Prime Insight will feature experts evaluating the government's GHS 350 million flood relief package and Ghana Armed Forces operations, and examining legal implications of the Supreme Court's decision regarding Justice Torkornoo's removal.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Insight will feature experts evaluating the government's GHS 350 million flood relief package and Ghana Armed Forces operations, and examining legal implications of the Supreme Court's decision regarding Justice Torkornoo's removal.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court issued an 84-page judgment affirming the constitutionality of the procedure used to remove former Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, dismissing consolidated lawsuits that challenged the President's actions and the Council of State's role. The decision clarified the removal process, upheld the self-executing nature of Article 146, and set a precedent for future constitutional disputes over judicial independence and executive authority.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, Ranking Member of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for Presidents Mahama and Ramaphosa to directly engage to resolve diplomatic tensions between Ghana and South Africa arising from xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals. Jinapor said ministerial-level engagement is no longer sufficient and that there is a breakdown of trust and cordiality between the two countries' foreign ministries.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. Air Force said it would investigate Major Jason Watson, an active-duty officer who called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during a Capitol protest. U.S. military law restricts political activities by service members in uniform, including a prohibition under military code against officers using "contemptuous words" against the President and other officials.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations clarified that the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving is an established annual observance, not a government response to recent floods, and that this year's second edition was planned before the flooding occurred.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has criticised the Mahama administration for its handling of recurring flood disasters, arguing that the government cannot justify the loss of life by citing fiscal discipline. Recent flooding has claimed at least 37 lives and displaced thousands across the country, reigniting concerns over delays in implementing flood-control projects and the need for sustained investment in drainage infrastructure.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has urged the government to adopt strict standards for Ghana's emerging carbon credit market and reject low-quality projects to prevent carbon "greenwashing." He argued that the carbon market must be treated as a national development tool focused on genuine emissions reductions, community benefits, and private-sector investment, while calling for greater policy certainty, transparent approval processes, and clear distinctions between carbon market transaction categories.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Akosua Manu, advisor to the 2028 NPP flagbearer, has accused the NDC government of prioritizing fiscal figures over implementing flood mitigation projects through the GARID scheme, despite funding being available. According to World Bank reports cited by Manu, the Finance Ministry's fiscal controls delayed the project despite available resources for drainage and flood prevention works.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, representing President Mahama as Reviewing Officer at the National Cadet Corps Parade for Ghana's 66th Republic Day, urged young Ghanaians to embrace discipline, integrity and selfless service. Cadets from all sixteen regions delivered coordinated drills and displays during the ceremony.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama told the Republic Day Senior Citizens' Luncheon that Ghana owes its older generation a debt that can never be fully repaid, crediting their work in education, healthcare, farming, defense, and public service as the foundation for the country's development and opportunities.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has called for greater respect, care and protection for senior citizens at a Republic Day event, saying older Ghanaians deserve to live with dignity. He stressed that caring for the elderly is a shared responsibility and highlighted government initiatives including the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to support people with chronic non-communicable diseases.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has pledged to improve pensions for retired workers as Ghana's economy improves, assuring senior citizens they will share in the benefits of economic growth through initiatives like the 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called on young Ghanaians to embrace discipline, integrity and selfless service at the National Cadet Corps Parade marking Ghana's 66th Republic Day, praising more than 10,000 cadets from all sixteen regions for their outstanding display of teamwork and patriotism.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of Banks held its first regional roadshow of the #ShineYourEye Anti-Fraud Campaign in Tamale, educating residents on fraud prevention including identity theft, phishing and ATM fraud as part of a five-month nationwide public education initiative.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A national awards scheme called the Ghana Platinum Excellence Award has been launched in Accra to recognise institutions that have demonstrated over two decades of resilience, stability, and contribution to Ghana's socio-economic development. The initiative, unveiled by actor Nii Saka Brown, aims to celebrate long-standing institutions across sectors and promote good corporate governance.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh warned Parliament that Ghana must not become a destination for low-quality carbon credit projects and called on the government to tighten oversight as the country positions itself in the global carbon market. He urged that Ghana's carbon market be treated as a national development instrument delivering real emissions reductions and community benefits, while building on foundations laid through the Ghana Carbon Market Office.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana National Chamber of Commerce CEO Mark Badu Aboagye stated that businesses severely affected by recent floods will require workers to remain home until offices are restored to operation. He noted that most GNCCI members have suffered damage to raw materials and stocks, with insurance claims processing adding to recovery delays.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Oti Regional Minister announced that a temporary steel bridge will be installed across the River Oti by end of July 2026 to serve as a working platform for contractors to begin constructing the main Dambai Bridge. The project, which forms part of government efforts to improve transportation infrastructure in the Oti Region, has entered a crucial preparatory phase with residential facilities and heavy-duty construction equipment already mobilised at the site.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Ministry defended its acquisition of two diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons, saying critics misunderstood railway engineering by equating age with obsolescence. The ministry said the British Rail Class 56 locomotives underwent extensive refurbishment in the United Kingdom, including engine and electrical system overhauls, are backed by a five-year warranty, and meet modern safety standards.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The betting platform's April–May promo awarded winners including an iPhone 16 smartphone, cash prizes up to 5,500 GHS, and bonus points at a ceremony held on June 6 in Accra. Participants earned weekly cashback of up to 20% and promo tickets by placing bets of at least 11 GHS on sporting events.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online's investigation found that digital lending applications downloaded from sponsored advertisements on YouTube and Facebook issued threatening messages to borrowers, including references to curses, death, and harassment of family members, within days of download and before repayment deadlines.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate rose slightly on Friday before a long U.S. holiday weekend, as wary optimism held over peace efforts between the United States and Iran in the Middle East. Shipping has partially resumed through the Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf producers are ramping up production following an initial deal between the two countries.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mali has created the Malian Office of Precious Substances to regulate its artisanal gold sector after discovering large discrepancies between officially declared and actual exports. The government estimates that 30 to 57 metric tons of artisanal gold are smuggled annually, worth $1.98 billion to $3.77 billion.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh warned that Ghana cannot afford bureaucratic delays if it wants to unlock billions in green investment through the carbon credit market, and urged the government to simplify regulations, strengthen governance, and provide greater policy certainty to attract investors.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Groundwater Galamsey — uncontrolled, unscientific drilling of boreholes without proper hydrogeological investigation, water testing, or data submission — poses a hidden threat to Ghana's national water security, homes, schools, farms, and health, even though its damage is not immediately visible like surface illegal mining.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Keta has called for urgent intervention as severe flooding devastates communities across the constituency, submerging homes and destroying farmlands. The MP described it as one of the worst floods the area has experienced in recent years, affecting multiple communities including Klovi, Anloga, Afiadenyigba and Keta, with impacts extending to neighbouring constituencies.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fisheries Without Borders held a capacity-building workshop for fishermen, processors, community leaders and marine scientists in Ghana as part of a regional initiative with Nigeria and Benin to address declining fish stocks in the Gulf of Guinea through collaborative fisheries management. Marine landings in Ghana have dropped from about 900,000 tonnes to approximately 400,000 tonnes over three decades, pressuring food security and the livelihoods of more than two million people in the fisheries value chain.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service received 10 ambulances and an operational pickup vehicle from Sentuo Group and Eezzy Group Foundation to enhance emergency medical response and improve rapid response to accident victims and injured officers across the country.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) clarified that recent Ghana Education Service directives suspending graduation ceremonies and prohibiting flamboyant post-examination celebrations do not expressly apply to privately owned schools, citing the directives' wording and principles of administrative law.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following June 30 floods in Accra, President Mahama directed the Finance Minister to release GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund for emergency relief and mitigation works, though the Interior Minister later announced a different figure of GH¢350 million. The article raises questions about the basis for these allocations and whether they reflect a broader approach to disaster financing.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Drugs Authority raided Italian Boy Lounge at Nungua Kantamanto in Accra on Friday evening and arrested two staff members over alleged possession of illicit drugs. Suspected illicit substances were seized and the lounge has been shut down as part of efforts to curb substance abuse in entertainment venues.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama disclosed that nearly 48,000 residents were displaced by heavy rains that lashed Greater Accra on June 29, with 12 confirmed dead and seven unaccounted for. The government has mobilised the Ghana Armed Forces and other agencies to conduct cleanup operations and scale up emergency relief efforts.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following devastating floods on June 29 that displaced thousands across Greater Accra, Alhaji Amin Iddrisu of Abuya Group donated 1,000 bags of rice, 1,000 gallons of cooking oil, 1,000 mattresses and other relief supplies to affected residents at Tse Addo, calling on other corporate organisations and philanthropists to support recovery efforts.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Prof Peter Quartey warns that Ghana's worsening flood crisis is silently draining the economy through lost productivity, traffic congestion, and business disruptions, following Monday's floods that killed 18 people. He criticized the government's inefficient investment in drainage and sanitation, noting that the country's annual WASH program investment of ¢750–¢780 million is 80–90% donor-funded and poorly executed.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Prof Peter Quartey has warned that Ghana is paying a heavy economic price for its failure to prevent flooding through poor planning, weak investment and ineffective infrastructure. He cited the country's annual water, sanitation and hygiene investment of about GH¢750–780 million (80–90% donor-funded) as insufficient and noted that Ghana is not adequately investing in waste management and sanitation.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny has called on the government to accelerate relief and recovery efforts following the June 29 floods that affected Accra, Tema and surrounding communities, and has urged development of a long-term national strategy to address recurring flooding through improved drainage infrastructure, sanitation enforcement, and urban planning.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
PrepMaster, a Ghanaian education technology platform powered by CashPlanet Ltd, has launched to make exam and visa interview preparation more accessible and affordable, combining web, WhatsApp and offline learning tools to help students prepare for exams including BECE and WASSCE, as well as nursing and midwifery licensing examinations and English proficiency tests, while addressing limited internet access and high data costs by enabling offline practice.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A commercial fire destroyed a wooden provision store at Peki Dzogbati in the Volta Region on Monday, June 29, but the Ghana National Fire Service prevented the blaze from spreading to adjoining buildings through swift intervention.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces says flood recovery from June 28–29 is a sustained process requiring detailed planning and phased intervention. As part of ongoing clearance works, structures obstructing waterways will be removed where necessary, with efforts coordinated through specialised sub-committees under a national post-flood mitigation task force.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has begun a nationwide flood clean-up and engineering operation in flood-affected parts of Ghana, with the Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces advising motorists to prepare for temporary traffic diversions and restricted access on some roads to facilitate drainage reconstruction, debris removal, and other emergency interventions.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced an expedited process to replace passports lost or damaged in recent floods, with replacements to be processed within one week of contact. Affected persons can call a dedicated hotline between July 3 and July 17, 2026, providing personal details for processing.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has set up five specialised sub-committees to coordinate national response to flooding that affected Greater Accra and other regions on June 28 and 29, 2026. The committees—Post-Flood Mitigation, Early Warning, Sanitation and Health, Relief and Donations, and Emergency Communications—aim to ensure effective coordination among government institutions, security agencies, and local assemblies.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces will deploy personnel, engineers and specialised equipment to clear major drains, rivers and waterways of debris, silt, fallen trees, abandoned vehicles and other obstructions following devastating floods on June 28 and 29, 2026. As part of the operation, structures illegally built within waterways or posing immediate danger to public safety may be removed in collaboration with civil authorities.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Cape Coast will formally invest Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto as its new Vice-Chancellor during a ceremonial event on Saturday, August 1, at the New Examination Centre on the university's main campus. The investiture marks the formal commencement of Aheto's tenure as the institution's chief executive and academic leader, following his appointment by the University Governing Council.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts light morning rain along the coast, misty conditions in the middle belt, and afternoon thunderstorms nationwide as an active rainstorm system moves in from Nigeria. Coastal temperatures are expected to reach 30°C by afternoon, while inland areas may reach 33°C.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National House of Chiefs has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which was established to reduce the financial burden on patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The chiefs committed to champion the initiative nationwide to help ensure more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases benefit from financial assistance for specialised healthcare.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Torrential rains on June 29, 2026 devastated southern Ghana including Accra, Tema, and Keta, destroying homes, claiming lives, and crippling businesses including warehouses, farms, and transport routes. The article argues that MSMEs, which form the backbone of Ghana's economy, face an existential threat from recurring floods and must shift from reactive recovery to proactive business resilience.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A truck caught fire while moving through Wassa Akropong on June 30, leaving the driver unharmed but the vehicle destroyed; the cause has not been established.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Construction of a cardiology centre at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, funded by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, is on track to be completed by the end of August 2026, the Fund's Administrator announced during an inspection in Kumasi. The facility will house the Ashanti Region's first catheterisation laboratory and is intended to enhance diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Cape Coast received clinical equipment worth $8,000 from Dr Abraham Gaitu, CEO of Salaria Eyemed and Optical Suppliers, to support vision education and mark 25 years of optometry training at the institution.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia has donated relief items to communities affected by June 29 floods in Accra, after visiting the worst-hit areas to assess damage. The June 29 floods displaced thousands of residents and destroyed homes and businesses across the Greater Accra Region.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Rescue Mission International and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration have launched the ReMI Climate Academy, a climate education and leadership programme designed to equip Africans with skills to tackle climate change. The curriculum covers climate science, policy, green finance, law and innovation, and offers three learning tracks plus short one-month courses.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight laboratory professionals from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia completed an eight-week JICA-NMIMR training programme in parasitology, virology and bacteriology aimed at strengthening the continent's capacity to detect, diagnose and respond to infectious diseases.
3 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Zijin Golden Ridge Limited and the Ghana Chamber of Mines distributed an estimated eight months' supply of sanitary pads to 1,036 schoolgirls in the Birim North District under the Purple Peach Project, combining menstrual health education with physical products to reduce school absenteeism.
3 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A Ghana National Fire Service perspective holds that Ghana's devastating seasonal floods are largely caused by irresponsible solid waste disposal rather than natural forces, and calls for radical shifts in civic responsibility and institutional enforcement to prevent further destruction.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A UNDP report found that outdoor air pollution cost Ghana an estimated GH¢28 billion (2.3 per cent of GDP) in economic losses in 2024 and contributed to 12,870 deaths and over 316,000 disease cases, with stroke accounting for the largest share of pollution-related deaths.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Minister announced that the government will construct regional hospitals in six newly created regions to improve healthcare access across the country, alongside plans to deploy more health personnel to underserved areas.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces has appealed to residents in flood-affected communities to cooperate fully with security personnel as the government begins a nationwide flood response and clean-up exercise. The large-scale operation involves the Ghana Armed Forces, other security agencies, local authorities and private sector partners.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana study finds that Ghana loses more than GH¢6.2 billion yearly to poor waste management and sanitation through preventable diseases, healthcare costs, and lost productivity, while MMDAs spend only GH¢180.2 million on waste management and sanitation combined. The research attributes major economic losses to sanitation-related diseases including malaria, cholera and typhoid, which cause 31.9 million lost work and school days annually and approximately 107,222 premature deaths.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following devastating floods on June 28–29, 2026, the Ghana Armed Forces will deploy personnel, engineers, and specialized equipment to clear major drains, rivers, and waterways of debris and obstructions. The Government of Ghana has also established five specialized sub-committees—including Post-Flood Mitigation, Early Warning, Sanitation and Health, Relief and Donations, and Emergency Communications—to coordinate national recovery and strengthen preparedness.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
World Vision, funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, commissioned a modern small water system for the Dominase community in Asunafo North Municipality, which had long suffered from a severe water crisis with residents relying on contaminated streams and an aging borehole that frequently broke down.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
News of disease outbreaks activates a "behavioural immune system" — psychological responses that can make people more conformist, risk-averse, less open-minded toward those who break social norms, and potentially more xenophobic, even when they face no actual infection risk.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Flood-hit residents in Avenor, Accra are enduring harsh conditions with no bedding, mosquito nets, food, or meaningful relief support days after Monday's floods, sleeping on rubber mats on cold mud-filled floors while struggling to clean up and survive.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A fuel tanker overturned and caught fire on the Akosombo–Tema Highway at Teye Kwame on 28 June, killing one person (believed to be the driver) and critically injuring the driver's mate. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within about two hours of receiving the distress call.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced that emergency relief support will begin reaching Central, Volta, Western, Ashanti, Western North, and Eastern Regions starting July 4, after initial distribution focused on Greater Accra. NADMO regional coordinators are mobilised to deliver relief packages to affected districts nationwide.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire at Ho Nursing Training College in the Volta Region destroyed the Tutor's Office, consuming furniture, appliances, books, and teaching materials, though the Ghana National Fire Service contained it to prevent spread to other parts of the building. No injuries or fatalities were recorded.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The coordinator of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project attributes worsening flooding in Greater Accra to rapid urbanisation and encroachment on wetlands and natural drainage areas, noting that satellite imagery shows significant development over hillsides and within wetlands has reduced the city's capacity to contain stormwater during heavy rainfall.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Supt Kwadwo Oppong (Rtd) died on 1st February 2026 at Police Hospital. His funeral rites are scheduled for Saturday 4th July 2026 in Asante Akyem Kyekyebiase.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following floods that killed dozens in Accra on June 28, 2026, the Ghana Armed Forces has appealed to residents in flood-hit areas to cooperate with security personnel and engineering teams as cleanup and demobilisation exercises begin. The floods affected seven regions, with Greater Accra, Central Region and Volta Region the worst hit, and authorities warn of temporary traffic diversions and restricted access during works.
3 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A GARID programme survey across 16 assemblies found more than 10,000 structures built within the 25-metre statutory buffer zones of major watercourses, with officials identifying encroachment on these zones as a key driver of flooding that has affected seven regions. The Corridor Stream, monitored over two decades, narrowed from 261 metres wide in 2002 to 10.6 metres by 2026, illustrating the scale of wetland and drainage encroachment.
3 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Medical Association has called for urgent national action to address Ghana's recurring flooding crisis, warning that increasing frequency and severity of floods pose major threats to public health, lives, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure, with recent flooding affecting Greater Accra, Central, Western and Volta regions.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Reports of sudden collapses, cardiac arrests, and unexplained deaths during workouts at gyms are becoming increasingly common, raising questions about health screening and cardiovascular readiness. The piece argues that society's brief reactions to such incidents—including the collapse of former Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur at an Accra gym—fail to prompt sustained national reflection on underlying health vulnerabilities.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Government has announced a coordinated nationwide post-flood recovery and mitigation exercise led by the Ghana Armed Forces with MMDAs and security agencies, focusing on debris clearing, sanitation restoration, public safety and disease prevention. The operation will also enforce measures to address flooding factors, including removal of structures within waterways and drainage areas.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two bodies believed to have been swept away during recent flooding were recovered at Adakope near Weija in the Weija Gbawe Municipality on Thursday, July 2. The discovery has renewed concerns about persistent flooding in the area, with local authorities citing inadequate drainage infrastructure and the need for long-term interventions.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Four days after severe flooding in Accra, authorities have begun recovering vehicles swept into the Odaw drain at Alajo, with heavy-duty machinery deployed to remove an estimated 20 to 25 vehicles still trapped in the river channel as part of a broader clean-up effort.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NHIA CEO Dr. Dacosta Aboagye has called for urgent psychological support and public health intervention for flood victims, warning that survivors face serious emotional and mental health challenges including trauma, anxiety, and distress after the disaster.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Founder of Inspire Them Foundation has appealed to the government and other stakeholders for support for communities affected by recent flooding in Ada West District, citing displacement of families and disrupted livelihoods, and specifically naming nine affected communities requiring assistance with food, clothing, medicines, and other relief supplies.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has broken the all-time record for most monthly listeners by an African artist on Spotify, hitting 46.84 million monthly listeners and surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million set by South African singer Tyla. The surge is primarily led by his World Cup song with Shakira, 'Dai Dai.'
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
During Burna Boy's 35th birthday celebration on July 2nd, his mother and manager Bose Ogulu asked him to consider settling down and having children, interjecting "good wife and children" when the singer was making birthday wishes.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 800 boys from across Ghana entered Mfantsipim School in October 2013, where they spent three years shaped by the school's motto "Think and Look Ahead," building brotherhood and character through shared experiences including daily climbs of Kwabotwe Hill.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been invited to lead a grand Akwasidae celebration on August 30, 2026, at Bowie State University in Maryland, accompanied by paramount and divisional chiefs, queen mothers, and traditional leaders to honour ancestors and preserve Asante cultural heritage.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The short film When Malcolm Smiled, produced and directed by Muhammida El Muhajir, won Best Actor at the 2026 Festival International du Film & Inclusion in Cannes, with lead actor Ernest Dinku Jr. receiving the award for his portrayal of Malcolm X. The film explores Malcolm X's experience in Ghana/West Africa and themes of identity, community, and connection.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School won the Visual Arts Contest held in Accra on 30 June, 2026, as part of the BTS Ghana Research Project Dissemination, where selected senior high schools expressed their perspectives on the situation of female artists in Ghana through paintings. The event, organized by the International Centre for Research on Women, University of Cape Coast, Creative Arts Agency Ghana, and Ghana Library Authority in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, featured a panel discussion on research findings and sought to inspire the next generation of artists while promoting gender consciousness in the creative industry.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Shimmer by Khuks, a Ghanaian beauty brand, has launched its new Kisses & Wishes collection, which includes four waterproof lip liners, seven lip shines, and three body shimmers. The collection celebrates individuality and community, inspired by founder Angela Nyamewaa Ama Safowaa's birthday and themes of new beginnings and appreciation.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr David Kofi Wuaku, Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, chose a 10-hour road trip from Houston to Kansas City instead of flying to watch the Black Stars, using the journey to observe sports infrastructure and community development in the United States and apply the lessons to Ghana's sporting future.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to record their first knockout victory at a FIFA World Cup, advancing to a Round of 16 tie against the winners of the Argentina v Cabo Verde match on 7 July.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz says the Black Stars' FIFA World Cup campaign enters its decisive phase in a Round of 32 knockout clash with Colombia, stressing that mentality, character, and attitude will decide the contest rather than talent alone.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's FIFA World Cup campaign enters its decisive phase as it prepares for a Round of 32 knockout clash with Colombia, emphasizing that mentality, character, and sustained effort will determine the outcome of Friday's match.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland beat Algeria to secure their first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938, advancing to the last 16.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Goncalo Ramos scored in the 94th minute to give Portugal a 2-1 victory over Croatia and a place in the World Cup last 16, after Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot in the second half and Croatia thought they had rescued the match with a late goal that was ruled out for offside.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A record 170 officials—52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video assistant referees from 50 FIFA member nations—have been chosen for this year's World Cup, which features an expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches. The contingent includes six women referees, continuing FIFA's inclusion of female officials begun in Qatar.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Environmental advocacy organisations have called on the government to elevate the Atewa Forest Reserve to national park status, warning that degradation of the forest threatens water security, biodiversity and climate resilience. The Atewa Forest Reserve serves as the source of rivers that supply water to more than five million people and is being pressured by ongoing environmental degradation.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development, warned that Africa's food security, clean water, public health and economic growth are at risk as biodiversity comes under pressure from climate change, deforestation, illegal mining and habitat destruction. He argued that protecting biodiversity should be treated as a development priority rather than simply an environmental concern.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development programme has identified a filling station in Oyarifa sitting directly on a water body, which constrains natural stormwater flow and contributes to recurrent flooding in Greater Accra Region. The National Coordinator notes the narrow passage beneath the structure forces excess water to reverse direction and spill into upstream communities.
3 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The United States has withdrawn most troops it deployed to Nigeria this year for a joint operation against Islamist militant groups in the Lake Chad Basin, during which a senior Islamic State leader was killed. Both the US and Nigeria say intelligence-sharing will continue, though jihadist attacks persist in north-eastern Nigeria.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signed an agreement exempting holders of diplomatic, official and service passports from visa requirements, with both countries identifying trade, investment, agriculture, education, and tourism as priority cooperation areas.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have begun a year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, having announced their departure in September and denounced the court as "a tool of neocolonial repression". The ICC presidency warned the move risks weakening global efforts to end impunity and said the three countries remain obligated to the Rome Statute even after withdrawal.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
India has issued notices to Telegram and Signal over concerns that their username features could facilitate impersonation and other forms of misuse, asking the platforms to explain their user-protection safeguards. The move follows a government directive to Meta's WhatsApp to halt its username feature rollout in India.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 35-year-old mayor in western Japan announced plans to take four months off around her mid-September due date, becoming Japan's first-ever mayor to take maternity leave. Her announcement sparked national debate about whether elected officials should take time off for childbirth in a country struggling with low birth rates, with public reaction ranging from support to criticism, though her workplace was supportive.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A clinical trial of two therapeutics for the Bundibugyo virus strain of Ebola has begun in the DRC with the enrolment of the first patient, the WHO announced. The current outbreak has confirmed over 1,400 cases and 438 deaths in the DRC as of 30 June, with additional cases reported in Uganda and France.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A BBC investigation found Instagram running paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material in India, with ads using terms like "rape video" and "child video" and directing users to Telegram channels where material could be purchased for as little as 99 rupees. Meta said it had disabled several adverts, suspended accounts, and removed additional content in response to the BBC's findings.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government characterizes the death of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town as a consequence of xenophobic violence, while South African officials deny the link to anti-migrant protests and describe it as a criminal act. The two countries have conflicting accounts of the incident—Ghana citing a death on June 30 during demonstrations, South Africa investigating a separate June 29 shooting at a workplace in Nyanga.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Germany's coalition government has announced changes requiring workers to provide a doctor's note to their employers on the first day of illness, scrapping the pandemic-era option to obtain notes by phone. Under current rules, a certificate is only required if a person is unfit for work for more than three days, but the change would tighten that requirement.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 22-year-old man and 25-year-old woman in Indonesia's Aceh province were publicly caned 21 times each by a Sharia court for kissing during a TikTok livestream without being married. Aceh is the only Indonesian province that enforces Islamic law, which allows up to 100 lashes for morality offences.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's newly accredited Ambassador to Egypt, Prof. J. S. Korantwi-Barimah, has pledged to strengthen relations between the two countries with renewed focus on economic diplomacy, trade, investment, and people-to-people cooperation.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, Anastasiia Berezovska, has been identified by Interpol as the main suspect in a parcel bombing in Monaco that wounded a sanctioned Ukrainian multi-millionaire and two others. She is wanted for attempted murder, placing an explosive device on a public road, and criminal conspiracy; German special forces have searched her apartment.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Extreme heat forced the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on Washington, DC's National Mall as more than 165 million people experienced record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest on Friday. The event organiser prioritised guest safety and said the fair would reopen at 17:00 local time when conditions improve.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, who chairs ECOWAS, visited Ghana on a one-day state visit to express solidarity with President John Mahama and flood victims following Monday's heavy flooding in Greater Accra and other regions. President Mahama said the government had mobilised the Ghana Armed Forces and Joint Task Force to clear waterways and debris in affected communities.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A dangerous heatwave affecting 25 million people across central and eastern US is bringing record temperatures to cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, with some areas experiencing their highest heat in decades as the Fourth of July holiday weekend begins.
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The United States has withdrawn the majority of troops deployed to Nigeria following a joint counterterrorism operation against Islamic State extremists in the Lake Chad Basin. The mission eliminated a senior Islamic State West Africa Province leader and disrupted the group's command structure and international communications network.
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France and Belgium confirmed a combined toll of over 3,200 excess deaths during a record Western European heatwave in late June, with France reporting 2,025 additional deaths between June 22–28 (a 29 per cent surge) and authorities warning that these figures likely underestimate the true impact.
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An opinion piece argues that Ghana's decades-long sanitation crisis—marked by littered public spaces, clogged drains, flooding, and disease—reflects failures in execution, discipline, and accountability rather than financing. The author proposes assigning the Ghana Armed Forces a strategic role in public sector waste management, citing the military's track record of professionalism and efficiency in other national duties.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon claims that mediocrity thrives at the expense of excellence in Nigeria, and that being "too professional" can hamper success and career progress in the country.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Accra's littering crisis results from failure at both the local government and citizenry levels—authorities must provide bins and waste management, while residents must dispose of waste responsibly rather than casually discarding rubbish onto streets and drains.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →