Ghana's Minority in Parliament has criticised the Foreign Affairs Minister over what it describes as "funfair and PR" surrounding the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, arguing the government should focus on substantive relief work for stranded citizens as xenophobic attacks escalate.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has criticised the Foreign Affairs Minister over what it describes as "funfair and PR" surrounding the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, arguing the government should focus on substantive relief work for stranded citizens as xenophobic attacks escalate.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, through the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project, has opened bids for digitising and transforming the Public Records and Archives Administration Department, aiming to preserve Ghana's documentary heritage and improve public access to records through digital technologies.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump instructed his representatives to explore making him the featured attraction at a planned 16-day "Great American State Fair" celebration on the National Mall, after several musical acts withdrew from or never committed to the independence anniversary concerts. Trump said he did not want "artists" who were unhappy and got paid too much, preferring instead to be surrounded by happy, successful people.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration has dropped plans for a $1.8bn fund to compensate individuals claiming unfair government targeting, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced to lawmakers. The fund, proposed to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over his tax returns, faced strong criticism from Democrats and Republicans over concerns it could pay Capitol riot defendants, and was halted by a federal judge pending a June 12 hearing.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar's camp has denied allegations by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal that Atiku influenced the party's primary outcome, insisting the exercise reflected the will of party members and accusing Lawal of making unsubstantiated allegations.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Julius Debrah, Ghana's Chief of Staff, has urged GIMPA and its partners to use research and innovation to drive digital transformation and improve governance across West Africa. He said the newly inaugurated Centre for West African Studies for Digital Public Governance should produce knowledge that informs policy and positions the sub-region to benefit from emerging digital technologies.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended President John Mahama and the NDC government against criticism over the LGBTQ bill, arguing the party showed courage and that challenges over the bill's passage in Parliament, including claims of constitutional breaches relating to quorum, have no basis.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bosome Freho MP Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh raised concerns that key sponsors of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill were absent when Parliament concluded deliberations, particularly regarding amendments to Clause 9 that exempt lawyers, journalists, media organisations and healthcare professionals from sanctions in LGBTQ-related professional matters, which he claims were not part of the original bill's intentions.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has raised concerns about growing threats to Africa's cultural identity from globalisation and xenophobia, warning of pressure on the continent's values and social fabric. He made the remarks ahead of the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty scheduled for Parliament from June 3 to June 6.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Interior is on a two-day working visit to the Volta Region to assess security operations and engage with stakeholders and security personnel. The Minister said periodic regional visits help government officials understand ground-level challenges and make informed decisions on policy and resource allocation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for UN Security Council reforms, arguing that Africa's exclusion from permanent representation is a historical injustice and structural imbalance that undermines the multilateral system's credibility, particularly given the continent's 54 member states and projected population of nearly one quarter of humanity by 2050.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama announced a UK-Ghana Growth Partnership worth up to £215 million, designed to equip young Ghanaians with skills for global competitiveness while supporting private-sector growth and creating job opportunities. The agreement prioritizes human capital development as central to Ghana's long-term development agenda.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
During a town hall with diaspora Ghanaians in London, President Mahama called for African countries to rekindle Pan-Africanism to achieve collective economic leverage. He noted Ghana's leading role in African liberation and continental unity, and highlighted Ghana's recent move at the UN, supported by 123 votes, to describe the Transatlantic Slave Trade as a crime against humanity.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister described the Volta Region as one of Ghana's most peaceful regions, attributing the achievement to collaboration among religious leaders, traditional authorities, security agencies and residents. He praised the cordial relationship between Christian and Muslim communities in the region as exemplary.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor defended President Mahama's comments on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, explaining that the President's reference to further scrutiny after the bill reaches his desk reflects standard constitutional and parliamentary procedures, not a delay tactic. According to Dafeamekpor, post-passage scrutiny and drafting—required under Parliament's Standing Orders—ensures approved amendments are properly incorporated into the final document.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended President John Mahama's recent comments on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that the President's reference to parliamentary processes is consistent with constitutional procedure. Dafeamekpor explained that the legislation is undergoing post-passage scrutiny and drafting before transmission to the Presidency.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor dismissed suggestions that President John Mahama is wavering on the LGBTQ+ Bill, insisting the President remains committed to signing it into law once parliamentary processes are completed. Dafeamekpor argued that critics had misread the President's recent comments about Parliament needing to complete procedural work, describing it as standard legislative practice.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has directed the Attorney-General and EOCO to disclose documents in the ongoing criminal trial of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei Boateng, who are being tried over alleged theft of GH¢49.1 million in public funds. The three-member panel upheld the couple's appeal that the High Court's refusal to order disclosure violated their constitutional right to a fair trial.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian protesters in the UK staged a demonstration in London during President Mahama's official visit for a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, protesting what they described as poor governance and unfulfilled promises by the NDC administration. The demonstrators, numbering in their hundreds, carried placards citing grievances including unfulfilled cocoa price promises, health service failures, and economic hardship.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Member of Parliament for Assin South claims the NDC Majority in Parliament deleted 22 provisions and introduced 31 new ones to the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill before it was passed. He alleges that the revised bill now exempts foreign envoys, NGO representatives, and UN officials from punishment for promoting LGBTQ-related activities.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking at Chatham House in London, President Mahama called for reforms to global governance institutions to reflect current geopolitical realities and reaffirmed Ghana's support for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council. He also outlined the Accra Reset Initiative, which seeks to promote international partnerships based on mutual respect, equity, and shared responsibility.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 1992 Constitution's Article 296 requires that public officials exercise power with reason, fairness, and accountability rather than arbitrary decision-making, though this protection remains underused in Ghanaian governance.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour dismissed claims that Ghana's Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill criminalises counselling, healthcare and pastoral support for LGBTQ+ persons, arguing the legislation targets promotion and encouragement of LGBTQ+ practices rather than professional care.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Single Man Contractors Association members say they have not been paid for certified works completed for the Ghana Highway Authority since 2020 and are threatening to protest at the Presidency over the arrears, arguing the delay has caused severe financial difficulties and affected their ability to continue operations during the rainy season.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, an MP and principal promoter of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, has questioned amendments that exempt lawyers, journalists, healthcare professionals and counsellors from prosecution, arguing the exemptions were unnecessary and undermine the original intent to prevent promotion of LGBTQ+ activities.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip says the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill could be submitted to President Mahama for assent within one to two weeks and insists the President remains committed to signing it into law. The Majority Chief Whip clarified that Parliament is currently undertaking post-passage scrutiny and drafting, with amendments being consolidated before transmission to the Presidency.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on transport agencies to prioritise accountability, innovation and timely project execution to improve service delivery and support Ghana's economic transformation. Speaking at the Ministry of Transport's 2026 Sector Review Retreat in Ho, Volta Region, Nikpe stressed alignment with national development priorities including the 24-hour economy policy and the government's reset agenda.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Leading members of the NDC and NPP, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, attended the final funeral rites of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law in Kumasi.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama has declared Ghana's $3 billion Extended Credit Facility with the International Monetary Fund complete, exiting the programme ahead of schedule with macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability restored. The country has achieved significant improvements including inflation falling to 3.3 percent in February, the cedi becoming the world's best-performing currency in 2025 with a 40 percent appreciation, and gross international reserves climbing to about $14.5 billion.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Speaker Alban Bagbin has directed Parliament to reconsider the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill after concerns that the level of bipartisan support reflected in the committee report was not adequately demonstrated during floor proceedings. The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs executive director described the decision as unprecedented in his years of observing parliamentary proceedings.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin denied authoring a viral social media post criticising Ghana's Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, claiming his account was compromised. The post had suggested that laws criminalising individuals based on sexual orientation should not be enacted in the "civilised world," but Afenyo-Markin stated it did not reflect his views.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has called on traditional and religious leaders in the Volta Region to support efforts to strengthen national security and combat irregular migration, citing concerns over undocumented border crossings and citizens facilitating illegal entry of foreigners. Security agencies have identified 102 unapproved inland crossing points in the region, and the Minister warned that foreign nationals acquiring Ghanaian passports through illegal means pose serious security risks.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin has directed Parliament to reconsider the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, citing a mismatch between the committee report's indication of bipartisan support and what was actually reflected during floor proceedings.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development has called on citizens to demand transparency and strengthen accountability at the district level, particularly through Social Auditing Clubs using the Local Governance Act. The call was made during a training programme in Sogakope under the SARIS Project, which is funded by the EU and operates across 24 selected districts in Ghana.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Okyere Baafi, Ranking Member of Parliament's Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism, has called on the Ghana Standards Authority to strengthen its revenue generation to sustain operations and enhance impact. He commended the Authority's international recognition while emphasizing the need for enhanced internally generated revenue to support its expanding responsibilities.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that laws criminalising people for their sexual orientation do not protect society but target a specific group and undermine democratic principles. He stated that no Parliament in the "civilised world" should endorse such legislation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama held a breakfast meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer at No. 10 Downing Street, with both leaders committing to deepen economic cooperation, expand trade and investment opportunities, and advance shared development priorities including education partnerships and climate financing.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mahama Ayariga rejected claims that Parliament breached procedures in passing the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, stating that the process followed established parliamentary practice and that Parliament regularly uses motions to abridge time to expedite legislative business.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Founding Executive Director of the Parliamentary Network Africa says Speaker Bagbin's directive to revisit the anti-LGBTQ+ bill should trigger a broader review of Parliament's legislative practices, noting concerns about Parliament's frequent suspension of procedural rules intended to ensure adequate scrutiny, transparency, and public participation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga accused the opposition NPP of hoping the NDC government would fail to pass the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, alleging that NPP concerns raised during parliamentary consideration were intended to create difficulties rather than improve the legislation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam told Parliament that the government has fallen short of revenue mobilisation targets under the IMF-supported programme, bringing revenue to GDP to 13%, and has failed to reduce borrowing costs despite claims of macroeconomic stability and declining inflation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam rejected the current Finance Minister's assertion that Ghana's IMF-supported programme derailed under the Akufo-Addo administration, citing the IMF's Fourth Review report which showed Ghana met all six performance criteria by end of 2024 and three of four indicative targets.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam told Parliament that the government's shift to an IMF Policy Coordination Instrument resulted from delays in implementing structural reforms. He noted that Ghana fell short on some structural benchmarks and said the arrangement reflects IMF concerns over reform implementation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has rejected Speaker Alban Bagbin's call to revisit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, insisting that Parliament validly passed it in compliance with Standing Orders and that the Speaker has no authority to reverse the decision.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of introducing new taxes while crediting itself for abolishing nuisance taxes. He cited the Energy Sector Levy (Dumsor Levy), extensions of the Growth and Sustainability Levy and Special Import Levy beyond their original expiry dates, and a 15 per cent VAT charge on life insurance services as examples of new or extended levies introduced under the current administration.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
United Bank for Africa has engaged the Ghana Gold Board to explore strategic partnership opportunities and business support solutions for gold aggregators and players in the gold value chain, leveraging UBA's digital banking capabilities, treasury services, and trade facilitation solutions to support the formalisation and growth of Ghana's gold trading sector.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Banks and fintech companies in Ghana are moving toward partnership rather than competition, leveraging banks' regulatory standing and risk management alongside fintechs' digital capabilities to serve the country's large informal economy and unbanked population.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of Strategy and Enablement at Stanbic Bank has called for digital lenders across Africa to prioritize customer outcomes and sustainability alongside expanding access to credit, warning that irresponsible lending practices—particularly in the informal sector and instances of customers taking multiple loans simultaneously—risk creating financial distress and systemic risks.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana projects inflation could rise above 10 percent by year-end if crude oil prices remain above 100 dollars, potentially breaching its upper target band. Rising fuel costs could drive transport fares and utility tariffs higher, pressuring inflation in coming months.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board is at an advanced stage of implementing a new domestic financing regime through a commercial paper programme, with pension funds, commercial banks, and industry stakeholders identified as primary sources. The Deputy CEO says the institution has hired transaction advisors and is close to finalising the programme's structure ahead of launch.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank Ghana conducted a five-day strategic visit to Kumasi in May 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding operations and supporting businesses. The bank recorded significant growth in 2025, including total assets of GH¢19.0 billion and a 36.7 per cent increase in its loan book to GH¢5.06 billion.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Development Bank will inject $125 million into the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance agency to become its largest shareholder, aiming to increase annual guarantees to $10 billion and unlock private capital for African development as official development aid declines.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Instagram's AI support tool was tricked by hackers to give access to other users' accounts, allowing password changes after spoofing location. Meta said the issue has been resolved and impacted accounts are being secured, though it is unclear how many accounts were affected.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Microsoft says its new Majorana 2 quantum chip keeps qubits stable for an average of 20 seconds compared to milliseconds in its previous version, and the company projects a commercially useful quantum computer within three years, though it would require millions of qubits compared to the current chip's 12.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Training providers participating in the Ghana Jobs and Skills Apprenticeship Programme fear financial collapse if the government discontinues the World Bank-supported initiative, citing millions of dollars in unpaid obligations owed for work already completed. Participants said a meeting with project managers and World Bank officials provided no clear assurance on how outstanding payments would be settled if the project ended.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank Ghana reported a Profit Before Tax of GH¢1.46 billion in 2025, a 21% increase from GH¢1.21 billion in 2024, with operating income growing 14% to GH¢2.68 billion and total assets rising 17% to GH¢25.98 billion. The bank attributed the strong performance to disciplined strategy execution and digital innovation against improving macroeconomic conditions.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank (Ghana) and Deloitte Ghana hosted a Women Business Workshop to provide female entrepreneurs with financial knowledge and strategic insights for scaling their businesses. The bank's head of women banking emphasized that women entrepreneurs need more than capital access—they require financial literacy, business structuring knowledge, and strategic direction to grow sustainably.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Olam Agri secured Flour Manufacturing Company of the Year and Agro-Processing Company of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Manufacturing Awards. The company operates a $55 million wheat mill in Tema with capacity of 275,000 metric tons annually and a $40 million pasta plant, together representing $95 million in cumulative investment and employing 500 people.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
J.A. Plant Pool and its Executive Chairman Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong have pledged to vigorously defend against a legal action by the Attorney-General seeking to recover US$2 million under a District Road Improvement Programme contract, categorically denying any indebtedness and maintaining all obligations were fulfilled.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition will speak at the Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026, addressing global investors and stakeholders on investment opportunities across petroleum, power generation, renewable energy and emerging technologies, with emphasis on government reforms improving sector attractiveness.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has announced the signing of a UK-Ghana Growth Partnership to deepen economic cooperation and accelerate job creation and industrial development. The agreement, formalised at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London with UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, is expected to support private-sector expansion, improve trade facilitation, enhance industrial growth, and strengthen education systems.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced a UK-Ghana Growth Partnership targeting private sector investment, trade facilitation, industrial growth, and education, with an £85 million reforestation fund and restoration of degraded forest reserves in the Oti Region expected to generate employment.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At Auction 2009, the Government accepted approximately GH¢4.866 billion in treasury bills bids—a shortfall of about GH¢1.03 billion from its target. The 91-day bill recorded the highest subscription, while the 364-day bill achieved full uptake.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the Ghana Association of Real Estate Brokers has called for Ghana's housing development model to prioritise affordability for ordinary Ghanaians rather than investors and upper-income buyers, arguing that the country has an affordability crisis rather than a housing deficit, noting that about 1.5 million housing units lie vacant.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has announced a UK-Ghana Growth Partnership signed in London that includes £85 million for reforestation, £9 million for forest restoration in the Oti Region, £6 million to support Ghana's Artificial Intelligence Strategy, and £4 million for specialist clinical engineering training in the health sector.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced a £101 million Takoradi Floating Dock Project under the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership, which will establish the Gulf of Guinea's first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility and create up to 430 direct jobs, with at least 30 per cent reserved for women.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has signed a UK-Ghana Growth Partnership in London aimed at deepening economic cooperation and attracting investment into key sectors over 2026–2028. The agreement includes investment deals worth up to £215 million focused on private-sector development, infrastructure expansion, and skills training.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Aaron Kanor, Acting Commissioner of Ghana's Customs Division, has called for strengthened collaboration between Ghana and Togo Customs administrations to enhance trade facilitation and revenue mobilisation along their shared border. During a visit to the Aflao Collection, he urged officers to balance revenue collection with legitimate trade facilitation and to guide traders on customs procedures.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson told diaspora Ghanaians in London that Ghana is "open for business" and invited them to invest, noting that diaspora remittances exceeded $7 billion last year and describing the diaspora as important partners in nation-building.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
IKEA customers in the U.S. have filed a proposed class action lawsuit seeking refunds for higher prices charged before the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's import tariffs. The lawsuit argues that IKEA and other companies are eligible to seek government refunds for tariffs deemed unlawful, but consumers who paid the higher prices have no direct mechanism to recover the money.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 10th Ghana CEO Summit 2026, KGL Group's Alex Dadey called for a deliberate continental agenda to build strong African-owned enterprises capable of competing globally and driving sustainable economic transformation, emphasizing that Africa's prosperity depends on entrepreneurial ambition, visionary leadership, sound governance, and long-term strategic thinking.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Job listings require years of experience from fresh graduates, creating a barrier that forces young engineers into irrelevant roles, out of the continent, or both. Companies overlook the advantages young engineers bring — emerging-tech fluency, fresh academic knowledge, and drive to prove themselves — while graduate schemes and internship pipelines remain rare in Ghana's hiring culture.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority is intensifying compliance and enforcement targeting regulated undertakings including banks and financial institutions under the EPA Act 2025, requiring all entities to obtain valid environmental permits or face sanctions.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tema Oil Refinery has completed audited financial statements for 2019–2025 and posted a Profit Before Tax of GH¢1.24 billion in 2025, its first year of profitability in a decade. The State Interests and Governance Authority commended the refinery for resolving the audit backlog and achieving financial recovery through improved governance and operational reforms.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Money Summit 2026, convened by the Business & Financial Times in Accra, brings together senior financial sector voices to discuss commodity-backed financing, long-term capital mobilisation, and rural financial inclusion. The summit occurs as Ghana's economy shows signs of recovery, with real GDP growth at 6 percent in 2025, inflation declining to 3.4 percent as of April 2026, and the country transitioning from an IMF Extended Credit Facility to a Policy Coordination Instrument.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Standards Authority is calling for increased investment in product testing infrastructure to ensure Ghanaian goods meet international export standards, particularly for the European Union. The Authority has noted that limited testing capacity has led to past export restrictions on agricultural and non-traditional products, and says capital injection would help strengthen systems and support exporters.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Kingdom and Ghana have launched a Growth Partnership to create jobs, strengthen infrastructure, expand trade, and improve access to skills and education, with investment commitments worth up to £215 million secured at the Ghana Investment Summit in London. The agreement, signed during President John Mahama's visit to the UK, will guide cooperation from 2026 to 2028 and includes the £101 million Takoradi Floating Dock Project (ShipRite) expected to create up to 430 direct jobs.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Asutifi Rural Bank PLC posted a profit before tax of GHS 3,591,004 for 2025, rebounding from a loss of GHS 2,054,164 in 2024, driven by a strategic shift toward customer lending away from government securities and aggressive cost-containment measures. Total loans and advances increased by 31.7% to GHS 23.83 million in 2025.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Effah, founder of Fidelity Bank Ghana, called for a structured partnership between Ghana's business community and government to drive economic transformation beyond macroeconomic stability toward sustained growth, industrialisation, and job creation. Speaking at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, he noted that Ghana has favourable conditions including GDP growth to $115 billion, 3.3% inflation, and USD 13.8 billion in international reserves.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, has been recognised with the Outstanding Public Leadership Excellence Award at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra for his contributions to driving reforms and strategic direction in Ghana's downstream petroleum sector since January 2025.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Weekly trade activity in Ghana's secondary bond market declined 17.27% to GH¢475 million due to holiday-induced pauses and thinner participation. Shorter-maturity instruments (2027–2030) dominated with 86% of volumes at a weighted YTM of 11.27%, while Databank Research expects cautious trading ahead of the May 2026 inflation announcement.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Deloitte Africa's head of infrastructure says blended finance—combining public, philanthropic, and commercial capital—is critical for funding projects in the US$1–5 million range that struggle to attract conventional financing in Ghana and across the continent.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Revenue Authority plans to fully digitalize the application process for treaty benefits, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and enhance certainty in tax treatment. The move addresses current delays caused by incomplete documentation and lengthy verification processes with treaty partners.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, says Ghana-UK economic cooperation has strong prospects, with both nations positioned to build a partnership promoting prosperity and innovation. Speaking at the opening of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London (opened by President Mahama), she committed the Ghana High Commission to facilitating investor engagement and business opportunities in Ghana.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has rejected reports that it is considering a sale and leaseback arrangement for its newly commissioned headquarters, The Bank Square, describing the claims as "false and misleading" and warning that unverified reports could undermine public confidence in Ghana's financial system.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Effah, founder of Fidelity Bank Ghana, called for a structured partnership between government and private sector to drive economic transformation and job creation, noting that while Ghana's GDP has grown to an estimated $115 billion by 2026, youth unemployment remains a critical challenge with 1.5 million young Ghanaians not in employment, education or training.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council and Ghana Private Road Transport Union have dismissed media reports of a 20 percent fare increase set for June 2, 2026, describing any unilateral adjustment as illegal and urging operators to maintain existing approved fares.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
GLICO Health Insurance Ltd, a private commercial health insurance provider in Ghana, has released its inaugural 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report and announced a comprehensive Sustainability Plan, integrating environmental sustainability, social equity, and corporate transparency into its core operations. The company has achieved certifications including ISO 14001:2015, solarised its head office generating over 40,000kWh of renewable energy annually, and completed 85% migration of administrative and claims workflows to digital platforms.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Kenya's flower industry is showing resilience amid global pressures, with IFTEX 2026 attracting 210 exhibitors — the highest in the event's history and up from 189 last year. Since 2023, exhibitor numbers have grown from 159 to 210, with nearly 20 percent of the growth coming from new growers.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Court of Appeal's decision to restore GN Bank's banking licence has reopened debate on banking sector reforms and regulatory accountability in Ghana. A governance auditor argues that the restoration should prompt broader institutional reflection on governance structures, risk management, and corporate culture rather than be treated as a mere legal victory.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's cedi has depreciated approximately 10.28 percent year to date in 2026, trading at about 11.36 cedis to one US dollar, placing it among the weakest-performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa and the broader West African region. The depreciation increases costs for imported goods such as fuel, medicine, machinery, and food, while raising inflationary pressure and reducing household purchasing power.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Cybercriminals operate with structure and patience, selecting targets based on accessibility and potential payoff rather than randomly. They observe and exploit everyday business habits, email practices, and system management weaknesses that make organisations appear easier to compromise.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Telecel Ghana employees have handed over a renovated 30-seater ICT laboratory to the Islamic Basic School in Akim Achiase through the company's 'Bridging Digital Divide' project, funded via employee donations and the Telecel Ghana Foundation as part of the Red Hearts volunteering programme.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is recruiting 400 revenue collectors to strengthen internally generated funds and support the government's 24-hour economy agenda. Successful applicants will be deployed to markets, business districts, transport terminals and other revenue points to improve revenue mobilisation and fund critical public services including sanitation, road maintenance and street lighting.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama said the central bank is committed to sustaining monetary gains and safeguarding banking sector resilience to reinforce trust in the financial system. He also stated that institutions like Ghana International Bank are positioned to address Africa's estimated US$80 billion annual trade finance gap.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and the UK have signed the Ghana-UK Growth Partnership, a roadmap valued at up to £215 million that marks a shift away from traditional aid frameworks toward investment-led collaboration. The agreement prioritizes maritime infrastructure—including a £101 million allocation for the Takoradi Floating Dock Project—along with climate finance and environmental sustainability initiatives.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority, has been named Energy Sector Chief Executive of the Year at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, marking his second consecutive recognition of this award. The honour recognises his exemplary leadership and strategic direction in Ghana's energy sector and VRA's reliable electricity supply and contribution to affordable power generation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced at the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting a major bilateral partnership with South Korea, including a West Africa Hyundai manufacturing plant as part of broader cooperation in industrialisation, technology transfer, and economic development.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Financial literacy advocate Dr Wuaku David Kofi encouraged young people to view entrepreneurship as a tool for solving societal challenges and driving positive change, not merely as a pathway to financial success. He stressed that entrepreneurship is about identifying opportunities and developing sustainable solutions to real-world problems in a technology-driven world.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 10th Ghana Manufacturing Awards ceremony honoured 24 companies and two industry personalities for excellence and innovation in Ghana's manufacturing sector. The event was held on Saturday, May 30, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra and themed "The Role of Manufacturing in Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Agenda."
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has dismissed reports it is considering selling its new headquarters as "false and misleading," reaffirming the facility is a critical asset supporting the bank's operations and statutory mandate.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor said trust, capital and stability are mutually reinforcing pillars needed to sustain macroeconomic gains and support Ghana's growth. The central bank is coordinating efforts to mobilise long-term domestic savings—including over 100 billion in pension funds, capital markets and remittances—for investment in productive sectors like agriculture, manufacturing and small businesses.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
B&FT CEO Dr. Godwin Acquaye told The Money Summit 2026 that commodity-backed financing could unlock capital for Ghana's productive sectors and accelerate economic transformation, citing the country's gold, cocoa, oil, and strategic minerals as bankable assets. He pointed to structured arrangements in the cocoa sector and mining deals like Bogoso-Prestea as evidence the model works.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Samsung Ghana has rolled out its 2026 Vision AI Mini LED television, featuring AI processing designed to enhance fast-motion sports viewing with a dedicated football mode that applies dynamic contrast optimisation and motion enhancement. The TV is intended to deliver an enhanced viewing experience for sports fans during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Businessman Dr. Kofi Amoah has called on governments across Africa to place job creation at the centre of national development agendas, arguing that decent-paying jobs are essential for economic prosperity and social stability. He contends that many young Africans migrate out of economic necessity rather than choice, and that Ghana in particular would retain more youth if it offered decent-paying jobs and living wages.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly and Numatter Recycling Technologies have signed a binding feedstock agreement to supply 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste daily to Ghana's first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant, securing long-term waste supply for the facility and advancing the country's circular economy goals.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Revenue Authority is shifting focus from tax collection alone to partnership and predictability, introducing a Modified Taxation Scheme to simplify compliance and support SMEs as job creators and innovators. The reform aims to restore investor certainty in policy and taxation as Ghana hosts the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Construction of a modern 24-hour economy market at Sefwi-Asawinso in the Sefwi-Wiawso Municipality has commenced, featuring amenities including a police post, clinic, day-care centre and Women's Development Bank. The project is part of the government's 24-hour economy policy to promote continuous business activities, create jobs and stimulate local economic growth.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Barrick Mining is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential all-share transaction with UK-listed Endeavour Mining under consideration; discussions are at an early stage and no decision has been made.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ken Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has urged government to guarantee security of tenure for mining companies, arguing that certainty in mining rights and agreements is essential for attracting investor billions needed for expansion, cleaner technologies, and community development.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama announced the Government's plan to pass a Local Content Bill requiring that ancillary work and subcontracting in mining be given to Ghanaian companies. The Government has also introduced a sliding-scale royalty system ranging from 5 to 12 per cent based on commodity prices.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices remained mostly steady on Tuesday as conflicting reports about US-Iran negotiations created market volatility, with Brent crude at $95.04 and West Texas Intermediate at $91.99 per barrel. President Trump said talks were ongoing and expected a ceasefire extension and Strait of Hormuz reopening within a week, while Tehran's news agency reported suspended negotiations.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Indigenous operator Damang Gold Mine Limited is investing US$250 million in modern mining equipment to expand production and improve efficiency, demonstrating the capacity of local mining companies to compete at scale and supporting Ghana's push toward local ownership of strategic mineral assets.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has issued a public notice requiring all individuals and organisations engaged in reclamation and restoration works to obtain an environmental permit under new 2025 regulations. The requirement covers mine reclamation, restoration of degraded lands, dredging, and rehabilitation of water bodies, with non-compliance subject to sanctions.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government will submit the Damang Gold Mine lease agreement to parliament for ratification following its takeover by Engineers and Planners after Gold Fields' lease expired. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister said suspending operations pending ratification was not viable given the thousands of jobs and economic activities linked to the mine.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Chinese firm Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd. is in final stages of acquiring Australia's Atlantic Lithium Ltd. in a $210 million all-cash deal to secure Atlantic's lithium tenements in Ghana, including the Ewoyaa Project. An opinion piece argues this represents a missed strategic opportunity for Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund to participate in the emerging lithium value chain.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The 19th edition of the West African Mining and Power Expo, scheduled for 3–5 June 2026 in Accra, has confirmed participation from ministers of solid minerals development (Nigeria), energy and green transition (Ghana), and energy and water (Mali). Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has endorsed the event and its minister will address the opening ceremony.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board has advocated gold tokenisation to deepen capital formation and broaden investment opportunities, enabling Ghanaians to own fractions of gold through digital tokens starting from as little as GH¢15. The Board also noted that Ghana's gold exports rose from about 63.8 tonnes in 2024 to nearly 104 tonnes in 2025, with the ASM sector contributing almost half of total exports, though the country lacks local refining capacity to maximise value.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Kosmos Innovation Center has marked a decade of work in youth entrepreneurship, innovation, and agricultural transformation in Ghana, impacting thousands of young people and communities. The organization launched its 10th Anniversary celebration under the theme "A Decade of Youth Impact, Innovation and Agricultural Transformation," bringing together government officials, development partners, and entrepreneurs to reflect on its journey.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Forest Governance, Markets and Climate Programme, with UK Government support, conducted a capacity-building workshop for Ghana's timber industry stakeholders to strengthen compliance with forestry regulations and promote sustainable practices. The initiative aims to reduce illegal timber trade, mining and deforestation across Ghana, Liberia and Cameroon.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agriculture Minister announced plans for an inter-ministerial taskforce to strengthen surveillance and enforcement against illegal rice importation through unauthorized border routes, citing the impact on local farmers and domestic production.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for stronger investment in agriculture and resilient food systems to address rising food prices and food security across West Africa, citing imported inflation, supply chain disruptions, and exchange rate volatility as ongoing pressures.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
West African countries spend about US$3 to 4 billion annually importing rice, a situation the Deputy Finance Minister describes as economically unsustainable and strategically untenable. He urged stakeholders to close the gap between production and consumption to create jobs, improve farmers' livelihoods, and reduce foreign exchange outflows.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
ECOWAS aims to achieve regional rice self-sufficiency by 2035 and is urging governments, investors and development partners to accelerate financing. The region currently produces only 61 percent of the rice it consumes, with supply gaps widening despite a 44 percent increase in rice output between 2008 and 2024.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government announced a new policy requiring rice importers to demonstrate verifiable partnerships with local rice producers before receiving import permits, aiming to accelerate progress toward self-sufficiency and reduce the import bill.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The ECOWAS Commission President warned that West Africa's dependence on imported rice threatens food sovereignty, noting that despite a 44 percent increase in regional rice production between 2008 and 2024, demand still outstrips local supply. He urged governments and investors to accelerate efforts towards rice self-sufficiency and develop regional value chains to create jobs and strengthen economic resilience.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society groups staged a protest in Ibadan, Oyo State, over the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in the state. The Nigeria Union of Teachers has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services beginning June 1, 2026, in protest over the continued captivity of the abducted victims.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Anis Haffar, founder of the Gifted and Talented Education Institute, has called on government and educators to prioritise skills training over theory-heavy instruction, arguing that equipping young people with practical skills is the most effective pathway to national development. His remarks were made at the maiden International Conference on Education and Humanities hosted by the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Pastor Solomon Addo of the Uttermost Church, Ghana, challenged junior high school learners in Ledzokuku Municipality not to let excessive television watching and social media distract them from their academic work, emphasising that time spent on studies and prayer is critical for academic success.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Immigration Service conducted an intelligence-led operation in Asankragwa on May 20, 2026, that intercepted 112 individuals suspected of being trafficked into Ghana, comprising 110 Nigerians, a Beninese, and a Cameroonian, all females aged between 12 and 38. Following investigations, 105 were confirmed as trafficking victims and have been safely repatriated to their respective countries, while seven suspects remain under investigation for prosecution.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission seized 2,372.38 kilograms of suspected cannabis during a raid at Gbi-Wegbe near Hohoe in the Volta Region, with an estimated street value of GH¢1,186,190. Investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest individuals linked to the illegal operation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The East Gonja Municipal Directorate of the NCCE engaged over 140 students and staff at Salaga Technical Institute on ethical leadership, integrity, and anti-corruption, with support from the European Union and German Development Cooperation. The event aimed to promote transparency and accountability among young people and shape them into responsible citizens.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama announced new Transnational Education guidelines under the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership to expand access to internationally recognised academic and professional training programmes for Ghanaian students, aiming to remove barriers and strengthen educational cooperation between the two countries.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has expressed concern about increasing drug use, including cannabis, among youth, saying it threatens the country's peace and future. He noted that the Volta Region has been identified as a hub for cannabis cultivation and processing, and called on stakeholders to cooperate in anti-drug operations.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fisheries Enforcement Unit arrested two inshore fishing operators at Tema Fishing Harbour for operating without valid licenses and improper use of fishing gear. The arrests are part of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture's efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and ensure compliance with fisheries regulations.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A total of 228 young women have completed apprenticeship training in hand weaving and leatherwork organised by the Ghana Association of Weavers and Leather Workers in Upper West, with government officials and stakeholders emphasizing skills development as key to reducing unemployment and preserving Ghana's cultural heritage.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Forum for African Women Educationalists called for stronger collaboration among governments, communities, schools and development partners to address period poverty and menstrual stigma, which hinder the education and well-being of millions of girls across Africa. The call was made during a World Menstrual Health Day 2026 webinar highlighting menstruation as a gender equality and education concern, with examples of interventions such as menstrual health education and sanitary pad distribution in schools.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Free Primary Health Care Initiative was launched in the Western Region, with five districts—Ellembelle, Jomoro, Wassa East, Wassa Amenfi West, and Wassa Amenfi Central—selected for the first phase. The programme aims to remove financial barriers to healthcare access as part of efforts toward universal health coverage, with 150 districts nationwide participating initially and all 251 districts expected to join by 2027.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund intensified calls for international support to expand access to specialised healthcare at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, citing the recovery of three-year-old Delshad Alukure, who received life-saving heart surgery costing more than GH¢150,000 through the Fund's pilot intervention programme.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Biodegradable biodigesters, which break down waste in real time through biological processes, are gaining adoption in Ghana as an alternative to traditional septic tanks that merely store waste. The shift accelerated after Ghana's 2014 cholera outbreak exposed the dangers of poor waste management, with institutions like the World Bank promoting biodigesters as a safer and more effective sanitation solution.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for urgent overhaul of the country's stormwater management policies, warning that conventional drainage infrastructure designed to move water downstream is no longer adequate for rapid urbanisation, climate variability, and increasing flood risks in cities like Accra.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, after visiting Kumasi Central Prisons, called for the government to increase the feeding allowance for inmates, noting that prisoners are rationed small amounts of food. The Interior Minister disclosed the government spends about GHS40 million annually on feeding prison inmates and recently increased the daily allowance from GHS1.80 to GHS5.00 per prisoner, though he believes the amount remains inadequate.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Minister says the Infectious Disease Centre under construction will be completed and operationalised as soon as possible, and the government is prioritising completion and deployment of staff to health facilities at advanced stages rather than formal commissioning ceremonies.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has urged organisers of all public gatherings to provide handwashing facilities and hand sanitisers to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. His call comes as Ebola spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo, though no cases have been detected in Ghana.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Regional Police Command arrested Bismark Kpormeno on 31 May 2026 after officers discovered twelve sacks and eighty parcels of compressed plant materials suspected to be narcotic drugs in his vehicle during a Tema–Ada road operation. The substance was allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and being transported to Ada.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation led a delegation of lupus advocates to Parliament to press for stronger policy support, improved healthcare access, and greater public awareness for people living with lupus and other autoimmune diseases. The effort builds on the Foundation's earlier work with Parliament, including observance of World Lupus Day at Parliament House in May 2025, and aligns with Ghana's Ghana Medical Trust Fund Act, 2025, which recognises autoimmune diseases as chronic conditions.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A head-on collision between a container truck and a passenger bus near Peki Senior High School in the Volta Region on 2 June killed 15 people and injured 25 others. The Ghana National Fire Service carried out rescue operations at the scene, and the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 55-year-old transport operator has been granted GH¢50,000 bail by Asokwa Circuit Court after being accused of hiring individuals to threaten the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union in connection with a union dispute that has already led to civil litigation at the High Court in Kumasi.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced that all 13,500 nurses recruited into the health sector are now receiving their salaries, with outstanding arrears expected to be fully paid by July. The Minister said securing funds to place the affected health workers on the government payroll was an immediate priority upon taking office.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus carrying over 40 schoolchildren from Alice Elites Academy in Assin Edubiase crashed on the Assin Homaho road on Monday, June 1, killing two pupils and injuring 40 others. All injured pupils have been discharged from medical facilities, and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission seized 2,372.38 kilograms of suspected cannabis valued at GH¢1,186,190 during an operation at Gbi-Wegbe, Volta Region, on May 31, 2026. The raid targeted a farmhouse and warehouse facility suspected of being used for storage and distribution of illicit drugs, with investigations ongoing to identify individuals connected to the operation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has assured Ghanaians that the country is on high alert and closely monitoring Ebola developments across Africa, working with regional and international partners and receiving daily updates on cases and trends to prevent any potential outbreak.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has warned that Ebola carries a mortality rate of 30–50 per cent and urged the public to seek immediate medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as muscle pains, vomiting, unexplained bleeding, and headaches rather than self-diagnosing as malaria. He stressed that such symptoms should be evaluated at a health facility, noting that Ebola is transmitted from animals to humans.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Burns Survivors Foundation has called on the Government of Ghana to officially designate June 3 as National Burns Awareness Day to honour burn victims and survivors while promoting nationwide education on burn prevention and safety. The Foundation argues that institutionalising the date—which marks one of Ghana's most tragic national disasters—would strengthen public education on fire and burn prevention and improve support systems for survivors.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel media personality Empress Gifty has alleged that constant social media bullying following actor Harold Amenyah's April 2023 wedding to Irene Boakye caused their marriage breakdown. Amenyah and Boakye have reportedly separated after about two years, with Empress Gifty accusing social media users of criticising the bride's appearance and background.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP running mate for the 2024 elections, presented medical equipment including oxygen cylinders, cardiac monitors, and pediatric BP monitors to the Children's Ward of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, as well as playroom items and parcels for admitted children.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Hamisu Ibrahim, a transport operator and GPRTU member, has been granted bail of GH¢50,000 by Asokwa District Court Two in Kumasi on charges of abetment of crime for alleged threat of harm against the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the union, Sumaila Boakye Mohammed. The court adjourned the case to June 24, 2026, and ordered the prosecution to serve disclosures by June 15, 2026.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Tema Regional Police arrested truck driver Bismark Kpormeno on May 31, 2026, after intercepting a Hyundai container truck on the Tema-Ada road. The search uncovered twelve sacks and eighty parcels of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp, which police say was loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and bound for Ada.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Railway Development Authority says residents are misusing sections of the Tema–Mpakadan railway line as resting areas and makeshift homes, creating safety risks. The GRDA will now intensify enforcement and hand offenders over for prosecution.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister disclosed that over 200,000 eligible children in the Volta Region remain unregistered in the National Identification Authority's mass registration exercise for children aged six to 14 years, after 108,000 were registered in a three-week initial phase against a target of 300,000. The government plans to conduct mop-up and additional registration exercises to ensure coverage of eligible children.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Disaster Management Organisation and Zoomlion Ghana have launched a "No Do No Do" nationwide campaign to promote responsible waste disposal and reduce flooding impacts during the rainy season. The initiative aims to educate the public on the dangers of dumping refuse into drains and waterways, which authorities say is a major contributor to flooding.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An unidentified man was discovered dead near the Cathedral Clinic on High Street in Accra. Eyewitnesses said he had been lying at the location for about three days, appeared seriously ill, and was unable to speak; authorities found no signs of assault or foul play, and investigations are ongoing to establish his identity and cause of death.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Eco Impact Network has warned that open burning of waste releases toxic fumes that worsen chronic conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure, and diabetes, particularly among vulnerable groups. She called for urgent measures to discourage waste burning and encouraged households to adopt waste segregation practices.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema West Municipal Chief Executive toured WASSCE examination centres at two senior high schools to monitor conduct and encourage candidates to avoid malpractice and uphold integrity during the examination exercise.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Wuaku David Kofi, Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, urged young people to embrace discipline, innovation and consistent saving as foundations for long-term wealth creation. He stressed that true prosperity includes knowledge, skills, networks and opportunities, and emphasized that poor financial management rather than low earnings often causes financial struggles.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Childhood cancer cases are rising sharply in Ghana, with specialists warning that official figures likely underestimate the disease burden due to under-diagnosis, late presentation, and financial barriers to treatment. At Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, new cases increased to 160 last year from a previous range of 100–130 annually, with 65 already diagnosed in the first quarter of this year.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Four men — Haruna Seidu, Osman Sambo, Amadu Aminu and Hoyeefe Amadu — have been convicted and sentenced to eight years' imprisonment with hard labour by Tamale High Court Two for conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping, causing harm and threat of death. They abducted a man at Wapuli and demanded ransom; police arrested them while they were sharing the GH¢90,000 ransom money, and the court ordered GH¢70,010 of recovered ransom to be returned to the complainant's brother.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Regional Police Command arrested a 30-year-old driver on May 31, 2026, after he failed to stop when signaled along the Tema-Ada road and was pursued to Bondase. Officers discovered twelve sacks and eighty parcels of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp in his container truck, allegedly loaded from Kpeve in the Volta Region and bound for Ada.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Mercedes-Benz container truck and passenger bus collided head-on at Peki-Tsame on June 2, 2026, killing 15 people and injuring 25 others from a total of 40 involved. The cause remains under investigation.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi has temporarily halted admission of new emergency cases for 24 hours after its Accident and Emergency Centre became overcrowded with 61 patients in critical wards and 34 waiting in queue at a facility designed for 37 beds. The hospital has urged the public to use peripheral hospitals in the region and is coordinating with the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate to strengthen satellite facilities.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Following a head-on collision between a container truck and a passenger bus at Peki-Tsame in the Volta Region that killed at least 15 people and injured 25 others, a hospital administrator confirmed that 23 injured victims are receiving treatment at Peki Government Hospital, with two being processed for referral due to the severity of their injuries; most patients are in stable condition.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Disaster Management Organisation and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have launched the "No Do No Do" campaign to reduce flooding in Accra by encouraging responsible waste disposal and drain maintenance. The 12-week initiative, currently in its third week, includes public education, community clean-ups, and drain desilting activities.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tom Hanks has said the latest Toy Story film highlights children's addiction to screens, featuring a new frog-like tablet character called Lilypad that captivates the children in the film. Hanks told the BBC that the cast related to the storyline because they had witnessed young people's preoccupation with their phones, describing the issue as "a generational thing."
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
WatsUp On Campus 2026 took place at Regional Maritime University Parade Grounds, featuring performances from Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, DJ Raya, and other artists for the RMU SRC Week Artistes' Night.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale says he retired from active music three years ago, despite continuing to release records and perform, and that his focus has shifted to business ventures including Shaxi and Hot Wave, with partnerships in China and the United Arab Emirates.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The family of late Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo has announced her final funeral rites will take place on Friday, 7 August 2026, at the Lashibi Funeral Home in Greater Accra. Afaglo passed away on 24 May 2026 following a two-year battle with cancer.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Dagbon Development Fund to support the redevelopment of the historic Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The bank's CEO praised the Overlord of Dagbon for the stability and peace in the kingdom that enable investment and development.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
After three years without an overlord, the Akade family and kingmakers of the Bonsoe Stool officially enstooled Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe III (Ben Ansah), a 30-year-old businessman, as the new Ahantahene of Ahantaman in a ceremony held in Busua.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Member of Parliament for Ahanta West has alleged that European colonial powers, particularly the Dutch, distorted the historical narrative of the Ahanta people during the colonial era and misrepresented their role and contributions to Ghana's historical development. She cited the example of King Badu Bonsu II, who engaged in prolonged resistance against the Dutch, and noted that colonial authorities changed traditional leadership structures, contributing to confusion about Ahanta history.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artiste Chizzy Wailer and Ruff Nekk Band will headline the 2026 Ghana Cultural Music Showcase on August 1 at the Jamaican Canadian Association in Toronto during Caribana, organised by TOC Foundations to celebrate Ghanaian culture and strengthen diaspora connections.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke's sold-out 'London Nights' concert in the UK featured surprise appearances from Sarkodie and Shatta Wale, marking what he described as his first-ever UK headline show and a major milestone for Ghanaian music on the UK stage.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey will present '3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey', a live storytelling experience exploring his personal and creative journey, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the National Theatre, Accra. Nortey has been conducting promotional visits to senior government and media figures to build momentum for the event.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Hundreds of worshippers gathered at Bayview Village in Accra on May 24, 2026, for Atarah Praise 2026, a night-long worship event themed 'Dalet' featuring performances by Siisi Baido, Prophet Atarah, Piesie Esther, and Obaapa Christy.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
TOC Foundations is hosting a Ghana Cultural Music Showcase on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Toronto as part of Caribana celebrations, featuring Ghanaian recording artist Chizzy Wailer and Ruff Nekk Band performing reggae and Afro-inspired contemporary Ghanaian sounds.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey has visited high-profile personalities and institutions, including the CID Director-General and Minister for Communication, to invite them to the 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey event scheduled for June 12, 2026, at the National Theatre.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian duo DopeNation's track "Kakalika" has been selected by Spotify's editorial team for its 2026 Songs of Summer Predictions list alongside international artists. The song was highlighted as part of a growing wave of sun-soaked global dance hits blending Azonto and Amapiano influences.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Visionary Rhythms Band, made up entirely of visually impaired musicians formed in 2019, has grown from a school-based activity at the School for the Blind in Akropong into a professional collective using live performance and discipline to carve space in Ghana's music industry.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mason Greenwood, currently at Marseille, is the top transfer target for both presidential candidates at Turkish club Fenerbahce. Marseille's sporting director said the club was willing to listen to offers for the 24-year-old forward, who has three years remaining on his contract and scored 16 goals in Ligue 1 this season.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's main goal is to qualify from Group L (alongside Panama, Croatia and England) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Queiroz made his Ghana debut in a 1-1 draw against Wales and emphasised that reaching the second round is his priority.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana's final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man squad and replacing injured vice-captain Alexander Djiku with Derrick Luckassen.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup, and has prioritized learning Portuguese through intensive lessons to win over the fanbase and local staff.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars ended four consecutive defeats with a 1-1 draw against Wales in an international friendly, marking Carlos Queiroz's first game in charge as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed he will leave the club after five years in charge, with a move to Benfica imminent. Silva steered Fulham from the Championship to Premier League promotion in 2021 and has since established them as a top-flight side.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, who will sign a four-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months. The transfer, subject to £3.9m in additional payments, is expected to be completed in early July and will be United's first signing under new permanent head coach Michael Carrick.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to become head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot, with a two-year deal expected. A formal announcement confirming Iraola's appointment is expected this week.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Rugby Football Union organised a one-day inclusive rugby competition on May 30, 2026, at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium, bringing together four teams of deaf and hearing athletes. The event, which featured a Deaf Rugby Team established four years ago in Kumasi, used visual communication methods including flags, signals and an interpreter to ensure full participation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed an endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning following his 12-year partnership with Under Armour. The deal includes collaboration on new products and plans to launch Curry's signature shops in the US and China.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have rejected several approaches for 20-year-old defender Josh Acheampong and given him "untouchable" status, placing him alongside academy graduates Cole Palmer and Joao Felix. Arsenal, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have been monitoring the situation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbesi will join Ghana's World Cup squad as a 27th player and emergency goalkeeping option. Coach Carlos Queiroz explained the move protects against goalkeeper injuries during the tournament and supports Ghana's goalkeeping development programme.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams said Ghana has secured 1,000 tickets for supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing unusually high costs and logistical challenges posed by the tournament being staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The government moved early to obtain tickets through FIFA's advance sales to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaian fans.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will receive $2.5 million from FIFA to support the Black Stars' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams. The funds are intended for training camps, international friendlies, travel, and logistics, and will be managed with accountability and transparency through the Ghana Football Association.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams rejected suggestions that government is involved in ticket trading for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, clarifying that private travel and tour operators independently develop fan packages for accommodation, logistics, and other services on a commercial basis.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens have withdrawn from a three-nation women's tournament scheduled for June 1–9 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and will instead continue preparations in Accra with friendly matches. Four players have been selected for the Black Queens' June camping programme following a recent screening exercise.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nations FC beat Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup, becoming the first club in 34 years to win the competition after relegation from the Ghana Premier League.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
In week two of the Salpholda Hockey League 'A', GRA defeated Legon Knights 1–0, Reformers won their second consecutive match with an 8–0 victory over University of Ghana, and 'Hockey Is The Reason' beat Arkmen 2–1.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hamburg residents voted 54.9 per cent against submitting a candidacy to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympic Games, eliminating the city from Germany's selection process and leaving Berlin, Munich, and the Rhine-Ruhr region as contenders for the German Olympic Sports Confederation's September 26 decision.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former England international James Milner has retired after a 24-year Premier League career at age 40, leaving Brighton after three seasons. The versatile forward holds the record for most Premier League appearances and won three league titles and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has been selected for Mexico's World Cup squad, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the first players to be named for a sixth World Cup. At 17, Gilberto Mora will become Mexico's youngest World Cup player, while Javier Aguirre leads the 26-man squad in his third World Cup as Mexico coach.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli formally began construction on a $3.6 billion stadium at Victoria Park for the 2032 Summer Games, reversing his earlier campaign pledge against building a new venue. The 63,000-seat arena represents a shift from the original Olympic bid proposal, which relied on 90 percent existing venues.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Luis de la Fuente said Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is progressing well in recovery and could be ready for Spain's opening World Cup match, though the medical staff will continue monitoring his progress closely.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has assured the diaspora that approximately 1,000 tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be allocated transparently and fairly to Ghanaians in the United Kingdom and the United States. The initiative fulfils President Mahama's earlier pledge to facilitate the participation of 1,000 diaspora members at the tournament.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team has opened camp in Accra to prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for next month. The team pulled out of a scheduled three-nation tournament featuring Malawi and Tanzania, and will begin training on June 2.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC hosted the 2026 Guinness Ghana Annual Golf Championship at Achimota Golf Club, attracting over 120 golfers and guests for a day of competition, networking, and lifestyle experiences. The event brought together golfers, corporate leaders, government officials, and media for the second edition of the championship.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams expressed confidence in Ghana's preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that head coach Carlos Queiroz will reduce the provisional 28-man squad to 26 players, with two goalkeepers expected to be cut from the current five in the squad.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nations FC are champions of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup following a 5-4 victory over Dreams FC in the final after the teams were level at 1-1 following 120 minutes of action. The match was decided by penalty shootout, with Nations FC scoring five of their six penalties while Dreams FC missed two.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Queens have withdrawn from a three-nation women's tournament scheduled in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (June 1–9) featuring Tanzania, Ghana and Malawi as WAFCON 2026 preparation. Ghana will instead continue preparations in Accra and play friendly matches there during the FIFA window.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC hosted its 2026 annual golf championship at Achimota Golf Club on 30 May, attracting over 120 golfers and guests for a day of competition, networking, and brand experiences featuring Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Heineken and Malta Guinness products.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Wilmar Africa defeated the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority 2–0, and the Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club beat the National Petroleum Authority 1–0 in the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 semi-finals to secure their places in the final.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brandon Thomas-Asante will wear the number 10 jersey for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following in the footsteps of Stephen Appiah and Andre Ayew. Augustine Boakye takes number 20 in his debut tournament involvement, while Derrick Luckassen wears number 23 as a late replacement for the injured Alexander Djiku.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association announced the Black Stars' final 26-man World Cup squad, with Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi while retaining other provisional players. Queiroz said he selected players he believes are ready to perform as a team, balancing wingers and other positions to create harmony.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz will manage his first game as Ghana's head coach against Wales, a World Cup preparation fixture for the Black Stars, who have lost their last five matches across all competitions.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
QNET and Manchester City concluded a four-day football clinic in Accra for more than 25 young Ghanaian boys and girls as part of a decade-long partnership. The clinic aimed to nurture sporting talent while instilling discipline, teamwork, and self-belief among young participants from diverse backgrounds.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Nations FC defeated Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties to win the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup after a 1-1 draw at the University of Ghana Stadium, securing a GH₵80,000 cash prize and GH₵100,000 for continental football preparations, plus a place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Football Association has partnered with automobile brand JAC Motors to reward league champions, best players, and coaches with vehicles, beginning with the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League and Women's Premier League seasons.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Tourism Federation has welcomed the government's introduction of an electronic visa system as a modernizing step for travel infrastructure and tourism appeal. However, the federation cautioned that current visa fees could discourage potential visitors and called for lower processing costs.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel's prime minister has ordered attacks on southern Beirut suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, citing the armed group's violations of an April ceasefire and attacks on Israeli civilians. The Israeli military ordered residents to evacuate, while the U.S. proposed a plan for gradual de-escalation.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Merck is in discussions with global health authorities about using its COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir as an Ebola treatment amid a widening outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo involving the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments. The drug, which has shown some efficacy against Ebola in animal studies, is not currently approved for Ebola use but could potentially help prevent infections in high-risk individuals.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An inquiry by UK MPs into the student loan system in England begins Tuesday, with the National Union of Students calling for review of repayment thresholds and interest rates. New research shows 34% of people in 2025 believe a university degree "isn't worth the amount of time and money," up from 14% in 2005.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion in Spain has cancelled a World Cup preparatory friendly between DR Congo and Chile scheduled for 9 June, citing health concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the eastern DR Congo. DR Congo are based in Belgium and no players have recently visited their homeland, though some support staff and fans have travelled from there.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
New Jersey has sued GEO Group, the private operator of Delaney Hall detention centre in Newark, alleging unsanitary food preparation and storage and inadequate tuberculosis infection control practices. The state claims inspectors' access to the facility was turned away on 27 May and severely limited when allowed entry on 28 May, while the Department of Homeland Security says the facility complies with all required laws and inspectors have been granted access.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada has formally requested the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) be renewed for another 16 years before a July renegotiation deadline, with trade minister Dominic LeBlanc calling it "highly beneficial" while acknowledging areas for improvement and signalling willingness to discuss sector-specific tariffs on steel, aluminium, automobiles and lumber.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The WHO Director-General concluded his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing President Felix Tshisekedi on the response to an Ebola outbreak that aid agencies warn is likely much larger than official figures. Health officials say the outbreak, already the third-largest on record, persisted undetected for weeks and responders are struggling to bring it under control.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, a housing official with no known intelligence background, as acting Director of National Intelligence, overseeing 18 government intelligence agencies. The selection has drawn criticism from lawmakers; Pulte will continue serving as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency during this period.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, originally planned for April 25, has been rescheduled to July 24 after a gunman attempted to access the venue and exchanged fire with Secret Service agents. The rescheduled event will include significantly enhanced safety measures and will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC, with President Trump confirming his attendance.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is backing a ban on under-16s from social media as the only realistic way to address harms children face online, and warned that the manosphere's growing influence risks creating a "lost generation of young men." The position puts him ahead of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who has promised action on children's online safety but has not committed to an outright ban.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian Army troops rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kogi State after armed men blocked the road and attacked travellers early Monday. Two people were found dead and five injured at the scene, while two buses and a truck were recovered.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Navy for eradicating piracy and curtailing crude oil theft in the nation's territorial waters, speaking at the launch of the Nigerian Navy International Fleet Review in Lagos marking the service's 70th anniversary.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has temporarily suspended registration for its voluntary repatriation programme for Ghanaians in South Africa, effective June 2, 2026, to process over 1,500 applications already received. The Commission stated the suspension is temporary and a next registration phase will be announced in due course.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, speaking as co-chair of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, called for deeper economic cooperation between Africa and South Korea to promote industrialisation, job creation, technology transfer and sustainable development beyond traditional models.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the World Health Organisation are intensifying containment efforts for an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. While no licensed vaccine or specific treatment exists for this strain, health authorities emphasise that early detection, prompt medical care, and preventive measures such as hand-washing and avoiding contact with infected individuals' bodily fluids remain effective in controlling transmission.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said Ghana's diplomatic relations with South Africa remain strong despite recent xenophobic attacks that forced evacuation of some Ghanaians. He described the attacks as unfortunate and noted this is the first time Ghanaians have been significantly targeted in such surges of anti-foreign violence.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced his Pastef party will not participate in Senegal's new government after disagreements with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, complicating negotiations with the International Monetary Fund over a lending programme as the country faces a debt crisis.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way for Texas authorities to enforce key parts of a law allowing state officials to arrest and deport people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, lifting an injunction a federal judge had issued in May. Civil rights groups said they will continue fighting the law.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama held a breakfast meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at No. 10 Downing Street to emphasise longstanding diplomatic and economic ties and discuss strengthening bilateral relations, trade, and investment opportunities. The meeting was attended by Ghana's Finance Minister, Trade Minister, and High Commissioner to the UK.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy fighting continues in southern Lebanon despite American diplomatic efforts to formalise a partial ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli airstrikes killed six people, including a Syrian citizen, and damaged a hospital in Tyre, while Hezbollah reported targeting Israeli tanks and the Israeli military said it intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people were shot dead in Nanyuki, Kenya during protests against US plans to establish an Ebola isolation centre at a nearby military base. Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the town on Monday, blocking roads and burning tyres, with police firing tear gas, amid public concern about cross-border infection risks from the 50-bed facility intended to treat US citizens affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 18 people across Ukraine, including two children, with 12 deaths in Dnipro and six in Kyiv. President Zelensky said civilian infrastructure and energy facilities were targeted, over 100 were injured, and Russia deployed 656 strike drones and 73 missiles in the overnight assault.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Godfred Boateng, a Ghanaian-born academic, is conducting research across Canada, the United States, and ten African countries on health equity and social determinants of health, influencing policy and empowering vulnerable communities.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump's tariff announcements have disrupted African trade, with Lesotho initially facing 50% reciprocal tariffs that contracted its textile industry from 50,000 to 36,000 workers before negotiating the rate down to 15%. The Trump administration's National Security Strategy signals a shift from aid-centred engagement to transactional relationships focused on trade, investment, critical minerals, and energy on American terms.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
As Ghanaians prepare to travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, authorities must address risks of visa overstays and irregular migration, lessons highlighted by recent evacuations of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic tensions linked to undocumented migration.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has defended the government's quick intervention to protect Ghanaians in South Africa's xenophobic attacks, saying critics who accused it of overreacting should now appreciate the decision following reports of fatalities. The Mozambican government confirmed five of its citizens have died in the violence.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Quality governance in the boardroom significantly influences institutional outcomes across public, private, educational, and non-profit sectors, determining whether organizations fulfill mandates and retain stakeholder confidence despite similar resources and challenges.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that judges must uphold independence, impartiality, and integrity as core values and that the judiciary must remain insulated from political influence to maintain public confidence and the rule of law.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial expresses concern that state anti-galamsey pronouncements are not translating into meaningful action, as illegal mining continues openly in the Eastern Region, devastating cocoa farms and the Birim River despite official commitments to combat the practice.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Organisations increasingly recognise governance as critical to institutional effectiveness, yet lack reliable methods to measure whether governance structures actually influence organisational outcomes. Despite similar governance arrangements, some institutions deliver consistently while others struggle with accountability failures and poor decision-making.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece in Daily Guide argues that Ghana's environmental governance has been hampered by human-centred legal reasoning that only addresses ecological harm when direct human or economic impacts are visible. The writer proposes the emerging global concept of "Courts of the Living"—which would meaningfully consider ecosystems, biodiversity, and non-human life within environmental decision-making frameworks—as a potential solution to strengthen enforcement against illegal mining, deforestation, wetland destruction, and pollution.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Investment is an important tool for building wealth and financial security, requiring discipline and informed decision-making. Key habits include developing a savings culture by setting aside portions of earnings regularly, establishing clear financial goals, and gaining knowledge to avoid fraudulent schemes.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Technology is reshaping organisations, but human creativity, judgment, ethics, and emotional intelligence provide direction that machines cannot replicate. According to the 2025 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, AI and information processing technologies are expected to transform 86 percent of businesses by 2030, with an estimated net increase of 78 million jobs globally despite 92 million job displacements.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →