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Politics

NPP refers Kennedy Agyapong to disciplinary committee

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The New Patriotic Party has referred former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over remarks believed to be harmful to the party's unity. The committee has been given two weeks to investigate comments in which Agyapong alleged that contracts awarded under the previous NPP administration required contractors to pay a 10 per cent kickback, and accused party officials of engaging in practices that contributed to the NPP's 2024 election defeat.

26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Politics

  1. NPP refers Kennedy Agyapong to disciplinary committee

    The New Patriotic Party has referred former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over remarks believed to be harmful to the party's unity. The committee has been given two weeks to investigate comments in which Agyapong alleged that contracts awarded under the previous NPP administration required contractors to pay a 10 per cent kickback, and accused party officials of engaging in practices that contributed to the NPP's 2024 election defeat.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Attorney General opposes delay in Wontumi illegal mining trial

    The Attorney General's Office has opposed a request to postpone judgment in the criminal trial of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) over alleged illegal mining at Samreboi. The prosecution argues that the accused had continuous legal representation and that his lawyer's withdrawal was voluntary, so the application to delay lacks merit.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana Scholarship Authority briefs Parliament on reform efforts

    The Director-General of the Ghana Scholarship Authority reaffirmed the organization's commitment to transparency and accountability during a visit by Parliament's Select Committee on Education, using the engagement to showcase ongoing reforms to strengthen scholarship administration.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Boakye Agyarko pledges stronger NPP communications for 2028

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Boakye Agyarko has outlined plans to strengthen the party's communications machinery through a coordinated structure linking all organisational levels, emphasising improved message discipline and capacity building ahead of the 2028 general elections.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Prime Insight to debate Agyapong row and utility tariff hikes

    Joy Prime's Prime Insight programme will air Saturday to discuss Kennedy Agyapong's comments on the Afari Military Hospital project and the resulting NPP controversy, alongside the latest utility tariff increases and their economic implications.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. 24 candidates contest Akan NPP constituency executive positions

    Twenty-four individuals have picked nomination forms to contest various executive positions in the Akan Constituency of the New Patriotic Party in the Oti Region, with the constituency chairman position uncontested as the incumbent seeks re-election.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Gender and Finance ministries explore compliance incentives for Affirmative Action Act

    The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is collaborating with the Finance Ministry to develop incentive packages for institutions complying with the Affirmative Action Act, 2024, including tax benefits and preferential access to government contracts.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Herald editor Larry Dogbey sentenced to seven days in prison

    An Accra High Court found Herald editor Larry Dogbey guilty of contempt of court over the newspaper's publication of a case involving Kevin Okyere and Petraco SA, resulting in a seven-day prison sentence delivered by Justice Isaac Addo on June 25.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. ECOWAS Court President urges members to enforce regional judgments

    The President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice called on Member States to translate their commitment to enforcing the Court's judgments into concrete action, citing enforcement as a pressing challenge for the regional judicial system. The call came at the Second Meeting of Competent National Authorities in Cotonou, Benin, which brought together officials from eight West African countries to operationalise mechanisms for enforcing Court judgments.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Government enforces MP-MMDCE collaboration on local development oversight

    The government is tightening protocols to ensure that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives regularly engage Members of Parliament on planning, budgeting and development oversight, citing Section 1(c) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 as the legal framework.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. MP calls for ban on live ammunition at festivals and funerals

    The Member of Parliament for Prestea Huni Valley has called for urgent measures to curb firing of live ammunition during festivals, funerals of chiefs, and other public events, noting that stray bullets continue to injure and kill innocent persons. He urged the Ministry of the Interior and law enforcement agencies to enforce stricter regulations in collaboration with traditional councils to prevent such deaths.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Cabinet approves ten-year ethics and anti-corruption action plan

    President Mahama announced that the Cabinet has approved a National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan for 2026–2036, to be sent to Parliament as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability. The Cabinet also directed the Attorney-General to draft a State Assets Protection Bill to set guidelines for the disposal of state assets.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Newsfile to discuss Torkornoo, drug seizures and party tensions

    Joy Online reports that Newsfile, a Saturday broadcast show hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will convene a panel of experts to discuss recent developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald managing editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Newsfile tackles Torkornoo case, drug seizure and party tensions

    Ghana's Newsfile programme will discuss recent legal and governance developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  15. Ghana considers bill to criminalise witchcraft accusations

    The Ministry of Local Government is considering an anti-witchcraft bill introduced by Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu that would criminalise witchcraft accusations, protect victims, and punish perpetrators. The minister said the ministry is reviewing existing sub-regional witchcraft laws to align Ghana's legal framework with international human rights standards.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  16. Ghana's High Commissioner urges learning from Malaysia's economic model

    Ghana's High Commissioner to Malaysia, Florence B. Akonor, has urged Ghana to reduce reliance on Western economic models and draw lessons from Malaysia's discipline, policy consistency and long-term vision. She made the remarks during a five-day training tour in Kuala Lumpur, where Ghana's financial regulators are studying Malaysia's non-interest banking and finance ecosystem.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. Parliament must defend press freedom and civil liberties, Minority Leader says

    The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, urged Parliament to serve as guarantor of press freedom and defend the civil liberties that Ghanaians have fought for. He cautioned against diminishing these freedoms "in moments of political convenience" and called on Parliament to tolerate criticism and demonstrate that democratic institutions are stronger than any individual administration.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  18. Media must hold Ghana-China relations accountable

    The Executive Director of the Africa–China Centre for Policy & Advisory urged journalists to go beyond informing the public and actively question and hold power accountable in Ghana–China relations, emphasizing their role in ensuring accountability and providing accurate information as Ghana's engagement with China expands.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  19. High Court issues contempt judgment in defamation case

    A High Court in Accra has delivered a judgment in a contempt case involving Kevin Okyere's defamation lawsuit against Larry Alans Dogbe and others over allegedly defamatory statements published in The Herald newspaper and website, following an interlocutory injunction granted in June 2025 that restrained further publications.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  20. Addai Nimo backs Afoko as unifying NPP chairman candidate

    Former Asante Mampong MP Addai Nimo told NPP delegates in the Upper West Region that Awentami Paul Afoko is the party's best choice to unite members and address internal divisions, arguing that his past struggles in the party position him to bring back aggrieved members and help the NPP reclaim lost seats.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  21. Former MASLOC CEO transferred to Nsawam Prison after medical care

    According to journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is serving her 10-year sentence at Nsawam Medium Security Prison after receiving treatment at the Police Hospital for a pre-existing medical condition identified before her extradition from the United States.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  22. Samuel Antwi contests NPP Manhyia South chairmanship

    Ing. Samuel Antwi has picked nomination forms to contest the NPP Manhyia South Constituency chairmanship, citing divisions between constituency executives and the MP during the 2024 election campaign as contributing to the party's poor performance and pledging to restore unity ahead of 2028.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  23. NPP vows to retake 11 lost Bono Region parliamentary seats

    The NPP Sunyani East Constituency Communication Director says the party is determined to reclaim the 11 parliamentary seats lost to the NDC in the Bono Region, citing strategic planning and engagement with constituents ahead of 2028 elections.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  24. PRINPAG condemns Managing Editor's contempt conviction, backs appeal

    The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana has described the High Court's contempt conviction of The Herald's Managing Editor Larry Alans Dogbe as harsh, unreasonable, and disproportionate, and announced it is engaging his legal team to explore appellate remedies.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  25. Safo family demands attempted murder charge in shooting case

    The family of late Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Safo has called on Ghana Police to re-arrest and prosecute Israel Kwadwo Safo (Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena) for attempted murder in the shooting of former Gender Minister Sarah Adwoa Safo, arguing that investigators have downplayed the case by omitting the attempted murder charge from those presented to court.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  26. Minority challenges government over electricity tariff increase

    Ghana's parliamentary Minority has criticised the Mahama administration for raising electricity tariffs, arguing the increase contradicts government claims of economic recovery marked by cedi appreciation and declining inflation. According to the Minority, Ghanaians should be experiencing relief in living costs rather than higher utility bills if macroeconomic gains are real.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  27. Mahama: Cabinet approves ethics and anti-corruption plan

    President Mahama announced that Cabinet approved the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2026–2036 and directed the Attorney-General to draft a State Assets Protection Bill to govern the disposal of state property and ensure accountability.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  28. Council of State resignations lack public transparency and disclosure

    An opinion piece argues that former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo's resignation from Ghana's Council of State was not publicly disclosed until media reports emerged months later, raising concerns about democratic accountability and whether citizens should be informed when vacancies arise in this constitutional advisory body.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  29. A-Plus elected independent MP in Gomoa Central

    Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus) was elected as Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central in the 2024 general election as an independent candidate, an outcome viewed as a major political upset. Barely two years into his tenure, he is pursuing a development-oriented agenda focused on infrastructure, education, industrialisation, tourism and grassroots engagement.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  30. CHRAJ urges Parliament to fast-track torture prevention bill

    The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has renewed calls for stronger legal protections against torture, urging Parliament to fast-track the CHRAJ Amendment Bill 2025 to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment in Ghana.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  31. Herald editor Dogbey convicted, jailed, and granted bail for contempt

    Journalist Larry Alans Dogbey, editor of The Herald, was convicted of contempt of court by an Accra High Court and sentenced to seven days' imprisonment for breaching an interlocutory injunction issued June 11 barring publication on a dispute between businessman Kevin Okyere and Swiss commodities firm Petraco SA; he has since been granted bail. Dogbey argued he had not been served notice of the order, but Justice Isaac Addo ruled he had acted in "willful, contumacious and flagrant disregard" of the court's authority.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  32. Government to table modern rent control bill by year-end

    Ghana's Minister for Works and Housing announced that the government will submit a bill to Parliament by the end of the year to repeal and replace the country's Rent Act, 1963 and Rent Control Law, 1986 with a modern Consolidated Rent Act, describing the current framework as outdated.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  33. Kennedy Agyapong alleges NPP contract corruption in Agenda 111

    Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has threatened to release documents exposing NPP members for allegedly selling Agenda 111 hospital contracts to themselves and taking kickbacks, claiming inflated costs and contract subletting for personal gain have caused delays in project completion.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  34. Mahama appoints three Deputy Comptroller-Generals for GIS

    President Mahama has appointed Evelyn Lolonyo Lostu, Faisal Disu, and Philip Peter Andoh as Deputy Comptroller-Generals of the Ghana Immigration Service to lead the Finance and Administration, Command Post and Operations, and Legal, Research and Monitoring directorates, respectively.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  35. Reparatory justice demands accountability for colonialism, NDC chair says

    NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has stated that Africa's call for reparatory justice is driven by a demand for accountability rather than emotion, and that the continent cannot achieve genuine independence without economic sovereignty and control of its financial systems and natural resources.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  36. Over 100 African groups urge Mahama to reject Ghana's sexual orientation bill

    More than 100 African civil society organisations are calling on President Mahama to reject the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which Parliament passed on 29 May 2026 with only 32 members present. The groups argue that professional exemptions for healthcare workers, lawyers, and media do not protect patients and the public, and point to Senegal's experience where similar legislation caused HIV treatment consultations to fall by over 25% within a month.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  37. Minority criticizes government over electricity tariff increase

    Parliament's Minority has attacked the government over a 3.49 percent electricity tariff increase effective July 1, 2026, accusing President Mahama's NDC administration of breaking campaign promises to reduce the cost of living. According to the Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Energy Committee, Ghanaians are paying 26.82 percent more for electricity than when the NDC took office in January 2025.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  38. KAIPTC celebrates 15th graduation ceremony with peace leadership focus

    The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre held its 15th Graduation Ceremony in Accra, where the Commandant urged the new cohort of peace and security professionals to become ethical leaders capable of addressing Africa's complex security challenges. The ceremony recognised outstanding performers across the Centre's postgraduate programmes.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  39. Minority demands explanation for electricity tariff hike

    The Minority in Parliament has challenged the Mahama administration over the latest increase in electricity tariffs, arguing that the rise contradicts government claims of economic recovery, citing the appreciation of the cedi, declining inflation, and easing interest rates. The PURC announced the tariff increase barely months after consumers received a marginal reduction.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Business

  1. GCB Bank wins West Africa Regional Bank of the Year award

    GCB Bank has been named Regional Bank of the Year – West Africa at the 20th African Banker Awards in Brazzaville, Congo, recognition of the bank's market leadership, resilience, innovation and contribution to economic growth and financial inclusion in Ghana and the sub-region.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Bawjiase Community Bank profit rises 24.1% on expansion drive

    Bawjiase Community Bank Plc recorded profit before tax of GH¢9.35 million in 2025, up 24.1 percent from GH¢7.53 million the previous year, as total assets climbed nearly 25 percent to GH¢161.98 million and customer deposits surged 31.5 percent to GH¢124.05 million, driven by a transformation programme launched in December 2024 aimed at strengthening financial performance and positioning the bank for expansion through digital banking and new markets.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Ghana Statistical Service develops well-being measurement framework

    The Ghana Statistical Service is developing a framework to measure national progress beyond GDP, incorporating well-being, environmental sustainability, resilience and social inclusion into policy planning. The initiative, discussed at a policy workshop in Accra, is intended to complement rather than replace GDP as a measure of development.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  4. Unilever Ghana revenue rises to GH¢1.04 billion in 2025

    Unilever Ghana's revenue grew to GH¢1.039 billion in 2025 from GH¢930.8 million in 2024, with the company posting GH¢96 million in profit and GH¢210 million in cash holdings. The company introduced Comfort Fabric Conditioner to the market and expanded its oral health education programme, which now reaches over one million Ghanaians annually.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  5. UMB marks Father's Day with courtesy call on President Mahama

    Universal Merchant Bank visited President John Dramani Mahama on Father's Day and presented him with commemorative artwork symbolizing fatherhood, leadership, responsibility and service. President Mahama commended the bank on its progress and efforts in strengthening Ghana's financial services sector.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Fuel levy revenue cleared energy debts, restored Ghana's credit standing

    The Executive Secretary of PURC says revenue from a GH¢1 levy on petroleum products, accumulated through government intervention, has been used to settle arrears owed to independent power producers and gas suppliers, and to restore World Bank risk guarantees that had damaged Ghana's credit rating.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Ghana Gold Board spends $16.11bn on gold purchases

    The Ghana Gold Board has spent $16.11 billion between January 2025 and May 2026 purchasing gold from licensed artisanal and large-scale miners, as part of efforts to formalise the gold trade and combat smuggling. The Deputy Minister of Finance noted that Ghana lost approximately $11.4 billion to gold smuggling between 2019 and 2023, and Goldbod is working to reverse this trend through a traceability system and formalisation of supply chains.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Weak succession planning threatens family business survival in Africa

    The International Finance Corporation warns that succession planning and governance gaps pose a critical risk to family-owned businesses globally, particularly in Africa, where many firms struggle to transition leadership from founders to the next generation. Key challenges include successors lacking preparedness and skills, and founders' reluctance to relinquish leadership roles due to emotional attachment to their businesses.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  9. Bolt Ghana rewards top drivers with appliances and fuel vouchers

    Bolt Ghana presented prizes including air conditioners, television sets, fuel vouchers, and power banks to top-performing drivers at a Driver Rewards Event in Accra, aimed at recognizing their dedication and motivating high standards of professionalism.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast, offering market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support to Ghanaian businesses seeking entry to the American market.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Calgary professor to lead free virtual AI and data science conference

    An assistant professor at Calgary University is chairing a free virtual international conference on AI, data science, and analytics on June 27, 2026. The third annual event aims to bridge theory and real-world impact, with a focus on inclusive AI and emerging technologies in developing nations.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Sahara Group launches $5,000 energy journalism fellowship for Africa

    Sahara Group has unveiled the Asharami Square Energy Reporting Fellowship, offering up to $5,000 in funding, mentorship, and expert engagement to elevate energy journalism across Africa. The fellowship is themed "Telling Africa's Energy Story, Shaping Solutions" and aims to advance solutions-driven reporting on infrastructure, financing, policy, and community impact.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Ghana, Turkey strengthen ties at World Cooperation Industries Forum

    At the 12th World Cooperation Industries Forum, Ghana's First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor urged Ghanaian businesses to expand into international markets and leverage growing economic ties with Turkey to drive trade and investment, focusing on technology transfer, manufacturing, and job creation.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia for export support

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support for Ghanaian businesses entering the American market, and follows similar Trade Houses opened in London and Kenya.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  15. Ghana fuel prices lag global oil decline due to pricing window structure

    Crude oil has fallen back to around $72 per barrel following easing geopolitical tensions, but Ghana's pump prices have not yet declined because the National Petroleum Authority operates a two-week pricing window in which oil marketing companies are bound by a price floor that cannot be undercut even if international prices fall.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  16. FSD Africa, UK High Commission launch green infrastructure financing facility

    FSD Africa, the British High Commission, and Ghana's Infrastructure Investment Fund have launched a Green Project Preparation Facility to bridge Ghana's infrastructure financing gap by preparing climate-aligned projects for investment. The facility is initially capitalised with GBP5 million from the UK Government.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. Ghana Statistical Service develops framework beyond GDP for growth

    The Ghana Statistical Service hosted a workshop bringing together policymakers, researchers, and civil society to develop a national framework for measuring inclusive and sustainable growth beyond GDP, using indicators that capture social progress, environmental sustainability, equity, and well-being alongside traditional economic measures.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  18. Fitch Solutions forecasts Ghana inflation rise, economic growth slowdown by 2027

    Fitch Solutions projects Ghana's inflation will average 12.8% in 2027, up from 6.0% in 2026, due to base effects and cedi pressure from global gold prices, while economic growth is forecast to moderate to 4.7% in 2027 from 5.7% in 2026, constrained by stagnant oil and cocoa production and rising fiscal pressures.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  19. Dud cheque offenders face three-year ban, BoG rules

    The Bank of Ghana has announced that customers who issue dud cheques will face a three-year ban from issuing cheques and a one-year restriction from accessing new credit facilities. First-time offenders must pay a penalty of 10 percent of the cheque's face value, while repeat offenders pay 20 percent and face the full restrictions.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  20. GSA pledges to lower port costs and improve transparency

    The Ghana Shippers' Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the cost of doing business at Ghana's ports while maintaining fair and transparent regulatory practices. The authority is reviewing the Container Administrative Charge, a decades-old fee introduced when shipping lines provided critical services that port authorities could not, but which may no longer be necessary given recent port improvements at Tema and Takoradi.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  21. Prudential Bank donates to Nima Police Station vehicle maintenance

    Prudential Bank LTD has donated funds to the Nima Police Station to support repair and maintenance of operational vehicles, part of its corporate social responsibility efforts to strengthen collaboration between the private sector and law enforcement and improve service delivery in the community.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  22. Abosomankotere Credit Union posts 145% net surplus growth in 2025

    Abosomankotere Co-operative Credit Union Limited recorded a net surplus of GH¢10.95 million in 2025, a 145 percent improvement from the previous year, driven by 60.8 percent growth in total income to GH¢23.6 million and a 24.6 percent expansion in total assets to GH¢152 million.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  23. Building cost inflation rises to 2.7% in May 2026

    Ghana's Prime Building Cost Index inflation accelerated to 2.7 percent year-on-year in May from 2.2 percent in April, driven by rising equipment and specialised building input costs despite continuing declines in cement and steel prices. Materials accounted for virtually all the increase, with plumbing costs rising 22.8 percent and roofing sheets up 19.9 percent.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  24. TECNO launches EllaClaw AI assistant for device management

    TECNO Mobile has unveiled EllaClaw, an AI-powered assistant with over 40 intelligent features that helps users optimize smartphone performance through device management tasks like clearing background processes and monitoring data consumption, while also providing personalized daily support including morning briefings and travel planning.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  25. GIADEC signs €300m MoU with Italian firm for Tema aluminium foil plant

    Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Italian engineering firm Danieli to invest approximately €300 million in a downstream aluminium infrastructure project in Tema's Heavy Industrial Zone, including an aluminium foil rolling plant projected to produce 40,000 to 45,000 tonnes annually and a centre of excellence for training and technical development.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  26. IC Insights forecasts 6.4% Ghana growth rate for 2026

    IC Insights is predicting a growth rate of 6.4% ± 0.5 percentage points for Ghana in 2026, based on first-quarter 2026 GDP growth of 6.4% year-on-year, and expects the government to raise its target during the mid-year budget review in July 2026.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  27. GIADEC signs €300m deal with Italian firm for aluminium infrastructure

    Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian engineering firm Danieli & C. for a €300 million investment in downstream aluminium infrastructure, including an aluminium foil rolling plant and Centre of Excellence for training, expected to produce 40,000–45,000 tonnes of aluminium foil annually in Tema Heavy Industrial Zone.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  28. Bank of Ghana mandates rural banks transition to community banks

    The Bank of Ghana has announced that all Rural and Community Banks must transition into a unified Community Banking Sector by December 31st, 2026, ending the traditional rural banking model established in 1976 and replacing it with a modernized framework designed to remove geographical constraints and accelerate financial inclusion.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  29. Bolt rewards 20 top-performing drivers in Accra

    Bolt has recognised 20 high-performing driver-partners in Accra through a rewards initiative, presenting ten with household appliances such as televisions, air conditioners, and freezers, and ten others with fuel vouchers and power banks.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  30. Kenpong Travel challenges First Atlantic Bank winding-up petition

    Kenpong Travel and Tours Limited has disputed First Atlantic Bank's reported move to wind up the company over an alleged GH¢2.5 million debt, arguing the action is premature and filed in bad faith while an appeal of the underlying judgment is pending before the Court of Appeal.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  31. PURC says reversing utility tariff hikes extremely difficult

    The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says reversing the proposed third-quarter utility tariff hike may be extremely difficult, citing the need to ensure stable power supply, address rising fuel financing costs, and maintain financial viability of power producers and distributors. The regulator says the tariff adjustments are necessary given significant power sector debt.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  32. MIIF denies increased investment in Electrochem Ghana Limited

    The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has rejected claims that it increased its equity investment in Electrochemist Ghana Limited, stating it has not added to its existing position. MIIF clarified it continues to engage the company on outstanding obligations including dividend payments and delayed royalty payments.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Mining & Energy

  1. A-Plus announces plan for Africa's largest solar facility

    Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng says he is developing what he describes as Africa's biggest solar energy facility to reduce Ghana's electricity costs and attract manufacturers, with significant progress expected by year-end.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana spends $92m monthly beyond tariffs on power sector

    The PURC Executive Secretary says Ghana spends an average of $92 million every month beyond electricity tariffs to keep power flowing, with the Ministry of Finance making substantial monthly interventions. About ¢8 billion from a ¢1 petroleum levy has been used to settle arrears owed to Independent Power Producers, restore risk guarantees on the Sankofa Gye Nyame gas project, and clear debts affecting Ghana's credit rating.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Takoradi MP proposes decentralised mining policies for Ghana

    Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, MP for Takoradi, has proposed restructuring Ghana's mining sector through decentralisation of mining licences to district level, increased community participation, and a new revenue-sharing formula allocating 18 per cent to mining communities, two per cent to district administrations, five per cent for environmental restoration and reclamation, five per cent for royalties, and 70 per cent to other purposes.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. UMaT professor calls for tax removal on solar panels

    Professor Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi has urged the government to remove all taxes on solar panels and accessories to reduce costs and increase residential accessibility, citing power deficits in the Accra East Region and the need for structural reforms to make solar PV systems affordable for Ghanaians.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghana buys 30% of large miners' gold from July 1

    Government has agreed with large-scale mining companies to purchase 30% of their gold output starting July 1 to boost foreign currency reserves and develop local refining capacity. Gold will be sold to state entity GoldBod in dore form at a 0.55% discount to the central bank's reference rate and settled in Ghanaian cedis.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Oil prices fall to pre-Iran war levels as Strait reopens

    Global benchmark Brent crude has fallen below $72.48 a barrel, the price before US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on 28 February, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz resumes following a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding on 17 June for nuclear negotiations and measures to end the war.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Climate expert proposes US$500m resilience fund by 2027

    A climate finance expert has called for government to establish a dedicated national fund to address recurring floods, waste management challenges and other climate-related risks, proposing a National Climate Resilience and Climate Economy Infrastructure Facility by June 2027 to mobilise at least US$500million in blended finance for critical climate and environmental infrastructure.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  8. Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion to increase capacity, reduce fuel imports

    Ghana's Energy Minister said the expansion of Sentuo Oil Refinery will increase capacity from 40,000 to 100,000 barrels per day and reduce reliance on imported finished petroleum products. He said the combined output of Sentuo and Tema Oil Refinery operating at full capacity would eliminate importation of finished products and strengthen the country's petroleum industry.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Mahama inaugurates Phase II expansion of Sentuo Oil Refinery

    President John Dramani Mahama cut the sod for Phase II of the Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion on June 25, a project expected to increase the facility's processing capacity from 40,000 to 100,000 barrels per day. The government says the expansion will strengthen Ghana's energy sector, create thousands of jobs, and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Ghana to purchase 30% of large-scale mining gold output

    The Ghana Gold Board has reached an agreement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines to purchase 30 per cent of gold output from large-scale mining companies, effective July 1, 2026, at a discount rate of 0.55 per cent, in an effort to strengthen gold reserve accumulation and local value addition. All transactions will be in Ghana cedis, with doré gold to be refined locally and shipped to an LBMA-certified refinery before delivery to the Bank of Ghana.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  11. Ghana mining sector reforms proposed to address illegal mining and governance

    An opinion piece proposes reforms to Ghana's mining sector, including decentralizing mining licenses to district level with chiefs' involvement, introducing a mobile licensing regime to formalize more miners, and redistributing mining revenue with 18% for mining communities and 70% for national development.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  12. Ghana, Germany deepen green hydrogen research collaboration

    Researchers and policymakers from Ghana and Germany have reaffirmed commitment to advancing green hydrogen technologies and sustainable industrial transformation through a virtual seminar. Ghana possesses significant renewable energy resources with green hydrogen production potential estimated at approximately 14,196 Mt annually from solar energy and 10,123 Mt annually from wind energy.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Agriculture & Land

  1. Cocoa sector resilience requires healthy, resilient farmers

    A KNUST researcher who studied over 1,000 cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire says cocoa policies must address farmer health and wellbeing alongside production, as climate change affects both crops and farmers themselves, yet farmer concerns are often overlooked.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Avocado could generate €2 billion annually for Ghana

    Ghana's avocado sector, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create more than 150,000 direct and indirect jobs if developed as an industrial value chain rather than just farming.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. COCOBOD debt to agrochemical suppliers reflects broader fiscal strain

    Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko told Parliament that COCOBOD's indebtedness to fertilizer and agrochemical suppliers from 2021 to 2024 stems from procurement commitments that exceeded budgetary allocations. In 2021–2022, COCOBOD procured $455.7 million in agrochemicals against a $312.8 million budget, and this pattern continued in subsequent years, with the 2023–2024 season seeing $668.6 million contracted against a $76.5 million budget, while cocoa production declined.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. Dome-Kwabenya MP distributes fertilisers to boost farm productivity

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya distributed 2,000 bags of 25kg NPK fertiliser, 300 bags of 50kg urea, and 200 cartons of liquid organic fertiliser to farmers across the constituency to improve agricultural productivity and food security. The MP cautioned beneficiaries against selling the inputs, stating they were provided solely to support farming activities and increase yields.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Dome-Kwabenya MP warns farmers against reselling distributed fertiliser

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya has warned local farmers against unauthorised sale of state-subsidised agricultural inputs distributed under a constituency support programme, with monitoring mechanisms to be implemented to ensure the fertilisers are used for crop production rather than diverted for commercial sale.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. GPSCP II, UCC and USIBRAS partner on cashew skills training

    The Ghana Private Sector Competitiveness Programme Phase II has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Cape Coast and USIBRAS Ghana Limited to establish a competency-based training programme aimed at equipping students and cashew sector players with technical skills to improve productivity and meet export standards.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. AkoFresh CEO wins OPEC Fund Youth Entrepreneurship Award

    Mathias Charles Yabe, founder of AkoFresh, won the OPEC Fund's 2026 Youth Entrepreneurship Award valued at US$100,000 for his company's work providing solar-powered cold storage, refrigerated transport, and farmer training to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen food security in rural Ghana.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. TCDA launches digital shea commodity platform in Tamale

    The Tree Crops Development Authority has inaugurated the National Shea Commodity Platform to modernise Ghana's shea value chain through digital traceability, real-time market data, and direct connections between rural shea nut collectors—predominantly women in northern Ghana—and domestic and international buyers. The platform will also support climate-smart agricultural practices and carbon sequestration efforts under the Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions project, with funding from the Green Climate Fund.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  9. Illegal mining in Sunyani threatens cocoa and cashew farms

    Farmers in Sunyani Municipality fear that illegal mining operations moving into nearby communities could spread across farmlands and destroy cocoa cultivation and other agricultural activities. Unknown individuals have begun mining activities in nearby villages with excavators and heavy equipment, raising concerns about the loss of livelihoods for farming families.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Society

  1. Ashanti region health services strained by synthetic drug abuse surge

    The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate reports an alarming rise in synthetic drug abuse, with cannabis and alcohol accounting for over 55% of substance-induced psychiatric admissions. Emergency rooms have seen a 30% increase in acute psychosis cases linked to cheap synthetic mixtures over the past 12 months.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Heavy rains cause flooding, displacement in Ga North Municipality

    Torrential rains on Thursday night triggered severe flooding in Vicolis and Amamorley Estates in the Ga North Municipality, destroying property, displacing families, and leaving residents without shelter. Residents spent the night scooping water from their homes or fleeing to nearby storey buildings, with many losing most of their belongings.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana Police arrest multiple suspects in Kumasi drug crackdown

    The Ghana Police Service arrested several suspected drug peddlers across Kumasi in intelligence-led operations, recovering large quantities of narcotic substances including cannabis, cocaine, tramadol, and ecstasy.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Disease outbreaks driven by system failures, not borders—Prof. Kenu

    Professor Ernest Kenu, head of epidemiology at the University of Ghana, argues that infectious diseases spread in Ghana through contaminated water, poor sanitation, overcrowded spaces, and weak surveillance systems rather than weak border controls. He cited cholera as an example, noting Ghana has recorded more than 15 outbreaks since 1970, with poor sanitation continuing to fuel transmission.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  5. Bole-Bamboi MP commissions renovated classroom blocks

    Yusif Sulemana, Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, commissioned renovated classroom blocks at Manfu and Gbenfu communities to provide pupils with a safer and more conducive learning environment.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. DOVVSU praised for investigation in defilement case conviction

    The family of a 14-year-old defilement victim has praised DOVVSU personnel in the Bono Region for their expeditious investigation. The victim's grandmother has recommended the two lead investigators, Chief Inspector Isaac Asare and Lance Corporal Abraham Takyi, for promotion, following the conviction and eight-year imprisonment of the 39-year-old perpetrator.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Two accused gold thieves granted GH$100k bail each

    Paul Udeze, 27, and Robert Mensah, 26, have been granted GH$100,000 bail with two sureties each by the Nkawie Circuit Court in connection with the theft of eight ores of gold from Asanko Gold Mining Limited. They were arrested after security guards caught them carrying the gold-bearing materials from the mining site on June 15, 2026, and have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and stealing.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Asantehene urges KNUST engineers to solve Ghana's flooding crisis

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the College of Engineering at KNUST to develop pragmatic strategies and provide location-specific guidance to address Ghana's recurring flooding, which he attributes partly to poor waste management and inadequate public education.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Prison officer interdicted after alleged Indian hemp smuggling attempt

    A Chief Officer at Kete-Krachi Local Prison was interdicted after being arrested on June 19 for allegedly attempting to smuggle a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the facility. He was remanded in custody and his court case has been adjourned to July 8, 2026, pending the outcome of criminal and internal disciplinary proceedings.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Ghana Pentecostal Council urges stricter building law enforcement

    The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has called for strict enforcement of Ghana's planning and building regulations to address recurring flooding, citing human activities and poor waste management as key causes. The Council's president urged the Government to intensify removal of unauthorised structures from waterways, invest in long-term drainage infrastructure, and end indiscriminate dumping of plastics into drains.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. EPA defends Styrofoam ban, citing health and environmental risks

    The Environmental Protection Authority says Ghana's ban on Styrofoam takeaway packs, effective January 1, 2027, protects public health by preventing chemical release when containers contact heat, oily, or acidic foods, and addresses plastic pollution and damage to drainage systems, beaches, and waterways.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Two killed, four injured in highway head-on collision

    A tipper truck and Nigerian passenger bus collided head-on at Abease on the Elubo-Takoradi Highway, killing the bus driver and the truck mate and injuring four others. The Ghana National Fire Service said preliminary investigations indicate the bus driver swerved to avoid a pothole and veered into the path of the oncoming truck.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. AMA deploys truck to clear refuse at Kaneshie Market

    The Accra Metropolitan Assembly deployed a waste management truck to Kaneshie Market on Friday, June 26, to clear an overflowing heap of refuse that had prompted complaints from traders and residents over sanitation and public health concerns. Traders are urging the Assembly to implement a more sustainable waste management strategy, including more frequent refuse collection.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Undertaker arrested for rape of 14-year-old at Dormaa Akwamu

    A 14-year-old JHS graduate is under mental health supervision after being raped by undertaker Exekel Tabiri at Dormaa Akwamu, Bono Region; the suspect allegedly lured her into his room under false pretenses, assaulted her, and warned her not to tell anyone. The suspect has appeared before courts and been granted bail to reappear in July.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  15. Kotobabi Basic School inaugurates refurbished library facility

    Kotobabi Basic School at Spintex inaugurated a refurbished library facility on Wednesday through a partnership between the Rotary Club of Accra Premier International and the Anjani Group. The GH¢40,000 project involved renovation of the library space, installation of shelves, provision of reading materials, and repainting.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  16. Assin South DCE commissions classroom block and CHPS compound

    The District Chief Executive for Assin South has commissioned a six-unit classroom block and Community-based Health Planning and Services compound at Assin Ningo to improve access to education and healthcare. The DCE also donated medical equipment and a motorcycle to support operations at the health facility.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  17. Two midwives interdicted over missing baby at Salaga Hospital

    The Savannah Regional Health Directorate has interdicted two midwives at Salaga Government Hospital in connection with a missing newborn at East Gonja Municipal Hospital. The staff have been arraigned before the Tamale High Court and are facing criminal proceedings; a seven-member investigation committee has been formed to investigate the circumstances and recommend disciplinary action.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  18. Building collapses in Sekondi following mudslide

    A building at Pariscoa, a suburb of Sekondi in the Western Region, collapsed last Saturday after heavy rainfall washed away soil beneath the structure, weakening its foundation and causing it to slide.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  19. GES announces recruitment shortlist timeline through August

    The Ghana Education Service will announce shortlisted recruitment candidates by July 20, 2026, with successful applicants expected to begin work on August 31, 2026. The Service is currently reviewing applications and will complete the process by June 30, 2026, followed by onboarding from July 20 to August 31.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  20. Sunyani taxi drivers demand station upgrade within one month

    Commercial drivers at Sunyani's main lorry station have given the Municipal Assembly a one-month ultimatum to improve the station's deplorable conditions, including lack of sanitary facilities and accumulated refuse, or face non-payment of fees. The drivers warn that the station's poor state damages the image of the regional capital and affects thousands of daily travelers, traders, investors, and visitors.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  21. MTN refurbishes 3,880 hospital beds nationwide in 21 Days initiative

    MTN Ghana's CEO reaffirmed the company's commitment to healthcare improvement through the 21 Days of Y'ello Care programme, which has refurbished 3,880 hospital beds nationwide. The initiative involves employee volunteers and partners restoring beds and furniture to create safer, more comfortable spaces for patients.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  22. NACOC urges students to lead campus drug-abuse prevention campaigns

    The Narcotics Control Commission Director-General called on students to become ambassadors in the fight against drug abuse, urging them to champion awareness and prevention efforts on their campuses and use peer influence to prevent substance abuse among young people.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  23. Government supplies NACOC mobile drug detectors, upgrades airport scanners

    The government has provided the Narcotics Control Commission with mobile drug detection devices and is replacing body intrusive scanners at Kotoka International Airport in collaboration with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, according to NACOC's Director-General, to enhance Ghana's capacity to detect and prevent illicit drug trafficking.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  24. NACOC arrests kingpin in US$296 million meth trafficking case

    Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin and two accomplices linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate that shipped 320 kilograms of methamphetamine worth US$296 million to Australia. The arrests followed a three-month intelligence-led investigation after Australian Federal Police intercepted the methamphetamine concealed in charcoal bags at Port Botany in Sydney.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  25. Integrity and perseverance essential for Africa's leadership future

    The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has told graduates that integrity and perseverance are indispensable qualities for leadership, urging them to become ambassadors of integrity who contribute to peacebuilding, governance and national development. He emphasized that while qualifications open doors, character ultimately determines an individual's impact and success.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  26. Asuansi Technical Institute inaugurates new Board of Governors

    Asuansi Technical Institute (ASUTECH), Ghana's first technical institution, has inaugurated a new Board of Governors to provide strategic leadership and accelerate institutional transformation while preserving its legacy in technical and vocational education.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  27. NACOC deploys drug detection scanners at Accra airport from August 2026

    The Narcotics Control Commission will roll out new drug detection equipment, including mobile scanners, at Accra International Airport from August 2026 through a Ghana-Netherlands partnership, as part of efforts to strengthen border security and combat drug trafficking. The move follows heightened action against narcotics, including the recent arrest of an alleged drug kingpin linked to the seizure of approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine from Ghana that was intercepted in Australia.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  28. Odaw River dredging project to finish December 2027

    Ghana's Housing Minister announced that desilting and dredging of the Odaw River is expected to be completed by December 2027 as part of the GARID Project, aimed at reducing flooding and improving stormwater management in Greater Accra. The contract commenced in February 2024 and is progressing as scheduled.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  29. Visually impaired Ghanaians follow World Cup through radio commentary

    Many Ghanaians living with visual impairment stay connected to World Cup action through audio commentary, relying on commentators' voices and crowd reactions to experience the excitement of the matches. Dr Obeng Asamoah, Director of the Ghana Blind Union, and others like social worker Abdul Razak Yusif continue to follow football closely despite losing their sight, maintaining their lifelong passion for the sport.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  30. Adjei-Kojo-Kanewu road deterioration drives up transport fares

    Taxi drivers and residents of Adjei-Kojo-Kanewu in Ashaiman are calling for immediate rehabilitation of the approximately 31.2-kilometre stretch, saying deep potholes and deteriorating surfaces are damaging vehicles, forcing fare increases, and making commuting difficult. Both drivers and passengers believe road repairs would reduce maintenance costs, lower fares, and improve transportation access.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  31. GHS dismisses social media claims about insecticide-treated nets

    The Ghana Health Service has rejected allegations circulating on social media that insecticide-treated nets being distributed to primary school children contain harmful chemicals, stating the claims are false and without scientific or regulatory basis. The Service confirmed that the nets, known as Interceptor® G2 Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets, have been approved by the World Health Organisation and are part of Ghana's national malaria elimination programme.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  32. Government must strengthen industry ties for TVET graduate employment

    Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, former TVET Commission Director-General and MP, has called for stronger collaboration between government and industry to improve employment pathways for technical and vocational institution graduates, warning that young people risk wasting years acquiring skills without clear job prospects. He urged revival of a dual training system combining classroom instruction with practical industry experience and stressed that the private sector must lead job creation.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  33. Ex-TVET chief warns of teacher shortage and underfunding

    Former TVET Director-General Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah has raised concerns over inadequate investment in Ghana's TVET sector, stating that teacher shortages and insufficient funding for training materials are undermining technical education. He noted that the government has recruited only about 1,000 teaching and non-teaching staff for TVET institutions under the current administration and called for greater commitment to TVET infrastructure, staffing, and consumables.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  34. Cancellation of Zoomlion contract worsens Accra flooding

    Accra is experiencing severe flooding during this year's rainy season, with hard-hit areas including Kaneshie Market, Agbogbloshie, Mallam, Madina, and Santa Maria. The article attributes the worsening floods to poor sanitation, political retribution, and cancelled contracts, including the termination of a Zoomlion contract.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  35. Imperial General Assurance supports menstrual hygiene in Eastern Region schools

    Imperial General Assurance and World Vision Ghana provided menstrual hygiene materials and education to 250 girls across seven schools in Fanteakwa North and South Districts, with a six-month supply of pads distributed from June to December 2026 at a Menstrual Hygiene Day event.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  36. Zoomlion deploys truck to clear Kaneshie Market refuse buildup

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited deployed a waste management truck to Kaneshie Market on Friday, June 26, to clear an overflowing heap of refuse that had accumulated near a main entrance and sparked health concerns among traders and residents. Traders have called for a more sustainable waste management strategy from the Assembly.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  37. Ghana's annual flood crisis rooted in preventable policy failures

    Ernest Tsifodze argues that Ghana's recurring urban flooding, affecting around 45,000 people yearly and costing an estimated average of US$100 million annually, is largely man-made and driven by political inaction rather than natural causes. The author characterizes decades of unaddressed root causes as a policy failure, citing the 2015 disaster that killed over 150 people and displaced more than 10,000.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  38. ASA Savings donates medical equipment to Kwesimintsim Government Hospital

    Kwesimintsim ASA Savings & Loans Limited has donated medical equipment and essential supplies including weighing scales, wheelchairs, a fetal doppler, blood pressure apparatus, examination gloves, disinfectants, bins, and other items to Kwesimintsim Government Hospital as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme to support healthcare delivery in communities where it operates.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  39. Cancer Support Network Foundation donates GHC100,000 to Ridge Hospital

    The Cancer Support Network Foundation presented GHC100,000 and assorted consumables to the Paediatric Oncology Unit of Greater Accra Regional Hospital as part of its annual Cancer Survivors Month campaign in June. The donation aims to help pay for medications and ease the financial burden on families of children battling cancer.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  40. Bel-Aqua Foundation donates GH¢120,000 for drug abuse prevention

    The Bel-Aqua Care Foundation has donated GH¢120,000 to NACOC to support training of approximately 800 counsellors in Senior High Schools across Ghana's 16 regions to strengthen drug abuse prevention and provide counselling to students in need.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  41. Uncontrolled hypertension can cause erectile dysfunction, urologist says

    A urologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital explains that uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage and narrow blood vessels, restricting circulation to the penis and leading to erectile dysfunction. While some antihypertensive medications may cause ED in certain individuals, a urologist notes that well-controlled blood pressure helps prevent the condition.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  42. Deputy Health Minister seeks support for Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Deputy Minister for Health Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah has called on Regional Ministers to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a government initiative designed to improve healthcare access for vulnerable patients suffering from chronic and life-threatening non-communicable diseases by reducing financial barriers to treatment. The Fund plans nationwide stakeholder engagements involving traditional leaders, faith-based organisations, healthcare providers, and civil society organisations to build partnerships and ensure eligible Ghanaians can access treatment regardless of their financial circumstances.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  43. Ghana Medical Trust Fund engages Regional Ministers on awareness

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has met with Regional Ministers at the Jubilee House to plan nationwide awareness campaigns aimed at educating Ghanaians on the Fund's mandate of providing financial support to patients with chronic and life-threatening non-communicable diseases. The Administrator urged Regional Ministers to collaborate with traditional authorities, religious leaders, healthcare institutions, and civil society to ensure eligible patients can access the intervention.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  44. KAIPTC valedictorian urges graduates to create positive change worldwide

    The valedictorian of KAIPTC's 2026 Joint Master's Course graduating class encouraged her fellow graduates to use their knowledge and experiences to create positive change in the world, describing their achievement as a reflection of perseverance, sacrifice and determination.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  45. Deputy Chief of Staff promotes Ghana Medical Trust Fund to regional leaders

    Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has called on Regional Ministers to champion the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, describing it as one of President Mahama's social interventions aimed at easing the financial burden of chronic diseases on Ghanaians. She urged Regional Ministers to mobilize traditional authorities, local government institutions, healthcare providers and community leaders to support implementation and public awareness of the Trust Fund.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  46. FDA seizes 4,504 unregistered cosmetic products in crackdown

    The Food and Drugs Authority seized 4,504 unregistered, fake, and potentially hazardous cosmetic products during a week-long surveillance exercise across 15 regions, targeting supermarkets and retail outlets to protect consumers from products containing harmful hydroquinone and steroids.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  47. 9-year-old boy found dead in abandoned galamsey pit

    A 9-year-old boy, Obeng Boateng Junior, was found dead in an abandoned galamsey pit at Humjibre in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region after going missing from home; he is believed to have drowned.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Culture

  1. Madonna hints at Glastonbury headlining and confesses jealousy of Kylie

    In a Graham Norton interview, Madonna revealed jealousy of Kylie Minogue and hinted she may headline Glastonbury, while discussing her forthcoming album Confessions II, which includes a duet with her daughter Lola and a track mourning her brother Christopher who died of cancer in 2024.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ten films to watch in July at cinemas and home

    Joy Online recommends films released in July, including Evil Dead Burn, a comedy horror directed by Sébastien Vaniček starring Souheila Yacoub, and The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's near three-hour adaptation of Homer's Odyssey starring Matt Damon.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Exclusive Events Ghana announces judges for 69th Miss Ghana auditions

    Exclusive Events Ghana has unveiled a panel of judges for the 69th Miss Ghana auditions, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra. The competition runs under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy" and seeks young women with intelligence, confidence, leadership qualities, and purpose-driven vision.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. 27th TGMA Music Summit brings 230 industry stakeholders together

    Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  5. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors persist

    Rumours continue about pop star Taylor Swift marrying NFL player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden over the 4 July Independence Day weekend, after New York City officials confirmed someone applied for a street closure permit nearby. Since Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August, permit filings and hotel bookings by Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates have fuelled speculation, though neither of their names appeared on the permit application.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Chinese film's Teochew screenings spark Singapore language debate

    A Chinese film "Dear You," filmed in Teochew, has sparked debate in Singapore after most screenings were dubbed into Mandarin rather than offered in the original language; this has reignited discussion about Singapore's government push for Mandarin over other Chinese languages, which some argue has driven dialects like Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese and Hakka into decline.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Ghanaian DJ Shagy's song selected for FIFA Heroes soundtrack

    DJ Shagy's song "Bounce," produced by an all-Ghanaian team including Kvpel, C-tea, and Redemption Beatz, has been selected for the official FIFA Heroes soundtrack as the only African song featured on the game's soundtrack.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Tieme Music becomes Ghana's number one distribution platform

    Tieme Music, founded in 2022 by Franck Osei-Mensah and Charlène Osei-Mensah with bases in Accra and Paris, has become the #1 music distribution platform in Ghana by 2025 and reached over 6,000 artists while signing seven major talents to its label services. The company has earned 17 nominations at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and international recognition including nominations at the Trace Music Awards, the Headies, and two nominations at the Les Flammes Awards in France.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Anabel Rose blends afro-jungle and EDM on new single 'Blasé'

    Ghanaian alt-pop artist Anabel Rose released the dancefloor anthem "Blasé," which transforms confidence into a club banger by blending the laid-back swagger of alté with electronic dance music over a hypnotic synth bassline and jungle-inspired breaks.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Dr Tengol K. Kplemani appointed Africa Ambassador by tourism network

    Cultural strategist and founder of the Sister Kingdom Network, Dr Tengol K. Kplemani, has been appointed Ambassador for Africa by the Countrystyle Community Tourism Network, with endorsement from the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism. The appointment recognises his contributions to advancing African cultural unity, traditional leadership integration, and creative industry development.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Reggae legend Brinsley Forde releases new single Ites Gold & Green

    Founding member of Aswad Brinsley Forde is set to release his new single "Ites Gold & Green" on July 23, 2026, taken from a forthcoming album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Aswad's debut album. The track explores themes of heritage, unity and identity, blending classic roots reggae with contemporary energy.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Gyakie releases new Afrobeats-highlife single Treasure

    Gyakie has released her latest single Treasure, a high-tempo Afrobeats and highlife track produced by AfroLektra. The uplifting anthem combines love and celebration themes and is expected to perform well across streaming platforms.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Over 200 music stakeholders gather for Ghana Music Summit

    Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sport

  1. Senegal beats Iraq 5-0 to contend for World Cup last 32

    Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in their Group I World Cup clash, giving themselves a chance to advance as one of the best eight third-place teams. Iraq played the latter part of the match with ten men after Rebin Sulaka was sent off for denying Sadio Mane a clear goalscoring opportunity.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Dembele scores hat-trick as France top group

    France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Netherlands beat Tunisia to top Group F, face Morocco

    The Netherlands defeated Tunisia to finish top of Group F, setting up a last-32 tie with Morocco in Monterrey on Tuesday. Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament as the Dutch won comfortably despite Tunisia pulling one back in the second half.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Businessman Ibrahim Mahama pledges personal bonus for Black Stars

    Businessman Ibrahim Mahama visited Ghana's Black Stars squad in Rhode Island ahead of their World Cup match against Croatia, pledging to provide the team with "a much better bonus" than taxpayers and promising personal investment in the squad. The visit included Ghana's Ambassador to the United States and cabinet ministers, and Mahama said he would now follow the team's World Cup campaign after reconnecting with the squad.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  5. Australia, Paraguay draw; both advance to World Cup knockout stage

    Australia and Paraguay played out a goalless draw in San Francisco, securing passage to the last 32. Australia qualified as runners-up, while Paraguay's fourth point likely secures them a place as one of the eight best third-placed finishers.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. USA loses unbeaten record to Turkey in stoppage-time World Cup match

    Turkey, eliminated from the World Cup, ended the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time goal from Kaan Ayhan in Los Angeles. The USA had taken an early lead through Auston Trusty's goal after two minutes 13 seconds, but Turkey equalized and took the lead before the match was levelled again, only for Ayhan to score the winner with the last kick of the game.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Japan and Sweden draw in World Cup Group F match

    Anthony Elanga's second-half goal earned Sweden a 1–1 draw against Japan, securing a last-32 spot for Potter's side. Japan finished second in the group and will face Brazil in the knockout stage.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Banned brands become World Cup story via Streisand Effect

    Non-official brands like Levi's, Heinz, and Beats have become central to World Cup conversation after FIFA attempted to suppress their visibility—a phenomenon known as the Streisand Effect, where suppression makes something more visible. FIFA enforces these restrictions to protect official sponsors who pay millions for exclusive association with the tournament.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Black Stars face Croatia in World Cup Group L decider

    Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  10. Ghana midfielder Sibo targets victory over Croatia in World Cup Group L

    Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo said the Black Stars are determined to defeat Croatia and finish top of their World Cup group after drawing 0-0 with England. Sibo credited manager Carlos Queiroz's tactical instructions for Ghana's disciplined performance.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  11. Queiroz praises Asare after Ghana's goalless draw with England

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England at Boston Stadium, including key saves such as denying Bukayo Saka, and emphasized that the result reflected collective team effort.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  12. Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, Vinicius scores twice in last 32

    Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners. Vinicius has now scored four goals in three group games, matching Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  13. Cape Verde seek World Cup Round of 32 in Saudi Arabia match

    Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde face off on Friday in Group H with both teams needing a win to qualify for the Round of 32; Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, have drawn praise for performances against Spain and Uruguay, while Saudi Arabia seek redemption after a 4-0 loss to Spain.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  14. Morocco beat Haiti 2-3, Haiti scores first World Cup goal in 52 years

    Morocco defeated Haiti with late goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine, but the result was not enough for Morocco to top Group C as Brazil beat Scotland. Haiti scored their first World Cup goal in 52 years when Lenny Joseph's effort was credited as an own goal, and the team was eliminated before their final group-stage match.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  15. South Africa reaches World Cup knockout phase for first time

    Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal gave South Africa a victory over South Korea in Monterrey, sending the African side to the World Cup knockout phase for the first time. South Africa finished second in their group behind Mexico and will face Canada in the last 32.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  16. South African runners compete for World Championships qualifying spots

    Distance runners will compete in the ASA Road Running Championships in Gqeberha on Saturday, serving as South African trials for the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen in September. Top finishers in 21km, 5km, and 1-mile distances who meet qualifying standards will earn automatic selection to the national team.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  17. IOC establishes $10,000 grant for competing Olympians

    The International Olympic Committee has created a new "fit for the future Olympian grant" of $10,000 per Games to support the sporting careers and career transitions of Olympic athletes, with a $140m fund allocated per Olympics and around 14,000 athletes per Games expected to be eligible.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  18. Craig Burley questions Neymar's ability after World Cup return

    Former Chelsea player Craig Burley raised concerns about Neymar Jr's capacity to impact Brazil following his substitute appearance in a 3-0 victory over Scotland on June 24, saying the star "appeared quite sluggish and out of sync" despite being the nation's top goalscorer with 79 goals in 129 matches.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  19. NYC mayor says World Cup generates enough revenue for affordability

    New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada generates "more than enough" income that could make the tournament affordable without high ticket and transport prices for supporters. Fifa stands to earn nearly $9bn from the tournament, more than the Paris 2024 Olympics, yet first-round game tickets range from $350 to $5,000 and transport costs to matches remain elevated despite some fare reductions.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  20. Hearts appoint Belgian manager Vrancken on two-year deal

    Hearts of the Scottish Premiership have appointed Wouter Vrancken, a 47-year-old Belgian football manager of the year, as their new head coach on a two-year contract following Derek McInnes's departure to Rangers. Vrancken joins from Sint-Truiden, where he led them to third place in the Belgian Pro League in his first full season.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  21. French footballer Kenzo Kies dies from drowning

    French footballer Kenzo Kies, 21, died after drowning in the Rhone river near Lyon while swimming with friends to escape heat. He was pulled from the water by firefighters but later died in hospital; forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  22. Senegal faces Iraq in must-win World Cup qualifier

    Senegal must defeat Iraq in their final 2026 World Cup Group I match to have a realistic chance of progressing as one of the eight best third-placed teams. The Lions of Teranga are currently ranked last among all third-placed teams and need a convincing victory to advance.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  23. Norway face France in 2026 World Cup group stage

    Norway meet France at Gillette Stadium on Friday evening in the final round of group stage matches for the 2026 World Cup. Norway sit second in Group I behind France due to goal difference, though can claim top spot with victory, while France need only avoid defeat to confirm first place.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  24. World Cup ball properties affecting goalkeeper performance

    Goalkeepers at this World Cup have reported difficulties with the Adidas Trionda ball, with several conceding goals despite getting a hand to the ball. Former Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel trained with the ball before the tournament, suggesting the ball's design may be contributing to the pattern of goalkeeper errors.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  25. Antoine Semenyo praises Luka Modrić ahead of Ghana-Croatia match

    Ghana footballer Antoine Semenyo has praised Croatia's captain Luka Modrić as one of the best midfielders of the current era, ahead of Ghana's final World Cup group-stage clash against Croatia. Semenyo expressed admiration for Modrić's technical abilities and said he is eager to share the pitch with the experienced player.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  26. Diversity drives World Cup success, but racism persists in club football

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup demonstrates how multicultural teams thrive on international stages, yet many of the same players face racist abuse when returning to domestic club competitions. Football has grown comfortable with diversity when it produces victories, creating a stark contradiction between celebration at national level and discrimination at club level.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  27. Ghana Taekwondo Federation president seeks re-election next month

    Frederick Otu Lartey, president of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation, is seeking another term in elections scheduled for next month. During his tenure, he has introduced Para Taekwondo in Ghana, which won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Para Taekwondo Championships and finished third in Africa at the 2021 African championships, and secured Ghana's first-ever Paralympic Games qualification.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  28. Coach Queiroz handles media scrutiny calmly at World Cup

    A columnist reflects on Coach Carlos Queiroz's composed handling of a press conference question about Thomas Partey's denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup match against Panama, using it as a lesson in managing difficult Q&A sessions.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  29. Ivory Coast coach criticizes Schweinsteiger's characterization of African football

    Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé criticized comments made by former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger on German broadcaster ARD, in which Schweinsteiger described African football as "unorthodox," "wild," and "not so conditioned by tactics." Faé said the characterization could be called racist and noted that Ivory Coast's advancement in the World Cup relied on strategy and smarts as much as physical play.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  30. Ibrahim Mahama pledges financial reward for Black Stars

    Businessman Ibrahim Mahama visited the Black Stars' camp in Rhode Island and promised a special financial reward for the team's performances at the FIFA World Cup, saying he had withheld the money until seeing good performances on the pitch.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  31. Telecel sponsors 69th Asantehene Open Golf Championship in Kumasi

    The Asantehene teed off the Telecel 69th Asantehene Open Golf Championship on June 26 at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi, bringing together over 150 professional and amateur golfers from Ghana and Africa. Telecel has been the event's headline sponsor since 2017 as part of its Ashanti Month celebrations focused on promoting sports and culture in the region.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  32. Black Stars travel to Philadelphia for crucial Croatia World Cup match

    Ghana's football team moved from Rhode Island to Philadelphia on Thursday ahead of a FIFA World Cup Group L match against Croatia on Saturday. The Black Stars drew 0-0 with England to share the group's top spot with four points and need a win to secure Round of 32 qualification.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  33. Queiroz urges focus after Ghana draw with England

    Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for calm and continued focus after the Black Stars' 0-0 draw with England at the World Cup, which moved them to four points in Group L. Ghana will face Croatia on June 28 in their final group-stage fixture, knowing that victory will guarantee a place in the Round of 32.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  34. Aquatic Masters finish second in Ghana Swimming League

    Aquatic Masters placed second in the Ghana Swimming League with 354 points at the Ghana Swim League Season 4 Meet of Champions held June 13–14, marking its best performance since joining the league. The club topped the women's standings with 205 points and fielded 30 swimmers, 22 of whom were aged 12 or younger, with 10-year-old Aaron Aryee winning 10 gold and one bronze medal from individual events.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  35. Semenyo calls for Black Stars to pressure referees on penalty decisions

    Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo said the team needs to be more aggressive in drawing referees' attention to fouls, after officials missed what he believed was a clear penalty incident involving Prince Adu Kwabena in the draw against England.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  36. Ghana faces Croatia in decisive World Cup match

    Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Ecobank Ghana plants 2,000 trees at Chipa Forest

    Ecobank Ghana, in partnership with the Forestry Commission, has planted 2,000 tree seedlings at Chipa Forest to support Ghana's national target of planting 30 million trees this year and restore the degraded forest reserve.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Africa launches golf tourism convention to attract global investment

    Africa is launching the Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2026 in Johannesburg in August to create a unified pan-African platform connecting golf destinations with international buyers, investors, and tourism decision-makers, positioning the continent to compete in the high-value global golf tourism market where Africa has historically been underrepresented.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Seychelles hosts 69th UN Tourism Africa summit in July 2026

    Seychelles will host the 69th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa from 2 to 4 July 2026 in Victoria, Mahé, alongside a conference on strengthening human capital for Africa's tourism growth. The summit will bring together tourism ministers, civil aviation policymakers, and international delegates to establish a unified policy framework for regional economic development.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Seychelles hosts UN Tourism meeting on Africa's workforce development

    Seychelles will host the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa meeting in Victoria from 2–4 July 2026, focusing on strengthening human capital and education to boost Africa's tourism growth under new UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  5. Africa launches continental golf tourism convention in 2026

    Africa is launching the Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2026 in Johannesburg in August to connect African golf destinations with international buyers and investors, marking the first pan-African effort to structure golf tourism as a unified market segment. According to organisers, golf tourism represents one of the highest-value segments in global travel, but Africa has remained under-represented compared to Europe, North America and parts of Asia.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

World & Region

  1. US strikes Iranian targets after drone attack on cargo ship

    The US military conducted strikes on Iranian missile, drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions in response to an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command described the strikes as a "powerful response" to the drone attack and said Iran's action violated a ceasefire and undermined freedom of navigation.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Venezuela earthquakes kill 920, injure 3,360 as rescuers search

    Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, with the second reaching magnitude 7.5, killing more than 900 people and injuring 3,360 others according to government figures. La Guaira in the north was hit hardest, with dozens of buildings destroyed and many people still missing as international rescue workers arrive to assist in search efforts.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Europe's heatwave breaks records in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands

    Temperatures broke June records across multiple European countries on Friday, with Germany recording a provisional highest-ever temperature of 41.3°C in Saarbrücken; the death toll from the heatwave climbed in Spain and France, prompting authorities to cancel public events due to health risks.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Venezuelan mother dies saving daughter in twin earthquakes near Caracas

    A Venezuelan mother died while protecting her toddler daughter during two powerful earthquakes near Caracas that killed at least 920 people and injured more than 3,000, according to footballer Héctor Bello and local media. The daughter survived and is receiving hospital care.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. DR Congo files ICJ case accusing Rwanda of breaching treaties

    The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case at the International Court of Justice against Rwanda, accusing it of dispatching forces and backing armed groups to carry out unlawful military operations on its territory, and seeking accountability for alleged breaches of international conventions on genocide prevention, racial discrimination, women's rights and torture.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Ghana and UK advance toward forestry partnership agreement signing

    Ghana's Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources announced positive progress towards signing a Ghana-United Kingdom Voluntary Partnership Agreement following bilateral discussions at London Climate Action Week. The agreement aims to boost forest cover preservation, support responsible timber trade, and reduce climate change impacts through strengthened cooperation on sustainable forestry management.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Supreme Court allows Trump to strip migrant protected status

    The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitian and 6,100 Syrian migrants, overturning lower court blocks. The ruling also determined that migrants are not entitled to apply for asylum until they reach US soil.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. French sexual assault survivors call for abolishing statute of limitations

    Over 50 women who have alleged sexual assault or rape in France are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations, which currently stands at 20 years for adults and 30 years from the date the crime occurred for minors. The group, called Survivors' Voices, says the time restriction prevents them from seeking justice in criminal proceedings.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. British TikTok influencer charged with Dubai boyfriend murder

    Brooke George, a 23-year-old influencer from Kent, has been charged with the stabbing death of her boyfriend in Dubai and faces execution under UAE law. She claims she grabbed a knife in self-defence during a violent attack by her partner, and a human rights group has called for her release on bail and for the case to be treated as domestic violence.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. King Charles discloses £12.9m tax bill for 2024-25

    King Charles has voluntarily revealed he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025, becoming the first UK monarch to disclose their tax bill and placing him among the top 100 UK taxpayers. The Prince of Wales declared he paid £7.76m in tax over the same period, with both men citing the disclosure as an effort to increase transparency and accountability.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. French footballer Kenzo Kies drowns in Lyon river

    Kenzo Kies, 21, a reserve player for Guingamp in Ligue 2, died after drowning in a river near Lyon while swimming with friends to escape extreme heat. He was one of forty people who have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  12. German court sentences Saudi man to life for Christmas market attack

    A German court has sentenced Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, a 51-year-old from Saudi Arabia, to life in prison for driving a car through a Magdeburg Christmas market on 20 December 2024, killing six people and injuring around 300 others. Prosecutors said he acted alone and was motivated by personal grievances rather than ideology.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Ghana joins Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets

    Ghana has officially joined the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, an international alliance of countries committed to expanding carbon markets and promoting climate financing for sustainable development and environmental protection. Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Yusif Sulemana announced the country's membership at a ceremony at the London Stock Exchange on 24 June 2026.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Ten people rescued from residential building collapse in Lagos

    A residential building collapsed on Thursday in the Alakija area of Lagos State, injuring ten people who were rescued and handed over to medical personnel. Search and rescue operations were ongoing to locate and evacuate anyone still trapped beneath the debris.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  15. Nigerian court convicts NSCDC deputy commandant of job racketeering

    A Nigerian high court has convicted Deputy Commandant Idris Barde of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps of job racketeering after he received N4.55 million from a man seeking to secure employment for seven persons in the agency. Barde was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment or a N4 million fine.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  16. UN warns of surge in synthetic drugs, cocaine, and methamphetamine

    The UN Office on Drugs and Crime reports that new synthetic drugs, cocaine, and methamphetamine are surging globally, with 755 types of new psychoactive substances in circulation in 2024—118 reported for the first time. The boom is driven by traffickers exploiting global instability and filling a gap left by the Taliban's 2022 clampdown on opium production in Afghanistan.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. South African migrants flee ahead of anti-immigrant protests

    Thousands of Malawian and Zimbabwean migrants are seeking to leave South Africa before nationwide anti-immigrant protests on June 30, fearing violence. South Africa has experienced xenophobic protests and attacks in recent weeks, prompting many foreigners to flee.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  18. Seychelles marks 50 years of independence with cultural festival

    Seychelles is celebrating its 50th independence anniversary from 26–29 June 2026 with a Golden Jubilee festival featuring local food, community heritage, and sustainable tourism across its islands. The Office of the President has declared Tuesday, 30 June 2026, a public holiday to extend the commemoration.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  19. Niger's ICC withdrawal isolates victims of atrocities

    Niger's military government has formally requested to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, becoming only the third country after Burundi and the Philippines to complete the process, amid concerns that such withdrawals during periods of authoritarian consolidation and human rights allegations leave victims without recourse to international justice.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  20. Justice Mensa-Bonsu warns of changing warfare and rising global extremism

    Former ICC judge Justice Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu has warned that the global security landscape is undergoing profound transformation, with new forms of conflict, violent extremism and emerging military technologies posing serious challenges to international peace and civilian protection. Speaking at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre's 15th Graduation Ceremony in Accra, she urged graduating peace and security scholars to apply their knowledge to address complex conflicts confronting nations.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Opinion

  1. Editorial questions renaming Rawlings HQ while Kotoka airport remains unchanged

    The Chronicle editorial notes a contradiction: President Mahama praised Rawlings as a transformative leader and renamed NDC headquarters in his honour, yet has not operationalized a decades-old decree to rename Kotoka International Airport after Lieutenant General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Open burning of waste is illegal in Ghana, harms public health

    An opinion piece argues that open burning of household waste—a common practice in Ghana—is prohibited by national environmental law and municipal by-laws, and poses serious health risks: smoke travels kilometres and deposits microscopic particles in lungs, causing chronic lung disease, cardiovascular illness, and premature death. The author calls for enforcement of existing legal prohibitions.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Continental insurance critical for AfCFTA trade growth potential

    An opinion piece argues that continental insurance systems are essential to unlocking AfCFTA's potential to increase intra-African trade, which currently stands at 15–18 percent of total African trade compared to over 60 percent in Asia and over 70 percent in Europe.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  4. Social media amplifies ethnic divisions in Ghana's digital spaces

    An opinion piece argues that while social media has enabled Ghanaians to express views and participate in national discussions, it has also exposed and amplified ethnocentric behavior across platforms, raising questions about whether digital connection is building unity or deepening tribal divides.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  5. Press freedom under unprecedented threat in 2025

    According to Joy Online, the number of journalists killed, detained, or forced into exile in 2025 reached one of the highest levels ever recorded. The article argues that without a free press, atrocities go unrecorded and democratic accountability is undermined.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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