refund includes about €24m in income tax and almost €25m in fines.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A 17-year-old gunman opened fire in the Tarsus district of Mersin province, Turkey, killing four people and injuring eight others, starting at a restaurant before fleeing in a car. Police launched a large-scale operation with helicopter support to apprehend the suspect; motives were not immediately known.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A judge ruled that a gun and notebook found during a police-station search of Luigi Mangione can be presented at his state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but suppressed other items seized in what he found to be an improper warrantless search at a Pennsylvania McDonald's.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli strikes on the country have killed 3,020 people since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated in March, with over 400 deaths occurring since a ceasefire took effect on 17 April despite repeated violations by both sides.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Aaron Connolly's conviction for the May 2018 murder of 18-year-old Cameron Reilly has been quashed on appeal. The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge's charge to the jury lacked balance and contained comments that could have appeared to advocate for the prosecution case.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Opoku, 30, was arrested in Toronto on May 12 and charged with two counts of sexual assault and indecent exposure following incidents reported earlier that month. Opoku is the same individual known for a 2019 series of faeces attacks across Toronto.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that while Ghana's mining wealth must benefit communities more, the critical issue is not whether mines are foreign- or Ghanaian-owned, but whether ownership changes would actually alter business realities—tax payments, royalties, operational costs, and community spending.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Royal Observatory Greenwich warns that AI tools providing instant answers to questions could erode human intelligence and the habits of questioning and evaluation that underpin knowledge, innovation and expertise. The director of Royal Museums Greenwich argues that historical astronomical discoveries would not have occurred without humans actively pursuing answers and encountering unexpected results that AI systems might not surface.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Data is the most valuable resource in the modern economy, refined into intelligence to drive economic dominance. Leading companies are intelligence companies leveraging rich data ecosystems; Africa has an opportunity to leapfrog in digital intelligence infrastructure despite lagging traditional industrial indicators.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece criticizes the Bank of Ghana for lack of transparency, noting that public enquiries about the management of precious minerals in its vaults have been met with "request declined" responses, and argues that opaqueness overshadows transparency in the apex bank's operations.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece examines Ghana's recurrent IMF interventions—the 17th since independence—questioning why a country with significant natural resources and human capital repeatedly faces economic crises requiring external rescue.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece challenges revisionist historical claims that portrays Aggrey as a minor addition to Achimota School's founding, arguing that chronological evidence shows he was central to the project from its inception, meeting with Fraser in England by January 1924 and sailing to the Gold Coast with the pioneer staff in October 1924.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Despite Ghana's strong religious presence, the country continues to face corruption, indiscipline and moral decay, raising questions about how faith can meaningfully contribute to national progress. Religious organisations have contributed to education and healthcare, but development requires ethics in leadership and public service beyond ceremonial worship.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece argues that pension funds could help solve Ghana's rising university hostel accommodation costs, which range from GH¢7,000 to GH¢24,000 depending on occupancy rates. The author, a university chancellor, notes that hostel fees have become unaffordable for many students and parents already struggling with tuition and living expenses.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's central bank's open market operations stock reached GH¢93.56 billion in 2025, nearly tripling within a year through aggressive sterilisation to anchor inflation and stabilise the currency. While these measures delivered disinflation and improved external balances, they have created mounting quasi-fiscal costs expected to weigh on the Bank's finances through 2026 and 2027, compounded by legacy effects of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A Business & Financial Times analysis series examines the transatlantic slave trade as a complex system shaped by European military power and state-supported economics, challenging the narrative that Africans alone captured and sold enslaved people, and exploring how colonialism and neocolonialism extended patterns of domination while examining the reparations debate.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Senyo M Adjabeng argues that career progression in 2026 is shifting away from linear vertical promotion toward lateral mobility, skills-based advancement, and portfolio careers, driven by artificial intelligence, remote work, and changing worker priorities. According to Mercer's 2025 Global Talent Trends report, employees who make at least one lateral move within three years are 42 percent more likely to remain with their employer.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →