Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed claims that government officials or external entities influence player selection for the Black Stars, stating that such decisions are the exclusive responsibility of the national team's head coach. His comments follow Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed claims that government officials or external entities influence player selection for the Black Stars, stating that such decisions are the exclusive responsibility of the national team's head coach. His comments follow Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says he has not received a formal resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite a social media post by the Portuguese tactician that sparked speculation about his departure. Adams stated that decisions on the coach's status require official communication, not social media posts.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Sanitation Committee chair John Oti Bless has urged MPs to participate in Ghana's National General Cleaning Days on July 10–11, 2026, in seven flood-affected regions, saying MPs should demonstrate leadership in improving sanitation in their constituencies. President Mahama declared the dates and directed all appointees, including ministers and MMDCEs, to join clean-up activities as part of post-flood mitigation efforts.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Charles Anum Adams, a distinguished fellow and past president of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, has been elected president-elect of the West African Federation of Engineering Organisations (WAFEO) and will assume office in January 2027 for a two-year term. The Ghana Institution of Engineering described the election as a landmark achievement reflecting the country's growing leadership in engineering practice and regional collaboration.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General Godfred Dame, representing Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has rejected the government's explanation that the former NAFCO Chief Executive was arrested for attempting to withdraw funds from a frozen bank account, calling the accusation "comical" and unsupported by evidence.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame, representing arrested former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab, has questioned the circumstances of his client's arrest and detention, claiming he and Abdul-Wahab's wife were denied access to him after his arrest at Kotoka International Airport. Dame also disputed the Deputy Attorney-General's claim that the arrest was linked to an attempt to access funds in a frozen bank account, arguing that no valid freezing order existed because the original order had been withdrawn.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to withdraw its controversial letter on the retirement and post-retirement engagement of university lecturers, saying the Commission must respect existing conditions of service for academic staff. The directive follows concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Minister's stated commitment to honouring agreed conditions of service and respecting exemptions already granted under the retirement policy.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Finance Minister dismissed claims the Federal Government spent about two per cent of GDP (over ₦8 trillion) outside the approved budget, calling the reports a misrepresentation of IMF comments and describing them as inaccurate. The government stated that all Federal spending is backed by duly enacted Appropriation Acts and National Assembly approvals, and that it does not operate a "shadow budget."
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kuoro Issaka Kazie Zengeh Tenje II, Paramount Chief of Lambusie Traditional Area in Upper West Region, has been inducted as a new member of the National House of Chiefs, replacing the late NaaPuowelleKarbo III. He was sworn in on 2 July 2026 before the president of the House.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama attended the Men's Ministry of the Assemblies of God Church at the Gomoa Pentecost Convention Centre for a Faith Conference on Saturday, where he emphasised the importance of faith, character and leadership in shaping society, stating that faith is measured by one's conduct and values rather than titles, wealth or political position.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Attorney-General has laid the Tribunal Bill 2026 in Parliament to re-establish Regional and District Tribunals as part of the justice delivery system. The bill aims to address a constitutional gap, promote access to justice, reduce case backlogs, and enable faster adjudication of cases.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government will name two new military barracks under construction — one at Dambai in the Oti Region and one at Ajumako Asiam in the Central Region — after Major General Henry Kwami Anyidoho and the late Lieutenant General Emmanuel Alexander Erskine, in recognition of their distinguished military careers and contributions to international peacekeeping operations.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The University Teachers Association of Ghana has suspended its planned July 6 nationwide strike following renewed talks with the government, citing concrete commitments and written assurances to address members' conditions of service. UTAG warned it would reinstate the strike if the government fails to fulfill its commitments.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister announced the government is constructing eight new regional offices for the Ghana Immigration Service to enhance border security and operational efficiency, expected to be completed within six to ten months. The government is also procuring about 20 armoured vehicles and building 45 prefabricated accommodation units for immigration officers in the five northern regions.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Ghanaian presidents have committed to ending illegal gold mining, and ministers have lost their jobs and reputations in the effort, yet Africa's biggest gold producer still cannot stop the practice. The reasons for this persistent failure run deeper than the mining pits themselves.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has declared July 10 and 11 as National General Cleaning Days in seven flood-affected regions, with government appointees and citizens mobilized to clean communities and reduce flooding risk through drain desilting and related activities.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has granted an abridgement of time for an emergency injunction hearing on July 9 to consider Abu Trica's application for a temporary stay of his extradition to the United States, pending appeal. His lawyers argue he has a constitutional right to have his appeal fully considered before any transfer to US authorities.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Nicholas Osei (Kumchacha) has endorsed President John Mahama and the NDC government, saying he voted for them in 2024 and praising what he describes as improved governance and economic conditions including lower inflation, treasury bills, and fuel prices.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra High Court has adjourned proceedings in an alleged GH¢30 million EXIM Bank fraud case involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to July 27, 2026, to allow ongoing plea bargain negotiations between the Attorney-General's Office and his lawyers to continue. Prosecutors told the court that discussions are still at a preliminary stage.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Military coups in West and Central Africa, along with constitutional amendments extending presidential terms, are challenging the continent's progress toward unity and raising questions about whether African democracy can deliver on citizens' needs for reduced corruption, security, and jobs. Political stability is described as foundational to ambitious continental goals like the African Continental Free Trade Area.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice-Chancellor of Methodist University Ghana has called on the Judiciary to adopt technology, institutional reforms and greater transparency to improve case handling speed and court accessibility, arguing that public confidence in justice depends not only on decision quality but also on how quickly cases are heard and how transparent processes remain.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has declared July 10–11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in seven flood-hit regions, directing government officials to lead cleanup activities aimed at clearing blocked drains and reducing flood risks ahead of expected heavy rains.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Legal practitioner Justice Abdulai stated that only court orders can, in limited circumstances, override constitutional protections for arrested persons in Ghana, and that even judges must remain bound by constitutional provisions. He also urged security operatives to exercise basic judgment when effecting arrests, rather than treating the duty as purely mechanical instructions.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, acting as lawyer for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has condemned his client's arrest at Accra International Airport on Saturday night despite securing High Court permission to travel to the United Kingdom. The current Deputy Attorney-General said the arrest followed intelligence of alleged attempts to withdraw from a frozen account, but Dame insists he never prevented citizens from travelling during his tenure as AG.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Godfred Dame, representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has rejected claims that his client was arrested for attempting to withdraw funds from a frozen bank account, calling the rationale "comical" and "unlawful." Dame insisted no such withdrawal attempt was made and questioned how a withdrawal could occur without a cheque or withdrawal note.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Justice Abdulai has accused Ghana's security agencies of routinely breaching constitutional safeguards through unlawful arrests and denial of due process, including denial of bail access, legal representation, and family communication. He describes this as a systemic problem rather than isolated incidents.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has described the arrest of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba as politically motivated and an abuse of state power by the NDC government. NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed questioned the justification for the arrest, arguing that if a bank account is frozen, the account holder cannot access funds, making the allegation of an attempted withdrawal questionable.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak told Regional and Sector Commanders of the Ghana Immigration Service to deepen collaboration to tackle emerging migration and national security challenges including irregular migration, human trafficking, transnational organised crime, terrorism and cyber-enabled threats.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces has launched Exercise Starlight Stretch II, a three-week military exercise in the Oti and Upper East regions, to strengthen operational readiness and enhance collaboration among security agencies in response to evolving security threats.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has stated that it is legally permissible to attempt to withdraw money from a frozen bank account, even though the transaction may ultimately fail. His comments follow the arrest of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba at Accra International Airport on Saturday night, after investigators said he allegedly attempted to withdraw funds from a frozen account before travelling to the United Kingdom.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Managing Editor Larry Alans-Dogbey of The Herald has appealed his June 2026 High Court conviction and seven-day prison sentence for contempt of court, arguing that an interlocutory injunction barring publications amounted to unconstitutional prior restraint on freedom of expression.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics forecasts a 19-fold jump in profits to 89.4tn won between April and June, its third consecutive record quarterly operating profit, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence memory chips and tight semiconductor supplies that have pushed up prices.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Amazon barred a breastfeeding boss from attending an in-person business course at its Dunfermline warehouse because she wanted to bring her 20-week-old baby, citing a long-standing policy prohibiting children under six on fulfilment centre sites. Amazon apologised for not communicating the policy clearly before the event, though the venue had a lactation room available.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank's Ghana Sustainable Cities Strategy identifies public-private partnerships as key to bridging an annual infrastructure financing gap of US$37.2 billion driven by rapid urbanisation. Ghana has implemented 13 PPP projects worth US$2.75 billion, with 21 more projects worth US$21.35 billion in the pipeline, concentrated on rail transport, urban mobility and water supply.
6 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Fiaseman Community Bank PLC posted a profit before tax of GH¢81.5 million in 2025, up 17.12% from GH¢69.6 million in 2024, with total assets surging 38.67% to GH¢1.33 billion and deposits climbing 40% to GH¢1.16 billion. The Board proposed a dividend of GH¢0.14 per share.
6 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Gambia has gone live with its first National Identity Management System (GAM ID) through a public-private partnership with Ghana-based technology company Margins ID Group, with President Adama Barrow as the inaugural recipient. The initiative establishes a single trusted digital identity platform for governance, national security, financial inclusion, and digital public services.
6 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Bank of Ghana's Head of Fintech and Innovation is calling for a coordinated, industry-wide system to combat fraud across banks, mobile money operators, and fintech companies, arguing that separate systems are inadequate in an interconnected ecosystem. Ghana's digital financial sector recorded 16,733 fraud cases in 2024, up from 15,865 in 2023, with payment service providers accounting for the majority.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana economist says digital finance platforms are helping unbanked citizens and informal-sector workers enter the formal economy by lowering barriers to financial access, but warns that fraud-related mistrust could push users back to cash and undermine financial inclusion gains.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government settled about $700 million in Eurobond payments ahead of schedule on Thursday, comprising $525.2 million in principal and $174.8 million in interest. The payment brings Ghana's total Eurobond payments to $2.1 billion since January 2025 under the Debt Exchange Programme.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has called on President Mahama to halt the Ghana Easy Pass Programme, arguing the mandatory pre-export conformity verification regime will increase business costs, drive up consumer prices, and duplicate work already done by existing regulatory agencies.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has rejected the Ghana Standards Authority's Ghana Easy Pass Programme, a mandatory pre-export conformity verification regime for imported goods, arguing it will increase business costs and consumer prices while duplicating oversight already performed by existing regulatory agencies.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has opposed the Ghana Standards Authority's Ghana Easy Pass Programme, arguing that the mandatory pre-export conformity verification regime for imported goods will increase business costs and consumer prices, and duplicates oversight already performed by existing state agencies.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana injected $2.01 billion into the foreign exchange market in June 2026 through its Forex Intermediation and FX Intervention programmes to meet strong demand and support cedi stability. The intervention helped the cedi record its first monthly appreciation of 2026, gaining 3.30% against the dollar, though it remains 7.9% weaker year-to-date.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana says financial institutions can invest in secure applications and cybersecurity systems, but fraudsters often bypass those protections by tricking customers into surrendering their passwords, PINs, and OTPs through social engineering tactics.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A court in Jiangsu province ruled that Shenzhen-based tea company Molly Tea copied Louis Vuitton's four-petal flower monogram trademark and ordered it to pay 10.3m yuan (£1.1m; $1.5m) in damages, stop using the logo, and issue a public apology. The ruling has sparked online debate in China over copyright protection, with many social media users defending Molly Tea's design and noting that Western luxury brands have been inspired by Chinese artefacts.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lancaster University Ghana has launched the "Ready to Scale Business Innovation Hub Programme" to nurture student entrepreneurs and transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses through entrepreneurial skills, mentorship, and industry support.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Marketers, creators and influencers met in Accra at a summit by Expressions Influencer Agency to explore the shift in media spending from traditional channels to digital platforms and creator-led content. Industry leaders emphasised the importance of focusing on audience value, content effectiveness, and measurable impact rather than reach alone.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's year-on-year inflation rate rose to 5.3 per cent in June 2026 from 3.7 per cent in May, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The increase was largely driven by locally produced goods, which recorded a year-on-year inflation rate of 6.7 per cent, with non-food inflation accounting for 68.5 per cent of the overall rate.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sales professional and business development expert Jerome Adzah has launched "The Salesman Playbook," a book designed to bridge the gap between classroom sales education and practical business realities. The book draws on his personal experiences, including childhood work selling beans and gari on Accra streets, and emphasizes that trust and relationships are critical to successful selling in Ghana and Africa.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Government of Ghana has fully settled a US$700 million Eurobond obligation ahead of schedule, comprising US$525.2 million in principal repayments and US$174.8 million in interest payments. The Ministry of Finance states this represents part of US$2.1 billion paid to Eurobond holders since January 2025 under the Eurobond Debt Exchange Programme, and demonstrates the government's commitment to prudent debt management.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister Dr Theo Acheampong said Ghana's recent early settlement of $700 million in Eurobond obligations—comprising $525 million in principal and $175 million in interest—should not be read as a signal the country is preparing to return to the international bond market. He stated the early payments aim to reduce future debt service costs and signal commitment to honouring obligations, with any market return dependent on timing and broader economic conditions.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Microsoft is eliminating roughly 4,800 positions (2.1% of its workforce) as the company spends heavily on AI infrastructure and uses the technology to improve business efficiency. The cuts follow a wave of tech layoffs driven by Big Tech's historic AI investments, set to top $700 billion this year, as companies seek returns from the technology.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana's industrial transformation and 24-Hour Economy initiative through strengthened technical cooperation and development assistance, said during a courtesy call by JICA's Chief Representative to the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has welcomed the government's 24-Hour Economy initiative and 24-Hour Economy Market project, saying that adequate security, tax relief, and guaranteed market access will enable pharmacies to operate round-the-clock and improve access to essential medicines. The Society has urged government to work with stakeholders to address challenges including security, staffing, electricity, and logistics to ensure the policy's sustainability.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government of Ghana has fully paid a US$700 million Eurobond debt ahead of schedule on July 2, comprising US$525.2 million in principal and US$174.8 million in interest. The Ministry of Finance stated the payment, made through planned financing arrangements, strengthens investor confidence and reflects the government's commitment to prudent debt management.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Governance expert Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi was inspired during his doctoral studies to launch a Caribbean restaurant in Ohio after a friend suggested Americans travel for Caribbean cuisine. He differentiated his business by preparing meals fresh to order rather than relying on pre-prepared food, competing alongside established corporate brands.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Konnected Minds Podcast founder Derrick Abaitey started selling Chinese clothing and footwear to fellow college students in London after being contacted by an online supplier on Skype. He tested the supplier's credibility by purchasing trainers with his weekly allowance and income from tech jobs, and expanded the venture once he confirmed its legitimacy.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Rehabilitation of 81.3 kilometres of roads across the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District in the Central Region has reached 73 per cent physical completion under the Government's Big Push Programme. The project, being executed by Mo & Mo Company Ltd, covers 13 towns and communities across three enclaves and is scheduled for completion in November 2027.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey finds 73% of Ghanaian CEOs very or extremely confident in revenue growth over the next 12 months and three years, yet a third feel highly exposed to technology disruption and nearly half expect tariffs to compress margins. Four in five CEOs expect global economic conditions to improve over the next year, reflecting easing macro headwinds and restored confidence from falling inflation, a stronger currency, and better-than-expected GDP growth.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MobileMoney Fintech LTD has launched a nationwide 'Know Your Customer' verification drive for all MoMo agents and merchants running from July 6 to October 31, 2026, to combat fraud and align with regulatory standards. The process requires valid Ghana Cards and business registration documents, with updates manageable via a Smart Onboarding Portal or designated hotspots.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An economist says Ghana's early Eurobond repayments signal progress in debt restructuring and commitment to external creditors, but cautions that they do not mean government is meeting all its financial obligations to various stakeholders, citing competing demands on public finances and budget execution challenges.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Energy Technology Centre presented its strategic vision for Africa's energy future to President John Dramani Mahama, focused on advancing African energy sovereignty, innovation, and industrial transformation. The Centre aims to reposition Africa from a consumer of imported energy technologies to a producer, innovator, and exporter of sustainable energy solutions through local innovation and technology manufacturing.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
'The Last Dig', a 120-page book by Amoyaw-Osei examining galamsey through the lens of Strategic Environmental Assessment, has been launched to sensitise policymakers and the public to SEA's role in environmental sustainability and to deepen understanding of galamsey's drivers and potential solutions.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The World Food Prize Foundation President Mashal Husain awarded AGRA the Norman E. Borlaug Medallion at an event in Nairobi, Kenya, recognising the organisation's two decades of advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems for smallholder farmers across Africa.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bosomtwe District Assembly plans to declare the entire district a security zone to combat illegal mining and protect environmentally sensitive areas including Lake Bosomtwe. The District Chief Executive says the move aims to halt environmental destruction and reclaim degraded lands, with authorities also engaging the Minerals Commission to block prospecting and mining licences.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society organisations have backed the government's decision to revoke or suspend all civilian firearm licences but raised concerns over implementation, citing risks of confusion, logistical bottlenecks, and legal uncertainty. The coalition questioned whether state institutions are prepared to execute the directive, including the practical execution, processing centres, cost of compliance, and capacity of institutions involved.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of Staff has reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing drug abuse by creating opportunities for young people through education, skills development and employment, arguing that prevention begins with providing hope, purpose and meaningful opportunities. The government remains committed to intensifying efforts against illicit drug trafficking while expanding access to treatment and recovery services, and views drug abuse as a public health, social and developmental challenge rather than solely a security issue.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Chief of Staff Julius Debrah called for sustained national unity and coordinated action in fighting drug abuse and illicit trafficking at the country's World Drug Day commemoration. He described drug abuse as a public health, social, and development challenge and reaffirmed the government's commitment to intensifying efforts against illicit trafficking while expanding treatment and recovery services.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asunafo North Municipal Assembly is prosecuting sanitation offenders, particularly shop owners and residents who ignored cleanup exercises, after public education campaigns failed to address habitual waste dumping and littering. The assembly has invoked by-laws to punish offenders and serve as a deterrent, amid a severe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene crisis affecting the municipality.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Research involving 150,000 adults in the UK, US and Scandinavia found that small increases in physical activity, including just five minutes of exercise per day, can bring long-term health benefits and reduce the risk of premature mortality. The study also found that reducing daily sitting time by 30 minutes was linked to a 7% reduction in early death.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The final article in The Chronicle's "No-Bed Syndrome" series argues that emergency care is a societal promise to respond to crises reliably, safely, and fairly—a responsibility that belongs to the entire health system, not any single institution or department.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Odotobri Community Bank PLC awarded bursaries totaling GH¢102,060.00 to eighty-three students for the 2025/2026 academic year, supporting financially challenged students in Nursing, Teacher Training Colleges, and universities across Ghana as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.
6 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Accra's Mayor has presented medical supplies to the Health Directorate including blood pressure monitors, glucometers, weighing scales, and other equipment to strengthen healthcare services in communities affected by recent floods.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
British Columbia College, an international school in Ghana, held its tenth-anniversary graduation ceremony in Accra, featuring cultural performances and recognizing top-performing students. The guest speaker, a senior lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, challenged schools to prioritize character development alongside academic achievement.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Broadcast journalist Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah has called for sustained accountability in Ghana's response to recurring floods, arguing that media coverage has become reactive and focuses on immediate destruction rather than whether promised interventions are implemented after the floodwaters recede.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 26-year-old woman was found dead inside a container shop at Effiduase Airport community in the Eastern Region, with her mother unconscious and a 12-year-old girl in critical condition. The three had spent the night in the shop after preparing food for a relative's wedding; preliminary tests ruled out food poisoning, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A petrochemical engineer argues that Accra's recurring floods stem primarily from poor maintenance and infrastructure management after completion, rather than defective engineering design. He notes that engineers design and construct drainage systems to specification before handing them over to government institutions responsible for upkeep and long-term performance.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rains have worsened the condition of the L-shaped road at Aflao Market, disrupting economic activity and prompting businessman Akonta Felix Akakpo-Togbui Tenuvi II to provide 20 truckloads of laterite gravel for temporary repairs while calling for a permanent solution from authorities.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Recurring floods across the Volta Region continue to displace families and destroy food supplies, with 275 flood victims in Agbozume recently receiving emergency relief items including rice, sardines, mosquito nets, maize, cooking oil and spaghetti donated by businessman Akonta Felix Akakpo.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Drug abuse is increasingly spreading beyond traditional hotspots into schools, homes, transport stations, mining communities, tertiary institutions, and workplaces, threatening the health and future potential of young Ghanaians who should be becoming the nation's workforce, innovators, and leaders.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A new ISSER policy brief estimates that every cedi invested in improving Ghana's waste management and sanitation could generate GH¢556 in annual economic benefits if the country matches spending levels of lower-middle-income economies. Current spending delivers GH¢180 in returns per cedi invested; increasing investment from GH¢38.78 to GH¢1,028 per tonne of waste would reduce sanitation-related illness by 97.4 per cent and deaths by 81 per cent while boosting productivity and saving billions annually.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana computer scientist says delays in approving AI curricula developed by research institutions discourage AI advancement and cause programmes to become outdated before approval. He called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to address the issue urgently.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch has defended university education's value, arguing that degree programmes should be evaluated on the skills and competencies they impart to graduates, rather than whether they lead directly to specific jobs. His comments follow criticism of former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum over remarks describing some university programmes as "useless" and "degrees to nowhere".
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of the Interior issued a weather alert warning residents of Greater Accra to prepare for possible flooding ahead of forecast moderate rainfall expected Monday morning with a 40 per cent probability of occurrence, advising people in low-lying areas to take precautions and avoid flooded roads.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from UNICEF, WHO, and NADMO Headquarters trained Keta Municipal NADMO staff on field data collection techniques to support flood response efforts. The delegation then visited flood-affected communities including Aborlove-Nolopi, Anyako, and Konu to assess damage, though one affected area remained inaccessible due to floodwaters cutting off road access.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A driving school assistant manager has urged motorists to cooperate with police during routine road checks, saying such interventions can help prevent accidents, detect vehicle faults, and save lives. He cited an incident in Sogakope where a woman driving an unregistered vehicle ignored police instructions to stop, only for her car to catch fire shortly after being pulled over.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced plans to review the punishment regime in secondary schools to empower the Ghana Education Service to address growing indiscipline, citing incidents including drug sales on campuses and assaults on teachers. A national stakeholders' conference is planned for Sunyani before the end of July to deliberate on strategies to curb student misconduct.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Brian Buckle, cleared of sex abuse charges after spending more than five years in prison, has had his second compensation appeal rejected by the Ministry of Justice, despite spending over £500,000 to clear his name.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched the National Schools Awards under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project, aimed at recognising basic schools that demonstrate measurable improvements in teaching, instructional leadership, school management and learner achievement. The Deputy Minister for Education said the initiative reflects the government's shift in focus from expanding education access to improving learning outcomes.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Community Learning Improvement Foundation has donated 3,000 books, 7,000 learning materials, and 1,000 backpacks to five basic schools in the Greater Accra Region, expected to benefit about 1,000 pupils in underserved communities. The foundation, established a year ago, aims to support schools across the country with educational resources to improve learning outcomes and foster literacy.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Financial institutions and regulators are increasingly scrutinizing the financial activities of religious organisations, which may be exploited by criminals for money laundering due to their high cash volumes and social trust. Religious leaders may also coerce members into donations to fund personal luxuries, while practices such as offertories, tithes, and seed-sowing provide cover for commingling illicit cash with legitimate funds.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Education Minister announced that the government will introduce a 20 per cent rural posting allowance for teachers serving in deprived and hard-to-reach communities, aimed at attracting and retaining teachers in such areas. The government has also reduced the required service period for Study Leave with Pay from three to two years and plans to provide affordable accommodation for teachers through the "Teacher Dabre" initiative.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Post Flood Mitigation Task Force has announced demolitions of structures built on waterways and drainage reservations following floods that claimed more than 34 lives across Greater Accra, Central and Volta regions. The government has committed GH¢350 million towards emergency relief and mitigation interventions, but the article questions whether this represents a genuine turning point or merely reactive management.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra Regional Police Command recovered GH¢140,000 and an AK-47 assault rifle following an armed robbery on a mobile money vendor at Lashibi; one suspected robber was shot dead and another fled, leaving the stolen cash behind.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Channel One TV and Citi FM have launched the 2026 Literacy Challenge, a nationwide competition asking young Ghanaians to examine opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in education while developing literacy, critical thinking and creativity. The programme includes an expanded national focus to reach children in underserved communities, backed by the Ghana Library Authority and British Council.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British caregiver at Murtala Muhammed International Airport after discovering 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels in her luggage. In a separate operation, the agency dismantled a trafficking syndicate linked to a shipment to Malaysia, seizing 5.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside cartons of Orijin Bitters and arresting a PhD student and four suspects in Lagos.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
An unemployed man has been remanded into custody after pleading guilty to fraudulently spending GH¢114,000 that a woman entrusted to him for travel to Holland. Police recovered GH¢35,000, leaving GH¢79,000 outstanding; he will be sentenced on July 8, 2026.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A young woman, believed to be in her late 20s, was found dead hanging from a tree in a bush at Anyinamso No. 1 in the Atwima Mponua District; police are investigating to establish the cause of death and identify the deceased and her family.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the government is decentralising and expanding medical education across the country to improve the national doctor-to-patient ratio and deploy more doctors to underserved communities. The minister referenced reforms in legal education as a model, indicating the government plans similar reforms for medicine to increase admissions.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Business and Integrated Development Studies held its second law graduation ceremony and a special graduation for the School of Graduate Studies. Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and other political, legal, and community leaders attended, with Bagbin pledging major health and education interventions.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Williams Kwasi Peprah has been promoted to Full Professor of Finance at Andrews University's School of Business Administration in Michigan. The promotion recognizes his sustained excellence in teaching, research, publication, and professional service at national and international levels.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, MP for Karaga and former Finance Minister, has built and commissioned Masjid Al-Noor, a 6,000-capacity mosque in Tamale with grounds accommodating an additional 4,000 worshippers. At the commissioning, Dr Adam donated GH¢300,000 for the mosque's operations, and former Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia donated GHS200,000.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Amasaman Obeyeyie have staged a protest over deteriorating road conditions, saying years of neglect have left the road network in a deplorable state and affected transportation, business operations, and access to healthcare and education. They are calling on authorities to prioritise road rehabilitation, warning that continued neglect could deepen hardship and isolate the area.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A UPSA Senior Lecturer urged educational institutions to emphasize character formation and moral values alongside academic achievement, saying Ghana's future depends on producing responsible citizens driven by integrity, compassion, and service to society.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A study by the National Cleft Care Centre found that parents spend at least 25% of their annual income on transportation, feeding, and other costs seeking free comprehensive cleft care—described as "catastrophic expenditure" that risks pushing families into poverty. Growing calls urge the government to enrol cleft care onto the National Health Insurance Scheme to provide free comprehensive care for affected families.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Heads of Senior High Schools in the Central Region have advocated for systematic collection and publication of inter-house and class-level disciplinary data to help schools identify patterns, target interventions, and measure progress in behaviour improvement. They argue that published figures would create peer pressure among houses, enable focused support, and increase accountability at all levels.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, has built and commissioned Masjid Al-Noor mosque in Tamale, which has indoor capacity for 6,000 worshippers and external grounds for an additional 4,000. Amin Adam donated GH¢300,000 to support the mosque's operation and management.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank Ghana completed refurbishment of six classrooms and construction of four-cubicle urinal units at La-Bawaleshie Presby '2' Basic School in Accra, marking the 14th school transformed under the bank's Orange Impact Initiative since 2022.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National House of Chiefs has called on the government to implement permanent and practical measures to address recurring flooding, following recent devastating floods that killed at least 19 people and displaced thousands of residents across Accra, Tema and other regions.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
A joint study by the Ghana Standards Authority and the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational Development found that 100% of cabbage samples tested from Agbogbloshie and Madina markets exceeded established Maximum Residue Levels for eight different pesticide chemicals. In contrast, 67% of okra samples met safety standards, though some okra from Agbogbloshie Market contained high levels of hazardous chemicals.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Following devastating floods in Accra on 30 June, President Mahama directed release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund, though the Minister for Interior later announced GH¢350 million. While emergency rescue efforts by NADMO, military and police are recognised, the article raises questions about whether these allocations were based on established financing frameworks or preliminary damage assessments.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Catholic Bishop of Ho and Chairman of the National Peace Council has warned that flooding and climate-related disasters in Ghana result largely from human neglect, calling on Ghanaians to protect the environment and live sustainably. He framed environmental care as both a moral and spiritual responsibility rooted in Christian stewardship.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The International Association of World Peace Advocates Ghana Chapter says that excessive tiling of residential and commercial compounds prevents rainwater from soaking into the ground, forcing water into streets and drains. The organization has launched the Green Compounds Initiative, recommending a 40:60 standard where compounds maintain at least 40 percent vegetation or porous surfaces and no more than 60 percent hard tiling or concrete.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Okyenhene, speaking at the 2026 Kyebi Ohum Festival, described recent flooding in Accra as a warning that Ghanaians must change their behaviour towards the environment to prevent future disasters. He condemned indiscriminate disposal of refuse into drains and rivers, construction on waterways, and other activities obstructing natural water flow, urging Ghanaians to reconnect with nature and revive traditional environmental conservation values.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), established under Act 1144 (2025) to cover non-communicable disease costs not included in the National Health Insurance Scheme, has met with the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi to discuss a strategic partnership for community education and public awareness about the fund's services.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ashanti Regional Chapter of HASAG held its 2026 Annual Retreat, calling on the Controller and Accountant-General's Department and government to ensure its members receive the same welfare packages as accountants in other government agencies. HASAG's National President said members perform the same accounting roles as counterparts in other public sector agencies but are treated differently, affecting their motivation.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Tamale Teaching Hospital held a review meeting to assess their partnership progress and strengthen specialized healthcare delivery. The meeting evaluated the Trust Fund's 50-patient pilot programme, under which Tamale Teaching Hospital provided care for four patients, and aimed to identify improvements as the programme expands.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Communications Officer of the QI Group highlighted the growing sophistication of criminal networks exploiting vulnerable communities across West and Central Africa at an EOCO–INTERPOL workshop in Accra, noting that fraud networks increasingly use deception and impersonation to target individuals seeking employment, education, travel and economic advancement.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An architectural expert argues that Accra's flooding challenges stem from urban design and building decisions that ignore the city's natural geography, elevation patterns and water pathways, rather than drainage capacity alone. Hard landscaping such as concrete surfaces and sealed plots reduces the ground's ability to absorb rainwater, intensifying flood risks.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
QNET says its partnership with the Economic and Organised Crime Office has helped rescue hundreds of victims and prosecute criminal syndicates engaged in human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and online fraud across West Africa. The company's Chief Communications Officer emphasized the need for stronger public-private partnerships and awareness campaigns, noting that criminal groups have impersonated the QNET brand to deceive job seekers in the region.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
QNET has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting law enforcement in fighting human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and organised fraud, highlighting its partnership with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as a model of public-private collaboration against sophisticated criminal networks in West and Central Africa.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Broadcast journalist Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah argues that residents in low-lying and naturally flood-prone areas of Accra—such as Sampa Valley—are normalising flood risk based on the absence of recent severe flooding, a disconnect that worsens the city's exposure to seasonal flooding.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that Accra's perennial flooding is fundamentally a governance crisis rooted in institutional failures and inadequate urban planning, rather than a natural disaster cycle. The city's vulnerability stems from low-lying topography, an aging drainage system designed for a much smaller population, and a river network that existing infrastructure cannot accommodate.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The KGL Foundation organized a free health screening for Bolgatanga Municipality residents covering Hepatitis B and C, HIV, malaria, blood sugar, blood pressure, mental health assessment, and blood donation. The initiative aimed to address financial barriers preventing people from seeking routine health checks and encourage early disease detection.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers has warned that recent flooding across the country could trigger outbreaks of cholera, malaria, typhoid and other communicable diseases if preventive measures are not taken, citing stagnant water and contaminated environments as conditions that allow disease to spread.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's CID Director-General has warned of a sophisticated criminal model called "Model Q" that is transforming human trafficking and migrant smuggling across West and Central Africa through technology-driven operations combining online deception, financial fraud and psychological manipulation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online argues that Accra's recurring urban flooding is driven not by undersized drains but by decades of paving over natural soil, wetlands and open spaces with concrete and asphalt. The city's loss of water-absorbing surfaces forces rainfall into stormwater runoff, and widening drains may worsen rather than solve the problem.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra floods on schedule despite receiving less annual rainfall (roughly 800 mm) than cities like Amsterdam and Singapore that do not experience similar disasters. The article argues that three decades of evidence point to urban decisions rather than rain itself as the cause of the city's recurring floods.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission has urged authorities to demolish all illegal structures on waterways without compromise, arguing that political considerations must not take precedence over protecting lives from flooding. The Ghana Armed Forces have been assigned to lead post-flood recovery operations under a wider government flood mitigation initiative.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra's recurring floods are not caused by single storms but by accumulated consequences of years of decisions—filled wetlands, neglected drainage, unpermitted buildings, blocked culverts, deferred maintenance—that accumulate over time until a heavy rainfall reveals what the city has been "quietly remembering for years."
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office has alerted authorities to an emerging transnational criminal network called "Model Q" that is driving human trafficking, migrant smuggling and financial fraud across West and Central Africa using technology, social media and financial systems. The EOCO-INTERPOL workshop in Accra convened regional law enforcement and judicial officials to strengthen intelligence sharing and cross-border investigations against these organised networks.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Students Loan Trust Fund has announced that applications for its Regular Students Loan and Students Loan Plus schemes for the 2025/2026 academic year will close on July 15, 2026. The Fund has so far disbursed GHS170,493,187.50 under the Regular Students Loan scheme to 47,988 beneficiaries, and GHS17,205,184.13 under the Students Loan Plus initiative to 1,426 students.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has warned of a sharp rise in fraudulent online investment schemes, reporting 352 cases and losses of GH¢3.4 million in the first half of 2026. Scammers use social media to promote fake investment opportunities under aliases of established companies, directing victims to pay via mobile money with promises of high returns that never materialize.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has declared Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in seven flood-affected regions under the theme "Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the floods." Government appointees, including Ministers and Members of Parliament, are directed to lead cleanup efforts alongside their communities, with security agencies and assemblies starting July 10 and the general public joining on July 11.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, MP for Karaga and former Finance Minister, has built and commissioned Masjid Al-Noor, a 6,000-capacity mosque in Tamale, with an additional 4,000-person outer ground capacity. Dr. Adam donated GHS 300,000 to support the mosque's operations, and former Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia donated GHS 200,000 at the commissioning.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Professor Isaac Wiafe of the University of Ghana's Department of Computer Science has called for Ghana to adopt a human-centred approach to AI, arguing that current AI technologies are designed using foreign priorities and datasets that do not reflect Ghana's realities, and that the country should develop AI systems that understand local languages, reflect Ghanaian culture and solve everyday problems facing its people.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Book author Reverend Acheampong E. S. Builderman has appealed to Ghanaians to work together and contribute resources towards community development, arguing that citizens can repair roads, maintain public spaces and address local challenges instead of depending entirely on government. He stressed that national development should begin at the community level, where neighbours identify and solve problems together.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Police arrested convicted fraudster Eric Afoakwa while he was preparing to leave the country. Afoakwa was sentenced in absentia in 2019 to eight years' imprisonment for money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, forgery of official documents, and tax evasion, and ordered to refund US$132,660.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Entrepreneur Derrick Abaitey, raised in Akyem Soabe by his mother, grandmother and stepfather while his biological father lived abroad, says he would choose a stepfather again, crediting him as one of the greatest influences in his life.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Academic City University College dean Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi argues that WAEC must bear full responsibility for examination leakages and urges parents to hold the body accountable through lawsuits. He contends that introducing competition in the examination sector could improve efficiency and strengthen accountability.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Dean at Academic City University College Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi has called for abolition of Ghana's protocol system in school admissions, arguing it undermines merit and discourages hard work. He also expressed concern about reports of parents paying money to secure school placements for their children.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Floodwaters in parts of Accra have receded but left behind a public health crisis, exposing risks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, overcrowded conditions for displaced families, and psychological impacts. The flooding reveals weaknesses in urban planning, environmental management, emergency preparedness, and institutional coordination.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Dean at Academic City University College, Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi, has shared how a complete stranger offered him a home after he relocated to the United States to begin an academic career. He traces his professional journey from a research fellow at Northern Kentucky University and teacher at Denmark Colleges Group in Kentucky to a manager at Pearson, where he oversaw more than 230 professional and certification examinations and achieved a 98% performance rating.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Project Manager of the HAWA programme has called for stronger climate-responsive humanitarian systems and deeper regional collaboration in West Africa, warning that extreme weather events are becoming the "new normal." The programme, running for over a decade and now in its fifth phase, is jointly implemented by KAIPTC, CARE Austria, CARE International in Ghana, and the Austrian Centre for Peace.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has reintroduced its "samansaman" sanitation enforcement initiative, arresting 13 persons for sanitation offenses during inspections in the Dichemso suburb. The taskforce, comprising soldiers and sanitation officers, found waste in compounds and clogged gutters, and arrested the administrator of a church for unsanitary conditions on its premises.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nearly one in five Ghanaians could be living with chronic kidney disease, often without knowing, as hospitals record unprecedented patient numbers. Health specialists attribute the surge to environmental factors including pollution from illegal mining alongside hypertension and diabetes, with many patients seeking care only after illness has progressed to advanced stages.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nexus Global Services and the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital held a workshop on July 4 to educate kidney disease patients, families and caregivers on treatment options, nutrition, mental health and preparation for transplantation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Health is recruiting the 36th batch of Medical Officers and Dentists who have completed housemanship. Applications open Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with a deadline of July 15, 2026, for posting to the Ghana Health Service, CHAG, Ahmadiyya Health Services, and the Mental Health Authority.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty-three law students of the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies were omitted from last Saturday's graduation list and have given the School of Law one week to issue their certificates and transcripts or face legal action. The students describe the omission as an "administrative blunder" already admitted by the Vice-Chancellor.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Primetime Limited, organizers of the National Science and Maths Quiz, have rescheduled the 2026 regional qualifiers from July 6 to July 9, 2026, citing circumstances beyond their control.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has relaunched its "Samansaman" sanitation enforcement exercise as of Monday, July 6, 2026, with a joint task force of environmental health officers, Ghana Armed Forces and Ghana Police personnel patrolling selected areas to arrest individuals and institutions violating sanitation regulations. During the crackdown, about five officials of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Dechemso were arrested after the task force found the church's frontage in an unsanitary condition.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System, developed by KNUST students and led by Dr Prince Odame, won top innovation at the British Council's ASCEND showcase in Accra. More than 20 student-led teams from Ghana and Nigeria presented solutions in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy and environmental monitoring after receiving mentoring and business development support through the ASCEND programme.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will lead a special Akwasidae Festival Celebration at Bowie State University, Maryland on August 30, 2026, accompanied by paramount chiefs and traditional leaders. The event, organised by the Asante community in the United States and Ghanaians across North America, is billed as the most significant gathering of Asante traditional leadership held in the United States.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, hosted the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, at Manhyia Palace during the fifth Awukudae Festival, bringing together traditional authorities, government officials and distinguished guests to strengthen Asante-Gonja relations and celebrate shared cultural heritage.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Showbiz and sports personalities should take deliberate steps to protect their intellectual property rights to secure their financial futures after their active careers end. According to the CEO of LYB Sports & Entertainment, many entertainers and athletes fail to appreciate the long-term value of their intellectual property, which can generate income for decades if properly protected.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel minister Diana Hamilton performed at the Kumasi Evangel Choir's 14th anniversary celebration, dubbed "Total Praise," held at Higher Life Chapel Assemblies of God in Sokoban. She received an honorary award from the choir for her dedication to God's ministry.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian stars Gyakie and Amaarae have secured positions among the top ten most successful African female artistes according to Tanzania Charts, backed by millions of streams on platforms like Spotify alongside peers such as Nigeria's Tems and Ayra Starr. Amaarae's sophomore album Fountain Baby has surpassed 1 billion streams, while Gyakie's breakthrough single "Forever" earned over 150 million streams and double-platinum certifications in South Africa.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bill Gucci is releasing a new single titled 'Bad Energy' as part of his plans to expand his presence in the music scene in 2026. The artiste was recently spotted with Nigerian music star Mavo, sparking speculation about a possible collaboration, though no official confirmation has been made.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nana Ama Bonsu has been officially outdoored as the new Asantehemaa (Queen Mother of Asante) at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, July 6, 2026, following the 2025 passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The Asantehemaa holds significant influence in Asante Kingdom governance, including a role in selecting an Asantehene when the Golden Stool becomes vacant.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Edmond Boateng, Honorary Consul of Luxembourg to Ghana and Secretary of the Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana, was formally enstooled as Okyenhene Amanonehene by Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin during the 2026 Ohum Festival in Kyebi, Eastern region. The investiture is intended to strengthen ties between traditional leadership, international diplomacy, investment, and sustainable development.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Behind The Lens with Queen Liz examines the identity of Jesus Christ across major faith traditions, exploring Christian beliefs that He is the Son of God and divine, Islamic understanding of Him as a prophet, and other viewpoints that reject His divine status.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene has selected Nana Ama Bonsu as the 15th Asantehemaa following traditional consultations, succeeding the late Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III who reigned for 8 years until her death in August 2025. As Asantehemaa, she will serve as Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom and advise on matters affecting women and kingdom development.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nana Ama Bonsu, a respected businesswoman and member of the Manhyia Royal Family, has been nominated as the 15th Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom. She was presented to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday in the first major customary step toward her enstoolment.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams announced the government will make school sports competitions an annual event as part of a broader football development strategy focused on grassroots talent identification and creating a sustainable pipeline for Ghana's national teams.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former England striker Callum Wilson, 34, is in advanced talks with Brentford following his departure from West Ham and is expected to sign an initial 12-month contract this week. The free agent would provide competition for Igor Thiago and allow 19-year-old Kaye Furo to move out on loan.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Neymar said his Brazil career was "over" after Brazil's 2-1 World Cup last-16 loss to Norway, where he came on as a substitute and scored a late penalty. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 80 goals, has made 130 appearances for his country.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee of £92.5m initially plus £7.5m in add-ons, after the 26-year-old Italian spent three seasons with the Magpies.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ticket prices for the USA-Belgium round of 16 match in Seattle fell more than 30 percent before rebounding slightly, dropping to as low as $1,423 on Saturday afternoon after peaking near $4,000 on June 1.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a penalty in the 70th minute. Mbappe drew level with Lionel Messi as the tournament's joint-top scorer with seven goals and now has 19 World Cup goals overall, one behind Messi's record.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino overturned a red-card suspension for US player Folarin Balogun ahead of a World Cup knockout match, following Trump's request for a review. Trump said he asked for a review but did not instruct Infantino to suspend the ban, though the intervention has drawn concern across football.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
USA and Belgium meet on Monday at Lumen Field in Seattle with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals at stake. USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the last round while Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup 2026 last 16 at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game to reach this stage for the first time in 60 years, while Spain won 3-0 against Austria and remain unbeaten with no goals conceded.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England defeated Mexico at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and England playing with ten men after Jarell Quansah's red card in the second half.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card for the US at the World Cup—allowing him to play in the last 16 against Belgium—has raised questions about the process and precedent, especially after reports that US President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the suspension.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil fell short at the World Cup despite Carlo Ancelotti's arrival as coach, winning 10 of 16 games but failing to progress past the group stage. The article argues Brazil must rebuild its midfield, traditionally a creative strength, and questions whether Ancelotti's dependence on Casemiro is the right approach moving forward.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana women's football team coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren named a 27-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, led by captain Portia Boakye and including experienced players and youth talent. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D, with all matches at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Playwright Uncle Ebo Whyte argues that Ghana's pattern of dismissing Black Stars head coaches after poor tournament performances overlooks systemic issues, suggesting that the technical leadership responsible for appointing coaches should also be held accountable for failures.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Carlos Queiroz citing lack of maturity and experience as the team lacked composure and coordination throughout the match.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens will play Cape Verde on July 29, Cameroon on August 2, and Mali on August 6 in Group C of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, following revised fixture and logistical adjustments by CAF.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's left-back Gideon Mensah says the team feels the pain of a 1-0 knockout-stage defeat to Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but will use the disappointment as motivation for the future. Mensah noted the unforgiving nature of knockout football and the weight of expectation on the squad.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jürgen Klopp confirmed discussions with the German Football Association about becoming the national team coach following Julian Nagelsmann's departure after Germany's penalty loss to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32. Klopp, who left Liverpool in 2024 and took a role with Red Bull, said the timing to return to management was "better than it's ever been."
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Pape Gueye announced he will take a break from Senegal's national team while manager Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following the team's World Cup elimination to Belgium after squandering a 2-0 lead.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Confédération of African Football has invited its 54 member associations to submit bids to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, 2032, and 2036, using a bidding framework developed with support from PwC and external advisers to ensure a transparent and ethical selection process.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been banned from tennis for four years after refusing to allow a doping control officer to enter her home for a test in December 2025. Vondrousova claimed she feared for her safety, but an independent tribunal imposed the maximum penalty, with the International Tennis Integrity Agency stating that refusing a test carries the same starting sanction as testing positive.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Croatia has protested FIFA and referees after their World Cup exit to Portugal, arguing that a ruled-out goal in the 103rd minute should have stood because a possible contact with Igor Matanovic's hair did not affect the ball's trajectory, contrary to FIFA's own rule that hair only counts as a body part if it affects movement or trajectory.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Colombia eliminated Ghana from the World Cup with a 1–0 victory in their Round of 32 match, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute. Ghana failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making seven saves to limit the margin of defeat.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, with Kylian Mbappé converting a second-half penalty to send the tournament favourites into the quarter-finals. Paraguay had stunned Germany on penalties in the previous round but were ultimately undone by France's increased tempo after the break.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's women's football team will face Cape Verde on July 29, Cameroon on August 2, and Mali on August 6 in Group C of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, all at the Moulay Rachid Stadium following CAF's fixture revisions.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
GFA President Kurt Okraku has thanked Ghanaians and supporters worldwide for their backing of the Black Stars during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, acknowledging disappointment at the team's Round of 32 elimination but praising players for their determination and describing the campaign as a learning experience for future competitions.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Trump said he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the red card and one-game ban given to Team USA striker Folarin Balogun, saying he did not think it was a foul. FIFA subsequently announced Balogun would be eligible to play against Belgium, sparking controversy about tournament integrity.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, saying the governing body "made the right decision" to suspend the ban. Balogun, the US team's top scorer at the tournament, was cleared to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium after FIFA suspended his automatic one-game ban for 12 months on Monday.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco's Atlas Lionesses, twice runners-up in 2022 and 2024, will open their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign on 26 July against Kenya as tournament hosts under head coach Jorge Vilda, aiming to convert their silver medals into gold.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria has qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after an impressive qualifying campaign that included a 3-1 aggregate victory over Cameroon. Under coach Farid Benstiti, the team aims to build on their historic quarter-final appearance from 2024 and challenge the continent's established powers.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Back-to-back quarter-finalists at the last two editions, Senegal are aiming for a semi-final place at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 under head coach Mame Moussa Cissé, after reaching the tournament by defeating Côte d'Ivoire 5-4 on penalties in qualifying.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating The Gambia in the final qualifying round, returning to the continental stage for the first time since 2016. Led by head coach Beldine Odemba and captain Mwanahalima Adam Jereko, the Harambee Starlets will compete in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Senegal.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Belgian soccer federation is demanding an explanation from FIFA regarding its decision to allow U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play in an upcoming World Cup quarterfinal match against Belgium, despite a red card in his previous game.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz's departure as Black Stars head coach after a three-month tenure exposes cyclical administrative instability within the Ghana national football team, reflecting deeper tensions between short-term crisis management and the need for long-term coherent strategy in the federation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak's Board of Directors inspected the club's technical centre at Kpobiman on Sunday to assess readiness for pre-season and review the restructured academy system. The Hearts Africa Football Academy will serve as permanent home for the club's youth teams and administrative headquarters, with the Board Chairman emphasising the need for proper maintenance and promising completion of remaining infrastructure including an on-site hotel and event centre.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has told Ghana's Black Stars to treat their 2026 FIFA World Cup exit as a learning opportunity and remain focused on upcoming competitions, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers. Adams praised the squad's performance despite their defeat to Colombia and urged players not to let criticism dampen their spirit.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a provisional 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, including captain Portia Boakye and players from Ghana's domestic Women's Premier League. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, which was suspended for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and that he didn't believe the red card was a foul, but stressed he only asked for a review and did not pressure FIFA to make the decision.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the independence of FIFA's judicial structures following public debate over United States forward Folarin Balogun's suspension, confirming he spoke with President Trump about the matter but stressing that FIFA's disciplinary decisions are handled independently and cannot be influenced by external pressure.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development, has called for science-driven conservation measures and stronger stakeholder collaboration to protect Africa's biodiversity. He warned that continued biodiversity loss and environmental degradation threaten the continent's food security, climate resilience, public health, water resources and economic growth.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority is rolling out the "Blue Ghana Initiative" beach clean-up campaign across selected Accra and coastal beaches following severe flooding in June 2026, which exposed poor waste management as a major factor. The campaign responds to concerns that refuse dumped into drains worsens flooding and that floodwaters wash waste into rivers and onto beaches, threatening marine life.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana recorded 1.31 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, a 1.4 percent increase on 2024, with tourism receipts reaching $4.34 billion. While hotels remain dominant at roughly half of accommodation used, private homes including Airbnb-style stays accounted for 28 percent, with Airbnb specifically capturing 12 percent, reflecting an average visitor stay of 13 nights that favours apartment-style accommodation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture has stated that Ghana's recurring floods are largely the result of a departure from the country's cultural values, and that disregard for environmental stewardship and indiscipline among citizens have contributed to the disaster. He argued that traditional cultural practices and community adherence to leadership directives on sanitation could help mitigate flooding.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk attended a preliminary hearing on Monday as prosecutors presented evidence against Tyler Robinson, 23, charged with Kirk's fatal shooting on 10 September 2025 at Utah Valley University. Robinson faces charges of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstructing justice, and witness tampering, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cédric Jubillar, 38, convicted of murdering his wife Delphine in December 2020, has confessed in a letter to his lawyers that he was responsible for her death and promised to reveal where he disposed of her remains. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison despite her body never being found.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Duke of Sussex returned to the UK for a week of Invictus Games engagements in London and Birmingham, coinciding with a court verdict on Tuesday in a case he brought against Associated Newspapers over unlawful information gathering. He is attending events alone, as his wife Meghan and children are not in London due to security concerns.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
India's government has directed Meta to immediately disable advertisements and content on Instagram promoting child sexual abuse material, following a BBC investigation that found the platform running paid adverts linking to Telegram channels offering such material. The government has demanded Meta provide an explanation within a week on how such advertisements were permitted on the platform.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV visited Italy's Lampedusa island to urge European leaders to better help migrants integrate and improve conditions in their home countries, saying those lost at sea are victims of both made and unmade decisions. The visit follows the EU's recent approval of tougher migration rules with stricter border controls and broader detention powers.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Thunderstorms delayed President Trump's speech at US independence day celebrations by nearly two hours, though he later addressed crowds and paid tribute to veterans. Severe weather also prompted cancellations or rescheduling of July 4th events in several US cities including Hartford, Harrisburg, and Wilkes-Barre, while other cities like New York and Boston moved celebrations forward or resumed them after brief interruptions.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ukraine's military struck a major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg overnight, President Zelensky said, describing it as key infrastructure funding Russia's war. Ukraine has recently intensified long-range drone attacks on Russian energy facilities and says nearly 43% of Russia's oil refining capacity has been "disabled."
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was conspicuously absent from his father Ali Khamenei's funeral on Sunday, attended by his three brothers and senior regime officials; Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March, with speculation about his condition fuelled by rumours of wounding in US-Israel air strikes.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Prime Minister Keir Starmer instructed officials and the Foreign Office to argue against Fifa's proposal to move England's World Cup match against Mexico forward by six hours due to forecast storms. Fifa ultimately kept the scheduled start time but delayed kick-off by an hour due to weather.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
James Gyakye Quayson, Ghana's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, will serve as Special Guest of Honour at the Ghana–Australia Multicultural Trade & Investment Forum 2026, scheduled for 19–20 August in Sydney. The forum is expected to bring together over 500 participants to discuss trade, investment, tourism, agriculture and culture between the two nations.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gambia has gone live with its first National Identity Management System (GAM ID) through a partnership with Ghana's Margins ID Group, establishing a single trusted digital identity platform for governance, national security, and financial inclusion. President Adama Barrow became the first Gambian to receive the new ECOWAS-compliant GAM ID card.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Reform UK, a British political party, has proposed introducing visa restrictions on nationals of countries seeking reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, a move criticized as an attempt to punish African and Caribbean nations for asking for justice. The article argues that reparations are a legal and moral claim for repair of documented harm, not charity, and notes Britain's central role in building and profiting from the slave trade.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama conveyed a message of goodwill to President Trump on behalf of Ghana, reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership with the United States. Ghana and the United States have enjoyed cordial relations since Ghana's independence in 1957, with cooperation expanding significantly through bilateral agreements spanning trade, investment, infrastructure, governance, education and social development.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, visited Ghana to commiserate with President Mahama over the June 29 flood disaster that hit seven regions, killing 12 people and leaving seven missing. The heavy rainstorm displaced approximately 48,000 people and affected multiple West African countries including Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ivory Coast.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookseller who fled to Taiwan in 2019 after defying Chinese authorities and selling material critical of political elites, has died aged 70 from lung cancer. He was detained in 2015 alongside other booksellers and later reopened his Causeway Bay Books bookshop in Taiwan.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chinese authorities said a 66-year-old pilot crashed his small plane into Beijing's CITIC Tower last week because he was suffering from chronic insomnia and anxiety and had personal reasons for the act; his diary contained "multiple expressions of ending his life." The crash killed the pilot and wounded 13 others.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Xie Na, a prominent Chinese television personality who was set to begin a nationwide concert tour in Beijing later this month, had her first leg cancelled over the weekend following online mockery of her singing talent and criticism from state media.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate JNIM claimed responsibility on Saturday for a series of attacks on military positions in Mali and said it had seized control of at least three of them. Reuters could not independently verify the claim.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Insurgents including the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and regional al Qaeda affiliate JNIM staged coordinated attacks on army positions across Mali on Saturday, striking targets from northern cities including Gao to locations south of the capital Bamako. Mali's army said it repelled the attacks with 20 militants killed in Sevare and six in Gao, with one pro-government fighter killed and four injured in Gao.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The article marks March 21, 1960, when apartheid South African police shot 69 black Africans protesting pass laws, sparking regional resistance. Independent African states, particularly Frontline States, provided military support to anti-apartheid fighters, ultimately forcing negotiations that led to Nelson Mandela's release and South Africa's 1994 democratic election.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
India's West Bengal state announced that eggs would be replaced with vegetarian alternatives in some government school lunches as part of a pilot project run by the Hare Krishna movement. Nutrition campaigners say eggs are among the cheapest and most effective sources of protein for growing children from poorer households.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Taiwan's defence ministry has restored "anti-communist patriotic education" classes for military academy graduates, ending a 25-year gap since the formal programme ended in 2002. The ministry cited rising military and infiltration threats from China as the reason, with officials noting the need for graduates to understand national security threats and the military's mission.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Donald Trump marked the US 250th anniversary with a speech on the National Mall that mixed patriotic appeals with calls for new voting restrictions, warnings about communism, and criticism of ideological threats. The speech came after a nearly two-hour storm delay and reflected Trump's practice of blending official commemoration with campaign-style politics.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of Nigeria's Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has demanded a public retraction, apology and N50 billion in compensation from NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi over comments allegedly made during a podcast interview stating that Arabambi "does not have an address," which Arabambi's legal team characterizes as false, malicious and defamatory.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa. One victim, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, was reportedly killed by Tshwane Metro Police officers on 28 June 2026 in Pretoria using "gruesome interrogation techniques"; another Nigerian was killed in front of his shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga on the same date by unidentified criminals.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
South Korean fans confronted national team coach Hong Myung-bo at Incheon airport after the team's group-stage elimination from the World Cup, demanding his removal and calling for sweeping reforms in the Korea Football Association, citing long-standing allegations of lack of transparency and merit-based selection.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Africa Governance Centre participated in COPPPAL's plenary meeting in Mexico City to strengthen democratic governance cooperation between Africa and Latin America, building on a Memorandum of Understanding signed during the 2025 African Political Parties Summit focused on collaboration, leadership training, and knowledge exchange.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Rwanda's government has constructed two monuments at Burma Camp to honour Ghanaian peacekeepers who served during the 1994 genocide, with Ghana's Foreign Minister describing the unveiling as recognition of the Ghana Armed Forces' courage and sacrifice under UNAMIR.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The article explains how millions are forced to flee homes due to war, persecution, and human rights violations, and explores the legal frameworks—including the UN Charter and 1951 Refugee Convention—that define and protect refugees, stateless persons, and asylum seekers in an era of rising global displacement.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Russian aerial attack on Monday killed at least 18 people in Ukraine, with 12 deaths in Kyiv and six more in the surrounding region, exposing critical gaps in air defences. President Zelenskyy blamed the shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles and urged NATO allies at the upcoming Ankara summit to supply more air defence systems.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine's Air Force reported a "serious shortage" of interceptor missiles meant none of 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv on Sunday night were shot down, killing at least 12 in the capital and six more in the wider region. President Zelensky appealed to NATO allies for air defence systems, warning Russia would continue striking residential areas while Patriot missiles remained in allied stockpiles.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama conveyed Ghana's congratulations to the United States on its 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries that has been built through cooperation in sectors including development projects, trade, education, and health since Ghana's independence in 1957.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A reconnaissance team from Ghana Armed Forces completed a seven-day assessment of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) from 28 June to 5 July 2026, led by Lieutenant Colonel Edem Gamor. The mission aimed to provide the incoming Ghana Battalion 14 contingent with operational, administrative, and logistical information ahead of its peacekeeping deployment.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has opened the HAWA Core Course 2026 in Accra, bringing together participants from across West Africa to strengthen humanitarian preparedness and peacebuilding. Senior officials called for stronger regional cooperation, inclusive partnerships, and adaptive humanitarian strategies to address the region's escalating security and humanitarian challenges.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight people were rescued from a Kodiak 100 seaplane that made a hard landing in Manhattan's East River off East 23rd Street, with the FAA citing excessive vertical speed or force that snapped a wing strut; two passengers sustained minor injuries.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Austrian court found a former Syrian intelligence chief in Raqqa and a former police chief guilty of torture and sexual abuse of opponents of Bashar al-Assad. Both men were sentenced to eight years in prison.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Commandant of Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre called for deeper regional collaboration and inclusive capacity-building to address West Africa's complex humanitarian and security challenges, speaking at the opening of the HAWA Core Course 2026 programme in Accra.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that recurring floods and infrastructure failures across Africa stem not from inevitable natural causes but from systemic neglect and a culture of responsibility-shifting, where governments, opposition parties, citizens, and local authorities each blame others rather than addressing root causes of poor planning and weak enforcement.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online opinion piece critiques widespread lateness across Ghanaian society—from government officials and workers to pastors and wedding participants—arguing that the casual disregard for time ("Ghana Mean Time") reflects a lack of respect for oneself and others.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has said meaningful and sustainable development cannot be achieved in a deeply polarised society where policy discontinuity undermines national progress. He stressed that universities have a critical role as repositories of knowledge in promoting continuity in development policies regardless of political changes.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
ActionAid Federation has raised concerns that the International Monetary Fund's debt sustainability assessments prioritize governments' loan repayment capacity over investments in essential public services like health and education, undermining efforts to reduce inequality and achieve sustainable development in borrowing countries including Ghana. The Federation's report reviewed 29 IMF documents issued between February 2022 and February 2025 across 11 countries, finding a significant gap between the IMF's stated commitment to protecting vulnerable populations and its actual country-level policy advice, which emphasizes fiscal consolidation and debt repayment over social investment.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's TUC, with 400,000 members, could raise over US$1 billion in five years if members contributed US$45 monthly, and should invest in productive assets—farms, mines, housing, banks, and power projects—rather than rely solely on wage negotiations, as successful labour movements globally do.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Strategic agility requires CEOs to respond intelligently to constant market, technological, and regulatory changes while maintaining long-term vision. Key strategies include building agile leadership teams, strengthening environmental scanning, encouraging innovation, regularly reviewing strategy, and investing in organisational resilience.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank downgraded GARID (a flagship flood-management project in Greater Accra backed by US$350 million) to Moderately Unsatisfactory status, citing fiscal measures introduced by Ghana's Ministry of Finance in 2025 as a major constraint on implementation, despite project funds being available.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's rural financial inclusion gap requires concrete action on infrastructure, mobile coverage, electricity supply, and training of mobile money agents, rather than vague corporate commitments.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →