US President Donald Trump posted that the nation's 250th birthday concert series should be cancelled after several artists dropped out over the event's White House affiliation, calling remaining performers "overpriced" and "boring". He suggested replacing it with a "Make America Great Again rally".
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump posted that the nation's 250th birthday concert series should be cancelled after several artists dropped out over the event's White House affiliation, calling remaining performers "overpriced" and "boring". He suggested replacing it with a "Make America Great Again rally".
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority caucus in Parliament has called on the government to explain why the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed in February 2024, was returned to Parliament with 31 amendments instead of being presented to President John Mahama in its original form. The Minority's sponsor, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, expressed concern that the Bill appears to have lost force and that Ghanaians were given the impression the former president had refused to sign it in its entirety.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour, a co-sponsor of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, says the Speaker's expressed surprise at the bill's passage in its current form vindicates concerns the Minority raised about the bill's substance and procedure, and the bill's extensive amendments that he argues changed its original intent.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Secretary of the Right to Information Commission visited offices in the Ashanti and Bono regions to interact with staff and assess operations. Regional heads reported ongoing sensitisation and awareness activities but noted resource challenges including vehicles, computers and laptops.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference said Ghana must prioritize its values and national interests over conditional foreign assistance, and should be prepared to forgo foreign aid if it comes with conditions conflicting with the country's values. His comments followed Parliament's passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities but exempts lawyers, journalists, and healthcare professionals providing relevant services.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has urged party members and executives to move beyond past divisions and concentrate on unity and grassroots mobilisation to return the party to power. During consultations in the Western North, Ahafo, Bono and Bono East regions, Afoko promoted his "3R" agenda—Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture—as a roadmap for restoring party cohesion ahead of the 2028 general election.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Minister for Local Government to investigate and identify officials who approved building permits within the Weija Dam spillway, warning that those found culpable will be dismissed. He blamed the encroachment on traditional leaders, landowners, and local assembly officials who have allowed development in flood-prone areas designated for water flow.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and South Korea have signed a visa waiver agreement for diplomatic and service passport holders, the first such deal between the nations in nearly 50 years of formal relations. The foreign ministers announced the agreement on the sidelines of an Africa–Korea Foreign Ministers Meeting, with discussions ongoing to extend the arrangement to ordinary passport holders.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliament Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has agreed to convene African parliamentary leaders at the 10th GITFiC Annual Meeting in Accra in October 2026, which will focus on a third Global Debt Initiative meeting and the second AfCFTA Tertiary Students' Congress. The Speaker reaffirmed support for GITFiC's work on debt management, sustainability, and cancellation for Africa and the Global South.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Richmond Edem Kpotosu, MP for Ho Central, has urged Ghanaians to prepare for potential international repercussions following passage and assent of the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Bill, 2025, including possible reductions in foreign aid. He dismissed claims the bill was diluted and stated that Ghana will face consequences but "shall prevail."
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the government will not finance large-scale travel for Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing an estimated cost of approximately $11,000 per person for transportation, accommodation, catering, and match tickets. Instead, the government intends to secure match tickets for diaspora members who wish to attend.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has cautioned chief executives of state-owned enterprises that failure to submit audited accounts and annual reports within the timeframe set by the State Interests and Governance Authority could result in dismissal. The President said some state-owned enterprises had operated for several years without producing audited financial statements or annual reports, and has incorporated submission of these documents into chief executives' key performance indicators.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian resident in the UK urged President Mahama at a town hall meeting in London to encourage his ministers to spend more time with constituents rather than appearing at social events shared on TikTok, saying the videos create an impression that officials are detached from ordinary Ghanaians' concerns.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has warned public officials implicated in financial irregularities to either refund misappropriated funds or face imprisonment, citing annual audit reports that show Ghana loses 12 billion cedis from misappropriations. He stated that newly established audit courts mark a major step toward ensuring tangible consequences for those cited in audit findings, with government intending to strengthen collaboration between the Attorney-General and Auditor-General to pursue cases and recover lost funds.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to drive Ghana's economic transformation, addressing business leaders, investors, and policymakers at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra. He stressed that economic transformation must positively impact the daily lives of Ghanaians and assured the business community of government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for business growth and job creation.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama received a delegation from the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs on Thursday to discuss development issues and matters of shared national interest. He reaffirmed government commitment to the region's economy and outlined interventions including special markets, Farmer Service Centres, a 50,000-tonne cashew processing factory, road projects, and a Regional Hospital.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama is in London for a high-level visit featuring meetings with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The visit aims to deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and the UK and includes a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, a London Stock Exchange appearance, and addresses at Chatham House and the Africa Debate at the Guildhall.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko has called on party members to put past grievances aside and unite to return the party to power in the 2028 general elections. He addressed meetings with party executives and elders in four regions, stressing the need for grassroots strengthening and unity rather than dwelling on old disputes.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called for a more results-oriented approach to diplomacy, arguing that international relations should deliver tangible benefits to citizens within reasonable timeframes rather than be slowed by excessive bureaucracy. He stressed that diplomacy must be efficient and focused on practical gains in trade, investment, and tourism, rather than prolonging negotiations over years or decades.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on the private sector to prioritise social impact in their investments and look beyond profit to contribute to national development, particularly in healthcare. Speaking at the opening of Euracare Hospital's new multi-specialist facility in Accra, he described the investment as a significant contribution to national development and a model for public-private collaboration.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana officially launched an e-visa system on 25 May 2026 to modernize visa administration and simplify travel, with the government announcing that African passport holders will not be required to pay visa fees when using the platform.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama told investors at the Ghana–UK Investment Summit in London that Ghana offers political stability, democratic maturity, strategic geographic access, and improving macroeconomic fundamentals as a destination for global capital amid shifting global economic dynamics.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill criminalises homosexuality and LGBTQ+ advocacy, with penalties of up to three years' imprisonment for identifying as LGBTQ+ and up to ten years for promoting LGBTQ+ activities. The legislation also requires citizens to report suspected violations to police and forces a reckoning over the nation's democratic identity, fiscal stability, and international partnerships.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Youth Empowerment Consortium has called for a new generation of action-oriented young leaders who can transform ideas into practical solutions. The organisation's governance programme brought together 165 participants, including members of the Youth Model Parliament and youth ministers, to provide practical exposure to leadership, decision-making, and public administration.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said African countries cannot achieve sustainable development in isolation, emphasizing the need for deeper continental cooperation and regional integration. He highlighted Ghana's visa-free policy for African passport holders and the AfCFTA as practical steps to boost intra-African trade and remove barriers to investment and movement of people and goods.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has commended the Obuasi Municipal Assembly for prudently using the District Assemblies Common Fund to execute 19 development projects over the past year. He credited the achievement to the government's revised DACF disbursement policy, under which 80 per cent of funds are released directly to local assemblies for project execution, improving efficiency and accountability.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Suhum Ayekotse Traditional Authority has urged Ghanaians to stop pressuring MPs to provide development projects, stating that legislators' constitutional role is to make laws, not construct roads, schools, or markets. The chief explained that local development funds are channelled directly to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, and citizens should direct infrastructure demands to those authorities.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Convention People's Party has warned that traders and the public's refusal to accept 5, 10 and 20 pesewa coins is contributing to "silent devaluation" of the cedi and driving up prices through arbitrary rounding of fares and goods. The party argues this market practice undermines confidence in the national currency and worsens inflation that particularly affects poor Ghanaians.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama told business leaders at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit that the private sector is the principal driver of Ghana's next phase of economic expansion as the country transitions from IMF crisis stabilisation towards investment-led growth and diversification. He stressed the government's commitment to creating a business environment supporting growth and called for stronger collaboration between state and private enterprise.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman and NPP National Chairman aspirant, told delegates that his political journey of hardship and electoral resilience has shaped him to lead the party into the 2028 general elections. He credited his rise from constituency to three consecutive terms as regional chairman with strengthening the party's electoral base in the Ashanti region.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An IMANI-PULSE analysis of 10,000 mentions across digital platforms in May 2026 found that Ghanaians' political conversations are increasingly focused on governance outcomes, policy delivery, and accountability rather than political personalities, with policy discussions accounting for 78.2% of classified conversations and an almost neutral overall sentiment score.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet has approved reforms to Ghana's decentralisation system, ending the appointment of metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs) and instead having district chief executives elected directly by the people on a non-partisan basis. A new local governance law is expected to be laid before Parliament by the end of 2026, with the current batch of MMDCEs appointed by President John Dramani Mahama likely to be the last under the existing constitutional arrangement.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Religious leaders have urged clergy to exercise greater responsibility in prophecy and warned against reckless prophecies and the politicisation of religious messages in Ghana. The Methodist Church Presiding Bishop expressed concern that partisan politics is increasingly influencing religious activities and undermining the integrity of religion, with some self-styled prophets competing over political predictions during election periods.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has petitioned the Chief Justice seeking the removal of Judge Joseph Yennuban Kunsong of Circuit Court 9, citing concerns about his conduct and rulings in the case of party Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye), who faces charges of offensive conduct conducive to breach of peace and publication of false news. The NPP argues the judge's handling raises concerns about the constitutional presumption of innocence and that the non-capital charges do not ordinarily warrant custodial remand pending trial.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A coalition of youth groups in Asante Akyem South Constituency has urged NPP stalwart Eric Amofa, founder of the EKAJ Educational Fund, to contest the NPP parliamentary primary, citing his focus on education and youth development. The groups pledged to support his political ambition if he accepts.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) has expressed surprise at a court decision to remand him in BNI custody, saying he was not allowed to respond to concerns informing the ruling and questioning the court's conclusion that his release on bail could result in further offences.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament accused the NDC and advocates of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill of failing to provide full facts about the legislation's status. The Minority said the public narrative that former President Akufo-Addo was refusing to sign a completed bill was incomplete, as President Mahama has stated the bill was not submitted to Akufo-Addo for assent because of pending court challenges.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has commended the Government of Ghana for its swift evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following xenophobic attacks targeting foreign African nationals. He praised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ghana's Ambassador for coordinated evacuation efforts and noted the government's commitment to citizen safety abroad.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission and National Commission for Civic Education have deepened their partnership to advance Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan, focusing on civic education, behavioural change, and national values transformation. The NDPC director-general noted the alignment of both institutions' mandates in promoting national transformation and explained the Commission is consolidating various long-term development frameworks into a single national plan.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission and Information Services Department have committed to closer collaboration to support Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan, focusing on public communication, citizen engagement and nationwide awareness creation.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has questioned whether the revised Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill retains the legal strength and intent of the version passed by Parliament in February 2024, citing substantial differences including new exemptions for legal advice, journalism, academics, and medical professionals, and asking why such protections were not deemed necessary in the original text.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has challenged the NDC over contradictions in handling the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, noting that the measure once presented as ready for presidential signature now contains 31 amendments affecting definitions, reporting requirements, criminal sanctions and institutional safeguards. The Minority argues the amendments go beyond routine corrections and include deletion and replacement of entire clauses.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has defended former President Akufo-Addo's handling of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing he was unfairly blamed for delay when the bill was not submitted for assent because court proceedings were ongoing. Fordjour pointed out that since the bill has now returned to Parliament with dozens of amendments, it suggests the legislation was not complete when passed in 2024, contrary to public claims.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has begun a stakeholder engagement tour of the Volta Region to reinforce peace, strengthen security operations, and deepen collaboration with traditional and religious authorities. The tour includes planned meetings with Christian and Muslim leaders, Zongo Chiefs, and security agency heads to address emerging security concerns and enhance coordination.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told the Ghana–UK Investment Summit in London that Ghana has undergone significant economic turnaround with inflation falling from 23.8 per cent in December 2024 to 3.4 per cent as of April 2026, international reserves rising from about US$8.9 billion to nearly US$13.8 billion, and improved investor confidence following fiscal reforms.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called for the Ghana-UK relationship to evolve into deeper strategic collaboration covering manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, agribusiness, renewable energy, financial services, pharmaceuticals, tourism, education, and the digital economy, saying the partnership should generate jobs, drive innovation, and promote shared prosperity.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The regional ministers of Ashanti and Bono have welcomed the establishment of the Right to Information Commission and its branch offices in their regions, viewing it as an advancement of democracy in Ghana. Both ministers emphasized the importance of free access to information for rule of law and open governance, though the Bono Regional Minister cautioned against abusing the Commission's mandate.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, defended the NDC Council of Elders' recent warning against premature presidential campaign activities, saying the Council plays a crucial stabilising role in keeping party members aligned with the party's mandate and governance focus.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
As ECOWAS prepares for a leadership change in July 2026, the regional bloc confronts its greatest test since 1975, with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger having withdrawn and democratic governance across West Africa coming under pressure from military coups and constitutional upheaval.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC Deputy National Communications Officer Godwin Ako Gunn rejected claims of internal party division, characterizing electoral contests and differing opinions as normal democratic processes rather than factional breakdowns.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed claims President Mahama's involvement in the NDC Council of Elders' directive against early campaigning signals concern about divisions within the governing party, with various interests positioning themselves ahead of future presidential primaries.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama said at Chatham House in London that no African country can successfully navigate geopolitical and economic challenges alone, and that African unity is now a strategic imperative rather than merely a political aspiration. He added that Ghana values balanced, mutually beneficial partnerships with both traditional and emerging partners.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah have petitioned the African Union to remove the Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, citing South Africa's recurring xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans as incompatible with the continental trade bloc's values and objectives.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin disclosed that he was taken aback when Parliament passed the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill while he was away on official duties, as he had only instructed legislators to begin consideration of it on Friday, May 29.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told Chatham House in London that Ghana's democratic tradition is a strategic asset critical for political stability, economic growth, and international credibility. He argued that democratic governance strengthens investor confidence, enhances institutional credibility, and promotes social cohesion.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed by Parliament on May 29, will undergo further legal and constitutional scrutiny in the Presidency before he can assent to it. He noted procedural issues—including questions about quorum and parliamentary process—mean the bill still has several stages to navigate.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed by Parliament on May 29, has not yet reached the Presidency and remains subject to outstanding procedural and constitutional considerations, including quorum concerns. He noted the Speaker of Parliament was addressing alleged lapses in the bill's passage, and that once transmitted to the Presidency, it would undergo legal review by the Attorney General before any decision on assent.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, a defence witness in the Samreboi illegal mining case involving Chairman Wontumi and two others, admitted during cross-examination that he had no personal knowledge of discussions between Chairman Wontumi and prosecution witness Henry Okum regarding the assignment of the mining concession at the centre of the criminal trial.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said no African country can navigate today's geopolitical and economic challenges alone, and called for deeper regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to reduce dependency on raw commodity exports and build economic resilience.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama outlined Ghana's foreign policy as pragmatic and interest-driven, prioritising strategic partnerships and economic opportunities over ideological alignments. He said Ghana will maintain relationships with traditional partners while expanding cooperation with emerging economies and new centres of global influence, guided by national interests and economic transformation rather than geopolitical loyalties.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has called on NPP members to move past old divisions and focus on grassroots strengthening and progress, warning against being held back by people fixated on settling past grievances. Speaking in meetings across Western North, Ahafo, Bono and Bono East Regions, Afoko promoted his 3R agenda of Reuniting, Rebuilding, and Recapturing power for 2028.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NDC's Council of Elders has ordered all party members and groups engaged in early presidential campaigns to stop immediately, citing the need for party unity and focus on delivering the government's Resetting Agenda. The Council reminded members that only the National Executive Committee has authority to announce the timetable and guidelines for presidential primaries.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Sammy Ayeh, a presidential staffer, has criticised the NPP for focusing on a controversy surrounding Gold board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father's funeral instead of addressing national issues like economic recovery, job creation, healthcare and education. He argued that the funeral was a private family matter and that the opposition should concentrate on government policies rather than discussing private ceremonies.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Political activist Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah have filed a petition with the African Union seeking the removal of Wamkele Keabetswe Mene as Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, citing recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa and arguing that the nation's leadership of the trade body is inconsistent with African unity and integration goals.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill faces unresolved questions over parliamentary quorum and legislative procedure that must be addressed before he can consider assenting to it. He noted the Speaker is working to address these concerns, and the bill will undergo legal review by the Attorney General and Presidency counsel once formally transmitted.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama said the government is investigating 36 criminal cases allegedly involving appointees of the previous administration, stating that accountability applies to all and that no official in his government will be shielded from investigation if suspected of illegal conduct.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to redeploy old transformers replaced during its upgrade programme to underserved communities as part of efforts to extend reliable power to areas with growing demand. The initiative, which includes redeployment to locations such as Akwetia, Tema, and other earmarked areas, forms part of a broader nationwide plan to strengthen power distribution and improve electricity supply stability.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Universal Music Group has rejected billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm Pershing Square's $64.3bn takeover offer, saying it "fundamentally and materially undervalues" the business. The company, which owns labels such as EMI and Island Records and runs Abbey Road Studios, said the offer was "not in the best interests" of the company, shareholders, artists, fans and other stakeholders.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of Subin-Akwaboso Community Bank PLC has called for intensified efforts to combat money laundering in Ghana's financial sector, stating that the practice threatens economic stability and development. He emphasized that the bank is committed to ethical banking practices and urged the Bank of Ghana and other regulators to strengthen anti-money laundering enforcement.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank Ghana and Deloitte Ghana jointly hosted a Women Business Workshop to provide female entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge and strategic insights. The bank's Head of Women Banking emphasized that while capital is important, many women entrepreneurs need financial literacy and strategic direction to scale their businesses.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Anthropic, the company behind chatbot Claude, has filed confidential paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering this year, with a recently private valuation exceeding $965 billion. The move tests investor appetite for AI firms' valuations amid similar plans by SpaceX and reported consideration by rival OpenAI.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At a business roundtable in Accra, policymakers and corporate leaders argued that Africa's dependence on extractive industries has generated wealth without sufficient domestic retention, and urged a shift away from GDP-led assessments toward frameworks centred on sovereignty, domestic value retention, and regional industrial integration.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Telecel Ghana has begun a nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme to improve service quality, increase capacity, and deliver faster connectivity. The operator is deploying newer technologies across more than 100 high-traffic sites this year, with over 1,000 sites nationwide undergoing varying levels of enhancement as part of the broader network modernisation effort.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana and the United Kingdom are holding an investment summit in London themed "The Reset Agenda: Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity," with a focus on repositioning Ghana's cocoa sector. The Cocoa Marketing Company, Ghana's sole authorized cocoa exporter, is working to convert the country's reputation for premium cocoa into investment opportunities across the value chain, moving beyond raw commodity exports.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana has begun a nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme to improve service quality and increase capacity across Ghana. The operator is deploying newer technologies on more than 100 high-traffic sites this year, with over 1,000 sites nationwide undergoing varying levels of enhancement as part of the broader network modernisation programme.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank Ghana announced record financial results for 2025, with profit before tax rising to GHS 1.46 billion, a 21% increase from GHS 1.21 billion in 2024. Operating income grew 14% to GHS 2.68 billion, and total assets increased 17% to GHS 25.98 billion, as the bank strengthened its position as the largest privately owned Ghanaian bank.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited and Chairman of the CSIR–Crop Research Institute, will lead a delegation to the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London on 1–2 June 2026, where he will participate in a high-level panel on positioning Ghana as an agribusiness investment hub and meet with potential investors and development partners.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
SellQuic has launched an AI-powered assistant that automatically responds to customer inquiries across WhatsApp, Instagram, and websites, addressing the challenge of small vendors struggling to keep up with message volumes on these platforms.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister Sampson Ahi said the government is committed to tackling underlying factors driving transport fare increases, including fuel prices and operator costs, ahead of a planned 20 per cent increase set for June 2. The government is acquiring more vehicles for private operators and engaging with transport sector stakeholders to reach a mutually beneficial resolution.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Real Estate Agency Council is preparing to intensify enforcement against unlicensed agents and brokers across Ghana, with plans for office inspections and legal action against operators without licences. Jacob Adofo-Ansong, President of GARIB and Board Member of the Council, urged industry professionals to report illegal practices and support efforts to protect consumers and restore confidence in the sector.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects petrol prices will increase by 4.2% to 6.2% and LPG by up to 2.24%, while diesel is expected to decline by 1.65% to 2%. COMAC attributed the mixed movements to international market developments and ongoing government-industry interventions on fuel pricing.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has expressed concern over fire safety compliance at the Kpone industrial enclave, which hosts critical power generation, oil, and gas facilities, warning that a major fire outbreak could severely affect the country's energy security and economy. The GNFS is intensifying inspections and enforcement to ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An Indian court ruled that Google infringed trademark rights by allowing rivals to bid on another company's name as an advertising keyword, ordering damages of $31,600 and sparking calls from Indian businesses for broader change to online advertising practices.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Shares in Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics rallied on Monday following expectations of meetings between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Korean executives to discuss AI and robotics partnerships. South Korean semiconductor exports surged to a record high in June amid the AI boom.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has begun a GH¢34 million transformer replacement project at the Batsonaa Primary Substation in Accra, replacing two 26MVA transformers with higher-capacity 39MVA units as part of a nationwide infrastructure upgrade programme to improve electricity supply reliability and network capacity. The project is intended to address challenges such as intermittent power outages and low voltage in the area, which serves residential communities and a significant number of industries.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust has assured Ghanaian workers that their contributions are being invested in assets from which they will directly benefit, including housing facilities that SSNIT is marketing to workers with support from the Ghana Employers Association and labour unions.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At the 10th Ghana CEO Summit 2026, the Group Executive Chairman of the KGL Group of Companies called for deliberate continental effort to build resilient African enterprises capable of competing globally, saying Africa's transformation depends on strong institutions anchored on bold leadership and discipline rather than potential alone. He urged African nations to protect and nurture responsible indigenous enterprises rather than treat them with suspicion simply because they grow.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wave Mobile Money highlighted youth opportunity and digital innovation at the Basketball Africa League Business Brunch in Kigali, bringing together leaders from sport, finance, policy, technology and investment to discuss how inclusive digital infrastructure can support young African entrepreneurs.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's tax system is becoming more data-driven, enforcement-oriented and ambitious than ever, according to law firm BELA, driven by the Ghana Revenue Authority's expanding digital capabilities, reforms to value-added tax administration, and transfer pricing enforcement. The government is intensifying domestic revenue mobilisation ahead of the IMF programme's expected conclusion in 2026, with the Integrated Tax Administration System launched on April 1, 2026 automating key tax functions and enabling continuous oversight.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Heath Goldfields Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned company, has launched a US$20 million five-year community development plan for the Bogoso-Prestea enclave covering education, healthcare, infrastructure, skills development and local job creation, with projects including a nursing training college, UMaT campus, technical vocational centre, school blocks, health clinics and community infrastructure improvements.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Baibhav Biswas, Country Head of Olam Agri Ghana, was honoured as CEO of the Year in Agribusiness at the 2026 Ghana CEO Summit in Accra. Under his leadership, Olam Agri commissioned Ghana's first purpose-built pasta manufacturing facility, supporting food security, import substitution, and employment creation.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Thousands of customers of Equity Savings and Loans Limited have been unable to access their deposits for months as the institution apparently collapses, with some branches closed or no longer operating. The situation has left depositors unable to meet basic needs, run businesses, or service planned investments, and has raised concerns about stability in Ghana's savings and loans sector.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A technical brief by Dr. Alexander Quaicoe examines Ghana's Free Zones Programme, established in 1995 and launched in 1996 to shift the economy toward export-led growth, using econometric analysis from 1998 to 2022 to assess its impact on exchange rate, economic growth, and inflation while providing reform recommendations.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Finance Minister announced that the Cocoa Board will issue commercial papers to raise approximately US$1 billion to finance cocoa bean purchases for the 2026/2027 crop season, part of a strategy to reduce reliance on traditional offshore syndicated loans. The issuance, expected in the coming weeks and structured in three tranches, remains subject to parliamentary passage of a new Cocoa Bill and presidential assent.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor says geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have slowed efforts to reduce interest rates to single-digit levels, as global market uncertainties have complicated the central bank's monetary easing plans despite downward inflation trends.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has announced plans to establish an International Financial Services Centre in Accra to position Ghana as a leading financial hub and attract international investors. He stated the vision is to create a competitive financial services ecosystem within the next two or three years.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told UK investors that Ghana is accelerating major investments in roads, railways, ports, housing, and aviation through a $10 billion five-year Big Push Infrastructure Programme. He said the government is also modernising transport corridors and plans to establish a new national airline to improve connectivity and facilitate trade.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists at KNUST's TCC-CIMET research centre are deploying quantum computing methods to validate Ghana's laterite-clay and agricultural fibre composites for certified construction, potentially opening the country's building code to locally sourced, low-carbon materials for the first time. Ghana generates an estimated 500,000 tonnes of palm-nutshell and coconut husk waste annually, with laterite deposits abundant across the country, but these materials remain absent from approved load-bearing construction specifications due to lack of reliable performance data.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana says the central bank is working on technological solutions to allow small businesses and individuals to raise capital through their mobile phones, with the aim of democratizing access to financing and supporting entrepreneurship across the country.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told the Ghana-UK Investment Summit that Ghana offers investors access to the ECOWAS market of over 425 million people and the African Continental Free Trade Area representing more than 1.4 billion consumers, citing the country's stable democracy, predictable governance, strong institutions, and ongoing reforms to improve investment protection.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Deloitte Ghana will hold the second edition of its Banking Bootcamp from 22–24 July 2026 at Crown Forest, Bon Hotels in Gomoa, bringing together banking professionals, emerging leaders, and regulatory experts to address industry transformation through sessions on financial management, risk governance, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Godfred Mawuli Tettey, Convenor of Advocates for Indigenous Freight Forwarders, commended GPHA management for its swift response to Dzata-Bu residents' concerns over truck parking and sanitation, which averted a planned three-day community protest. He praised the port's timely engagement with community leaders as demonstrating responsive leadership and strengthening public trust.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit that Ghana is pursuing the establishment of a new national airline to enhance air links between Ghana, other African countries and international destinations, and to improve connectivity and facilitate trade and tourism. The government is also expanding airport infrastructure and modernising ports and logistics systems to strengthen Ghana's role as a regional aviation hub and trade gateway.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Managing Director of Bank of Africa reaffirmed the bank's commitment to supporting communities and institutions through corporate social responsibility, presenting a donation of polytanks to the Tesano Police Training School to improve water storage capacity and living conditions.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama declared Ghana open for business at a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, calling on British and international investors to make concrete commitments rather than short-term arrangements. The summit brought together government officials and investors to explore opportunities across manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, agribusiness, renewable energy, and other sectors.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Some Oil Marketing Companies have begun increasing petroleum product prices from June 1, 2026, in line with the bi-weekly price review under the deregulation policy. Star Oil raised petrol to GH¢15.20 per litre, matching the National Petroleum Authority's price floor, while the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects petrol could rise 4.20–6.20%.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nvidia has announced the RTX Spark, a new chip for personal computers designed for artificial intelligence applications, which will be included in Windows PCs from manufacturers including Lenovo, HP, Dell, Microsoft Surface, Asus, and MSI, set for release in autumn.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama told a diaspora meeting in London that Ghana has emerged as a model for economic recovery, with international development and financial institutions pointing to the country's macro-economic stability and policy reforms as an example for other African nations.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports betting and gaming operator Betano presented a GH₵1 million cheque to Maximus Alexander Mill, winner of its "Ghana's Next Millionaire" promotion. Mill said he registered after seeing an Instagram advertisement in December 2025 and initially doubted the winning notification before Betano representatives confirmed the prize.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association has appealed to government to protect the local footwear industry from cheap imported shoes from China, citing data showing over 70 percent of footwear sold in Ghana between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China valued at more than $40 million, while Ghana's footwear exports remained below $1 million. The Association says the influx is collapsing local businesses, destroying jobs, and burdening domestic manufacturers with high taxes on imported raw materials.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana recorded 16,733 fraud cases across banks and financial institutions in 2024, a 5% increase from 2023, with total value at risk rising to GH¢99 million; the article argues that one-time passwords (OTPs), long used for digital banking security, are no longer sufficiently secure against evolving threats.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Court of Appeal unanimously overturned the Bank of Ghana's 2019 revocation of GN Savings & Loans' operating licence, finding the decision unfair and unreasonable. The ruling raises questions about the effectiveness of Ghana's banking regulation following the bank's collapse, which affected hundreds of thousands of savers including market women, farmers and teachers.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana carries one of the widest real interest rate gaps of any single-digit inflation economy in Africa, with a real rate of approximately 10.6 percentage points, which economists say is constraining private sector credit access despite the Bank of Ghana holding its policy rate steady at 14 percent with headline inflation at 3.4 percent in April 2026.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's recognised road transport operators have dismissed circulating media reports of a 20% public transport fare increase scheduled for June 2, 2026, stating no such adjustment has been approved. The GPRTU and GRTCC instructed all transport stakeholders to maintain existing approved fares and warned against unilateral fare increases until further notice.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Zonda Tec Ghana has handed over a GWM POER pickup truck to the Tema Regional Police Command to boost law enforcement mobility across the district. The donation is part of Zonda's "Supporting Public Service, Strengthening Communities" initiative under its "Built in Ghana, Building Ghana" agenda.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council and Ghana Private Road Transport Union dismissed media reports of a planned 20% increase in public transport fares scheduled for June 2, 2026, stating no such adjustment has been approved and instructing all operators to maintain existing approved fares.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Oil Refinery recorded a profit before tax of GHS 1.24 billion in 2025, its first profit in a decade, driven largely by a GHS 1.3 billion foreign exchange gain and improved crude oil processing following maintenance works. The State Interests and Governance Authority attributed the turnaround to improved revenue generation and financial management, though cautioned that challenges including liquidity pressures and accumulated deficits remain.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of Ghana's ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme has urged motorists to insist on receiving their Brown Card certificates when purchasing motor insurance, noting that the cover becomes automatically active once a policy is issued. The Scheme, established in 1982, provides third-party liability insurance for visiting motorists in ECOWAS member states.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK-backed Private Infrastructure Development Group has announced a £101 million investment in a ship repair and dry docking facility at Takoradi Port, expected to create up to 430 jobs and strengthen Ghana's maritime sector. The investment was announced at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, attended by President John Dramani Mahama and described as the largest investment to date by the organisation in Ghana.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has secured 120 job opportunities for Ghanaians being evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks and rising tensions targeting foreign nationals. The Foreign Affairs Ministry is coordinating the employment support programme and urging Ghanaian CEOs and entrepreneurs to support reintegration efforts.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An arbitral tribunal on 25 February 2026 issued its final award in the dispute between Moringa Mauritius Africa, Moringa SCA SICAR, B-Bovid Limited, and Issa Ouedraogo, upholding all claims by Moringa and B-Bovid and dismissing all counterclaims by Ouedraogo. The tribunal confirmed Ouedraogo's valid removal as CEO of B-Bovid on 19 January 2021 and granted a series of orders including perpetual injunctions, an order to refund salary payments and return company property, and an order to pay GHS 289,193 in damages and USD 290,057.10 and GHS 35,609.45 in costs.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Benjamin Offei, Chief Executive Officer of Agromonti Company Ltd, has been named CEO of the Year in the Agrochemical Sector at the Ghana CEO Excellence Awards 2026. The award recognizes his leadership, strategic vision, and contributions to Ghana's agricultural sector development.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has launched a digital inclusion drive at Dunkwa market to teach elderly market women and petty traders how to access their electricity bills and accounts through the ECG PowerApp, aiming to reduce their reliance on third parties for billing information.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Hidden technology setups called SIM boxes are causing Ghana's telecommunications sector to lose roughly GHS 300 million yearly through fraud schemes that intercept international calls and divert revenue.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Kwabena Boateng, Deputy Managing Director for Wholesale Banking at Fidelity Bank Ghana, called on financial services institutions to prioritize leadership development as a boardroom responsibility rather than an HR function, emphasizing that deliberate identification and investment in talent is critical to the future of capital markets. He highlighted Fidelity Bank's two-pronged approach, comprising the Orange Talent Programme for high-potential internal employees and a graduate training programme.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Bank of Ghana is considering a "sale and leaseback" arrangement for its recently commissioned headquarters, The Bank Square, built at a cost of over $260 million. Board members are divided, with some warning the proposal would be costly to the bank in the long term, while proponents argue it would help shore up the central bank's balance sheet following recent operational losses.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama says a consultative and listening-based leadership has shaped policies supporting Ghana's economic recovery. The central bank has engaged trader associations, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to understand economic challenges and implement reforms, including changes to the foreign exchange framework and solutions for digital content creators receiving international payments.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executives Network Ghana has unveiled the Ghana Global Champions Initiative, a framework aimed at transforming high-potential Ghanaian companies into globally competitive multinational corporations. The initiative seeks to identify, support, finance, mentor, and scale Ghanaian businesses to compete on the global stage and drive industrialisation, innovation, job creation, and export growth.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Alex Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, called for deliberate effort to build globally competitive African enterprises capable of transforming local economies, arguing that Africa's prosperity depends on building enduring institutions and indigenous business champions rather than natural resources or population size alone.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Road Transport Operators have denounced a reported 20 percent increase in public transport fares set for June 2, 2026, calling it illegal and unauthorized because no agreement with the Ministry of Transport was reached and proper fare adjustment procedures were not followed. They have directed all transport operators and unions to maintain existing fares and disregard the announcement.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana and the United Kingdom have launched a three-year Growth Partnership from 2026 to 2028 aimed at mobilising investment, creating jobs and supporting infrastructure development through projects worth up to £215 million. Flagship initiatives include a £101 million maritime infrastructure project in Takoradi expected to create up to 430 direct jobs and position Ghana as a regional maritime services hub.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana and the United Kingdom have signed a Growth Partnership framework for 2026–2028 aimed at mobilising investment, creating jobs and supporting infrastructure development, with projects worth up to £215 million. Among flagship initiatives is a £101 million maritime infrastructure project in Takoradi expected to create up to 430 direct jobs.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced procurement of 10 high-tech speedboats for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operational Secretariat to protect river bodies from illegal mining operations, which he described as a grave environmental threat. The initiative builds on earlier support including five pick-up vehicles and GH¢5 million provided to the task force last year.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Finance Ministry reports that revenue from Ghana's consolidated Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy totalled GH¢8.66 billion in 2025, falling short of GH¢22.67 billion in total energy sector obligations and requiring GH¢12.9 billion in government support despite an increase in the levy from 95 pesewas to GH¢1.95 per litre in June.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. crude futures rose 2.71% to $89.73 a barrel and Brent futures rose 2.37% to $93.28 a barrel after Israel ordered troops further into Lebanon in fighting with Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. The escalation dimmed expectations for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension and raised concerns about mines in the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heath Goldfields Limited, a wholly Ghanaian mining company, has unveiled a $20 million five-year Community Development Plan for the Bogoso-Prestea mining enclave in the Western Region, focusing on education, healthcare, infrastructure, skills development and local job creation through projects including a nursing training college in Prestea, a Technical and Vocational Training Centre at Beppoh, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure improvements.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ambassador Dr Samuel Ben Owusu called for establishing a Sustainable Revenue and Support Fund to provide alternative livelihoods for youth and miners, arguing that enforcement alone cannot win the fight against illegal mining; the fund would offer training, capital, and support for ventures in agriculture, renewable energy, and technology.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced that Ghana aims to add 3,000 megawatts of new electricity generation capacity by 2030, with at least 30 percent from renewable energy sources, to address supply-demand gaps and support industrialisation. The target builds on plans for a 1,200-megawatt gas-fired power plant, with current installed capacity at approximately 5,200 megawatts.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
President Mahama announced that the Tema Oil Refinery will begin processing Ghanaian crude oil in June 2026, with a shipment from Ghana's offshore fields to be delivered for processing as part of efforts to increase local value addition and reduce dependence on imported refined petroleum products.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Host communities in Tarkwa—Abekoase, Tebe, Huniso, and Pepesa—are appealing to government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease, citing infrastructure projects, scholarships, and job creation for local youth. Community leaders warn that contract termination would cause massive unemployment and negatively impact area development, and they urge government to separate the lease decision from ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank approved $500 million in financing for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project to improve rural road connectivity, strengthen agricultural value chains, and create jobs in rural communities. The project will rehabilitate and maintain more than 1,000 kilometres of rural roads across nine regions to reduce transport costs, improve market access for farmers, and address post-harvest losses.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank has approved $500 million for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, which will rehabilitate feeder roads in selected regions and strengthen agricultural value chains. The project is expected to directly benefit more than 550,000 people, including about 350,000 farmers.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Benso Oil Palm Plantation has invested GH¢107 million in a 3,030-hectare smallholder outgrower project, with 1,630 hectares matured and 1,400 expected to mature by end-2026. The Outgrower Value Chain Fund has approved funding for projects benefiting 2,000 smallholder farmers over three years, with BOPP as technical partner.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Residents of several farming communities in Sunyani Municipality say illegal galamsey operators are moving into their areas with armed force and heavy equipment, threatening cocoa and cashew farms. More than 500 farmers have appealed to security agencies for immediate action and say they are prepared to resist what they describe as attempts by "powerful people" to seize their farmlands.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Policymakers, health experts, and civil society are gathering in Accra to chart a path toward food system resilience as Ghana faces growing food import dependence, diet-related disease, and climate threats. The workshop aims to strengthen local food production, improve nutrition security, and build climate resilience while reducing the country's spending on imports like the US$400 million spent annually on poultry.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability has called for urgent transformation of the country's food system, citing climate change, rising food imports, environmental degradation and increasing diet-related diseases as threats to economic and social development. The Minister emphasized that climate resilience, food security and sustainable economic transformation remain central to the government's development agenda, noting that agriculture contributes about 19 percent of Ghana's GDP and provides livelihoods for one in every three Ghanaians.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 6th Poultry Day is set for July 1, 2026, at the State House Forecourt in Accra, organized by Agrihouse Foundation to promote local poultry production, food security, and industry collaboration under the theme "Stepping Up to Feed Ghana Through Ghana's Poultry Value Chain." The event will feature stakeholder sessions, exhibitions, consumer education, and a chef's cooking competition.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An Accra Circuit Court remanded a 36-year-old Chinese businessman, Evan Yung, into police custody on charges of stealing 440 bundles of T-shirts worth GH¢3 million from a warehouse in Fadama on November 11, 2025. According to prosecution, Yung had been entrusted with the warehouse while its owner attended to his sick mother in China, but claimed he had sold the goods to customers unable to pay when questioned.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate development of vaccines against Ebola Bundibugyo, which has swept through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. There are currently no approved vaccines or treatments for the virus, which has caused 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths in Congo, plus nine confirmed cases in Uganda.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Bona-Korley Nkwanta in New Juaben South Municipality are concerned that severe erosion around a telecommunication mast's base could cause it to collapse. Heavy rains have washed away soil and created deep gullies around the structure, which sits near homes and community areas.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department arrested 13 drivers for unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during an enforcement exercise on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway on May 30, 2026. The drivers were educated on traffic regulations, issued warning letters, and the unauthorised equipment was removed from their vehicles.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sekyere East District Health Director reports that anaemia among pregnant women at 36 weeks increased from 27.93 per cent in 2021 to 37.42 per cent in 2025, even as antenatal care registrations declined over the same period.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund will participate in the Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 to advocate for sustainable financing for specialised healthcare, particularly for non-communicable diseases. The Fund plans to discuss innovative funding models and public-private partnerships to bridge financing gaps and ensure equitable access to specialist treatment such as cancer care.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
St. Elizabeth Hospital at Hwediem in Ahafo Region has launched a fundraising campaign to expand its emergency ward from seven to 30 beds and replace obsolete medical equipment. The 110-bed facility, which serves as a critical referral hub for Ahafo and four neighboring regions, aims to address severe overcrowding that has forced it to refer critical cases elsewhere.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Academy held its 95th anniversary launch on May 29, calling on alumni, corporate institutions and development partners to help preserve the school's legacy. Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, whose four family generations attended the school, praised Accra Academy's role in producing national leaders since its 1931 founding.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An unidentified foreign national died after being hit by a King Long Maxi Bus while crossing the Accra–Takoradi highway at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast early on Sunday, May 31. The driver has been arrested and is assisting police investigations.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has urged fuel consumers to demand receipts and verify purchases, including confirming fuel type and checking nozzle colour codes, to avoid disputes at filling stations and support complaint investigations. The advice was given during consumer education campaigns in the Volta and Ashanti Regions.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A human resource specialist told young people at a Youth Leadership Summit in Ho to acquire digital skills, embrace lifelong learning, and strengthen cybersecurity awareness to remain competitive as rapid technological advancements, automation, and remote work reshape employment. She identified technology, healthcare, green energy and manufacturing as sectors expected to generate significant employment opportunities for youth.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ketu North Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with Auburn University Outreach, will hold a two-day free health screening programme on 2–3 June 2026 at the Kuli CHPS Compound. Services include blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, BMI assessment, eye screening, general medical examinations, and treatment of minor ailments.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A severe rainstorm struck Adaklu Kodzobi Ando on Saturday, May 30, uprooting two metal shipping containers that landed on a nearby residential building, destroying equipment in a business centre and causing structural damage to the building. No lives were lost or injuries recorded.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service urged pregnant women to avoid tobacco and nicotine products, warning that their use during pregnancy risks serious health complications for both mothers and unborn babies, including premature birth and low birth weight. The GHS marked World No Tobacco Day by cautioning that all forms of nicotine—from cigarettes to vapes and nicotine pouches—are addictive and harmful.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has cautioned the public to take preventive measures against waterborne and mosquito-borne diseases including cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery, malaria, yellow fever, and dengue fever as the rainy season increases the likelihood of outbreaks. The Service recommends maintaining clean surroundings, removing stagnant water containers, washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly, and practising regular handwashing to prevent disease spread.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Susan Temley Akortia, Adaklu District Director of the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, has stated that the best interest and safety of children must always be the primary consideration in every decision-making process. According to a 2024 UNICEF/WHO survey cited by Akortia, one in five girls experienced sexual violence before age 18, while one in seven boys suffered similar abuse.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Real estate company Saka Homes has committed GH¢18,702,819.08 towards constructing a two-storey dormitory block for Achimota School as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The project aligns with Ghana Education Trust Fund's tax incentive scheme to encourage private sector support for senior high school infrastructure development.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has handed over eight basic school facilities in the Aayalolo Cluster of Schools to contractors for extensive renovation works aimed at improving teaching and learning conditions and providing a safer environment for pupils and teachers.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An electrification project awarded in 2013 to connect ten communities in Atwima Mponua District to the national grid remains incomplete as of 2026, with the contractor having abandoned work again after initially resuming in March. The project, contracted to Possible Power Limited in 2015, was promised to be commissioned by the end of April 2026 but has missed that deadline, while residents have fled the communities in search of opportunities elsewhere.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An estimated 50 tons of shea butter oil spilt onto the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Sunday, May 31, after a DAF XF tanker's discharge valve failed at Misa Fuel Station in Ntoaso. The Ghana National Fire Service deployed personnel from Suhum Municipal Fire Station to contain the spill and prevent further spreading, with no casualties reported.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is reviewing its disability legislation to address gaps and align with international standards, but concerns have emerged that the disability community and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities have not been informed about the process or the bill's content reportedly forwarded to Cabinet. The article argues that transparency and stakeholder participation are essential, citing the global principle "Nothing About Us Without Us," which holds that persons with disabilities must actively participate in decisions and legislation affecting their lives.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of the late Apostle Emeritus Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo has unveiled official funeral cloths for his final rites—a black-and-red cloth for the burial and main funeral, and a black-and-white cloth for a thanksgiving service in Kumasi. The Head of the Family urged mourners to follow the approved dress code to ensure dignity and uniformity throughout the ceremonies.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A man believed to be in his early 40s was stabbed to death by suspected armed robbers at Kejetia in Kumasi on Tuesday morning while they attempted to snatch his travelling bag. The suspects fled the scene, and police have begun investigations to track down the perpetrators.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nearly two million school children in Ghana lack access to basic water and toilet facilities, creating barriers for adolescent girls managing periods with dignity. UNICEF welcomes the government's Free Sanitary Pads Initiative but notes that addressing infrastructure gaps, tracking deficiencies, and promoting safe hygiene practices will be vital to sustaining progress, as over 31 percent of adolescent girls have never received menstrual health education.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Apostle Mrs. Rita Korankye-Ankrah, Premier Lady of Royalhouse Chapel International, donated essential provisions including rice, cooking oil, soap, clothing, a freezer, and money to children at Graceland Needy Child Care in Bawjiase for her 64th birthday celebration and to fulfil a promise made during her church's Christmas donation activity.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Daily Guide Correspondent David Afum graduated with a Diploma in Leadership and Biblical Studies from the School of Ministries (SOM)-Ghana during its maiden graduation ceremony in Kumasi, where 32 students completed the programme. The event emphasised the importance of godly character and obedience for emerging Christian leaders.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department arrested 13 drivers during an enforcement exercise on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway on May 30 for unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights in violation of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012. The drivers were educated on the relevant regulations, issued warning letters, and had their unauthorised devices removed from their vehicles.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
An internal Ghana Health Service investigation into petitions against the Western Regional Director Dr. Marion Okoh Owusu found allegations of administrative lapses and management disagreements, including accusations that he sidelined some regional management team members. Following the probe, the director and four others were reassigned.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the National Health Insurance Authority registered and renewed membership for 1.48 million people during its first "King's Month" campaign in May 2026, comprising 51,976 new subscribers and 1,432,198 renewals. The initiative, held in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been adopted as an annual programme to be observed every May.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in the Upper West Region arrested two suspected robbers and recovered a stolen motorbike following a robbery attack on May 30 along the Tumu-Kowie road in Sissala East District. The suspects allegedly robbed three people at gunpoint.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank has commissioned two mechanized borehole water projects in Pwalugu and Dingoni, providing clean water to underserved communities. The initiative was inspired by a JoyNews documentary showing residents competing with animals for water and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Psychiatric Unit of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is advocating for mental health services to be covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme, as patients struggle to afford medication and some request discharge against medical advice. The Rotary Club of Kumasi East has provided medication support to help improve service delivery.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Ministry, Parliament and the UN Population Fund have stepped up action against obstetric fistula after figures showed that only 1,096 women out of 3,688 recorded cases between 2016 and 2025 received reparative surgery. The country records about 845 new fistula cases annually while treatment capacity remains significantly lower.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Since 1935, floods in Ghana have killed over 3,000 people and displaced more than 700,000, with the 2015 Accra petrol station fire that killed at least 150 illustrating how poor land-use planning and drainage maintenance turn rainy seasons into preventable catastrophes. The article argues repeated flooding reflects institutional failure and inaction rather than inevitable natural disaster.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Aidoo has donated 100 mono desks and chairs to Humjibre D/A Primary and Junior High School in the Sefwi Bekwai Traditional Area to address inadequate classroom furniture. The donor, NDC Western North Regional Chairman, said similar initiatives would continue across the traditional area as part of efforts to strengthen education.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Teaching Council reports that more than 100,000 non-professional teachers without required qualifications and licences continue teaching in basic and private schools, posing a threat to education quality. The council has warned that teachers who fail to regularise their status risk being removed from classrooms.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online reports that Elubo, a major border town in Ghana's Western Region, has no streetlights, leaving residents and traders operating in darkness at night and creating security risks despite continued economic activity.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Road Safety Authority has urged motorists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians in the Volta Region to exercise greater caution during the rainy season, citing wet road surfaces, poor visibility, flooding, and reduced vehicle control as hazards that increase crash risks. The authority advised drivers to reduce speed, maintain safe distances, and ensure vehicles are in good condition.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana's stormwater management policies, warning that conventional drainage infrastructure designed to move stormwater downstream has become inadequate for rapid urbanisation, climate variability, and increasing flood risks. The Institution notes that flooding in Accra is increasingly a structural challenge driven by rapid urbanisation, loss of natural infiltration areas, and fragmented management systems.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Hunger Project Ghana commemorated World Hunger Day 2026 at Asenema Epicenter in the Eastern Region, bringing together over 100 community partners and district leaders. The event featured training on Celemix, a nutritious locally-sourced meal designed to address child malnutrition while creating economic opportunities for women.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of pupils in Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality were sent home as teachers began an indefinite strike on Monday following the alleged assault of three colleagues and a teacher's husband. The strike, affecting about 80 public schools, was organized by GNAT, NAGRAT, and CCT-GH, with unions demanding a public apology, compensation, and formal condemnation from military personnel involved.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth in Barekese, Atwima Nwabiagya North District, are threatening to block the district's refuse dump site if the Assembly denies the community a promised 24-hour market, after reports that the project may be sited in Asuofua instead.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has released the 2026/2027 academic calendar for Single Track and Transitional Senior High Schools, detailing reopening dates, vacation periods, and examination timelines to guide administrators, teachers, students and parents.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana's stormwater management policies, warning that the country's current drainage systems are inadequate for rapid urbanisation, climate variability, and increasing flood risks. Flooding in Accra has become a structural challenge driven by rapid urbanisation, loss of natural infiltration areas, and fragmented management systems, with incidents becoming more frequent and severe over the past decade.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced multiple scheduled maintenance-related power outages for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, affecting communities in Accra East, Accra West, Ashanti, Tema and Volta Regions, with most outages running from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department arrested 13 drivers for unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during an enforcement exercise on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway on 30th May 2026. The unauthorised equipment was removed and the drivers were issued warning letters.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Development Bank Ghana is distributing over 10,000 sanitary pads to public school girls, with about 8,000 already distributed to Junior and Senior High Schools in the Upper East, Northern, and Ashanti Regions, as part of its corporate social responsibility and to support the government's national Free Sanitary Pads Policy.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The 2026 edition of WatsUp On Campus took place at Regional Maritime University's Parade Grounds as part of the RMU SRC Week Artistes' Night, featuring performances from Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, DJ Raya, and other artists to hundreds of students and music lovers.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria-based Ghanaian actor Qwasi Blay has returned to Ghana to work with actor and filmmaker Kyekyeku on an upcoming cinema project directed by Kyekyeku. The collaboration between the two reflects growing partnership between Ghanaian and Nigerian filmmakers.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gerard Piqué and Clara Chía were seen together at Bad Bunny's concert in Barcelona, Spain, watching the performance from an exclusive stage area called "La Casita." The appearance comes after Shakira released her official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, "Dai Dai," which features Bad Bunny.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Movie stars, musicians, and fans gathered at a one-week remembrance vigil for late actress and entrepreneur Beverly Ama Afaglo-Baah in Tema on Saturday, May 30, 2026, to celebrate her legacy and offer condolences to her grieving family and industry colleagues.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian hip-hop artiste Kweku Smoke headlined a concert at London's O2 Electric Brixton featuring guest performances from KiDi, Oseikrom Sikanii, Flowking Stone, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie. Entertainment critic MC Portfolio described the event as reflecting growth in Ghana's music industry and a new spirit of collaboration among artistes.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Pop star Dua Lipa married actor Callum Turner in a low-key ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on Sunday, with a small group of family and friends present. The couple, together for more than two years, plan to throw a three-day party in Sicily at the end of next week.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Award-winning photographer Stephen Nyamekye is opening an exhibition titled SEEN at AkunaPod in Labone on June 6, using portrait photography and documentary-style images to celebrate overlooked workers like fishermen, market women, drivers and artisans whose daily labour keeps communities functioning but often goes unnoticed.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo's final funeral rites will be held on August 7, 2026, at Lashibi Funeral Home in Greater Accra. Afaglo died on May 24, 2026, after a two-year battle with cancer, and was known for roles in films spanning over two decades in Ghana's film industry.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Emeritus Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has unveiled two official cloth designs for his funeral ceremonies: a black-and-red cloth for the burial and main funeral, and a black-and-white cloth for a thanksgiving service in Kumasi. The family stressed the importance of adhering to the dress code to ensure uniformity and dignity throughout the funeral activities.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Elizabeth Essuman hosts a discussion between Pastor Dominic and Islamic apologist Zack examining how the Bible and Quran present distinct theological perspectives on Jesus Christ, exploring areas of agreement—such as His miraculous birth and healing miracles—and fundamental differences in interpretation regarding His nature and identity.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM is organising a weekend getaway at Aqua Safari on June 20–21 to celebrate fathers and father figures, featuring river tours, boat cruises, wildlife viewing, swimming, archery, lawn tennis, meals, live entertainment, and an overnight stay, with activities for children on the second day.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A former student of St. Augustine's College writes about the institution's 97th Anniversary launching on 19 June 2026, reflecting on how the college shaped his character and values, including lessons on integrity, community responsibility, and perseverance captured in its motto "Omnia Vincit Labour."
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of music fans attended Fancy Gadam's concert at Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on May 30, 2026, featuring Nigerian singer Rudeboy and other Northern Ghana-based acts including Hajia 4Reall, Sapashini, Young Pop, Rekordz, Ricchkid and Daatey.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian artist Patoranking has released a new single titled "Shake That" featuring Ruger, an upbeat Afro-dancehall track designed as a summer anthem that celebrates attraction and dancefloor energy, produced by Yungwillis and Dwillsharmony.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pavillon Afronova, a platform active for seven years at the annual Cannes Film Festival, served as a hub for African and diaspora filmmakers, investors, and creatives to share stories, forge connections, and explore opportunities for collaboration and distribution within the global film ecosystem.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rafael Jodar, a 19-year-old Spanish player making his Grand Slam main-draw debut on the Paris clay, has emerged as a dark horse for the Coupe des Mousquetaires after rapid progress from being ranked 707th a year ago. Seeded 27th, Jodar will face German Alexander Zverev in Tuesday's quarter-final, with a victory putting him among the favourites for the title.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Matteo Berrettini reached a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time in almost four years after defeating Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open. The Italian, who has slipped to 105th in the rankings after injuries, is the lowest-ranked Roland Garros quarter-finalist since Igor Andreev in 2007.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated 16th seed Naomi Osaka 7-5 6-3 in straight sets to advance to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final, where she will face Diana Shnaider. Sabalenka credited her serve and drop shots as decisive factors in the victory.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has advised World Cup players to spend their off-season holidays in United States time zones to help with acclimatisation. The squad will arrive in Florida on Monday for a pre-tournament camp, with matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica scheduled for 6 and 10 June, while England's training base in Kansas City, Missouri, is six hours behind UK time.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Uruguay have named Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte in their World Cup squad alongside three other Premier League players, but omitted 39-year-old striker Luis Suarez. Coach Marcelo Bielsa included Darwin Nunez despite the forward's lack of recent game time at club level.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool this summer after contract extension talks broke down over wages and value; he expressed sadness at not being able to say goodbye to supporters in the club's final Premier League match. Konate made 183 appearances and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups during his three-year spell.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced the government will purchase 2026 World Cup match tickets for Ghanaians abroad to support the Black Stars, but will not sponsor travel from Ghana due to cost. He cited financial constraints and estimated supporting one fan throughout the tournament could cost nearly $11,000.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Betting company betPawa, Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), and TECNO Ghana have signed partnerships with the Ghana Football Association to support the Black Stars, Black Queens, and domestic football development ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and WAFCON. betPawa committed GH₵3.5 million in support, UMB became the official banking partner for three years, and TECNO Ghana also signed on to contribute to the development of Ghana football.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars squad in Cardiff, bringing the squad to 24 players ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad will face Wales at Cardiff City Stadium in a match that will be Carlos Queiroz's first real test since taking charge of the team.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-17 women's team defeated Liberia 8-0 on aggregate in the second round of FIFA U-17 WWC qualifiers, with a 6-0 first-leg win in Accra followed by a 2-0 victory in Monrovia. The Black Maidens will now face Senegal in the third and final qualifying round, with first and second legs scheduled for July 3-5 and July 10-12, 2026, for a place at the World Cup.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens have withdrawn from a three-nation women's tournament scheduled for June in Tanzania, citing a decision to instead continue preparations in Accra during the FIFA international window and play friendly matches there.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars completed a training session at Dragon Park on Saturday with 24 players, boosted by the arrival of Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams, ahead of a friendly against Wales on Tuesday in Cardiff as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final in Budapest, securing their second consecutive European title and becoming the first club since Real Madrid (2016–2018) to retain the trophy in the Champions League era.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-17 women's football team defeated Liberia 2-0 in the second leg to complete an 8-0 aggregate victory and progress to the final round of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. They will face Senegal in July 2026 for a place at the global tournament.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Luv FM and Nhyira FM hosted a "Rep Your Jersey" UEFA Champions League final viewing event at SG Mall in Kumasi on May 30, 2026, where hundreds of football fans watched PSG defeat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties and had chances to win prizes including appliances and electronics.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tennis legend Serena Williams will make her competitive return after nearly four years away, playing women's doubles at Queen's Club starting June 8 alongside Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko. The 44-year-old American stepped back from tennis in 2022 after winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former England international James Milner has retired at age 40 after 24 years in the Premier League, during which he broke the record for most Premier League appearances, won three league titles and the 2019 Champions League with Liverpool, and earned 61 caps for England.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Arne Slot was dismissed as Liverpool head coach on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the league this season, 25 points behind Arsenal, despite winning the Premier League title in his first campaign. In an emotional letter, the Dutchman said he leaves Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" and expressed confidence in the club's future, with the club set to open talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Myres Manuel Odonkor Junior won the Accra edition of the 1v1 Africa Football Challenge, claiming the GH¢100,000 top prize after an exhibition of one-on-one football at AIS Astro Turf, East Legon. The event, hosted by Mr Eazi and supported by Mobike, awarded more than GH¢400,000 in total prizes across multiple categories.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz says he should be judged by his results rather than personal qualities, ahead of the team's first match against Wales in a World Cup warm-up friendly.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to supporters to remain patient with the Black Stars despite recent defeats, saying the team is making progress and some performances have shown encouraging signs. Ayew acknowledged four recent losses but called on Ghanaians to focus on the future rather than dwell on past setbacks.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz outlined objectives for the Black Stars ahead of Tuesday's international friendly against Wales, his first game since appointment in April. Queiroz emphasized a message of hope and confidence, stating "We want to play great football. We want to win. We want to bring pride and happiness to the fans."
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz defended including Thomas Partey in Ghana's World Cup squad despite the midfielder facing criminal charges in England, invoking the principle of presumption of innocence. Partey has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah have petitioned the Ghana Football Association to initiate a continental review of CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe's suitability, citing concerns about the contradiction between CAF's commitment to African unity and its leadership's association with South Africa, which they characterize as linked to recurring xenophobic hostility toward Africans.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has firmly dismissed suggestions that external forces influence his selection decisions for the Black Stars, stating during a media engagement that he alone remains responsible for choosing players for the national team.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has acknowledged the pressure of leading Ghana into the upcoming FIFA World Cup, saying it is an unavoidable part of coaching at the highest level and can be a motivating force. The Portuguese tactician takes charge of a Ghana side that has lost its last five matches, with the team's most recent victory coming eight months ago.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed that vice-captain Alexander Djiku will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup due to injury sustained while playing for Spartak Moscow. Derrick Luckassen of Pafos FC has been called up to replace the 31-year-old centre-back in the final squad.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of football fans gathered at T-Havana in Tema on Saturday to watch the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal via the Asempa FM UCL Fun Day. PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after the match ended 1–1, prompting wild celebrations from PSG supporters at the venue.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has joined Ghana's Black Stars squad in Wales, bringing the camp to 25 players ahead of Tuesday's international friendly against Wales at Cardiff City Stadium on June 2, 2026, which serves as preparation for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Myres Manuel Odonkor Junior was crowned champion of the Accra edition of the 1v1 Africa Football Challenge at AIS Astro Turf, East Legon, claiming the GH¢100,000 top prize. The competition, hosted by Mr Eazi and supported by Mobike, awarded more than GH¢400,000 in total prizes across various categories.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
On May 25, 2026, Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority announced a ban on selected plastic products, including polystyrene foam, as a major environmental policy response to plastic pollution. The country generates over 3,000 metric tons of plastic waste daily, with an estimated 86 percent improperly disposed, contributing to ocean and waterway contamination.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Meji Alabi, who has directed music videos for major artists including Beyoncé and Burna Boy, has produced a BBC Africa Eye documentary exploring his grandfather's role as a federal army commando during Nigeria's 1967–1970 civil war against ethnic Igbo separatists.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump has requested edits to a proposed US-Iran deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and uranium removal, as negotiations continue toward a ceasefire framework that would include a 60-day halt to violence and potential sanctions relief to Iran.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration plans to reduce U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas from nearly 50 to 20, expected in June, as part of efforts to limit immigration and clamp down on visa overstays.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian authorities have barred concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott scheduled for July in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and security concerns. The decision followed a request from the local Jewish community to cancel West's performance, and the prefecture cited factors including the rapper's previous concert cancellations in other countries and the real risk of counter-demonstrations.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Florida has become the first US state to sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company endangers children, aids mass shooters, and coaxes users into suicide in pursuit of profit. The lawsuit cites mass shootings at Florida State University and killings of University of South Florida doctoral students, in which the suspect allegedly asked ChatGPT about disposing of human bodies.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A devastating blast in Kaung Tat village in Shan State, Myanmar, killed at least 55 people and wounded dozens more on Sunday. The Ta'ang National Liberation Army, which controls the area, attributed the explosion to mining and quarrying explosives that detonated accidentally around 12:00 local time.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has expressed concern that xenophobic incidents targeting Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa could undermine the continent's efforts towards greater integration and cooperation. He stressed that Africa's future prosperity depends on collaboration among nations and cited the African Continental Free Trade Area as evidence of the continent's commitment to fostering closer economic and social relations.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Jamaica have signed a bilateral agreement to deploy about 400 Ghanaian nurses to Jamaica to support its healthcare sector. The arrangement emerged from the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation meeting, which also produced cooperation accords in defence and tourism and an agreement to conclude negotiations on Ghanaian teacher deployment by August.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has criticised growing anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa, saying undocumented African migrants are not responsible for the country's unemployment and crime challenges. Nearly 300 Ghanaians returned home this week following anti-immigrant protests, as Mbeki argued South Africa's economic decline since 2009 was not caused by foreign nationals.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Chamber of Content Producers has called for African Union and AfCFTA intervention to address xenophobic attacks on African nationals in South Africa, saying the situation has prompted Ghana to evacuate approximately 300 of its nationals and risks damaging intra-African trade, tourism, and unity.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A video circulating on social media reportedly shows fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in southern Algeria near the Malian border, stoking tensions between the two countries, though neither Algerian nor Malian authorities nor the FLA have confirmed the claims and the footage's authenticity remains unverified.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
China issued new regulations on Monday tightening control of overseas deals involving Chinese investors, technology, data, and national security, taking effect July 1. The rules provide a legal basis for forced unwinding of completed overseas transactions and ban cross-border talent transfers in sensitive sectors without approval, following Beijing's order to Meta to unwind its Manus acquisition.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his economic reforms — including scrapping petrol subsidies, cutting electricity subsidies, and devaluing the naira — have stabilised the economy and restored investor confidence, citing a near fivefold surge in the stock market to a record 250,000 points and over 2,700 km of roads under construction or rehabilitation, though the reforms have triggered the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An international court has ruled that the UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over the collapsed asylum agreement that the UK government cancelled after Labour came to power. Rwanda had sought to sue the UK for more than £100m, claiming the UK breached the terms of the deal, but the Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled against it.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic on Sunday with support from allies including the UK, boarding it around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany in international waters. Macron said the ship had been flying a false flag and was part of Russia's "shadow fleet" used to evade sanctions on oil exports linked to the Ukraine war; it is the fourth such vessel France has boarded since September 2025.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has advised Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa due to rising xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals, which have caused injuries, property damage, and business takeovers. The government has lodged diplomatic protests, summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner, and petitioned the African Union in response.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Israeli forces have seized Beaufort Castle and Ridge across the Litani River in southern Lebanon, marking the military's deepest incursion into the country in 26 years. The advance has triggered international concerns over a potential long-term occupation and threatens U.S.-brokered regional peace negotiations, despite a month-old ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A two-month-old ceasefire between the United States and Iran deteriorated over the weekend as both nations exchanged heavy military strikes. The escalation occurred as diplomats attempted to negotiate a permanent end to the war, with the exchange triggered by Iran's shootdown of a US drone and subsequent US retaliatory strikes on Iranian radar and command sites.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered attacks on southern Beirut suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, citing breaches of a US-brokered ceasefire from April. The US Secretary of State is proposing a staged de-escalation in which Hezbollah would cease attacks on Israel in exchange for Israeli restraint in Beirut.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Colombia's presidential election will go to a runoff on 21 June after Sunday's vote produced no outright winner. Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump admirer, topped the vote with 43.7%, while left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, an ally of current president Gustavo Petro, received 41%.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Satellite images analysed by BBC Verify show Iran has damaged 20 US military sites since the start of the war, causing millions of dollars of damage to air defence systems, refuelling aircraft and radars across eight countries in the Middle East. The attacks appear more extensive than publicly acknowledged, suggesting Tehran's counter-attacks have been more precise than American officials have previously acknowledged.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US said it struck Iranian military radar sites in self-defence after a US drone was shot down, while Iran's IRGC said it targeted an air base used by US forces. Kuwait reported its air defence system was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, and the escalation follows failed weekend negotiations over a deal between the two sides.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A large government publication exceeding 1,000 pages, to be released in three volumes, will expose internal government workings and communications including over 160 pages of Lord Mandelson's text messages and WhatsApps related to his appointment as UK ambassador to Washington.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government of Ghana has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following a reported rise in xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants and businesses. Ghana has begun evacuating affected citizens in response to the attacks, which it describes as being carried out by anti-immigrant vigilante groups.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
As ECOWAS prepares for a leadership transition in July 2026, the Economic Community of West African States confronts its greatest test since 1975, with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger having departed and democratic governance under pressure across the region.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has disclosed he has stage four cancer, which his family initially announced in January. The 75-year-old discovered the diagnosis after a car accident led to hospitalization and scans.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government is proposing a scheme to place abusive air passengers on a national blacklist shared among airlines to prevent them from flying with any carrier. Officials from the Department for Transport will meet with airlines this month to discuss the proposal, though it remains unclear how it would operate under current GDPR data protection rules.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian politician Peter Obi won the Nigeria Democratic Congress primary and announced he will run for president again in January after quitting an opposition alliance less than a month earlier, setting up another three-way contest against incumbent Bola Tinubu and a divided opposition.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Opposition candidates and party leaders have described Ethiopia's 7th Parliamentary and Regional Council Elections as peaceful, free, and democratic as voting continues across the country. Party officials reported strong voter participation without interference, noting participation from youth, women, persons with disabilities, and elderly voters.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change Chair Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah reaffirmed Africa's commitment to placing health at the heart of global climate negotiations, recognising climate change as a public health emergency affecting millions. Rising temperatures, floods, droughts, food insecurity, and changing disease patterns are straining health systems across the continent.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Foreign Minister said Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon could violate the country's ceasefire agreement with the US, which Tehran says covers all fronts. The warning came after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered strikes on southern Beirut in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has criticised South African authorities for doing "little" to quell recent xenophobic attacks and protect displaced foreigners, including nearly 200 Ghanaians who sought refuge in Ghana's embassy. Ghana organised its own evacuation of citizens after local authorities failed to intervene, with one flight completed and two more planned.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa due to rising xenophobic attacks targeting Africans, following incidents involving injuries, business closures, looting, and property destruction. The government has lodged diplomatic protests, summoned the South African Acting High Commissioner, petitioned the African Union, and is facilitating evacuations of Ghanaian nationals.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
More than 1,500 Ghanaians living in South Africa have registered for a voluntary repatriation exercise coordinated by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. The mission temporarily suspended new registrations from June 2, 2026, to process and verify applications, with another registration phase to be announced later.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghanaian Times argues that environmental destruction and social instability stem not from accidents but from human behavior, and that the root cause may lie in inherent human conflict between cooperation and self-interest, compassion and competition.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An analysis argues that while technology has transformed human civilization over three centuries, management structures have remained resistant to meaningful change, with many organizations still operating on First Industrial Revolution assumptions. The piece explores how excessive concentration of organizational authority mirrors historical dangers of absolute political power and argues modern organizations must move away from centralized control.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that millions of Africans prioritize securing jobs over creating businesses and employment, and that this cultural emphasis on salaries rather than wealth creation represents a significant overlooked development challenge across the continent.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →