The National Petroleum Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College's 50th anniversary celebration. The NPA Chief Executive commended the Armed Forces for their partnership in combating illegal fuel-related activities and assured the institution of the Authority's continued support.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College's 50th anniversary celebration. The NPA Chief Executive commended the Armed Forces for their partnership in combating illegal fuel-related activities and assured the institution of the Authority's continued support.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission and Information Services Department have reaffirmed closer collaboration to support preparation and implementation of Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan, which aims to harmonise long-term development frameworks into a single national blueprint. The engagement focuses on public communication, citizen engagement and nationwide awareness creation, alongside a complementary "New Values, New Society" agenda.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has called for greater reliance on data and evidence in policymaking and public service delivery, arguing that Ghana's development agenda must be guided by credible information. She highlighted data-sharing agreements between the Ghana Statistical Service and 25 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and warned that public trust could be undermined if data systems exclude vulnerable groups or fail to protect personal information.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Finance claims it has released over GH¢1.6 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 2026, representing about 85 percent of the ministry's allocation for Goods and Services and CAPEX. MoFA disputes these figures, arguing they contradict official budget execution documents issued by the Finance Ministry itself, citing a First and Second Quarter Budget Allotment Letter that capped first-half expenditure at GH¢910 million.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Newsfile talk show will broadcast on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring discussions on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, a proposed national ID requirement for adult content access, June floods, and a court case involving security chiefs, with interviews from the Foreign Affairs Minister and Assin South MP.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Prime's current affairs programme will bring together political communicators and a youth advocate to discuss the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, disaster management, and emerging political dynamics ahead of the 2028 elections.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Senate proceedings were disrupted for over 15 minutes on Tuesday when Senator Adams Oshiomhole and Senate President Godswill Akpabio had a heated exchange. Oshiomhole attempted to raise points of order during consideration of the Votes and Proceedings, but Akpabio overruled him citing Senate Standing Orders; when Oshiomhole persisted, the Chief Whip warned him of disciplinary action and Akpabio threatened to use rules to remove him from the Senate before order was restored.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
An aide to ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the APC deploys police officers to protect President Tinubu's campaign billboards rather than to safeguard Nigerians, citing reports that Edo State police took shifts guarding billboards around Ring Road.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former NSA Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah has questioned the Agricultural Development Bank's claim that transfers from an NSA hire purchase suspense account to Blocks of Life Consult Limited were properly authorised, during ongoing trial proceedings over alleged financial losses of about GH¢38 million. The defence counsel challenged the bank's witness over the absence of documentary evidence specifically authorising the first transfer of GH¢148,841 in February 2023, despite the bank's reliance on what it described as a standing instruction.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Africa Development Council opposes Cabinet-approved reforms to elect Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives on a non-partisan basis, arguing Ghana's unitary structure requires presidential appointees to maintain policy coherence and national unity.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called on NDC appointees and members to remain committed to implementing policies that bring meaningful improvements to Ghanaians' lives, emphasizing that party policies must produce visible results in citizens' daily lives rather than remain political promises.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, the 2024 NPP Vice-Presidential Candidate and former MP for Manhyia South, has called on Parliament to re-engage and reconsider the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, citing the need for broader consensus and to address concerns raised by House leadership over the circumstances of its passage.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang laid a wreath at Banda-Ahenkro to mark the 47th anniversary of the June 4 Uprising, which was staged in 1979 by former President Jerry John Rawlings to strengthen probity, accountability and social justice. The ceremony included wreath-laying, a perpetual flame lighting, and a parade by students, with the event themed "Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising."
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States has donated three Freightliner heavy-duty trucks, valued at more than $600,000, to the Ghana Armed Forces under the African Crisis Response Initiative to enhance engineering, construction and humanitarian response capabilities. The trucks, presented at the Ghana Armed Forces Engineers Training School near Teshie, will support infrastructure projects and peacekeeping operations.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A staff member of the Audit Service of Ghana has demanded through his lawyers that Auditor General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu reverse the promotion of Emmanuel Fosu Gyeabour to Deputy Auditor General, arguing the promotion violates the Service's Scheme of Service because no public vacancy was declared as required.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mr Joseph Nelson, Western Regional Minister, has called on Ghanaians to be inspired by the June 4, 1979 Uprising and commit to ideals of probity, accountability, and integrity to build a prosperous nation. He noted the Uprising as a turning point in Ghana's political history that reminds citizens that demands for accountability must be grounded in rule of law and democratic principles.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's NPP Minority Caucus has criticized the NDC administration for what it calls political insincerity on the amended Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, accusing the ruling party of reversing its previous opposition to amendments when it was in opposition.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The University of Education, Winneba held the maiden edition of the Osahen Afenyo-Markin Annual Excellence Public Lecture on selfless leadership and public service, organised by the Effutu Local Council of Christian Churches in partnership with the Effutu Traditional Council and Muslim Community. The event honoured Osahen Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament for Effutu, and featured a keynote address by former MP Dr Mark Assibey-Yeboah.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, has called for establishment of a National Disaster Risk Management Fund to strengthen Ghana's response to floods, fires, and emergencies. The proposal comes as Accra marked the 11th anniversary of the June 3, 2015, twin flood and fire disaster that killed more than 150 people, while the capital experienced fresh flooding and fire outbreaks the same day.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party Minority has accused the governing NDC of reversing its position on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, noting that while in opposition the NDC demanded presidential assent to the original 2024 bill but has now overseen substantial amendments to the legislation after assuming office.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister visited the scene of a fire at the Police Barracks in Accra Central that displaced several police families and destroyed personal belongings. The Government pledged temporary accommodation, financial assistance, clothing, and relief items from NADMO to support affected families.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-LGBTQ campaigner Moses Foh-Amoaning has called on African parliaments to develop a coordinated strategy to resist what he describes as aggressive lobbying by the United Nations and other international organisations in support of LGBTQ rights, speaking at the closing forum of the Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from Zambia's Anti-Corruption Commission completed a three-day study visit to Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor to examine investigative techniques, asset recovery, digital forensics, and prosecution strategies for high-level corruption cases. The Special Prosecutor outlined the office's statutory independence, mandate, and challenges including institutional resistance and resource constraints.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP Minority Caucus has alleged that the NDC government has substantially altered the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill through 31 amendments introduced after taking office, contradicting the party's previous opposition to any changes when the bill passed unanimously in Ghana's 8th Parliament in 2024.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) has strongly condemned sexually suggestive, misogynistic and degrading remarks allegedly directed at NPP politician Akosua Asaa Manu by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, during a social media exchange. GenCED warned that such conduct reinforces the hostile environment women face in politics and has no place in democratic discourse.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria is experiencing complex security crises including insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West, farmer-herder conflicts in the North-Central, separatist agitations in the South-East, and kidnapping-for-ransom across regions. The article examines how insecurity and public disillusionment threaten Nigeria's democratic future as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has announced plans to formally request a copy of the amended Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, from Parliament for its legal team to conduct a thorough review before taking a position on the proposed legislation.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gushegu MP Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, a co-sponsor of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, 2025, has pledged that same-sex marriage will never be legalized in Ghana, stating the country remains committed to preserving its cultural, religious and family values. At an Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values in Accra, he was joined by the Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, who urged African lawmakers to resist efforts to promote LGBTQ+ rights on the continent.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited the fire scene at the Police Barracks opposite the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters on Friday, June 5, calling for accountability and stronger preventive measures. She questioned the building's history, maintenance, and oversight, and urged authorities to examine root causes and prevent future tragedies while supporting affected individuals and families.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa abstained from adopting the African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values at a conference in Accra, citing the Charter's definition of marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman as inconsistent with its Constitution. Mozambique also abstained, citing logistical challenges and legislative scheduling constraints.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on May 29, shifting focus to whether President Mahama will assent to it. Though he indicated during campaigning that he would sign such a bill, his position has become more cautious since taking office; he has suggested alternative approaches like moral education, preferred a government-sponsored bill, and raised concerns about procedural irregularities in the bill's passage.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Senate has approved over $70bn in funding for President Trump's immigration agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol, for the remaining three years of his administration. The bill passed 52-to-47 largely along party lines and now heads to the House for a vote before going to Trump for signature.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A High Court in Accra ruled that Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the constitutional rights of three citizens—including two broadcast journalists—during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering the Inspector General of Police to pay GH₵150,000 in damages and issue a formal apology. Justice Nana Brew found the police conduct "unprofessional" and determined that the arrest and detention breached rights to personal liberty, human dignity, freedom of assembly, and media independence.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Media Coalition for Good Governance has cautioned that unsubstantiated allegations by civil society organisations about Ghana's port operations risk undermining ongoing reforms in trade facilitation and public health security. The coalition's convener stressed that constructive reform must be rooted in facts and data rather than claims without factual backing.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as Managing Director of New Times Corporation, which publishes Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers. The appointment was made in consultation with the President and is effective June 5, 2026.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A coach working with student entrepreneurs observed that startup teams with industry connections—through parents, relatives, or mentors who understand their sector—made more lasting progress than those with polished pitches alone. The article argues that access to experienced operators who open doors and pressure-test assumptions is a structural advantage that benefits some young founders but not others.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian entrepreneur who studied in China and learned construction practices there is developing Labadi Beach Apartment, a residential project on Labadi Beach backed by Chinese state-owned enterprises, which he positions as a premium real estate statement of confidence in Ghana's potential.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bosome Freho District Assembly has cut the sod for construction of a modern 24-hour economy market at Tebeso No. 2, designed to boost trade and create jobs. The facility, to be built by Neckseth Construction over 36 months, will include shops, a police post, fire service station, women's development bank, and sanitary facilities for continuous economic activity.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the beauty and cosmetics industry say Ghanaian products are made with precision and finesse comparable to foreign ones and meet both local and international market requirements. The SMEs made these claims at the 10th Beauty, Cosmetics and Wellness West Africa Ghana Expo at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
SSNIT Director-General Kwasi Afresh Biney says the pension scheme's main challenge is encouraging Ghanaians to use its digital platforms, not technology itself. With automation improvements, pension claims can now be processed in an average of seven days, but the full benefits depend on customers actively adopting available digital channels.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's inflation rate inched up to 3.7 per cent in May from 3.4 per cent in April, driven by rising fuel costs and global economic uncertainties. The Government Statistician noted the overall inflation trend as encouraging, with inflation declining significantly from 18.4 per cent in May 2025.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Abena Amoah, Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, has been appointed Chairperson of the International Capital Market Association's Committee of Regional Representatives, a role overseeing governance for the association's 630 member institutions across 71 jurisdictions.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN Ghana and OnePIN have launched MediaX, a self-service digital advertising platform that enables brands and content providers to create, manage and optimise campaigns across MTN's digital ecosystem with real-time reporting and engagement rates exceeding 80 per cent.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 10th Beauty, Cosmetics and Wellness West Africa Ghana exhibition, held at UPSA Auditorium in Accra from 3–5 June 2026, brought together exhibitors from more than 10 countries including Turkey, India, South Africa, the UAE and Egypt. The three-day event aims to highlight growing opportunities in Ghana's beauty sector and connect international manufacturers with Ghanaian businesses and consumers.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Experts at The Money Summit 2026 affirmed that Ghana's 147 community banks are essential for deepening financial inclusion and grassroots economic transformation, particularly by serving the informal economy which accounts for roughly 80 percent of local economic activity.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An economist at the University of Ghana Business School argues that falling monetary policy rates will have limited impact on businesses unless elevated credit risk tied to high non-performing loans (NPLs) is addressed. Ghana's banking sector NPL ratio stood at 18.9 percent in December 2025, with bad loans valued at over GH¢21 billion, prompting the Bank of Ghana to direct banks to reduce NPL ratios below 15 percent by end of 2026.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Stock Exchange has urged the Ghanaian diaspora to increase participation in the country's capital markets, citing strong investor confidence recovery, rising equity valuations, and a resurgence in primary market activity including the busiest IPO period in nearly a decade. The GSE Composite Index has returned 63.4 percent year-to-date as of May 2026, ranking as the world's second-best performing equity market.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's private sector held stable business conditions in May with a solid expansion of employment, the rate of job creation hitting an 11-month high, though new orders rose at a softer pace and output decreased fractionally. Input costs increased for the second month running, but inflation rates remained muted.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Abena Amoah, Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, has been appointed Chair of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Committee of Regional Representatives, a role that serves as a key link between the ICMA Board and its 15 regional committees. The appointment was announced at the 58th ICMA Annual General Meeting and Conference in London and is described as recognition of Ghana's growing influence in African and global capital markets development.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Dairy brand Cowbell provided 10,000 servings of complete breakfast to students from basic schools in Kumasi to mark the 2026 World Milk Day under the theme "role of women in dairy and nourishment." The initiative is part of Cowbell's ongoing nutrition improvement efforts in communities since 2020.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Vaccine Institute is seeking partnerships with investors including Ghana Exim Bank, Afreximbank, and the International Finance Corporation to fund local vaccine manufacturers, as GAVI funding ends in 2030 and Ghana will need to fund vaccines locally at about $50 million in four years. The NVI has signed a tech transfer agreement with PT Biopharma of Indonesia for tetanus-diphtheria vaccine manufacturing locally by 2027.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama told Bloomberg the country has built the necessary reserves to withstand oil price shocks, expressing confidence that current crises will be short-term and that resilience has improved over the past year.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 10th anniversary edition of Legacy Expo, formerly the Africa Makeup & Beauty Fair, drew nearly 400 exhibitors and key players from Africa and the Middle East to showcase beauty, cosmetics, and wellness products at the University of Professional Studies, Accra on June 3, 2026. CEO Rebecca Donkor announced a strategic partnership with Ace Group to expand international collaborations and position West Africa as a regional hub for the sector.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Renault has introduced two new SUV models to the Ghanaian market through Premium Motors: the Grand Koleos and the Kardian, which feature advanced technology, safety features, and fuel efficiency. The Kardian is targeted at first-time buyers and urban motorists, offering affordability and compact design.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Link Network Services has rejected allegations of frequent disruptions to the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), stating the claims lack verifiable evidence and calling on accusers to provide details of specific outages. The company says the system has improved stability following completion of a new data centre and continues to support trade facilitation and customs processing.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
UAE-based technology company Yango Group convened more than 200 business, government and technology sector representatives in Abidjan for Innovation Day 2026, featuring technology demonstrations across its 35+ markets, discussions on digital services for African cities, and the graduation of the first cohort of the Yango Fellowship Programme in Côte d'Ivoire.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana outlined an ambition for Ghana to become an International Financial Services Centre and the "Singapore of Africa" at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London. Achieving this requires building a deep, competitive domestic investment ecosystem capable of financing long-term economic growth, according to the Governor and the CEO of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject reintroduction of the Cargo Tracking Note/Smart Port Note system, arguing it would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers without delivering measurable benefits to cargo clearance or trade facilitation.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Isaac Kusi spent more than thirty-four years introducing shea butter from West Africa to international markets, educating beauty professionals about the natural product's benefits while advocating for the welfare of women in the shea industry.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, gathered over 200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technology experts in Abidjan on 4 June to showcase digital services technologies, discuss urban innovation in Africa, announce partnerships with GUDE-PME, and recognise graduates of its Fellowship Programme.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject efforts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), also known as the Smart Port Note (SPN), arguing the system would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers without delivering measurable benefits to cargo clearance or trade facilitation.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana regulatory approval. The executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Telecommunications giant Telecel Ghana has committed US$5million to support the government's One Million Coders initiative, undertaking to train 100,000 beneficiaries through its digital learning platform 'Start to Go' as part of efforts to accelerate digital skills development.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana received a record $7.8 billion in diaspora remittances in 2025, up from $4.8 billion in 2024, driven by digital financial innovation and regulatory improvements including the Bank of Ghana's Payment Systems and Services Act and updated Guidelines for Inward Remittance Services. Remittances now account for roughly 6% of Ghana's GDP and serve as a stable source of foreign exchange, though most inflows continue to finance household consumption.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Dr Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman of McDan Group and founder of Electrochem Ghana Limited, was honoured at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit for his outstanding contribution to Ghana's industrial and economic development, particularly through his leadership of Africa's largest salt mine.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Ratings has lowered its 2026 global growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points to 2.4%, citing higher inflation squeezing real wages and raising input costs, though AI-related IT investment is cushioning the impact. The firm also cut forecasts for the US and eurozone but raised China's forecast to 4.6% following strong first-quarter 2026 data.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Abigail Cudjoe, an Associate at Deloitte Ghana, has been adjudged the Overall Best Student in the February 2026 graduating class of the Chartered Institute of Taxation Ghana, and also won best student awards in Advanced Taxation Practice and Tax Administration and Ethics.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The EXIM Frozen Foods Association of Ghana has strongly opposed attempts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note/Smart Port Note, warning it could impose an annual burden of €187.2 million to €382.8 million on importers and consumers. The Association urged the Transport Minister to reject the proposal, arguing the abandoned system was needless, duplicative, and expensive.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
More than six decades after independence, Ghana continues to import many products it has the resources, talent, and market to produce, despite achievements in education, democracy, and infrastructure. The article argues Ghana should build productive capacity rather than rely primarily on consuming imported goods from China, Turkey, India, Europe, and the Middle East.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Arla Foods Ghana launched a month-long initiative to provide free milk to up to 42,000 senior high school students across the Central Region as part of World Milk Day celebrations, reinforcing its commitment to promoting healthy living and good nutrition among Ghana's youth.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Artificial Intelligence, which enables machines to learn, reason and adapt, has become a foundational element of the modern digital economy and is now integrated into healthcare, finance, education, agriculture, security and communication systems globally.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Development Bank Ghana is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a focus on expanding lending to women-led businesses and young entrepreneurs to create jobs and improve livelihoods. The bank's CEO noted that lending to women-owned businesses has resulted in job creation and sustainable livelihoods, and the bank plans to increase such lending as a catalyst for economic growth.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An AI music platform that generates songs from text prompts has raised over $400 million and is valued at approximately $5.4 billion, prompting questions about whether Africa will shape the future of music or merely train AI systems for others. The article argues that the global creative economy is being rewired in real time, with Africa not yet in control of the direction.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ramped up crude processing to 700,000 barrels per day during a performance test, exceeding its nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd, with plans to expand to 1.4 million bpd within 30 months. The refinery, which began producing fuel in 2024, supplies domestic markets and exports to African countries, Europe, and beyond.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 0.22% to $95.24 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped 0.11% to $92.94 a barrel on Friday, as prospects for a near-term end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran dimmed following Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire in Lebanon. Both contracts are set to post their first weekly gain in three weeks, with WTI up more than 6%, amid Middle East tensions and concerns about falling global oil inventories.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At a Heath GoldFields development plan ceremony, traditional leaders, government officials and business executives joined Prestea residents in calling for the reconstruction of the 23-kilometre Bogoso–Prestea road, which they described as neglected for years and unfit for a major mining centre.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ecobank Ghana has been appointed Lead Arranger and Book Runner for a US$200 million loan facility supporting the second phase expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery. The financing is expected to enhance Ghana's energy security and industrial development.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has signalled a tougher stance on mining lease renewals, warning that the government may no longer view favourably situations where companies secure lease extensions only to sell the assets shortly afterwards. He cited a recent Newmont transaction where a renewed lease was sold within a month for approximately one billion dollars, questioning whether such arrangements align with the original intent behind granting lease extensions.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines reports that the artisanal and small-scale mining sector accounted for about 52% of Ghana's gold output in 2025 but contributes less than 2% of the sector's tax revenue. Chamber officials attributed the low tax contribution to the sector's largely informal operations and called for stronger measures to bring more ASM operators into the formal economy.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Policy analyst Dr Steve Manteaw supports efforts to increase Ghanaian participation in mining, arguing that countries that derive the greatest value from natural resources actively participate in extraction. He points to public concern that Ghana is not receiving enough benefits from its mineral wealth, a sentiment reflected in debate over Gold Fields' Tarkwa mining lease renewal.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Steve Manteaw attributes fierce public interest in Gold Fields' Tarkwa mining lease renewal to a widespread perception that Ghana is not receiving enough value from its mineral resources and wants greater benefits retained domestically. He notes that public frustration has been fuelled by claims that Ghana retains only a small fraction of value from mining, though he describes such figures as inaccurate.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Communities hosting the Tarkwa Mine have called on government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease when it expires in 2027, warning that denial could jeopardise thousands of jobs and disrupt economic activity in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem municipality. Community leaders support increased local participation in mining but say any transition must prioritise technical competence, financial strength and operational experience.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The EPA's Deputy CEO said mining companies that fail to comply with environmental regulations risk having their permits suspended or revoked, stressing that environmental sustainability must not be sacrificed despite mining's importance to Ghana's economy.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson has expressed concern about mining companies pressuring the government to renew mining leases and then immediately selling them to other investors. He cited Newmont's sale of its Akyem Gold Mine Project to Zijin Mining Group for US$1 billion a month after securing a lease extension, saying such practices should not be encouraged as they undermine mutual trust.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ratings agency Fitch has revised its forecast for Brent crude to US$87 per barrel, up from US$70, citing oil shocks as a headwind to world growth; the firm also examined an adverse scenario where oil prices could average US$100 per barrel in 2026 given persisting geopolitical uncertainties.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Parliamentary Energy and Mines Committee Chair Dr Kwabena Donkor has proposed that Ghana's state retain ownership of mining assets while contracting indigenous companies to conduct operations, arguing the country now possesses the technical expertise and managerial capacity to retain a larger share of mineral wealth benefits. He advocates reviving the State Gold Mining Corporation as a lean asset-holding entity rather than an operator.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has directed developers of the planned 900MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Takoradi to accelerate work and target completion by September 2027, three months ahead of the currently scheduled December 2027 deadline. The Minister said the project is strategically important for strengthening energy security and meeting the country's growing electricity demand.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Farmers in Upper West Region have expressed optimism that proposed government Farmer Service Centres will help address challenges in accessing mechanisation services, improve agricultural production, and support food security and livelihoods. The region currently faces inadequate availability of tractors and modern farming equipment, which delays land preparation and reduces yields, with women smallholder farmers particularly disadvantaged in accessing the limited services available.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government, with World Bank Group support, has launched the AgriConnect Compact, a national framework aimed at strengthening food security, creating jobs, reducing food imports, and mobilising investment across priority agricultural value chains including cocoa, oil palm, rice, maize, and poultry. In its first phase from 2026 to 2030, the Compact targets improved food and nutrition security for an estimated 2.99 million people and the creation of more than 2.6 million jobs by 2035, with estimated financing needs of about US$3.5 billion.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Peter Dzasa, Head of Treasury at Ecobank Ghana, said billions of cedis in pension funds could finance commodity value chains if market infrastructure, grading systems, and regulatory safeguards are in place. He highlighted the Ghana Commodity Exchange and warehouse receipt system as enabling mechanisms, noting that verified quality and available markets build investor confidence to support crops including cashew, shea, and maize.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Forestry Commission CEO said more than 350 private companies and individuals are engaged in commercial forest plantations within forest reserves, and in 2025 the sector supplied 952,000 cubic metres of timber and timber products valued at roughly $260 million to domestic and export markets.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku announced plans to introduce an import quota policy that ties rice importers' permits to demonstrated partnerships with Ghanaian rice producers, aiming to boost local production, reduce reliance on imports, and strengthen the domestic rice value chain.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana produces approximately 380,000 tonnes of tomatoes annually but needs over 800,000; between 30 and 45 percent of the domestic harvest spoils before reaching consumers due to inadequate cold chain and processing infrastructure. A local brand, Ntoswura, is partnering with farms to process tomatoes into paste at source to address the waste and reduce import dependence.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Benso Oil Palm Plantation PLC has invested GH¢107 million in a 3,030-hectare oil palm smallholder and outgrower project, with 1,630 hectares mature and 1,400 expected to mature by end-2026. The company retained its RSPO certification and reported six percent revenue growth year-on-year, though profit after tax declined ten percent to GH¢84.224 million in 2025.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana faces a paradox in the rice sector: despite favorable growing conditions and abundant local paddy production, the country drains over $500 million annually in foreign exchange on rice imports from Asia. The article argues this reflects a cultural preference for imported goods and leaves the nation vulnerable to global supply disruptions.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Forestry Commission and regional partners launched the 2026 Tree for Life restoration initiative in Upper West to combat climate change and desertification, with targets to plant 50,000 amenity seedlings and 30,000 seedlings under the Tree on Farms initiative.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has signed a $1.5 billion AgriConnect Compact with the World Bank, IFAD, IFC, and other development partners to transform its agriculture sector. The compact is expected to create more than 2.6 million jobs over five years while improving food security and strengthening agribusiness.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Ambulance Service visited the National Petroleum Authority to express appreciation for its support to emergency operations. The NPA reaffirmed its commitment to backing the service and noted its dedication to social responsibility and national development.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has distributed over 60,000 sanitary pads to female students in seven senior high schools across six regions to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, as part of efforts to promote menstrual health and improve educational outcomes.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited will shut down the Barekese Water Treatment Plant from 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, to 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, for critical repairs to the transmission pipeline, affecting water supply to Kumasi and surrounding communities. Residents are advised to store adequate water supplies ahead of the shutdown.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
SSNIT's Director-General says the pension scheme is aggressively pursuing digital service delivery to eliminate long queues and improve efficiency. He noted that technology has reduced pension processing time to an average of seven days after retirement and document submission, but stressed that customer adoption of digital platforms is essential for technology investments to deliver full value.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust has cut its average pension claim processing turnaround to seven days, with the Director-General attributing the improvement to digital transformation efforts. He noted that technology alone is insufficient and that customers must embrace the available digital platforms.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Peace Council is strengthening collaboration between security agencies and communities in the fight against violent extremism through a series of civilian-security dialogues. Over 300 community members and security personnel in the Builsa South District and Builsa North Municipality participated in discussions aimed at improving information sharing, strengthening community vigilance, and preventing violent extremism and other security threats.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association chairman has called on the government to urgently operationalise the Sewua Government Hospital and Afari Military Hospital, which have been completed and have a combined capacity of about 600 beds, to ease overcrowding and bed shortages at KATH. He notes that KATH faces persistent congestion as the principal tertiary referral hospital in the Ashanti Region, and that activating these facilities with adequate equipment could significantly reduce pressure on the teaching hospital.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Regional Police Command, working with the Inspector-General of Police's Special Operations Team, arrested 80 individuals between May 25 and June 3, 2026, in a coordinated operation targeting criminal hotspots in Zuarungu, Bolgatanga, Tongo, Bongo and Nabdam District. Preliminary investigations suggest many suspects were involved in narcotic substance sales and use, and police recovered items including motorcycles, ammunition, suspected Indian hemp and other goods.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has activated its Ebola preparedness and response plan in response to outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, strengthening surveillance, laboratory testing, and case management systems. As of June 3, 2026, the DRC had recorded 344 confirmed Ebola cases and 60 deaths, while Uganda had recorded 15 confirmed cases and one death.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Employers Association has graduated 60 participants from Cohorts 9 and 10 under its Female Future Programme, designed to equip women with leadership skills, mentorship, and professional networks. The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection noted the programme has produced measurable outcomes, with beneficiaries advancing into leadership roles and securing appointments to boards and committees.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Students from Accra SHS and St. Thomas Aquinas SHS found this year's WASSCE Core Mathematics paper challenging, citing numerous word problems involving real-life applications, financial mathematics, and linear equations. The West African Examinations Council's 2025 report noted that over 50 per cent of candidates failed the Mathematics paper, with many struggling to translate word problems into mathematical expressions and solve application-based questions.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian socialite Mona Faiz Montrage (Hajia4Real) has been named in the US Department of Homeland Security's "Arrested Worst of the Worst" list of foreign nationals facing deportation. The list includes 32 Ghanaians linked to offences including shoplifting, cocaine possession, fraud, domestic violence, weapon-related crimes and child cruelty allegations.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A nationwide survey by the National Vaccine Institute found that only 14.3 per cent of Ghanaians are aware of plans to begin local vaccine production in 2027, highlighting the need for intensified public education despite high general confidence in vaccines. The survey of 13,905 valid responses across all 16 regions and 55 districts revealed regional disparities, with rural communities in northern Ghana showing stronger vaccine acceptance than urbanised regions like Greater Accra and Ashanti.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Health Service has cautioned the public against waterborne and other related diseases associated with the rainy season, including cholera, typhoid, dysentery, malaria, yellow fever and dengue fever, urging preventive measures such as maintaining clean surroundings, cooking food thoroughly, and washing produce with clean water.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Inspector General of Police is seeking urgent accommodation for 140 families of police personnel whose homes at Accra Central Police barracks were destroyed by fire. About 100 families are currently sheltered in conference rooms at the Accra Regional Police Headquarters, while 40 have sought temporary shelter with relatives; the police administration plans to rent hotels and guest houses as an immediate measure.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Gender Centre for Empowering Development has condemned what it describes as sexually suggestive, degrading and misogynistic remarks directed at Madam Akosua Manu (Kozie), a former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, during a prolonged social media feud with Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene. According to GenCED, women participating in public life continue to face gender-based harassment, online abuse and sexualised attacks for exercising their democratic rights.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Chronicle reported allegations of extortion and excessive fee collections at Terchire Senior High School in the Tano North Municipality, where final-year students were allegedly required to pay between GH¢4,000 and GH¢4,500 for WASSCE examination access. The Ghana Education Service has established a Committee of Enquiry to investigate the claims, with a report deadline of June 5, 2026.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sawla/Tuna/Kalba MP Andrew Dari Chiwitey has blamed poor planning, weak coordination among government agencies, and corruption for Ghana's recurring flooding problems, noting that drainage systems are unable to cope with heavy rainfall and that agencies responsible for roads, local government, energy, and water resources fail to collaborate on infrastructure projects.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Yaa Jantuah has called for a comprehensive investigation into recurring flooding incidents around June 3, including physical, policy, social, and spiritual dimensions. She stressed that the recurring nature of the phenomenon warrants deeper examination, noting that common causes include choked drains, poor waste disposal, and construction on waterways.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Kia Rhino truck loaded with Club Beer crates overturned at the Shangri-La bus stop on the Accra–Madina road on Friday, June 5, after a trotro mate stopped traffic for a passenger to cross, causing vehicles ahead to brake suddenly and the truck driver to swerve and lose control. The accident spilled several crates of beer and bottles onto the road, caused temporary traffic disruption, but resulted in no injuries or fatalities.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the government is digitalising Ghana's education system with initiatives including the Basic STEM programme (launched August 2025) with coding and robotics, EdTech ventures reaching over 690,000 learners, and tablet deployment expanded to over 420 senior high schools within one year.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has launched its 2026 21 Days of Y'ello Care employee volunteerism campaign, focusing on improving healthcare access in underserved and remote communities through interventions including hospital bed repair, health screenings, and training health champions.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
HealthTech Ghana and the Defence Ministry have opened a diagnostic centre at 37 Military Hospital featuring Ghana's first helium-free 1.5T MRI system, along with CT scanning and laboratory services. Free MRI scans are available to eligible registered patients by appointment from June 8–20, 2026, though a minimal fee applies for specialist image reporting.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian singer BongoFari has appealed to mothers to help their children appreciate the sacrifices fathers make, recounting how he sold his studio equipment to pay for a caesarean section to save his wife and newborn child, and noting that his own children grew up unaware of the struggles he endured to provide for them.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Danish Children Fund and Hansen Road SDA School held a Personal Hygiene Week Celebration bringing together students from multiple Accra schools to promote healthy living through lessons on personal hygiene, environmental cleanliness and menstrual health management, distributing sanitary items and learning materials.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana donated essential food, hygiene, and household items including rice, cooking oil, and diapers to the Impact Rehab Foundation as part of its humanitarian and community development initiatives.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Regional Police Command and IGP Special Operations Team conducted intelligence-led swoop operations in Bolgatanga, Tongo, Bongo and Nabdam District from May 25 to June 3, 2026, arresting eighty suspects on suspicion of involvement in narcotic peddling, consumption and other criminal activities, and retrieving weapons, narcotics and related items.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Construction of a second spillway at Fulani Dam in Adentan Municipality is about 80 per cent complete. The project aims to prevent a repeat of devastating floods that affected about 50 homes and displaced more than 480 residents following heavy rains in May last year.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told the 19th e-Learning Africa conference in Accra that Africa must control its digital future by investing in infrastructure, software development and digital skills to ensure technology-driven education meets the continent's needs. Ghana has distributed tablets to senior high school students and teachers, with plans to extend this to kindergarten and junior high school, and will integrate coding, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and electronics into foundational learning.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Widespread flooding across Accra on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, displaced residents, damaged buildings, caused one fatality, and prompted public scrutiny of President Mahama's Anti-Flood Taskforce, inaugurated in March 2025 to tackle the country's perennial flooding.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
GIZ Ghana has launched the InnoWaste project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, to improve livelihoods in the plastic waste management sector with focus on empowering women and youth. The project, partnering with Zoomlion and Blue Skies, aims to transform Ghana's circular economy by September 2028 through environmental, economic, and social gains.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
On June 3, 2026, heavy rains overwhelmed drainage systems in Accra and parts of Greater Accra Region, causing widespread flooding that submerged homes, cut off roads, and displaced families. Simultaneously, a fire outbreak occurred in a separate location, with firefighters battling both flood and flame conditions reminiscent of the June 3, 2015 Goil Filling Station disaster.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 27-year-old man has died after being arrested by residents of Mpasatia in Atwima Mponua District over allegations of stealing a motorised tricycle. The circumstances of his death remain unclear, and police have opened investigations into both the alleged theft and the death.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Four WASSCE candidates at Kumasi Academy were arrested by Asokore Police Command for allegedly threatening to burn down the school over a "quarantine" arrangement that isolated them in separate classrooms during examinations. School authorities said the students were quarantined due to repeated indiscipline, though some parents claim the isolation causes undue psychological pressure.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited victims of a June 3 fire at Accra Central Market and adjoining police barracks annex, donating relief items including 100 mattresses, 300 blankets, 300 mosquito nets, 30 cartons of cooking oil and clothing. She called for a comprehensive assessment of the destruction and measures to prevent future incidents.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate has arrested a suspect following an alleged unprovoked assault on a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic by a patient's relative during enforcement of visiting hours on June 2. The Regional Health Directorate and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association condemned the incident, with authorities pledging support for the staff member and warning that attacks on health workers will not be tolerated.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has distributed GH₵106,000 in cash support to 106 victims of a recent fire at the Accra Central Police Barracks Trading Area in Tudu, with each victim receiving GH₵1,000. The Mayor said the support was intended to help victims meet urgent needs as they recover from the disaster, though he acknowledged the amount could not fully compensate for losses suffered.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
EcoGreen Oases Legacy trained 109 youth, women, returnees, and persons with disabilities in Techiman in a three-day green skills programme, equipping them with practical training in recycling, upcycling, green entrepreneurship, and enterprise management to address youth unemployment and climate change.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The SSNIT Director General says the pension scheme is sustainable and can pay benefits for the next 40 years, citing a recent actuarial report by the UK Government Department of Actuarial Services, despite earlier concerns raised by the International Labour Organisation.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has condemned the physical assault of a senior staff midwife by patient relatives at Community 22 Polyclinic in Tema, calling for urgent national measures and enhanced facility security to protect healthcare workers from workplace violence.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A federal court in Florida has sentenced Kelvin Owusu Nkwantabisa, 33, to 17 years for leading a Business Email Compromise fraud scheme that stole more than US$38 million from businesses and individuals across the United States and globally. Nkwantabisa coordinated a transnational cybercrime network that gained unauthorized access to email accounts, monitored business transactions, and impersonated trusted partners to redirect funds.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Drugs Authority says cigarettes must be sold only in sealed packs, not individually, to ensure consumers see mandatory health warnings. The requirement, enforced through pictorial warnings on packaging, is intended to better communicate the health risks of tobacco use.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of the Interior and Ghana Police Service have given GH₵15,000 to each family affected by a fire at Accra Central Police Barracks on June 3. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly also contributed GH₵120,000 to support ongoing relief efforts coordinated by the Interior Ministry and Police Service.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Health Directorate has condemned newly promoted human resource officers' reluctance to accept postings to rural facilities, urging them to embrace their roles in improving healthcare delivery. Officials warned against spreading misinformation about transfers and called on officers to use proper administrative channels for complaints rather than rejecting assignments.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Technology consultant Maximus Ametorgoh has opposed proposals requiring Ghanaians to verify age using national ID cards before accessing pornographic websites, arguing that an outright ban would be more effective and easier to implement given Ghana's lack of the necessary technological infrastructure.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Cynthia Morrison, former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has called for the urgent relocation and protection of an alleged victim in a defilement case involving a police officer and his biological daughter, emphasizing the need for counselling support for both the child and her mother and full involvement of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Daewoo Chevrolet commercial taxi was destroyed by fire at Frimpongso in the Eastern Region on Tuesday, June 2. Firefighters from Anyinam Fire Station responded promptly and brought the fire under control within five minutes; no injuries or fatalities were recorded.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 2026 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards honouree, Issabella Akwaboah, led a menstrual hygiene outreach programme at St. Anna's Family Home in Winneba through the Amazing Girls Foundation and Charlotte Memorial Foundation. The initiative provided sanitary products and health education to address period poverty and support girls' wellbeing and confidence.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority has begun a one-month mop-up registration exercise for Ghanaian children aged 6–14 years in selected districts across Volta and Oti regions, running from June 4 to July 3, 2026, to allow those who missed the initial phase to obtain national identification records.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has threatened to throw out the high-profile Mamprobi Hospital baby theft case if the prosecution fails to file its disclosures without further delay. The delay of approximately two months has been attributed to the prosecution's difficulty in securing signatures from key witnesses, including the complainant, her husband, doctors, nurses, and security personnel.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A nurse at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic was allegedly physically assaulted on June 4 after asking a patient's relative to leave the ward when visiting hours ended. The incident has raised concerns about healthcare worker safety.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate has condemned the alleged assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic by a patient's relative after she enforced the facility's visiting hours policy. The incident, which was circulated on social media, prompted the Directorate to reaffirm its commitment to healthcare worker safety.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Personnel from Akropong Fire Station participated in a Career Day Celebration at Akropong Methodist Basic School on June 3, 2026, educating students on career opportunities within the Ghana National Fire Service, sharing fire safety tips, and engaging the school's cadet squad.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Police units foiled a planned robbery and recovered weapons after confronting Ali Mohammed, a 23-year-old robbery suspect wanted in connection with a murder in April 2026 and two separate robbery attacks in 2025 and 2026. Mohammed engaged police with an AK-47 rifle during the operation at Kukuom in the Ahafo Region but was overpowered and sustained gunshot injuries; he was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Police Service foiled a planned robbery attack and recovered weapons linked to a robbery syndicate after Ali Mohammed, 23, opened fire on officers during an arrest attempt in Kukuom, Ahafo Region on June 2, 2026. Mohammed, who was wanted for armed robberies including a murder in April 2026, was shot by police and died at Goaso Government Hospital.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's pension system stands at a crossroads as economic uncertainty, demographic shifts, and rising retiree expectations create structural challenges to its long-term viability, despite reforms that have strengthened the system. The three-tier architecture governed by the National Pensions Act addresses retirement security but continues to face sustainability questions.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Journalists Association will host a gala on June 6, 2026, at the Alisa Hotel to recognise individuals and organisations that have advanced press freedom, media development, and democratic governance. The event, marking this year's World Press Freedom Day, will be attended by about 300 guests including government officials, Members of Parliament, ambassadors, and media leaders.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has introduced a telehealth service allowing pensioners to consult healthcare professionals remotely, aiming to improve healthcare access and address challenges related to distance and mobility. The National Pensioners Association has welcomed the initiative as a timely intervention to support the healthcare needs of pensioners across Ghana.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana has condemned the assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic by a patient's relative on June 2, while the midwife was enforcing visiting hours policy. The union has called for stronger protective measures for healthcare workers and expressed solidarity with the affected worker.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The founder of the Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation has called on government to expand access to genotype screening for young people and welcomed the inclusion of newborn sickle cell screening in the government's free primary healthcare programme, saying early diagnosis enables immediate treatment and better disease management.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Napari Baba Nindow has been sentenced to three years imprisonment with hard labour by a Tamale Circuit Court after pleading guilty to restricted drug offences including possession and prohibited sale of restricted drugs without lawful authority. He was also fined 10,000 penalty units (GH¢120,000) and faces two further charges of possession of narcotic drugs, with proceedings adjourned to 29 June 2026.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has invited Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder of Action Chapel International, to be the Special Guest Speaker for its 60th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, scheduled for September 2026 at Action Chapel International. The visit was part of stakeholder engagements for UPSA's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, with the Vice-Chancellor praising the Archbishop's longstanding support and spiritual guidance to the University.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
MP Alhassan Tampuli has donated medical equipment and consumables to four health facilities in Gushegu municipality—Gushegu Municipal Hospital, Nawuhugu CHPS Compound, Kpatinga Health Centre, and Zinindo Health Centre—as part of his Golden Jubilee celebrations. He also handed over a three-unit self-contained apartment to the Gushegu Municipal Hospital to house three medical professionals.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 14-year-old girl in Old Ashongman escaped through a window when floodwaters surged into her family's home during Wednesday's heavy rains in Accra, destroying her school uniform, textbooks, exercise books and other study materials.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Three boys convicted of raping two girls in separate attacks in Hampshire in 2024 and 2025 were given youth rehabilitation orders rather than custody, partly due to evidence of intellectual limitations and rehabilitation prospects; the sentences are under Court of Appeal review following public outcry.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has directed the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital board to suspend its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks, citing the CEO's announcement on June 3, 2026 suspending emergency admissions as contrary to President John Mahama's directives.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Health Directorate has criticised newly promoted human resource officers who are reluctant to accept postings to rural facilities, urging them to embrace their roles in improving healthcare delivery across the region. The criticism was made during the inauguration of the Upper West Divisional Association of Human Resource Management Practitioners in Health, Ghana.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
MomsConnectGH organised a donation drive to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital as part of Mental Health Awareness Day and Mother's Day commemoration, delivering essential supplies and welfare items while drawing attention to mental health challenges affecting women and mothers, particularly postpartum depression.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Health Minister has suspended the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for two weeks following the hospital's announcement on June 3 that its A&E Centre had halted admission of new emergency cases. The suspension came after the CEO admitted the decision contradicted directives from President John Dramani Mahama.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Steven Spielberg, whose films have long explored extraterrestrial themes, told the BBC at the UK premiere of his new sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day that he has become more optimistic people will discover non-human intelligence that has previously been hidden. The film stars Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor in a story about evidence of alien life and a government cover-up.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews host Samson Anyenini will be honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association on June 6, 2026, alongside diplomat Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Haruna Atta and the late Justice Kwame Afreh for their contributions to press freedom and democratic governance. The ceremony will mark World Press Freedom Day celebrations at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hollywood is hosting a series of special events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth, including tributes at the Chinese Theatre, a new exhibit at the Academy Museum running until February 2027, and film screenings throughout the month.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigerian singer Rema has said his relationship was "beautiful" but "quite manipulative," claiming his ex-girlfriend created additional pressure at home when he sought relief from external demands.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Actor Jeffrey Nortey has visited senior government officials and media organisations to promote his "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey" event, scheduled for June 12, 2026, at the National Theatre. The Criminal Investigations Department director and Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George have pledged support for the show.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has rejected calls for "unity" in Ghana's music and creative sector, arguing instead for cooperation, ethical conduct, professionalism, and quality control. His comments challenge a long-standing industry belief that unity is key to solving sector challenges.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Sarkodie has said that despite their current friendship, another beef with dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is likely to occur, telling an interviewer he expects conflict to arise within the next two or three months.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The final edition of "Art of Exchange," a cultural diplomacy initiative by DiplomArts and the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, closed on May 30, 2026, at the Sankofa Africa Center, featuring an installation by Ibrahim Mahama, a performance by Rocky Dawuni, and a panel discussion on decentralised artistic practices and creative communities' role in fostering dialogue across borders.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Miss Galaxy Ghana, an environmental and sanitation beauty pageant, has opened applications for its 2026 edition themed "Rep Your Constituency, Drive Sustainability," with registration running until early June 2026. The pageant aims to empower young women as environmental ambassadors, offering leadership training, mentorship, and prizes including crowns, cash rewards, and ambassadorial roles.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Journalists Association will recognise Ambassador Gina Blay, veteran journalists, and other distinguished media practitioners and public figures for their contributions to press freedom and media development, as part of World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Veteran American actor Richard Lawson attributes his five-decade career to a clear sense of purpose he discovered early in his career. Lawson told JoyNews at the Cannes Film Festival that an epiphany during a stage production transformed acting from a profession into a calling rooted in serving a greater mission rather than seeking external rewards.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
WatsUp TV is expanding its WatsUp On Campus tertiary activation project to visit 15 universities and tertiary institutions across Ghana and beyond in 2026, following successful editions at UPSA and RMU that featured top Ghanaian music artists. The initiative aims to create a Pan-African youth platform celebrating talent, culture, and student engagement.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Samson Lardy Anyenini will be honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association alongside diplomat Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Haruna Atta and the late Justice Kwame Afreh for contributions to press freedom and democratic governance. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra as part of World Press Freedom Day celebrations.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kanya King, founder of the Music of Black Origin awards, has died at 57 following a battle with colon cancer. Stars including Alesha Dixon, Stormzy, Idris Elba, and Oritsé Williams have paid tribute to King, recalling her as a visionary who championed black musicians and created opportunities for underrepresented talent.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The owner and chairman of English Premier League side Sunderland AFC visited Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin in Accra, following the Speaker's recent visit to the club's UK headquarters as part of discussions on the annual Democracy Cup initiative. Both sides discussed strengthening ties through football development and potential business and investment opportunities.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Forbes confirmed on June 5, 2026 that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are both billionaires, with Ronaldo valued at approximately $1.2 billion and Messi at $1 billion, making them the first two footballers in history to simultaneously hold ten-figure fortunes.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 2007 trophy-handling mix-up at the Fifa Player of the Year awards marked the start of a generational rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo that has defined the last two decades of football. The pair have won nearly all major individual awards since then, amassed close to 2,000 career goals and 85 trophies combined, and reshaped how the game is played and consumed worldwide.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract following Arne Slot's departure. The former Bournemouth manager, 43, takes over after the Reds finished the Premier League season with 60 points and qualified for next season's Champions League.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anis Hadj Moussa scored in the 86th minute to give Algeria a 1-0 away victory over the Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up match at De Kuip on Wednesday. Algeria's strong second-half performance and goalkeeper Luca Zidane's saves secured the win ahead of their group-stage opening against Argentina on June 16.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva defeated Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-1 6-3 in the French Open semi-final to reach her first Grand Slam final. The 19-year-old is the fourth-youngest woman to reach the Roland Garros final in 30 years and will face either compatriot Diana Shnaider or Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska on Saturday.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City are contemplating legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate, Enrique Riquelme, claimed striker Erling Haaland has a release clause and would join Madrid if Riquelme becomes president. Haaland's father and agent, along with City, denied the claim, stating there is no contractual clause enabling the move.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA has reversed its policy to ban fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues, citing safety grounds. The change forces supporters to purchase bottled water, though FIFA states that hydration stations and cooling tents will be available.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana achieved a historic milestone as athlete Promise Aheto qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in para swimming, the first Ghanaian to do so, following strong performances at the World Para Swimming Series in Australia. The Africa Paralympic Committee President praised the leadership of Farida Iddriss, president of Ghana's para sports association, for enabling the achievement.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to remain patient and supportive of the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad, which recently played Wales in an international friendly, is focused on building a new chapter and developing ahead of the tournament.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The GAZ Nobles Football Club youngster from Agona Swedru earned his first call-up to Ghana's Black Starlets and won Man of the Match in the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations World Cup qualification play-off against Uganda, scoring twice and providing an assist.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after departing Cardiff, continuing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicks off on June 11. The team drew 1-1 with Wales on Tuesday and resumed training to fine-tune strategies ahead of the tournament.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in the opening game of the NBA Finals, with Jalen Brunson scoring 30 points including 13 in the final quarter. The victory extended the Knicks' winning streak to 12 games, matching the second-best all-time playoff streak set by the Spurs in 1999.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in the United States to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-1 friendly draw with Wales. The squad landed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening and resumed training on Thursday under head coach Carlos Queiroz.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
DStv will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live through SuperSport with local language commentary and expert analysis. The company is promoting multiple subscription packages starting from GH¢50 and warning against illegal telecasts during the tournament.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bobby Tambling, Chelsea's former record goalscorer with 202 goals in 370 appearances between 1959 and 1970, has died aged 84. His long-standing scoring record stood for more than four decades before being surpassed by Frank Lampard in 2013.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has thanked Malta Guinness for concluding a four-year sponsorship of the Women's Premier League, citing the company's contributions to raising the league's profile through financial investment and promotional initiatives. The GFA noted the sponsorship period coincided with improved competitiveness and greater public interest, and said discussions between the parties about maintaining a relationship have been positive.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, in his 16th year with the national team, attributes his longevity to his on-field performances rather than his father's legacy, saying "football doesn't lie on the grass" despite persistent criticism from supporters.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's newly launched e-Visa platform has potential to boost tourism and investment through faster processing, but tourism analysts warn that high visa fees for non-African travellers could undermine the country's competitiveness.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The EPA's Deputy Chief Executive Officer has urged Ghanaians, especially young people, to report environmental offences and become active environmental stewards by planting trees, reducing plastic use, and championing sustainability initiatives in their communities.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has planted over 31 million trees nationwide, surpassing its 30 million target through efforts by government institutions, traditional authorities, schools, religious bodies, and civil society. The Lands Minister stressed that true success should be measured by tree survival and maturation rather than seedling numbers, calling for stronger post-planting monitoring and care.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said the government is moving ahead with a ban on styrofoam packs as part of broader environmental interventions including marine and coastal conservation, renewable energy investments, and climate-smart policies aligned with the Paris Agreement.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Rosemary Anderson Akolaa, an environmental expert and Chartered Environmentalist, has called for urgent action to protect nature, warning that environmental destruction is worsening climate change and threatening livelihoods, public health, and future development across Africa. She noted that communities across Africa are experiencing prolonged droughts, destructive floods, declining agricultural productivity, biodiversity loss, and increasing health risks.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana, with over 250 employees and students from Kordiabe R/C Basic School, planted 10,000 seedlings in the Chipa Tributary Forest Reserve to mark World Environment Day, bringing the company's reforestation total to 43,000 trees over five years as part of Ghana's Tree for Life Campaign.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
World Environment Day is a global reminder to individuals, businesses, and governments to protect the environment in response to climate change impacts like rising temperatures, extreme weather, and threats to food and water security. In Ghana, recent floods in Accra underscore the need for action on deforestation, waste management, and urban planning.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana observes World Environment Day with focus on climate change, as the country faces erratic rainfall, floods, coastal erosion, and agricultural disruption. Ghana's updated Nationally Determined Contributions for 2025–2030 target a 71% emissions cut and expand renewable energy and electric vehicle capacity.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Suspected bandits abducted at least seven students from off-campus accommodation in Zamfara State, Nigeria, in early hours of June 3, taking them to an unknown location; security forces deployed search-and-rescue operations as the region faces persistent armed kidnappings.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked the UNHCR office in Tripoli on Thursday, protesting against migrants who have travelled to the country seeking work or passage to Europe. Since Libya's 2011 uprising, the country has become a major transit route for hundreds of thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa fleeing conflict and poverty.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Chinese authorities have ordered a two-month campaign to crack down on materialistic, violent and sexualised content in locally made micro dramas. The National Radio and Television Administration said the campaign targets eight types of content including soft pornography, distorted views on marriage and relationships, and ostentatious displays of wealth.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of "trying to whip up division" following the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, whose killer claimed he was the victim of a racist attack. Musk posted on X criticising police treatment of the teenager and comparing media coverage to the George Floyd case, prompting the PM to accuse him of interfering in British politics.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana paid a courtesy call to the National Development Planning Commission on 1 June 2026, where he engaged with Commission leadership on Ghana's development planning priorities and opportunities for strengthened collaboration on sustainable development initiatives.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mozambican and Malawian immigrants in South Africa's Western Cape have been forced to flee their homes and shelter in town halls following door-to-door expulsions and anti-immigrant violence. Mozambique reported five of its citizens killed in xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay over the weekend, as xenophobic incidents recur across the country amid blame directed at immigrants for economic problems.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission on Friday hosted a farewell courtesy call for UNICEF's outgoing Representative to Ghana, Osama Makkawi Khogali, at the conclusion of his three-year tenure. The NDPC Director-General described UNICEF as one of Ghana's most valued development partners, particularly in advancing the welfare of children and vulnerable populations.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Malian government announced financial rewards for information on suspected militants involved in attacks targeting the nation, including 2 billion CFA francs ($3.55 million) for information on Iyad Ag Ghaly, leader of the local al-Qaeda affiliate Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen, following al Qaeda-linked attacks in April that killed the defence minister and wounded other officials.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province on Monday, forcing responders to abandon a coffin; the body was subsequently handled by community members, raising transmission risks. Burial teams and health workers have faced repeated attacks fueled by mistrust and resistance to response efforts.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Senate has passed a bill to establish the National Agency for Malaria Elimination, aimed at coordinating efforts to prevent, control, and eventually eradicate malaria in Nigeria. The proposed agency will shift the country's response from treatment-focused interventions to prevention and eradication strategies, with zonal and state offices to drive implementation.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he sees "no point" in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian president requested direct negotiations to end the war. Zelensky responded that Russia "was choosing war again," saying Putin does not want to end the conflict.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Protesting Nigerians stormed the streets of Abuja on Thursday demanding the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state, chanting slogans including "Tinubu must go" and "Rescue them or resign." The abduction occurred in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A former CIA official, David Rush, 49, accused of stashing millions in gold bars at his Virginia home was ruled a severe flight risk by a judge and ordered to remain in jail until trial. Prosecutors describe him as a "master manipulator" who lied to neighbours and exploited his access to classified information, while his defence argues such activities are consistent with intelligence work.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has begun a four-day state visit to Belarus aimed at deepening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation in agriculture, education and commerce, with high-level bilateral discussions expected to culminate in the signing of at least four bilateral agreements.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Australian authorities have seized more than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia cockroaches, worth AU$200,000 from a commercial breeder in New South Wales. Both species cannot be legally imported into Australia or kept, bred or sold, and authorities warn that illegal breeding and trading could result in federal penalties.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
James Handy, 81, an actor known for roles in Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, was found with multiple stab wounds in the front garden of his Tarzana home on Wednesday. Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy's girlfriend, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
African immigrants from Mozambique and Malawi are fleeing anti-immigrant mobs in South Africa's Western Cape province, seeking shelter in town halls and mountains after door-to-door expulsion campaigns. Mozambique reported five of its citizens were killed in xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay over the weekend, part of a broader wave of anti-immigrant violence driven by the false narrative that immigrants cause economic problems.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026, Russia and African countries discussed economic cooperation through a platform initiated in 2016. Russia has mapped out a federal strategy for African investment but lacks financial mechanisms, support instruments, and approaches to integrate young people into business, with a third Russia-Africa summit planned for October.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A pre-World Cup friendly between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile scheduled for June 9 in southern Spain has been cancelled by the mayor of La Línea de la Concepción due to public health concerns over an active Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for face-to-face talks with Vladimir Putin in an open letter, proposing a full ceasefire during negotiations to end the war in Europe. The Kremlin confirmed receiving the letter but reiterated its earlier position that Zelensky would need to travel to Moscow for talks.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The FBI has released details of an ongoing investigation into a coordinated romance scam operation allegedly involving at least five Ghanaian nationals, including Abu Trica and twin brothers Jamal 'Arrangement' and Kamal 'Lancaster' Abubakari, which targeted over 130 victims across the United States and defrauded them of more than $15 million through fake online identities on dating platforms and social media.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 49 people died of thirst in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger after the truck carrying them broke down more than 80 km west of Assamaka. The group, returning from Mali after attending a Muslim festival, ran out of water and became stranded; only two survived by trekking to Assamaka to alert authorities.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
China's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8–9 at Kim Jong Un's invitation, his first trip in nearly seven years. The visit comes as China, North Korea's largest trading partner and sole defence-pact ally, seeks to manage its relationship with Pyongyang amid growing ties between North Korea and Russia.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US actor James Handy, 81, known for roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, was found with stab wounds to the chest in his front garden in Tarzana, California. Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy's girlfriend, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dubai authorities have detained Zenab Javadli, ex-wife of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, following a complaint from her former husband alleging she abducted their three daughters during a court-approved visitation session. Javadli, a former international gymnast, also faces potential arrest for online offences after livestreaming a custody confrontation last year.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The British Heart Foundation is closing around 150 of its 640 shops over the next two years, citing rising operating costs and changing customer habits that have made some stores financially unsustainable. The charity said its overall financial position remains healthy and it continues to see strong fundraising and legacy income.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has begun a state visit to Belarus at the invitation of President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko, aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation in agriculture, education, commerce, and technical cooperation. The visit includes bilateral talks between the two leaders, a visit to an agro-processing facility in Brest, and ceremonial tributes to World War II memorials.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Armed groups raided three schools in Oyo state in southwest Nigeria on May 15, abducting more than 30 students and a teacher, marking an escalation of kidnapping-for-ransom operations into a region previously considered relatively safe compared to the unstable north.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part of the Sahara desert in northern Niger after the truck carrying them broke down while returning from Mali. The group became stranded more than 80 km west of Assamaka after running out of water, with only two survivors trekking across the desert to alert authorities.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Five astronauts on the International Space Station sheltered in a docked SpaceX Dragon spacecraft Friday after an air leak in the Russian segment worsened, while two Russian cosmonauts attempted repairs. The crew was ordered back onto the station after the repair effort.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna was murdered in south-west France; a 41-year-old man named Jérome B has been held in custody and is the father of her friend. The suspect had been named in four separate cases involving young girls, including a complaint last August from the mother of a 10-year-old girl claiming rape, though medical examination substantiated her claims and he was never questioned by investigators in nine months.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Accra's annual flooding crisis is not simply a natural disaster but stems from poor planning, weak law enforcement, and collective indiscipline rather than rainfall alone. The author contends that until behaviours change, drainage projects and government spending alone cannot permanently solve the problem.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Moses Foh-Amoaning, Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, told the 4th Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values that claims linking LGBTQ+ rights to international human rights law are misleading, and urged African legislators not to accept such arguments.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the debate over junior counsel appearing before Ghana's Supreme Court conflates legal entitlement with professional maturity. Under the Legal Profession Act, pupils do not have independent right of audience and must complete mandatory pupillage before practising independently, a safeguard to prevent harm from inexperienced advocates.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Editor-in-Chief of the World Media Organisation calls for collective action to protect biodiversity, warning that loss of species threatens food security, clean water, climate stability, and future well-being. He urges individuals and nations to adopt sustainable practices including reducing waste, conserving resources, planting trees, and protecting wildlife.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An editorial marks World Environment Day amid Ghana's recurrent flooding: on June 3, the anniversary of the nation's deadliest flood disaster, the same streets in Accra flooded again despite warnings from the Ghana Meteorological Agency and NADMO. The piece criticizes the gap between rhetorical environmental commitments and persistent failure to address preventable crises.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's repeated flooding crises in Accra demand a shift from demolition and drainage expansion to integrated engineering solutions like Malaysia's SMART Tunnel, which successfully reduced flooding and traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's recurring electricity outages blamed on rainfall, storms, and bushfires reflect a systemic vulnerability to known, manageable risks rather than unavoidable events. The article contends that a resilient power system should anticipate and quickly recover from such predictable seasonal disruptions.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that xenophobic attacks on African migrants in South Africa contradict the continent's historical solidarity and betray the values of Pan-Africanism, noting that South Africa's own liberation was achieved with support from other African nations including Ghana.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that African economies do not suffer from excessive debt relative to developed nations, but rather from poor financial strategy and governance. The author notes that while African public debt averages 65% of GDP and external debt exceeds $1.1 trillion, the real challenge lies in debt quality, cost, and capacity to generate sustainable wealth amid rising refinancing costs.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →