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Politics

OSP not solely responsible for Ofori-Atta extradition challenges

The News

Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua argues that responsibility for difficulties in securing the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta should extend beyond the Office of the Special Prosecutor to include the Attorney-General's Office and Ghana's security agencies. He also contends that Ofori-Atta did not leave Ghana unlawfully, as he had received permission to travel for medical reasons.

25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Politics

  1. OSP not solely responsible for Ofori-Atta extradition challenges

    Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua argues that responsibility for difficulties in securing the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta should extend beyond the Office of the Special Prosecutor to include the Attorney-General's Office and Ghana's security agencies. He also contends that Ofori-Atta did not leave Ghana unlawfully, as he had received permission to travel for medical reasons.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. US immigration judge lacked jurisdiction on Ofori-Atta case

    Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini argues that a U.S. immigration judge had no legal authority to make conclusive pronouncements on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's criminal case in Ghana. Fuseini contends the judge's mandate was limited to determining immigration status, not ruling on criminal allegations pending before Ghanaian courts.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Atta Akyea calls for voluntary return of Ofori-Atta from US

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has urged authorities to allow former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana voluntarily rather than pursuing extradition, arguing that complex extradition proceedings should not be used to compel his return.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Wontumi's counsel challenges 20-year sentence as excessive and unjust

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), said the 20-year prison sentence for illegal mining will be appealed, arguing the punishment is excessively harsh and that using Wontumi as a "sacrificial lamb" for deterrence cannot justify such a lengthy term.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Wontumi's legal team to appeal conviction, seek bail next week

    Lead counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi) says the defence will file an appeal against his conviction next week and immediately seek bail pending appeal, expressing hope the Court of Appeal will grant bail while considering the case.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Wontumi's counsel claims AG position supports no-case submission

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), argues that comments attributed to the Attorney-General suggest the trial judge should have upheld the defence's no-case submission, contending the prosecution failed to present sufficiently strong evidence against his client.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Atta Akyea challenges court's illegal mining evidence assessment for Wontumi

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), disputes the High Court's findings in his client's illegal mining conviction, arguing the prosecution failed to prove Wontumi sanctioned illegal mining and that the court wrongly interpreted earth-moving equipment on the concession as evidence of mining rather than land reclamation.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. North East Regional Minister warns conflict-prone communities lose development projects

    The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has warned that communities experiencing recurring conflicts risk missing out on government development projects, stressing that peace is a prerequisite for infrastructure investment and socio-economic development. During a working tour of the Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri and Yunyoo Districts, he inspected several ongoing and completed government projects, including schools, health facilities, roads, bridges, and 24-Hour Economy Market projects.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Wontumi is common convict, not political prisoner—Fuseini

    Former MP Inusah Fuseini has dismissed claims that Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) is a political prisoner, saying he is instead a common convict serving time for breaching the country's laws rather than for his political beliefs.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Professor says Wontumi not political prisoner, court ruling fair

    Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua, a law professor at the University of Ghana, has rejected claims that NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) is a political prisoner following his 20-year conviction for illegal mining. According to Appiagyei Atua, the trial was fairly conducted and based on evidence presented, and the concept of political prisoner does not apply to individuals convicted of criminal offences.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Defense counsel warns against rushing justice in high-profile cases

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead defense counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has cautioned against an "ambulance justice system" in handling high-profile criminal cases, insisting that justice must not be hurried to satisfy political interests or timelines, though neither should it be unnecessarily delayed.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Atta Akyea signals appeal challenge to Wontumi mining conviction

    Samuel Atta Akyea, counsel for NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi), says the Court of Appeal must review the trial judge's interpretation of mining assignment law after Wontumi's conviction for illegal mining on the Samreboi concession and sentence of 20 years imprisonment plus a fine of 10,000 penalty units (GH¢120,000).

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Justice must not be tied to political calendar, Wontumi's counsel argues

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has cautioned against political influence in judicial administration, arguing that the justice system must remain independent and that prosecutions should not be fast-tracked to meet political agendas or government timelines.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Parliament to adjourn indefinitely on July 31

    Parliament is expected to adjourn sine die on July 31, the Leader of Government Business stated. The proposed Saturday sitting on July 25 has been cancelled.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  15. Court orders extradition of Abu Trica accomplice to US

    The Gbese District Court has ordered the extradition of Daniel Yusif, alleged co-conspirator of internet fraudster Abu Trica, to the United States to stand trial over an alleged $8 million wire fraud and romance scam. Yusif has 15 days to challenge the extradition order before the process is finalised.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  16. Wontumi's lead counsel criticises pace of illegal mining prosecution

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has criticised what he describes as "indecent haste" in prosecuting politically exposed persons, arguing that his client's illegal mining case was handled at an unusually fast pace compared to ordinary criminal and civil cases in Ghana's courts.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. Vice President assures diaspora of steady economic recovery

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told members of the Ghanaian community in Potomac, Maryland that the government is making steady progress stabilising the economy and urged Ghanaians abroad to continue supporting development. She stated that economic growth has exceeded expectations, inflation has eased, and the cedi has stabilised.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  18. Government launches Gomoa Akotsi-Kwanyarko road construction project

    The Ministry of Roads and Highways has begun construction of the Gomoa Akotsi–Kwanyarko road in the Central Region, following more than 15 armed robbery incidents on the route between 2025 and early 2026. Local MPs and chiefs expect the project to improve security, transportation, and economic access to farming communities.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  19. Interior Minister promises police recruitment slots for Sefwi Sayerano shooting victims' families

    The Interior Minister has announced that the government will offer police recruitment opportunities to families who lost relatives in a police shooting at Sefwi Sayerano in the Western North Region, and pledged to construct a police station in the community. The shooting on July 7 killed three people when armed police opened fire during an operation to arrest a suspected drug dealer.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  20. Economic growth without jobs deepens frustration—Gideon Boako warns

    Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Gideon Boako argued that Ghana's improving macroeconomic indicators will mean little unless they translate into jobs, warning that a growing economy with unemployed youth risks deepening public frustration and widening inequality. He said the ultimate test of economic recovery is whether it improves ordinary Ghanaians' lives through employment, higher incomes and expanded opportunities, not headline growth figures alone.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  21. Gideon Boako questions whether economic recovery improves living conditions

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, questions whether Ghana's economic recovery is translating into improved living conditions, noting that while economic indicators show improvement, social realities—rising youth unemployment, pressure on household incomes, high cost of living—tell a different story.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  22. Economic recovery driven by IMF programme, not government management alone

    Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako rejects Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's claim that Ghana's recent economic gains result solely from superior economic management, arguing the recovery has largely been driven by the IMF-supported programme and reforms from the previous administration. Boako contends the government deserves credit for maintaining inherited policies, but economic improvements stem from multiple causes—including fiscal consolidation, expenditure rationalisation, and monetary policy tightening—not just current government policies.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Business

  1. Ghanaian luxury perfume house Maison Yusif launches The Beast fragrance

    Maison Yusif unveiled its latest fragrance, The Beast, at a launch event in Accra on July 25, positioning African-made perfumes on the global luxury market. The parfum extrême is handcrafted in Accra and designed to embody confidence, discipline and fearless ambition.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines sign partnership deal

    Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partnership covering codeshare, cargo collaboration, and frequent flyer programmes. The agreement, effective from 24 July 2026, will allow passengers to connect across both airlines' networks and strengthen cargo cooperation between West Africa and Etihad's 118 destinations.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. KGL Group to build diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital

    KGL Group and its foundation will construct a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, equipped with MRI, CT scanner, mammography, X-ray and fluoroscopy machines, after the Ghana Medical Trust Fund appealed for support to improve diagnostic services.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Mahama reducing gold smuggling, minister reports record 2025 exports

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says President Mahama has succeeded in reducing gold smuggling at land borders and airports, noting that gold exports reached GH₵20 billion in 2025, nearly doubling the GH₵10.3 billion recorded in 2024. Iddrisu also called on Newmont Ghana Gold Limited to increase its Corporate Social Responsibility spending.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Deloitte Executive urges stronger revenue mobilisation, focused programmes

    A Deloitte Africa partner welcomed Ghana's Mid-Year Budget Review measures on capital project financing but called for stronger revenue mobilisation and elimination of duplication in flagship programmes, arguing economic recovery must prioritise sustainable revenue generation and efficient project financing beyond expenditure controls.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Government's 40% capital spending shortfall threatens project delivery

    A Deloitte partner has warned that government's 40 per cent underspend on capital expenditure could affect implementation of major development projects, despite some positive outcomes from savings in compensation and interest payments.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Ghana's economy showing signs of stability but not fully recovered

    Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation Fred Kwashie Awuttey says Ghana's economy is showing signs of stability but has not fully recovered from the recent downturn, and that more work is required to strengthen the country's economic position. He commended the Finance Minister's focus on fiscal discipline but cautioned that this alone does not mean the economy has completely turned the corner, citing concerns about weak revenue mobilisation.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Government silent on GH¢40m creative sector funding promise

    Ghana's government promised GH¢20 million each for a Film Fund and Creative Arts Fund in the 2026 Budget, but the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review contains no mention of implementation or funding releases for either initiative.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Ghana and Nigeria pledge stronger AfCFTA trade cooperation

    Ghana and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation under the African Continental Free Trade Area, pledging to remove trade barriers and increase bilateral trade volumes. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also called for eliminating obstacles to trade and investment, and urged both governments and other ECOWAS member states to build confidence in the proposed ECO single currency.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Mining & Energy

  1. Africa's energy development hampered by financing constraints, minister says

    Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says financing is the biggest barrier to unlocking Africa's energy potential, noting that between 2012 and 2021, about 77 per cent of the US$345 billion mobilized for African energy projects went to only ten countries. He called for coordinated public and private investment and regional electricity trade to develop sustainable power systems.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Society

  1. UHAS hosts 2026 International Day, celebrating 94 partnerships

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences in the Volta Region held its annual International Day to celebrate cultural diversity and international collaborations. The Vice-Chancellor noted the university maintains 94 international partnerships worldwide and praised foreign faculty contributions, particularly Cuban staff who helped establish the School of Medicine.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Fuel tanker and Kia Frontier collide head-on at Fianko

    A fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres and a Kia Frontier collided head-on at Fianko in Suhum Municipality, Eastern Region on Wednesday, July 22, injuring two male occupants. The Kia Frontier allegedly lost steering control and veered into the oncoming lane.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. First volunteer receives experimental Ebola vaccine in Oxford

    A 37-year-old UK man became the first volunteer to receive an experimental Ebola vaccine developed using the same technology as the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. The vaccine was developed in eight weeks, and the trial will recruit 50 healthy volunteers aged 18–55 to assess safety and immune response against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Farmer arrested after shooting suspected yam thief

    A 35-year-old farmer in Oti Region's Krachi East Municipality has been arrested after fatally shooting an unidentified man suspected of attempting to steal yams from his farm. The farmer, who had previously complained to police about persistent crop theft, voluntarily reported himself to the Dambai Divisional Police Command and is assisting with investigations.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghana Medical Trust Fund updates Otumfuo on healthcare reforms

    The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund leadership visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace to brief him on progress since the Trust Fund's establishment and its vision for expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Mfantsiman Girls qualifies for NSMQ nationals with regional victory

    Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School won the opening contest of the Central Region's 2026 NSMQ qualifiers with 61 points, securing the first qualification slot for the region's national championship. The school has now qualified for the nationals for the third consecutive year after returning to the competition in 2024.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Prof. Kwofie urges Africa to harness data for AI solutions

    The Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Ghana has called for Ghana and Africa to transform untapped data into AI solutions for health, agriculture, climate change and other societal challenges. He noted that over the past five years, AI investment in Africa has surged from roughly $1.2 billion to an estimated $4.1 billion.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Lights for Life Movement demands urgent repair of faulty traffic lights

    A group of Master's students in Development Communication at UniMAC has launched a 25-day advocacy campaign urging duty bearers to repair non-functional traffic lights across Accra and Kasoa, citing months of neglect due to inadequate maintenance, vandalism, and power cuts that create safety hazards at intersections.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Doctor donates GH¢20,000 reward to equip Paga Hospital

    A medical doctor who received a GH¢20,000 cash reward from the Paga Youth Movement for accepting a posting to Paga Hospital donated the entire amount to purchase medical equipment and supplies for the facility, including nebulisers, blood pressure monitors, and other essential items.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Fire destroys House Master's apartment at Leklebi SHS

    Six students sustained minor injuries while attempting to extinguish a fire that engulfed a House Master's apartment at Leklebi Senior High School in the Volta Region on Tuesday, July 21. The Ghana National Fire Service brought the blaze under control; eight people in total received medical attention, and all were discharged with no deaths recorded.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Tafo Government Hospital children's ward reaches 85 percent completion

    Former NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye says construction of a 30-bed children's ward at Tafo Government Hospital has reached 85 per cent completion, fulfilling a personal commitment he made five years ago to improve paediatric healthcare infrastructure at the facility.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Kessben FM suspends DJ K.A. over circulated intimate video

    Kessben Media has suspended presenter Rexford Kwadwo Adu Ntim (DJ K.A.) following circulation of an intimate video on social media, and has launched an internal investigation. The company said it does not condone such acts and will provide the staff member with counselling, rehabilitation, and legal assistance.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Culture

  1. Filmmaker Djansi criticises NFA's appeal for public donations

    Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has criticised the National Film Authority's fundraising appeal for the Ghana Film Fund, arguing the fund should generate investment rather than rely on public donations, and that structures to make the film industry commercially viable should be established first.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Teshie Traditional Council launches Homowo 2026 festival

    The Teshie Traditional Council has officially launched the 2026 Homowo Festival with a renewed commitment to peace, security and cultural preservation, with traditional authorities, the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces pledging to work together for a safe and successful celebration. The launch comes after violence marred the 2025 festival.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sport

  1. Ghanaian winger Donkor attracts Marítimo interest after Georgian season

    Portuguese club Marítimo have expressed interest in signing 19-year-old Ghanaian winger Nana Kofi Donkor following an impressive season in the Georgian top flight on loan at Dinamo Tbilisi. His attacking style and ability to beat defenders have made him one of Georgia's standout young players.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Isaac Assibu signs long-term Malmö deal, promoted to first team

    Ghanaian winger Isaac Assibu has signed a contract extension with Swedish champions Malmö FF until 2030 and earned permanent promotion to the club's first team after impressing in the U19 side and making his Allsvenskan debut. The 18-year-old joined Malmö from West Africa Football Academy in 2025 and scored three goals in six U19 appearances before earning first-team opportunities.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu signs four-year DAC 1904 deal

    Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu has completed a four-year move to Slovak top-flight side DAC 1904 from Azerbaijani club Gabala SC. The youngster came through the ranks of Nayan Soccer Academy in Ghana and earned call-ups to Ghana's U19 and U20 national teams.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ashanti Region: 98 schools compete in NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers

    Ninety-eight senior high schools in the Ashanti Region are competing across 21 contests to qualify for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship. Several prominent schools, including Kumasi Academy, KNUST SHS, and St. Louis SHS, are competing in the regional qualifiers after missing automatic qualification.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. De Zerbi says unhappy Tottenham players should leave

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has attracted bids from Nottingham Forest.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Ejisuman SHS qualifies for NSMQ 2026 nationals with opening victory

    Ejisuman SHS won the opening contest of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 51 points, securing the first qualification slot from the region. St. Jerome SHS finished second with 35 points, while Onwe SHS, in its maiden regional appearance, scored 3 points.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. St. Louis SHS qualifies for 2026 NSMQ nationals after comeback

    St. Louis Senior High School secured automatic qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship after a comeback victory in Ashanti Region qualifiers with 53 points, beating Jachie Pramso SHS (45 points) and Kumasi Girls' SHS (42 points).

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Ghana forest advocate's home flooded while at climate conference

    A Ghanaian environmental advocate experienced flooding in their Accra home while presenting on forest finance at a sustainability conference in Germany, highlighting the human cost of environmental destruction and the need for forest finance to protect both ecosystems and affected communities.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

World & Region

  1. Ghana begins final phase of repatriation from South Africa

    Ghana is conducting the final phase of its mass repatriation exercise for Ghanaians stranded in South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Nearly 900 Ghanaian nationals voluntarily registered to leave, with about 926 already repatriated in earlier stages and remaining registered individuals beginning to return home on July 25.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trump criticizes media at White House Correspondents' Dinner

    US President Donald Trump took swipes at journalists at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, accusing many of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and criticizing "fake news," while the event celebrated press freedom following a shooting that had cancelled the previous dinner three months earlier.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana seeks stronger economic ties with Egypt before 70-year milestone

    Ghana has called for closer economic cooperation with Egypt as the two countries prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi highlighted Egyptian companies' contributions to Ghana's economy and expressed commitment to expanding private-sector collaboration.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ghana for pastoral week

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, visits Ghana from July 25 to 31 for her first visit to Africa in that role. She will worship with Anglican congregations, meet church and community leaders, and spend time with young people and members of the Mothers' Union.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghana's FM asks Nigeria to investigate Sam Jonah property attacks

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called on Nigeria to investigate alleged attacks on properties belonging to Ghanaian business mogul Sir Sam Jonah, urging protection of cross-border investments. The Nigerian High Commissioner-designate assured the minister he would examine the matter and engage appropriate authorities.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. France and Spain wildfires displace over 220,000 people

    Huge forest fires in south-west France and central Spain have displaced more than 220,000 people, with winds and continued heat fanning the flames as tourists describe emergency evacuations and acrid smoke far from the affected areas.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. African integration essential for economic transformation, says Harakatiza Muungano

    Kwame Danquah, President of Harakatiza Muungano, has called for deeper political and economic integration across Sub-Saharan Africa, stating that stronger regional cooperation is essential to accelerating industrialisation, reducing poverty and improving the continent's global competitiveness. He warned that without bold structural reforms and accelerated industrialisation, African economies would continue to face external economic pressures.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. India's education minister resigns after youth exam-leak protests

    India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following widespread youth protests over examination paper leaks, which had become a major challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement, which spearheaded the demonstrations at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, said it would now end its protests.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Ghana evacuates about 1,000 citizens from South Africa

    Ghana's government announced resumption of evacuation for Ghanaians in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, with the first group expected to arrive in Accra on July 26. The voluntary programme prioritises vulnerable groups including women, children, elderly persons, and students who have registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Ghana's FM seeks Nigeria probe into Sam Jonah property attacks

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has asked Nigeria to investigate alleged attacks on properties owned by Ghanaian business mogul Sir Sam Jonah, citing the need to protect investments and sustain investor confidence. The incoming Nigerian High Commissioner pledged to examine the matter.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Opinion

  1. Trump orders Smithsonian museum warnings on US history

    President Donald Trump has ordered signs to be placed outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History warning visitors about exhibits his administration views as "inaccurate" and directing them to sources of "accurate information regarding America's history". The order accuses the museum's leadership of not adequately celebrating America's founders and of advancing social justice ideology, prompting Democratic condemnation as a political overreach.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Justice must serve nation-building, not political revenge

    An opinion piece argues that while accountability and investigation of wrongdoing are necessary, justice loses moral authority when driven by political bitterness or vendettas, and that democracies risk becoming cycles of retaliation when each government change becomes an opportunity to punish predecessors.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Courts must apply law fairly, not pursue convictions for politics

    Former Abuakwa South MP Samuel Atta Akyea has argued that courts should not be seen pursuing convictions to demonstrate political significance, cautioning that the justice system must remain focused on fair application of the law rather than the number of people imprisoned. His comments follow the conviction and 20-year prison sentence of his client, NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, on illegal mining-related offences.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Free SHS policy increased access but distorted quality, analyst argues

    An opinion piece examines Ghana's Free Secondary High School (FSHS) policy introduced by the Akufo-Addo government, arguing that while it increased quantitative access to education, it has caused qualitative distortion in the education system that deserves more serious discussion.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Justice must heal nations, not serve as revenge tool

    An opinion piece argues that while accountability and investigation of wrongdoing are necessary, justice loses its moral foundation when driven by political bitterness or the desire to humiliate opponents, and that nations cannot build peaceful futures by constantly reopening past wounds.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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