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Politics

Governance expert warns citizen apathy threatens Ghana's democracy

The News

Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako argued that Ghana's democracy faces threat from increasing citizen apathy fuelled by economic hardship, unemployment, and unmet expectations, rather than coups. He contended that democracy decays when citizens no longer believe it improves their lives and should be measured by tangible outcomes like jobs and healthcare, not just elections and institutions.

Why it matters

Governance expert's warning on citizen apathy threatening democracy speaks to fundamental long-term stability concerns relevant to all Ghanaians.

6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Politics

  1. Governance expert warns citizen apathy threatens Ghana's democracy

    Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako argued that Ghana's democracy faces threat from increasing citizen apathy fuelled by economic hardship, unemployment, and unmet expectations, rather than coups. He contended that democracy decays when citizens no longer believe it improves their lives and should be measured by tangible outcomes like jobs and healthcare, not just elections and institutions.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Abu Jinapor calls for presidential assent to original 2024 anti-LGBTQ bill

    Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor has urged President John Dramani Mahama to assent to the original anti-LGBTQ bill passed by Parliament in 2024, arguing that 31 amendments introduced by the current Parliament have significantly weakened the legislation and altered its character.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NPP disputes Finance Ministry's agricultural budget release claims

    The opposition NPP has challenged the Finance Ministry's claim that it released GH¢1.677 billion (85 per cent of the agricultural ministry's budget) to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, arguing that the government's calculation is selective and excludes significant portions of the approved budget.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Abu Jinapor demands president assent to 2024 anti-LGBTQ bill

    Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor has called on President Mahama to assent to the original anti-LGBTQ bill passed by Parliament in 2024, alleging that the NDC government has departed from its commitment by approving 31 amendments to the legislation that have weakened it before its passage on May 29, 2026.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. KATH CEO suspended for breaching emergency admission directive

    The CEO of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has been suspended for two weeks for announcing the suspension of emergency admissions, contrary to President Mahama's directive that public hospitals must not suspend emergency cases. He admitted to breaching the presidential directive during a meeting with the Minister of Health on June 4, 2026.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  6. Interior Minister raises border security concerns at Ghana-Togo crossing

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has expressed concern about Ghana's porous borders, particularly the Ghana-Togo border in the Volta Region, citing security threats from illegal migration and smuggling. He called for greater collaboration among security agencies and indicated that improvements including better lighting would be made to address the issue, noting the Volta Region reportedly has about 102 unofficial routes along Ghana's southeastern borders with Togo.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Minister urges Ghanaians not to retaliate against South African xenophobia

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called on Ghanaians to refrain from retaliating against South Africans living in Ghana despite ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying retaliation would undermine African brotherhood and Ghana's leadership on the continent.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. LGBTQ+ laws must weigh family implications, says Senyo Hosi

    Senyo Hosi, convener of the One Ghana Movement, has called for lawmakers and the public to consider the human and family implications of LGBTQ+ legislation, warning that policy decisions should reflect real-life social realities. He raised concerns about how families might be affected if legislation creates obligations that could place individuals in difficult emotional or legal positions, using parenting scenarios to illustrate the emotional complexity of the issue.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Ghana's proposed porn age verification faces technical skepticism

    Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced Ghana is moving toward mandatory identity verification for pornographic websites using National Identity Cards or driver's licenses, citing the UK's regime as a model. Experts question whether the proposal, which the minister says is heading to Cabinet, has any realistic chance of working, citing concerns about VPNs, data security, and social media workarounds.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Anti-LGBTQ+ bill risks being used to oppress, Kofi Bentil warns

    Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has cautioned that Ghana's amended anti-LGBTQ+ legislation could be exploited as a tool for oppression despite recent revisions, and that the law may not effectively prevent conduct it targets but could expose individuals to rights violations and selective enforcement.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Minister calls for borderless Africa to reduce xenophobia

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has renewed calls for Africa to become a borderless continent, arguing that removing colonial-era borders and increasing integration would help curb xenophobic attacks and strengthen continental unity, in line with a 1963 vision set by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Rev. Ntim Fordjour criticises amendments weakening anti-LGBTQ bill

    The principal sponsor of Ghana's Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill says the version passed by Parliament on May 29, 2026, underwent 22 deletions and 31 insertions during committee consideration, fundamentally altering the legislation and weakening its enforcement provisions compared to the 2024 version.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. MP suggests porn ID policy diverts from anti-LGBTQ+ bill push

    Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour claims the government's proposed age-verification policy for pornographic websites may be an attempt to shift attention away from demands for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that religious groups and the public are pushing for.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. MP defends age-verification plan for pornographic websites

    Member of Parliament Bernard Baidoo has defended Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George's proposed age-verification policy for pornographic websites, saying the priority should be protecting children from explicit online content. The government is considering a framework requiring users to provide identification such as a Ghana Card or driver's licence before accessing adult content, a proposal that has drawn criticism over privacy and data protection concerns.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  15. Newsfile discusses Anti-LGBTQ Bill, porn ID law, June floods

    Ghana's current affairs show Newsfile held a panel discussion featuring legal minds, policy analysts, and legislators on the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, pornography ID law, June floods, and court cases on security chiefs, including interviews with the Minister of Foreign Affairs on afrophobic attacks in South Africa and an MP on the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  16. Government should not use ID cards to control porn access—Kofi Bentil

    IMANI Africa's Senior Vice President Kofi Bentil has argued that the government should not use national identification cards to regulate access to pornographic websites, contending that enforcing morality through legislation produces unintended consequences and citing historical examples like alcohol prohibition.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. NDC denies cabinet reshuffle reports, urges verification through spokesperson

    The National Democratic Congress has dismissed reports of a cabinet reshuffle circulating on social media as deliberate misinformation, urging the public to verify official information through Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the administration's official spokesperson, and warning of legal consequences under the Cyber Security Act for sharing false information.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  18. Ghana's floods are governance failures, not weather—Senyo Hosi

    Senyo Hosi, Convener of the OneGHANA Movement, has argued that Ghana's recurring annual floods stem from poor governance and lack of accountability rather than natural causes, saying authorities have failed to enforce planning laws and that floods will continue until governance becomes accountable.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  19. Ghana evacuation from South Africa funded via contingency budget

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed that Ghana's ongoing evacuation of citizens fleeing xenophobia in South Africa is financed from the government's contingency budget for emergencies, approved by the President in collaboration with Parliament. Ablakwa assured full accountability and transparency, with a comprehensive account of expenditures to be presented after the exercise concludes.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  20. Bawumia congratulates new Christian Council of Ghana leadership

    Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has congratulated the newly elected Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana and pledged to work closely with the Council and other faith-based groups to advance his vision for a prosperous and peaceful Ghana.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  21. MP warns amendments weaken anti-LGBTQ bill enforcement

    Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has raised concerns that amendments to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, including the removal of certain provisions and addition of exemptions, could make the legislation difficult to enforce effectively if it becomes law.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  22. Speaker Bagbin breaks ground on Wa Palace conference hall

    Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin performed a sod-cutting ceremony in Wa on June 6 for construction of a new conference hall at the Wa Naa's Palace and the Shea Park Industrial Resource Hub Phase One, describing it as a transgenerational project that will preserve the palace's historical Sudanese architectural style.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  23. MP urges NDC to back revised anti-LGBTQ bill for consistency

    Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, a bill sponsor, has challenged the NDC to ensure the revised Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill becomes law, arguing the party should match its earlier advocacy while in opposition with action now that it is in government, and expressing concern that exemptions introduced by the NDC majority could weaken efforts to address LGBTQ+ activities.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Business

  1. Unilever Ghana declares GH¢62.5 million dividend to shareholders

    Unilever Ghana PLC has declared a final dividend of GH¢1.00 per share, totalling GH¢62.5 million, following approval at its 52nd Annual General Meeting. The dividend reflects strong financial performance, with the company recording a profit after tax of GH¢96 million for 2025, up from GH¢58 million in 2024, driven by improved operational efficiency and consumer demand.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. New Havenn Garments launches Cinnamon consumer fashion brand

    Afua Gyekyewaa Prempeh, Managing Director of New Havenn Garments, has launched Cinnamon, a new B2C fashion collection offering affordable basics and casual wear for everyday Ghanaians while continuing to supply wholesalers. The move shifts the company from purely B2B manufacturing into direct consumer-facing fashion, leveraging unused factory capacity during slower order periods.

    6 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Coalition warns against unsubstantiated claims on port disinfection

    The Media Coalition for Good Governance has cautioned that unsubstantiated claims about Ghana's port operations threaten public health security and trade integrity. The coalition's convener stated that allegations against LCB Worldwide Ghana Ltd regarding port disinfection services lack verifiable evidence, technical reports, or regulatory assessments.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. Ecobank pays first dividend since 2022 after strong 2025

    Ecobank Group shareholders approved a $40 million dividend payment at the bank's 2026 AGM, the first payout since 2022, following record profit before tax of $801 million and net revenues of $2.45 billion in 2025.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Jandel marks 30 years in event styling and floral design

    Event styling and floral design company Jandel Limited celebrated its 30th anniversary with government officials, business executives, and long-time partners at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. Founder Madam Afi Amoro shared the company's story of perseverance and faith since its humble beginnings, reflecting on three decades of shaping Ghana's event industry.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Davida Roofing Systems CEO recognised as Legendary African Dignitary

    David Kwame Aziago, CEO of Davida Roofing Systems Limited and National President of Peki Senior High School Old Students Association, has been named one of 100 Legendary African Dignitaries for 2026 in recognition of his leadership and contributions to Africa's growth and investment partnerships. He was decorated at the awards ceremony held in Kigali, Rwanda on 5 June 2026.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Agriculture & Land

  1. Mahama tours Belarus agro-processing facility, seeks food security partnerships

    President Mahama visited one of Belarus' largest agro-processing facilities in Brest during a state visit to explore opportunities for strengthening Ghana's food security and agricultural transformation through bilateral cooperation and knowledge-sharing on modern farming technologies and large-scale production.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Society

  1. NSMQ star Prince Debrah graduates from MIT with computer science degree

    Prince Debrah Jnr., a 2021 NSMQ participant and PRESEC-Legon alumnus, has graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science on May 29, 2026. Debrah gained national recognition as a member of the PRESEC team that competed in the 2021 NSMQ final, and has maintained a record of academic excellence throughout his education.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Heavy rain leaves thousands stranded at Accra transport terminals

    A torrential downpour in Accra on Friday evening flooded major transport terminals, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours as flooding, traffic congestion, and a shortage of commercial vehicles paralyzed movement across the capital.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. KATH nurses threaten to join doctors' strike unless CEO suspension reversed

    Nurses and midwives at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have threatened to join an ongoing doctors' strike from June 7 unless the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer is reversed, arguing the suspension will not address the hospital's structural and logistical challenges.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Government activates flood response, attributes cause to human activities

    The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has activated emergency response measures in flood-affected communities across Accra and other parts of the country following successive heavy rains, working with partner agencies to deploy response teams, provide relief items, assess infrastructure damage, and intensify drainage maintenance.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Kumasi faces 48-hour water shutdown for pipeline repairs

    Ghana Water Limited will shut down the Barekese Water Treatment Plant from 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, to 6:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026, to carry out emergency repairs on the primary transmission pipeline at the headworks, which has developed structural weaknesses.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Accra torrential rain strands thousands at transport terminals

    A heavy downpour on Friday evening flooded major transport terminals in Accra, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (Circle) and other locations due to severe shortages of public transport services and traffic congestion.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Ministry supports midwife assaulted at Ashaiman polyclinic

    The Ministry of Health threw its full support behind a senior staff midwife who was allegedly assaulted by a patient's relative at Community 22 Polyclinic in Ashaiman on June 2, 2026, describing the incident as unacceptable and a threat to the safety of healthcare professionals. A six-member ministry delegation visited the midwife to convey the minister's concern and assure her that the ministry would stand firmly behind her during investigations.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Ebola case numbers fall but data improvement, not outbreak decline

    Democratic Republic of Congo authorities reported around 380 confirmed Ebola cases and 60 deaths, down from over 1,000 suspected cases, but the reduction reflects improved data through lab testing rather than a decrease in danger. Key challenges remain, including that only about 45% of contacts with Ebola patients are being traced—below the 90% needed for control—and mistrust in affected communities.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. MomsConnectGH donates supplies to Accra Psychiatric Hospital

    MomsConnectGH organised a donation drive to Accra Psychiatric Hospital as part of Mental Health Awareness Day and Mother's Day observance, providing essential supplies and welfare items for patients. The initiative, called The Hannah Project, aims to support vulnerable groups and raise awareness about mental health challenges particularly affecting women and mothers, including postpartum depression.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Kumasi Academy alumni association backs exam security measures

    The Kumasi Academy Past Students Association has expressed support for the school's management and Ghana Education Service measures to safeguard WASSCE integrity, following police involvement and the arrest of four final-year students over alleged threats to school property. The alumni body stressed that while differing opinions on disciplinary arrangements may exist, threats of violence are unjustifiable.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. GHS condemns assault on midwife enforcing visiting hours policy

    A midwife at the Community 22 Polyclinic in Tema was assaulted by a patient's relative on June 2, 2026, while enforcing the facility's visiting hours policy. The Ghana Health Service has condemned the attack as an unacceptable and unprovoked act of violence against a healthcare worker, with the suspect to be arraigned on June 8.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Firefighters rescue trapped passenger from crushed taxi in STC bus crash

    A team from Konongo-Odumasi Fire Station cut through a mangled taxicab on Thursday night to free a passenger trapped by the dashboard after a head-on collision with an Intercity STC coach along the main highway at Konongo Akrantiebesa. Bystanders had already evacuated three injured victims, who were taken to Steward Hospital.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Teachers suspend strike after regional minister pledges compensation

    Three teacher unions in the Western Region suspended their strike over an April 2026 assault of teachers at Adiewoso M/A Basic School following assurances from the Western Regional Minister that a compensation package would be facilitated and a similar incident would not occur again.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Woman and son arrested for husband's murder in Eastern Region

    Ghana Police have arrested 34-year-old Abigail Cheetham and her son Prince Cheetham over the murder of her 36-year-old husband Nicholas Cheetham, a land agent, on March 7, 2026, at Nsawam-Aduakrom in the Eastern Region. Police allege the killing followed a dispute over Nicholas fathering a child outside the marriage, and that Abigail planned the murder after Nicholas had compensated her; their 15-year-old son Richmond survived the attack but was seriously injured.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  15. Wanted robber shot dead in police operation in Ahafo

    Ali Mohammed, 23, a robber wanted in connection with multiple shootings and robberies, was killed in a gun battle with police at Kukuom in the Ahafo Region on June 2, 2026, after he engaged officers with an AK-47 rifle rather than surrender.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  16. US DOJ updates romance scam case involving Ghanaian nationals

    The US Department of Justice announced major federal and state cooperation in Ohio against romance scams targeting older Americans, with Emmanuel Kumi (Abu Trica) and Daniel Yussif awaiting extradition, and Ghanaian twins Jamal and Kamal Abubakari plus Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie detained in connection with an alleged over $15 million scheme that defrauded over 130 victims. Suspects allegedly targeted victims on dating websites and social media from July 2024 to April 2026 using fictitious female personas and AI-driven video platforms.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  17. Sam George proposes ID requirement to access porn sites

    Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has proposed mandatory national identification or driver's licence verification before accessing pornographic websites, citing the United Kingdom's model as an example to protect minors from exposure to harmful online content.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  18. KATH doctors begin indefinite strike over CEO suspension

    Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have announced an indefinite strike effective Saturday, 6 June 2026, over the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer. The strike follows disagreement between medical staff and management over measures introduced to address severe congestion in the Emergency Department.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  19. UHAS hosts inaugural lecture for Prof Yaw Asante Awuku

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences held an inaugural lecture for Prof Yaw Asante, Dean of UHAS School of Medicine, who called for a paradigm shift in medical training to include critical thinking, simulation, and case-based learning, and to better prepare graduates for team-based, technology-enabled care.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  20. IMANI Vice President opposes mandatory porn ID verification plan

    Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa has criticised the government's proposed mandatory identity verification system for pornographic websites, arguing that while protecting children from harmful content is important, the state should not regulate adults' online consumption through national identification systems. The Communications Minister recently disclosed that the government is considering requiring users to verify their age and identity before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana, but Bentil warned the move could lead to abuse and state intrusion into private lives.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  21. Accra Ridge Church holds health walk for 90th anniversary

    Members of Accra Ridge Church participated in a health walk on 6th June 2026 despite heavy rains, as part of the church's 90th anniversary celebration. The event included aerobics exercises at the church premises and is one of several activities planned throughout a year-long commemoration culminating in December 2026.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  22. KATH doctors strike over CEO suspension by health minister

    Medical doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have announced an indefinite withdrawal of services in protest against the suspension of the hospital's CEO by the Minister for Health, which they say was unjustified and undermines patient care efforts. The suspension followed the hospital's temporary halt of new admissions at its overcrowded Accident and Emergency Centre, a measure the doctors described as a necessary clinical intervention to prevent deaths amid severe capacity constraints.

    6 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  23. Recurring June floods blamed on institutional failure, weak enforcement

    Entrepreneur and legal practitioner Victoria Bright has attributed Ghana's annual June floods to institutional and governance failures, citing weak enforcement of planning regulations and lack of accountability for approvals of developments on waterways and flood-prone areas.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  24. GNFS rescues 21 residents from Doblo Gonno flooding

    The Ghana National Fire Service rescued 21 residents trapped by severe flooding at Doblo Gonno New Site in Greater Accra on June 4, 2026. No casualties were recorded, though multiple properties were submerged and personal belongings damaged.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  25. Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts aid Oti River fishermen safety

    Fishermen on Ghana's Oti River in Dambai rely on daily weather forecasts from the Ghana Meteorological Agency to navigate the river safely, as traditional signs no longer reliably predict sudden storms and changing winds that have long posed dangers to communities dependent on the waterway.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  26. Ghana prepared for Ebola despite no recorded cases

    Deputy Health Minister Dr Grace Ayensu-Dankwa has assured Ghanaians that the country remains prepared to prevent and respond to a potential Ebola outbreak, with no suspected or confirmed cases recorded. During an inspection of the Elubo border post in the Western Region, she expressed satisfaction with screening systems, public education campaigns, and health personnel readiness in place.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  27. GMA backs KATH doctors' strike over CEO suspension

    The Ghana Medical Association has given full support to striking doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and demanded the government reinstate the hospital's suspended CEO within three working days, describing the suspension as "without basis" and defending KATH management's decision to temporarily halt new emergency admissions as consistent with best practice in patient safety.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  28. Ghana Medical Association demands KATH CEO reinstatement

    The Ghana Medical Association has called for the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) CEO, arguing that the hospital's temporary closure of its Accident and Emergency Centre due to overcrowding was a professionally appropriate patient safety measure. The GMA warned that continued confrontations between government and health professionals could destabilize the sector.

    6 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sport

  1. Peeva Beverages signs one-year sponsorship deal with Medeama SC

    Peeva Beverages has become Medeama SC's official beverage sponsor under a one-year partnership agreement signed at Feenam Industries' head office in Accra. Both parties expressed commitment to sports development, with the beverage company citing the club's qualities as aligned with their brand.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Drobonso residents plant trees for climate resilience amid floods

    On World Environment Day, residents of Drobonso in the Ashanti region planted trees in partnership with the Environmental Protection Authority and Miro Forestry to restore degraded lands and build climate resilience. The EPA highlighted the increasing frequency of floods and extreme weather events across Ghana as evidence that environmental protection can no longer be ignored.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana hosted 11,981 South African tourists in 2025

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana welcomed over 11,000 South African tourists in 2025 and 10,282 between January and June 2026, emphasising Ghana's openness to foreign nationals and rejection of xenophobic attacks while praising mutual travel and people-to-people ties between the two nations.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Tree planting urged to reduce urban flooding and restore forests

    Wilfred Neneh Addico of Makers and Partners has called on Ghanaians to plant more trees in urban areas to help reduce flooding, noting that trees intercept rainfall and reduce stormwater runoff, easing pressure on drainage systems. The advocacy came during a tree-planting exercise in which 100 seedlings were planted along the Airport flyover as part of World Environment Day activities.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

World & Region

  1. Ukraine launches heavy drone strike on St Petersburg, Russia reports

    Russia says Ukraine launched an "unprecedented attack" on St Petersburg and surrounding areas during an economic forum, with over 140 drones shot down; Ukraine's President Zelensky said his forces targeted Russian arsenals and a naval base in Kronstadt as a response to Russian attacks.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. US Defence Secretary criticizes European migration policy at D-Day event

    During a speech in Normandy marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized European nations for what he called an "invasion" of migrants arriving on their beaches in Spain, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria, arguing that European capitals must act on the issue. His comments follow similar criticism from US Vice-President JD Vance regarding migration-related crime in Britain.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Funeral held for Palestinian baby killed by Israeli troops

    A seven-month-old Palestinian boy was shot dead by an Israeli soldier in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday evening while in a car with his family. The Israeli military said soldiers "perceived a threat" from the vehicle, but the family say they obeyed orders to stop and posed no danger; the IDF has acknowledged the family were "uninvolved civilians" and expressed regret.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. South Africa warns Ghana against "spectacles" in citizen evacuation

    South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola rebuked Ghana for what he called "public spectacles" and incomplete information during the repatriation of Ghanaian citizens fleeing xenophobic violence, saying his country will not tolerate such conduct. Ghana has organised evacuation flights for hundreds of its nationals in response to anti-immigrant protests and violence.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. 345 Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa amid afrophobic violence

    A second batch of 345 Ghanaians fleeing afrophobic attacks and anti-immigrant violence in South Africa arrived at Accra International Airport on June 6, 2026, in a government-coordinated evacuation exercise. The arrival follows a first batch of approximately 300 evacuees who landed on May 27, with over 1,500 Ghanaians registered for emergency repatriation.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. US military strikes Iranian drones and coastal radar sites

    The US military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island in response, Centcom said. The incident follows recent escalations between Washington and Tehran, including Iranian drone strikes that killed one person and injured over 60 at Kuwait's international airport on Wednesday.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment over farmgate scandal

    South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faces possible removal from office as MPs establish a committee to recommend whether he should be impeached over a 2020 robbery at his private farm where $580,000 in cash was allegedly stolen from a sofa. The scandal, which surfaced publicly in 2022 through former spy chief Arthur Fraser's allegations that Ramaphosa hid the theft from police and tax authorities, has escalated after the country's highest court ruled that MPs had unconstitutionally blocked earlier impeachment moves.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Iran World Cup squad granted US visas before Los Angeles match

    Iran's World Cup soccer players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official said Friday, 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles. However, some members of Iran's technical and administrative staff have not yet received visas, according to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Nigeria's kidnapping surge strains security and governance responses

    Kidnappings and killings have escalated across Nigeria, with gunmen attacking a Nigerian Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso and abducting schoolchildren, teachers, and civilians in Oyo and Borno states. Terrorists have demanded ₦1 billion ransom, release of detained accomplices, vehicles, weapons, and legal concessions, while state authorities have rejected negotiations and called for military and police rescue operations.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. 32 Ghanaians named in US DHS arrested criminal registry

    A total of 32 Ghanaian nationals have been listed in a United States Department of Homeland Security database identifying foreign nationals arrested for various criminal offences including fraud, identity theft, narcotics-related crimes, human trafficking and money laundering, with some facing possible removal proceedings. Social media personality Mona Montrage is among those named, listed in connection with a fraud-related case in Philadelphia.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Ghanaian-American sentenced to 17 years for $38 million fraud scheme

    A U.S. federal court in Florida has sentenced Ghanaian-American Kelvin Owusu Nkwantabisa, 33, to 17 years in prison for leading a $38 million Business Email Compromise scheme. The transnational cybercrime ring hacked victims' email accounts and posed as trusted partners to redirect payments, with Nkwantabisa coordinating U.S. operations and three co-conspirators also receiving sentences ranging from three to 11 years.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  12. Ablakwa dismisses claims linking Ghanaians to South African crime

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has dismissed allegations that African nationals, including Ghanaians, are largely responsible for criminal activities in South Africa, describing such claims as false and misleading. He maintained that Ghanaian nationals in South Africa are not perpetrators of crime but are, in many cases, victims of robbery and related security challenges.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Ghana petitions AU over South Africa's xenophobic attacks

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana has formally questioned South Africa's commitment to addressing xenophobic attacks and submitted a petition to the African Union urging it to hold South Africa accountable for persistent attacks against foreign nationals and demanding discussion of the matter.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Ablakwa condemns South African xenophobic attacks, calls for African unity

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has criticized recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, noting that African migrants are being targeted while other migrants are not and that such actions undermine the spirit of African solidarity. He called for greater tolerance and efforts to strengthen bonds between African nations rather than turning against one another.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Opinion

  1. Leadership failure behind annual Accra flooding disasters

    An opinion piece argues that annual deadly flooding in Accra results from poor leadership rather than citizens alone, citing past disasters in 2015 and 2026 and criticizing both President Mahama and President Akufo-Addo for inaction during their respective tenures.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's education culture overvalues school prestige, undermines alternative paths

    An opinion piece prompted by recent social media debate about the National Science and Maths Quiz argues that Ghana has normalised ranking human worth based on schools attended and career prestige, creating a hierarchy that undervalues less prestigious institutions and creative or technical pathways.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Opinion: BoG financial debate obscured by politics

    An opinion piece argues that debate over the Bank of Ghana's published financial reports has become politicized rather than focused on substantive accounting and economic analysis, with critics using standards inconsistently depending on their political position.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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