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Politics

Ghana to destroy over 4,000 illegal weapons in amnesty exercise

The News

Ghana will destroy more than 4,000 illegal weapons collected through a nationwide amnesty exercise, with public destruction scheduled for July 25 and 29. Authorities say the measure reinforces national security and arms control transparency, and the President is expected to attend as Commander-in-Chief.

Why it matters

Ghana's destruction of over 4,000 illegal weapons in a nationwide amnesty is a major security and governance milestone addressing arms proliferation.

24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Politics

  1. Ghana to destroy over 4,000 illegal weapons in amnesty exercise

    Ghana will destroy more than 4,000 illegal weapons collected through a nationwide amnesty exercise, with public destruction scheduled for July 25 and 29. Authorities say the measure reinforces national security and arms control transparency, and the President is expected to attend as Commander-in-Chief.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. ICJ affirms workers' right to strike under labour conventions

    The International Court of Justice delivered an advisory opinion affirming that workers' right to strike is protected under international labour conventions, particularly the ILO's Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948. The Trades Union Congress Ghana welcomed the ruling as a historic victory for workers and trade unions worldwide, stating that the decision strengthens the global labour movement's position that the right to strike is inseparable from freedom of association and collective bargaining.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NDC teachers launch grassroots mobilisation group in Western North

    Teachers aligned with the National Democratic Congress in Western North Region have launched an initiative to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and promote the party's development programmes and social-democratic philosophies in their local communities ahead of future elections.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. NPP Germany chapter calls for intervention against alleged persecution

    The Frankfurt Chapter of the NPP in Germany has called on the National Peace Council and other stakeholders to intervene in what it describes as targeted persecution and harassment of opposition party members by state security agencies under the NDC government, citing the arrest of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe and warning that the trend could inflame political tensions and undermine Ghana's democratic credentials.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Modified Taxation System aims to include informal sector operators

    Ghana's Modified Taxation System is a simplified tax regime introduced by the Ghana Revenue Authority to bring small and medium-sized enterprises and informal sector operators into the formal tax system, addressing barriers such as complex filing processes and limited access to tax offices that have historically excluded a significant portion of the economy.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. JoyNews panel examines Ghana's proposed 2026-2030 decentralisation policy

    JoyNews' The Probe will discuss Ghana's proposed National Decentralisation Policy 2026–2030, examining whether it will strengthen inclusive governance and local development. The panel, featuring local governance expert Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi, Dr. Gameli Heward-Mills Hoedoafia, and Dr. Osae Kwapong, will assess the policy's objectives, implementation prospects, and challenges in delivering meaningful local participation and development.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Roads Minister warns contractors against poor workmanship

    Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza warned contractors that government will not tolerate shoddy work on road projects, noting that residents in the Savannah Region are monitoring projects with mobile phones and reporting concerns to government officials.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Business

  1. Bank of Ghana pushes for integrated African payment systems

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called for integrated payment and settlement systems across Africa to support trade and economic growth, noting that current systems remain fragmented and make cross-border transactions expensive and inefficient. The Bank of Ghana is exploring stablecoins and digital innovations within a sandbox environment to address cross-border payment challenges.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GN Savings and Loans to reopen first branch in Elmina

    GN Savings and Loans will reopen its first operational branch in Elmina, announced Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, following a court victory that overturned the state's revocation of the institution's operating licence. The company plans a phased approach to reopening branches across the country.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Zagadat Capital acquires 17.31% stake in Intravenous Infusions PLC

    Zagadat Capital GH. Ltd, an investment firm with Nigerian musician Mr Eazi as Chief Investment Officer, has acquired a 17.31 per cent stake in Intravenous Infusions PLC, a pharmaceutical manufacturer listed on the Ghana Alternative Exchange, through open-market purchases totaling 47,514,775 shares.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Kasoa Assembly demolishes market shops for 24-hour economy project

    The Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly demolished commercial shops and production structures at Kasoa New Market on 23 May 2026 to clear land for a proposed 24-hour Economy Market Centre, sparking anger among traders who say they had a binding Memorandum of Understanding with the Assembly and were given no transition plan for their displaced businesses.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghana commits to African digital identity and cross-border trade

    At the launch of the 15th African Internet Governance Forum in Accra, Ghana's Communications Minister reaffirmed government commitment to building a unified African digital identity infrastructure and robust digital ecosystem to support secure online transactions and boost cross-border internet trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area vision.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Publican AI system creates uncertainty in Ghana's customs operations

    Ghana Revenue Authority deployed Publican AI for customs valuation and classification in April 2026, prompting tension among traders and freight forwarders who felt unclear about how the system operated and whether its outputs were binding on customs officers.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. East Africa struggles to curb cheap used clothing imports

    East African Community countries face pressure from a saturated market of cheap second-hand garments imported from the US, Europe, and China, which local fashion entrepreneurs say undermines their ability to compete and build a regional industry. Uganda has introduced a 30% tax on such imports to protect the local garment industry and environment, while a proposed regional ban a decade ago fell apart after US pressure.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Standard Chartered boss apologizes for "lower value human capital" remark

    Bill Winters, chief executive of Standard Chartered, apologized after describing employees vulnerable to AI replacement as "lower value human capital" at a conference. The bank expects back-office roles to be cut by about 15% over the next four years, roughly 7,800 of its 82,000 staff.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Africa should attract investment instead of aid, finance minister says

    Ghana's Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem called on African leaders to position the continent as an investment destination rather than an aid recipient, advocating for deeper financial market integration, innovative financing structures, and African capital to fund continental development.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Bank of Ghana chief assures losses will not repeat 2025 scale

    Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has assured the public and investors that the significant operating and Other Comprehensive Income losses incurred in 2025 will not recur at the same scale in 2026, citing a fundamental shift in the three key conditions that drove those losses: revenue losses from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, revaluation losses from the cedi's sharp appreciation, and the high cost of open market operations to curb inflation.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Trust is foundation of digital finance transformation in Africa

    Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama said trust is the most valuable currency in digital finance and called for coordinated commitment from regulators, market participants, and investors to build credibility, transparency, and confidence in Africa's digital financial ecosystem.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. ECG schedules eight-hour maintenance across Accra regions

    The Electricity Company of Ghana has scheduled planned maintenance exercises in Accra East and Accra West Regions for Monday, May 25, 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, affecting multiple communities including Katamanso, Dzorwulu, Weija, and Ablekuma. The maintenance comes as ECG continues to address weekend network faults that disrupted power in Tema and Accra West regions.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Enterprise Insurance pays over GH¢280m in claims during 2025

    Enterprise Insurance Limited paid more than GH¢280 million in claims to policyholders across Ghana in 2025, supporting thousands of individuals, families, and businesses recovering from unexpected losses. The company has enhanced claims processing through initiatives like its Same Day Motor Claims Service and ClaimXpress digital platform.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. GOIL announces GH¢0.06 dividend per share for 2025

    Oil marketing firm GOIL has announced a dividend of GH¢0.06 per share for the 2025 financial year, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The ex-dividend date is set for Friday, 5 June 2026, with payment scheduled for Monday, 10 August.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  15. BoG holds policy rate; inflation expected to rise above 6%

    The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep the policy rate unchanged at 14.0% in May 2026, its first rate hold in a year. IC Insights research firm states the decision confirms inflation will trend upwards above 6.0%, though fiscal discipline and lower VAT should keep it below 10.0% by end-2026.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  16. Rising fuel costs risk Ghana's 2026 inflation outlook

    Deloitte warned that high oil prices will pass through to elevated energy costs and transport fares, posing a risk to Ghana's inflation outlook in 2026, while the Bank of Ghana is expected to adopt a cautious stance on interest rate cuts amid mounting inflationary pressures. Food inflation may rise due to seasonality and reduced supply of staple crops, while non-food inflation is expected to increase due to rising housing, utility, and transport costs.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. Government records 5.9% undersubscription in T-bills auction

    The Bank of Ghana's treasury bills auction last week saw demand fall short by 5.9%, with investors buying GH¢4.21 billion against a government target of GH¢4.48 billion, though about GH¢3.9 billion of bids were accepted. Interest rates declined marginally, with the 91-day bill yield dropping by 1.0 basis point to 4.91% and the 364-day bill declining by 2.0 basis points to 10.37%, while the 182-day bill yield remained at 7.04%.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  18. Ghana's cedi becomes worst-performing currency in sub-Saharan Africa

    Ghana's cedi has become the worst-performing currency in sub-Saharan Africa in 2026, declining 10.28% year-to-date as of early May and trading at 11.61 cedis to the dollar. The decline is driven by persistent corporate foreign-currency demand, particularly from the energy sector.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Mining & Energy

  1. Ghana targets oil production rebound after five-year decline

    The Ministry of Energy has forecast a rebound in crude oil production after five consecutive years of decline, backed by $3.5 billion in capital-intensive investments including a $1.5 billion agreement with Italian energy company Eni and a $2 billion development agreement with Jubilee Partners.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. At least 82 killed in northern China coal mine explosion

    A gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province killed at least 82 people and left two missing, with 128 being treated in hospitals. The blast, which occurred Friday with 247 workers on duty, is China's worst mining disaster since 2009.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Energy Commission drives Ghana's clean energy transition initiatives

    The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to Ghana's clean energy transition through strategic partnerships and regulatory leadership, highlighting key initiatives including an Energy Performance Certification framework for buildings, Electric Vehicle Charging Regulations, and a Net Metering Programme that will allow consumers to generate electricity through rooftop solar systems and feed surplus power back into the national grid.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Petroleum Commission praises indigenous firm's local content growth

    The Petroleum Commission's Director for Economics and Local Content commended 7 Eleven Energy Services during the commissioning of its bolt, nut, and surface coating facility in Aboadze, noting that indigenous Ghanaian companies' growing capacity to provide key services and manufacture components will help reduce petroleum production costs and increase benefits to Ghana.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Agriculture & Land

  1. Cocoa farmers' union delivers classrooms to rural Asunafo North schools

    The Asunafo North Municipal Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union, with support from Tony's Open Chain and the Chocolonely Foundation, has commissioned a modern classroom block at Edwenase M/A Basic School, where 82 early childhood learners had previously studied in a single overcrowded classroom on wooden logs. The Union and partners have also delivered a three-unit classroom block to Anwianwia Methodist Junior High School and four-unit teachers' quarters in Manukrom to address infrastructure deficits in rural farming communities.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Society

  1. Ebola outbreak in DR Congo poses resource and treatment challenges

    An MSF programme manager flying to the Democratic Republic of Congo says the Ebola outbreak is posing massive challenges, citing difficulties getting resources and the lack of approved vaccines or targeted drugs. The outbreak has resulted in more than 200 suspected deaths and more than 850 suspected cases, and the WHO has declared it a public health emergency of international concern.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Institute of Architects cracks down on fake professionals

    The Ghana Institute of Architects has launched a nationwide crackdown on individuals impersonating architects and foreign professionals practicing illegally in Ghana, following the arrest of a suspect who used a duplicated architectural stamp and registration number of a licensed architect to illegally endorse building drawings.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Traditional leaders gather to promote peace in Mamprugu Kingdom

    Headmen and queen mothers from Bunkpurugu/Nakpanduri and Yunyoo/Nansuan districts met in Binde to discuss ways of sustaining peace and development in the Mamprugu Kingdom. The North East Regional Minister urged traditional leaders to prioritize peace as the foundation for development.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. 24-year-old remanded over alleged robbery of consultant

    An Accra Circuit Court has remanded 24-year-old labourer Kwaku Asamoah into police custody for allegedly robbing a financial consultant of her handbag containing an iPhone 7 and cash on May 13, 2026. Asamoah admitted snatching the handbag but denied the robbery charge; he is to reappear on June 10, 2026.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Two men granted bail over maize fraud charges

    An Accra Circuit Court granted bail of GH¢200,000 each to Isaac Danso and Desmond Appiah, accused of defrauding a commodity trader of 4,132 bags of maize valued at GH¢888,380. The prosecution alleges they delivered maize to a farm, sold it at a lower price per bag, and kept the proceeds.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Tamale police arrest drug suspect, seize Tramadol quantities

    Police in the Northern Region arrested a 33-year-old man on Friday 23 May during an anti-drug operation in Tamale's Zujung suburb, recovering 32 boxes of 50mg Tramadol, one box of 250mg Tramadol, one sachet of 120mg Royal Tramadol, one sachet of 100mg Tramadol, nine boxes of 32mg Astradol-P and 24 bottles of Koffex from his chemical shop and home. The suspect is in custody and assisting investigations as police work to establish the source of the drugs.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Rape victim, 16, calls judge's decision to spare attackers jail "rock in my face"

    A 16-year-old rape victim has told the BBC that a judge's decision not to jail two teenage boys convicted of raping her felt like a personal blow, saying the verdict made it seem the crimes were acceptable "in the eyes of the law because they were still children." The attorney general is reviewing the sentence given by Judge Nicholas Rowland, who cited the boys' young age to avoid "criminalising" them despite acknowledging the seriousness of the offences and that the boys had filmed and shared the assaults.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Healthy ageing lessons from 109-year-old Ghanaian woman

    A blog examines nutrition and lifestyle principles of a 109-year-old woman, Madam Comfort Agyeiwaa, from Ghana's Eastern Region, reflecting on how traditional practices including diet, physical activity, social relationships, and purposeful living align with modern scientific understanding of healthy ageing.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Eastern Regional Minister halts Koforidua China Mall construction

    The Eastern Regional Security Council has ordered the immediate shutdown of the China Mall construction project in Koforidua following severe flooding that cut off key transportation routes. The intervention, led by Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey on 22 May 2026, came after heavy rains caused floodwaters to inundate the main dual carriageway and strand pedestrians and motorists.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Fire destroys six-bedroom house in Koforidua

    A fire outbreak destroyed a six-bedroom house at Atekyem near Universal School in Koforidua on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Ghana National Fire Service responded within 12 minutes and brought the blaze under control; no injuries or fatalities were recorded.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Government deploys disguised armoured buses to catch highway robbers

    The Interior Minister disclosed that the government has deployed armoured buses rebranded as commercial vehicles (STC, VIP, OA coaches) to track and arrest highway robbers on major roads, with operations already resulting in several arrests. The Roads and Highways Minister linked poor road conditions to highway robbery and flagged delays in road projects under the government's Big Push programme.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. GES director reports 300-teacher deficit in Asutifi North

    The Ghana Education Service Director for Asutifi North District says the area faces a shortage of approximately 300 teachers, which she says is hampering teaching and learning quality. She made the remarks during a donation of 50 computers to 10 basic schools, noting that infrastructure investments risk falling short without adequate staffing.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. TV presenter Ruth Langsford advocates faster dementia diagnosis

    Ruth Langsford, who cares for her 94-year-old mother with dementia and previously witnessed her father's experience with the condition before his death in 2012, has called for quicker dementia diagnoses to enable timely access to care and support. According to the Alzheimer's Society, dementia patients wait an average of three and a half years between initial symptoms and diagnosis.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Ledzokuku marks International Day of Boy Child

    The Ledzokuku Municipal Director of Education urged stakeholders to allocate resources to address challenges affecting boys, including mental health and adolescent development, arguing that proper mentoring will help prevent social vices and strengthen families and communities.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  15. Nearly 1.2 billion with mental disorders globally in 2023

    Global mental disorder cases reached nearly 1.2 billion in 2023, representing a 95.5% increase since 1990, with anxiety and depression among the largest contributors, according to a Lancet study covering 204 countries and territories.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  16. FHU alumnus publishes first medical textbook by university graduate

    Dr. Joseph Adam Dadzie, an alumnus of Family Health University, has launched a medical textbook titled Student-Oriented Clinical Examination Skills (Medicine), becoming the first graduate of the institution to author such a work. The book, written during his medical school years, aims to help students prepare for clinical examinations through simplified explanations and practical guidance.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. Chief's brother allegedly shot by armed illegal miners in Western Region

    Tension has erupted at Gwira Ampansie in Nzema East Municipality after a 46-year-old man, the biological brother of the chief, was allegedly shot by armed men linked to an illegal mining operation. The shooting occurred while the victim was being sent by the chief to invite mining company leaders to the palace over concerns about illegal activities on communal land.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  18. Gunmen kidnap teenager, demand ransom in Northern Region

    A 15-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped by armed men at Kabulya in the Nanumba South District on Saturday night. The kidnappers later demanded ransom from the boy's father and questioned him about his cattle holdings, with the family suspecting the attackers are from the region based on the language spoken.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  19. Keta MP donates relief supplies after boys' dormitory fire

    The Member of Parliament for Keta donated mattresses, bedsheets, and other essentials to Anlo Afiadenyigba Senior High School following a fire that destroyed part of the boys' dormitory on 19 May. The Ghana National Fire Service urged schools nationwide to observe fire safety measures.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  20. UMaT graduates 95 students, commits to training 1,000 coders

    The University of Mines and Technology has held its 2026 Mini Congregation Ceremony in Tarkwa, graduating 95 students and committing to train 1,000 coders this academic year in support of the government's digitalisation agenda. The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has donated 200 laptops and provided 2,000 slots for students and staff to obtain Google certifications.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  21. RNAQ and Joana settlement talks details emerge online

    Reports claim settlement proposals have been exchanged between Richard Nii Armah Quaye and his ex-wife Joana, with alleged offers ranging from GHS 2 million to GHS 4 million cash plus property and vehicles, while Joana reportedly requested GHS 40 million, multiple houses, and monthly support. Neither side has officially confirmed the figures.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Culture

  1. Fifi Folson marks 20 years on air with thanksgiving service

    Gospel broadcaster Fifi Folson celebrated two decades in radio and television with a thanksgiving service at Prayer Palace in Accra, attended by family, gospel musicians, and supporters. He launched #Kristeens, a new initiative aimed at encouraging teenagers to embrace the gospel through youth empowerment and faith-based mentorship.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Choirmaster mourns death of wife Beverly Afaglo

    Ghanaian musician Choirmaster (Eugene Baah) has shared an emotional tribute following the death of his wife, actress Beverly Afaglo, describing her as his strength, happiness and biggest supporter. The actress's passing comes days before what would have been her birthday, and has prompted an outpouring of grief across Ghana's entertainment industry.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Musician Choirmaster announces death of wife actress Beverly Afaglo

    Ghanaian musician Choirmaster announced the death of his wife, actress Beverly Afaglo, in an Instagram post on Sunday 24th May 2026. The cause of her death has not yet been made public, and the announcement has prompted tributes from fans and entertainment industry figures.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sport

  1. Conte departs Napoli after winning Serie A title

    Antonio Conte has announced he will leave Napoli this summer, 12 months after winning the Serie A title in his first season. Napoli finished second this season, 11 points behind Inter Milan, and failed to reach the Champions League knockout phase.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Iraola departs Bournemouth after securing Europa League qualification

    Andoni Iraola has left Bournemouth after three years in charge, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa League. Iraola took over when Bournemouth were 15th in 2022-23 and elevated them to a club record 57 points, though they fell short of Champions League qualification.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Guardiola emotional as Manchester City reign ends

    Pep Guardiola shed tears during his final match as Manchester City manager when captain Bernardo Silva was substituted out in the 59th minute. City lost to Aston Villa, marking the end of Guardiola's decade of dominance at the club.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Emma Raducanu loses French Open first round to Solana Sierra

    British number one Emma Raducanu was defeated 6-0 7-6 (7-4) by Argentina's Solana Sierra in the French Open first round. Raducanu's 2026 season has been disrupted by a post-viral illness that kept her off the WTA Tour for more than two months, and her lack of match play on clay showed as she struggled against the world number 68.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Sabalenka and top players limit media time over prize money

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka and other leading players, including Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, cut their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in protest at prize money allocation, believing players deserve a greater share of Grand Slam tournament revenue than the current 15% offered.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Ghana's Jada Yankey sets personal best at London swimming event

    Ghanaian swimmer Jada Yankey recorded a new personal best of 30.74 seconds in the women's 50m butterfly at the AP Race London International 2026, finishing second in her heat. The 13-year-old (turning 14 on the final day of competition) is one of Ghana's emerging swimming talents after several recent personal bests at the Africa Aquatics Championships.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Berekum Chelsea beat Bechem United 3-2 to end season

    Berekum Chelsea defeated Bechem United 3-2 at home to secure a fifth consecutive victory and finish the 2025/26 season in sixth place with 50 points, while Bechem United ended in 11th place with 47 points.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. CK Akonnor wins Kenya league title with Gor Mahia

    Ghanaian coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has led Kenyan football club Gor Mahia to win the 2025/26 FKF Premier League title with two matches remaining, claiming their record 22nd league championship after rivals AFC Leopards lost to APS Bomet.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. King Mohammed VI pardons Senegalese fans convicted at AFCON

    Morocco's King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to Senegalese football supporters convicted of offences during the Africa Cup of Nations tournament hosted by Morocco from December 2025 to January 2026, on humanitarian grounds and in recognition of ties between the two nations.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Usyk retains heavyweight titles in controversial Verhoeven stoppage

    Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles with a controversial 11th-round stoppage against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in Egypt, with the referee's decision to halt the fight drawing criticism from the challenger despite scorecards showing a tight contest.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Ghana's Isaac Nii Ayetey Tagoe wins bronze at Oran Para Powerlifting

    Ghana's Isaac Nii Ayetey Tagoe secured a bronze medal in the Men's Up to 72kg category at the ORAN World Para Powerlifting Championships 2026 in Algeria, finishing ranked 8th in the world and 4th in Africa. The achievement supports Ghana's qualification pathway toward the LA 2028 Paralympic Games, though para sports officials have called for increased financial support to enable consistent international competition.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Ghana's Isaac Obeng wins bronze at Oran World Para Powerlifting

    Ghana's para powerlifter Isaac Obeng secured a bronze medal in the Men's Up to 59kg category at the Oran World Para Powerlifting Championships 2026 in Algeria, competing against 12 elite athletes globally and ranking 7th in the world and 5th in Africa.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Vision FC defeats Aduana 3-0 to end GPL campaign

    Vision FC finished their 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League season with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Aduana FC, with goals from Patrick Mensah (own goal), Ibrahim Larbi, and Abdul Sumaila. The victory secured Vision a 10th-place finish while Aduana dropped to 5th.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Young Apostles escape relegation with final-day victory over Samartex

    Young Apostles defeated Samartex on the final day of the 2025/26 season to avoid relegation from the Ghana Premier League. Richmond Opoku scored twice in the match, securing three points that left Apostles three points above the relegation zone.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  15. Fernandes breaks assist record; Brighton secure Conference League spot

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assist record and scored as Michael Carrick's United won at Brighton. Brighton finished eighth and secured a place in the Uefa Conference League, their second European campaign in history, after being overtaken by Sunderland but staying ahead of Brentford.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  16. Sunderland secures Europa League spot after 53 years

    Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 to qualify for European competition for the first time in 53 years, finishing seventh and securing a place in the Europa League. Chelsea finished tenth and failed to qualify for Europe, with defender Wesley Fofana's two yellow cards in quick succession resulting in the club's eighth red card of the league season.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. Tottenham secure Premier League survival with win over Everton

    Tottenham Hotspur defeated Everton to secure the point needed to ensure Premier League survival and avoid their first relegation from the top flight since 1977, sending West Ham United into the Championship instead.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  18. Swedru All Blacks defeat Kotoko 2-1 on final day

    Asante Kotoko SC ended their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Swedru All Blacks on the final day, finishing 10th with 46 points while the All Blacks finished 11th with 45 points. Kotoko surrendered a first-half lead as All Blacks staged a second-half comeback.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

World & Region

  1. Bolivian public works minister's convoy ambushed during roadblock clearance

    Bolivia's public works minister Mauricio Zamora's convoy was ambushed by protesters in Copata on Saturday while overseeing the clearing of roadblocks set up by anti-government demonstrators; he was briefly separated from his group but later located safely. The operation to create humanitarian corridors into La Paz and El Alto faced renewed violence, with some convoys attacked with stones and dynamite, as protests over austerity measures and demands for President Rodrigo Paz's resignation intensified.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Building collapse in Philippines kills one, traps about 20

    A nine-storey building under construction collapsed early Sunday near Manila, killing at least one person and leaving about 20 feared trapped under rubble. Rescue operations have recovered 24 people from the site in Angeles and two from a nearby hotel struck by falling debris.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Trump instructs negotiators not to rush Iran deal

    US President Donald Trump says he has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and further nuclear negotiations was close. Trump said both sides "must take their time and get it right," though Iranian media reports indicate one or two points of disagreement remain.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana envoy urges South Africans to stop attacking President Mahama

    Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, has condemned offensive attacks by some South Africans against President John Mahama and the Foreign Affairs Minister, urging restraint amid xenophobic tensions. Quarshie warned that while South Africans have the right to express opinions, persistent provocation could trigger retaliatory responses.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghana welcomes France's commitment to reparatory justice discussions

    Ghana's government has commended French President Emmanuel Macron's "historic and courageous" decision to engage in reparatory justice discussions over transatlantic slavery, marking what it calls an important milestone in the international movement for acknowledgement and redress. The two countries plan to deepen cooperation through a proposed Ghana-France Scientific Commission to facilitate research and institutional collaboration on slavery and reparatory justice.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Iran moves World Cup training base from USA to Mexico

    Iran is relocating its World Cup training camp from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, citing security concerns after American and Israeli attacks on the country began nearly four months ago. Iran's federation president said the move was approved, though FIFA did not immediately confirm it.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Panama endorses Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara dispute

    Panama has reaffirmed support for Morocco's autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty as the "only solution" to the Moroccan Sahara dispute, following talks between Panamanian and Moroccan foreign affairs officials in Rabat.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Survivor of missile strike on oil tanker seeks missing friend

    A 26-year-old sailor survived a missile strike on the US-sanctioned oil tanker Skylight in the Strait of Hormuz on 1 March, the first commercial vessel hit since the US-Israel war with Iran began. His friend Dalip has not been found, despite a rescue operation by the Oman Navy.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Morocco promotes Western Sahara tourism amid territorial dispute

    Morocco is marketing Western Sahara, particularly the city of Dakhla, as a tourist destination, but rights groups and legal experts say this raises concerns from an international law perspective and promotes the legitimisation of Morocco's occupation of a UN-classified non-self-governing territory.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Man dies after shark attack off Queensland coast

    A 39-year-old man died after being attacked by a shark while swimming off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland on Sunday; it is the second fatal shark attack in Australian coastal waters in as many weeks.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. East Africa struggles to restrict used clothing imports

    The East African Community has long sought to limit imports of second-hand garments from the US, Europe, and China, which undercut local fashion producers on price, but efforts including a proposed ban over a decade ago collapsed following pressure from the US. Uganda recently introduced a 30% additional tax on used clothing imports to boost its local garment industry and protect the environment.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Russian strikes on Kyiv kill four, injure over 50

    A large wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight into Sunday killed four people and injured more than 50 others, with damage reported across the capital's districts including residential buildings and schools. The strikes follow Russian President Vladimir Putin's vow to retaliate after Ukraine's armed forces acknowledged carrying out an attack near Starobilsk in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles and drones; one killed

    Russia launched a wave of missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing one person and injuring 21 others, with damage reported across all districts including residential buildings and schools. The strikes follow Ukraine's acknowledgment of an attack near Starobilsk in Russian-occupied territory on Friday, which Russia says killed 18 people in a student dormitory.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Suspect killed in shooting near White House on Saturday

    A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best, who was known to the Secret Service and had a documented history of mental health conditions, opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening and was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents. A bystander was wounded in the incident, but no officers were injured.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  15. Philippines building collapse traps over 20 under rubble

    More than 20 people are trapped under a building under construction that collapsed in the Philippines on Sunday, with five confirmed trapped and 18 more feared dead, officials said. Twenty-four people have been rescued so far with no deaths reported.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  16. Train blast kills at least 20 in Pakistan's Balochistan region

    An explosion targeting a train transporting military personnel killed at least 20 and injured 70 at Chaman Phatak station in Quetta on Sunday morning. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack as a suicide bombing, though Pakistani officials have not yet confirmed this.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. Attacks on Ebola health facilities escalate in eastern DRC

    Attacks on Ebola health centres are intensifying in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with residents storming facilities and setting tents on fire as the WHO warns the outbreak could worsen in the DRC and Uganda. Health workers face community resistance over strict burial protocols required to prevent virus transmission.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  18. California emergency as toxic chemical tank risks rupture

    California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as crews work to contain a toxic chemical leak at an Orange County manufacturing facility. A tank holding about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly volatile and flammable plastic-making substance, faces potential rupture or explosion, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of Garden Grove residents.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  19. Social Democrat Ennis elected in Dublin Central by-election

    Social Democrat Daniel Ennis was elected as a TD in Dublin Central after voters went to the ballot boxes on Friday. The by-election was held to fill a seat left vacant by Fine Gael TD Paschal Donohoe, who took up a role with the World Bank.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  20. India blocks parody cockroach party website and social media

    India's Cockroach Janta Party, a viral satirical group that gained over 20 million online followers as a joke after India's chief justice compared unemployed youth to insects, says its website and official X page have been blocked in the country. The group's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, said Indian officials took down their website and claims his personal and group Instagram accounts have been hacked.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  21. Ghanaians in South Africa express desperation to return home amid xenophobia

    At a meeting with Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister in Pretoria, Ghanaian nationals shared accounts of fear and economic hardship amid xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with many expressing a desire to return home. The estimated 20,000 Ghanaians in South Africa face difficult circumstances, including legal uncertainty and claims that government officials push migrants toward illegal status.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  22. Ghana's Finance Minister attends Benin president's inauguration

    Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson represented President Mahama at the inauguration of Benin's new President Romuald Wadagni, the country's former Finance Minister, in Cotonou.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  23. Ablakwa meets Ghanaian diaspora in South Africa on consular issues

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa met with Ghanaians at the High Commission in Pretoria to address community concerns including documentation delays, immigration challenges, employment difficulties, and xenophobic incidents affecting citizens in South Africa.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  24. Ghana to evacuate first batch of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa

    Ghana is receiving its first batch of evacuees from South Africa on May 27, with about 300 Ghanaians expected to arrive in Accra, according to Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa. The evacuation follows rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa, with additional flights planned for further evacuees.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Opinion

  1. NITA licensing push risks Ghana's digital trust and innovation

    Joy Online analysis argues that the National Information Technology Agency's mandate for licenses for individual ICT professionals and tech businesses represents regulatory overreach that bypasses foundational legislation and threatens to stifle local innovation and erode digital trust.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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