President Mahama inaugurated a new Akatsi North District Police Headquarters at Ave Dakpa in the Volta Region, urging officers stationed there to maintain the facility well and treat it as their own property to preserve it as a long-term asset for the district.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama inaugurated a new Akatsi North District Police Headquarters at Ave Dakpa in the Volta Region, urging officers stationed there to maintain the facility well and treat it as their own property to preserve it as a long-term asset for the district.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Kwaku Asare argues that Ghana's real governance problem is not politicians ignoring constituents after election, but structurally weak institutions that force citizens to depend on personal relationships with politicians for access to opportunities like education, employment, and public services.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Bawumia has challenged President Mahama to publish the Constitution Review Committee's report before assenting to the recently passed Tribunals Bill 2026, claiming the committee recommended removing Regional Tribunals from Ghana's Constitution because the High Court handles their caseload.
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Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku welcomed the reconstitution of the Ghana Tourism Authority Board on July 7, 2026, after raising concerns in June that the previous chair's appointment may not have complied with the Tourism Act's requirement that the position be held by a private-sector representative. Awuku said the development reinforces the importance of accountability and parliamentary oversight.
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Hanan Abdul-Wahab, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, has petitioned the Attorney-General alleging sustained harassment, unlawful detention, and torture by his office and state security agencies. Abdul-Wahab claims violations of his constitutional rights, including excessive bail conditions, seizure of funds by EOCO, and public comments by the Attorney-General before charges were filed.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously backed Ghana's petition to the African Union against xenophobia and endorsed the Accra Next Steps Commitments on Reparatory Justice, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Henry Nana Boakye, former National Organiser of the NPP, has declared his intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman as the party prepares for internal reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections. He cited 26 years of service within the party and a desire to rebuild following the 2024 election defeat.
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Former Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's 2028 presidential candidate, urged President Mahama to suspend assent to the Public Tribunals Bill, 2026 and facilitate broad national dialogue, arguing that reforms affecting Ghana's justice system should be founded on national consensus rather than parliamentary majority.
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The Public Procurement Authority's deputy director says mandatory use of Ghana's electronic procurement system will significantly reduce corruption in public procurement by eliminating direct contact between procurement entities and suppliers, and the Finance Minister has directed all state institutions to use the platform, which is integrated with the national payment system.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Bawumia, the NPP's 2028 presidential candidate, has urged caution over the proposed Tribunals Bill, arguing it could establish a separate justice structure alongside Ghana's constitutional courts and allow non-lawyers to sit in judgment over criminal matters. He contends that judicial challenges like court congestion should be addressed through investment and reforms within the existing system rather than additional mechanisms.
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Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill 2026, arguing that opposition to the legislation transcends party politics and is rooted in concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress and the government's constitutional review process.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President Mahama not to assent to the Public Tribunals Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament last week, arguing instead for broad stakeholder consultations on the legislation, which he says has far-reaching implications for Ghana's justice delivery system, judicial independence, and democratic governance.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the recently passed Tribunals Bill, 2026, arguing that reforms to Ghana's justice system should be founded on broad national consensus rather than parliamentary majority, and urging the president to convene a national dialogue involving the Ghana Bar Association, legal professional bodies, organised labour, civil society, political parties and the Judiciary.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice-President Bawumia has appealed to President Mahama not to assent to the Public Tribunals Bill, 2026, asking him to suspend the process and allow broad stakeholder consultations instead. Bawumia argues the legislation was rushed through Parliament despite objections from the Minority and organised labour, and says the Trades Union Congress has warned it could become a tool for weaponising justice delivery.
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The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy has called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to improve financial discipline and internal controls. The Public Financial Management Compliance League Table recorded a national compliance score improvement from 33 per cent in 2024 to 66.2 per cent in 2025.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP and Roads Minister Inusah Fuseini has publicly endorsed Akwasi Opong-Fosu's candidacy for NDC National Chairman, calling for leadership renewal rooted in integrity and the party's founding values. Opong-Fosu, a former 18-year DCE, former Head of the Local Government Service, and former MP for Amenfi East, has been consulting party stakeholders on a "reset agenda."
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government received a 73% oversubscription in its treasury bills auction, with demand surging ahead of the Bank of Ghana's policy rate announcement. The government accepted about GH¢9.978 billion in bids, while yields on shorter-term bills declined—the 91-day bill yield fell 8.0 basis points to 5.78% and the 182-day bill dropped to 7.67%—though the 364-day bill yield remained at 12.99%.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana announced planned power outages across several Ashanti Region communities on July 21 and 22, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., for scheduled maintenance works to improve electricity supply reliability and efficiency.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth leaders and the chief of Salman in the Ellembelle District have dismissed allegations against Adamus Mining Company as false and misleading, claiming the misinformation is spread by individuals linked to illegal mining (galamsey) operations. They assert the company operates within Ghana's legal framework and engages in responsible mining and community development initiatives.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority Chief Executive has commended nominees and winners of the 2026 Ghana Downstream Awards, calling them key drivers of progress and professionalism. He emphasised that the sector's future depends on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and stressed the downstream petroleum industry's importance to Ghana's economic growth.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, has announced that over 5,000 farmers in the constituency will receive free fertilisers, seedlings and other agricultural support services to boost local food production.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Motor Traffic and Transport Department impounded about 700 vehicles in the Western Region during a special operation targeting the unlawful use of sirens, beacon lights and strobe lights. The enforcement is part of a nationwide campaign to comply with Regulations 65 and 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, which restrict emergency warning equipment to authorised state officials and recognised emergency service institutions.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged students to prioritize character and integrity alongside academic achievement, warning that knowledge without moral discipline can harm rather than benefit society. He made the remarks while inaugurating Justice Clubs in selected Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region to promote legal literacy, civic responsibility and respect for the rule of law.
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Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined Wesley Girls' High School to unveil the official logo for the school's 190th anniversary celebrations, held under the theme "Honouring Our Roots, Igniting Tomorrow." The Vice President paid tribute to pioneering women who invested in girls' education and acknowledged the school's support staff's contributions to its enduring legacy.
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Two people died and two others were injured in a collision between two cargo trucks at Asuboi on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Saturday. Firefighters rescued the trapped victims after a tyre burst on the KIA Rhino caused the driver to lose control and hit the Hyundai truck ahead.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister will present a mid-year assessment of Ghana's education sector and announce details of a GH¢3 billion infrastructure programme approved by Cabinet to abolish the double-track system in Senior High Schools.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A truck mate was rescued after becoming trapped in a collision between a Kia Rhino truck and a DAF XF articulated truck at Techiman in Bono East Region on Saturday, July 18. Firefighters from Techiman Fire Station used specialized rescue equipment to extricate the victim from the mangled vehicle.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The ROSA Foundation-Africa, led by Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, has donated food items and other essential supplies to the Akropong School for the Blind as part of its annual outreach programme. The Foundation said the initiative forms part of its commitment to promoting inclusion and supporting vulnerable communities, with a call for collective efforts to improve educational resources and facilities for learners with disabilities.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Federal Trade Commission has issued a consumer alert about task scams, also known as gamified job scams, which use messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram to offer quick money through simple online tasks. Scammers display fake earnings and may pay small amounts initially to build trust, then demand cryptocurrency deposits to unlock further tasks and withdrawals—after which victims lose access to their money.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bruno Mars began his first of six nights at Wembley Stadium with an unexpected slow R&B ballad opening, "Risk It All" from his latest album The Romantic, before moving into funk, Latin and pop-influenced songs for a 75,000-strong crowd.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pop stars Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and K-pop group BTS performed at the 2026 World Cup final half-time show, which lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds—the longest in World Cup history. The performance featured fireworks and reunited Shakira with Nigerian musician Burna Boy, who had performed together at the tournament's opening ceremony.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Terence Donovan, known for roles on Australian television shows Neighbours and Home and Away, died peacefully in Melbourne aged 90. His son Jason Donovan confirmed his death on Saturday night.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ferran Torres scored 37 seconds into the second period of extra time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, returning the World Cup to Spain for the first time since 2010.
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Jude Bellingham became the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup, breaking the previous record of six held by Gary Lineker and Harry Kane. The Real Madrid midfielder scored in a 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract. The transfer sets a new record fee for an English player, surpassing Manchester City's £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, and is Chelsea's most expensive signing ever.
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Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight games, becoming the first player to win the award twice and extending his men's World Cup all-time top scorer record to 22 goals.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. The victory gave Spain their second World Cup title and first since 2010, with Argentina finishing the match down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández's red card.
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Reigning World Champions Argentina will face reigning European Champions Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, July 19th at the New York-New Jersey Stadium. Both teams report no significant injury concerns ahead of the match.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
American boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, died on Saturday after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas. The driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter; Rapp, who challenged for the WBC women's featherweight championship in June, was also working as a fire and life safety inspector.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joseph Paul Amoah, Team Ghana Athletics Captain, presented racing spikes to para athlete Hayford Addae at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, demonstrating team unity and support among able-bodied and para athletes representing Ghana.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Frederick Lartey Otu was re-elected President of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation, securing 16 of 27 votes cast at the 2026 Elective Congress to defeat Charles Tsibo Cromwell's 11 votes. Otu begins a third term with priorities including grassroots development, constitutional reforms, and strengthening Ghana's presence ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Safari World hosted Nigeria's National Association of Travel Agencies on a five-day familiarisation tour to strengthen tourism collaboration and position Ghana as a leading West African leisure destination. NANTA's president described the visit as the start of a long-term partnership between the association and Safari World.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tourism Minister has pledged the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion and eco-tourism, coordinating with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and working with the Roads Ministry to improve accessibility to tourism sites.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A sample of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which supplies Taco Bell, tested positive for a parasite causing cyclosporiasis infections that have affected thousands in the US and hospitalised at least 94 people. The FDA found the positive product was not part of Taylor Farms' Friday voluntary removal of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US following 38 new charges issued by British authorities, bringing their total charges to 59 for alleged offences between July 2010 and August 2017. The charges include rape, sex trafficking, and related crimes; prosecutors will seek their extradition to the UK, and the case now involves seven alleged victims.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire at a children's orphanage in Algiers killed 11 people and injured 19 others early Thursday, caused by an electrical spark from a faulty air-conditioning unit that had been running continuously in summer heat, according to police forensic investigators.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of students, parents, activists and political leaders in India are set to march to parliament following a call from the Cockroach Janta Party for education system reforms. The movement, founded as an online satirical protest against paper leaks and exam irregularities, has gathered supporters at a Delhi monument for a month, and activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalized while on a hunger strike in support of the cause.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA's social media protection service identified and removed more than seven million harmful posts and comments during the 2026 World Cup, a fourteen-fold increase from 470,000 at the 2022 tournament. The service also reported more than 200,000 abusive and threatening posts compared to 19,600 from Qatar 2022.
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Andrew Tate has been charged with seven further counts of rape and other charges relating to sex trafficking and child pornography, while his brother Tristan faces one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape, and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation. The brothers were arrested in the US as British authorities seek their extradition.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations Population Fund Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has arrived in Ghana for a five-day official visit (19–23 July 2026) combining bilateral engagements with participation in the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra. The visit aims to strengthen collaboration on reproductive health, gender equality, youth empowerment and universal health coverage.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The EU's new Entry Exit System has nearly tripled waiting times for non-EU citizens at passport control in some airports, including Rome, with Ryanair warning passengers to prepare for extended delays. Border police reported technology bugs, though the European Commission said disruption is limited in most airports.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US launched air strikes against Iranian coastal surveillance and air defence facilities on Saturday, targeting Revolutionary Guards units responsible for an attack in Jordan that killed two US troops and left another missing. Iran's military responded with drone attacks on two US bases in Kuwait, escalating a cycle of tit-for-tat strikes in recent days.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two earthquakes measuring magnitudes 5.1 and 3.7 struck Chupaca province in the Junín region of Peru on Saturday night, killing at least six people and injuring 21. The quakes destroyed about 48 homes and damaged 18 others, affecting around 300 people.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The MV Barima capsized off Guyana's coast on Saturday night, with 67 rescued so far from 133 people onboard; dozens remain missing as rescue operations continue, according to local officials.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government has endorsed Ghana's request to place the issue of xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the agenda of the next African Union Summit. President Mahama expressed concern over recent xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals in South Africa, noting that Africa's liberation was achieved through cross-border solidarity.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The MV Barima capsized near Iron Punt off Guyana's coast en route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, with eight passengers rescued so far. A distress call triggered a search operation, though the state of rescue efforts remains unclear.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy flooding in Raigad, India has destroyed around a million Ganesh clay idols and damaged hundreds of workshops just weeks before Ganesh Chaturthi, threatening the livelihoods of artisans in an industry that employs around 150,000 people seasonally and generates 3.5 billion rupees in annual sales.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia carried out a wave of ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, killing one person and wounding at least 14, with Ukrainian air defences shooting down 18 of 41 missiles and intercepting 108 drones. President Zelensky called it "one of the most massive ballistic attacks on Kyiv" since Russia's full-scale invasion began.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in health, innovation, investment and cultural exchange, marking another year of strong bilateral ties. Key engagements cited include the co-chairing of the One Health Summit in Lyon on April 7, President Mahama's official visit to Paris on April 8 for talks with President Macron, and France's participation in Ghana's conference on reparations on June 18 and 19.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zimbabwe's government has refused calls to expel an estimated 25,000 South Africans living in the country, saying it will not resort to retaliatory measures despite recurring xenophobic violence against Zimbabweans in South Africa. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi told Parliament that Zimbabwe welcomes foreign nationals lawfully in the country and will maintain an approach rooted in the principle of Ubuntu.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Atuguba observed that politicians close to him during the 2024 elections no longer answer his calls. Columnist Kwaku Azar argues the deeper problem is that Ghana's system encourages dependence on personal access to politicians for basic opportunities like school admission, employment, contracts, and public services—fostering cronyism and nepotism.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →