His Royal Highness Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II has vowed to uphold the peace agreement and rotational chieftaincy succession arrangement between the Andani and Abudu gates, declaring his foremost responsibility is to safeguard the unity and stability of Dagbon following the death of the late Yaa Naa Abukari II.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
His Royal Highness Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II has vowed to uphold the peace agreement and rotational chieftaincy succession arrangement between the Andani and Abudu gates, declaring his foremost responsibility is to safeguard the unity and stability of Dagbon following the death of the late Yaa Naa Abukari II.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a four-hour panel discussion examining landmark Supreme Court decisions, the Court of Appeal's overturning of Sedinam Tamakloe's conviction and 10-year prison sentence (which collapsed 78 charges), and the constitutional implications of recent judicial pronouncements including the Court's ruling on the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A newly constituted Court of Appeal panel convened on short notice to hear the Attorney-General's application for a stay of execution in the Sedina Tamakloe Attionu case failed to reach a decision, leaving the former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer in prison as the courts head into a two-month vacation. The judges could not agree on a ruling and the court indicated it will seek a warrant from the Chief Justice to sit during the legal vacation.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal overturned former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu's 10-year prison sentence, ruling the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt. The acquittal has drawn contrasting responses in Volta Region, with some welcoming it as judicial independence and others expressing concern about accountability for public officials.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang led a state funeral at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra on Friday for James Victor Gbeho, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs who died at age 91 on June 13, 2026. The ceremony brought together prominent figures including MPs, ministers, government officials, and representatives from the diplomatic community, ECOWAS, and the United Nations.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017, ruling that Parliament acted within its constitutional mandate when creating the anti-graft agency. Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, described the July 29 ruling as a significant milestone that strengthens the institution's standing and reinforces public confidence in its anti-corruption mandate.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International Ghana's Executive Director welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling to expand the electoral college within political parties, calling it a step in the right direction to combat vote-buying, but cautioned that it will not alone eliminate the problem as Ghana's democracy has become increasingly vulnerable to money politics.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International Ghana's executive director says the Supreme Court's 5–2 decision mandating "one member, one vote" in political party elections reflects awareness of persistent money-fuelled vote-buying in Ghana's internal party politics. The ruling ends the delegate system, allowing all registered party members in good standing to vote for party leaders and parliamentary and presidential candidates.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International Ghana's Executive Director Mary Awelana Addah says the Court of Appeal missed an opportunity to address broader public accountability concerns when it acquitted and discharged former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe, arguing that courts should go beyond focusing on technicalities alone to identify consequences for public officials in alleged cases involving misused procurement and unused vehicles.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oliver Barker-Vormawor has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision requiring all registered party members in good standing to vote in elections for party leaders and candidates, arguing that cost concerns should not prevent deeper internal democracy. The 5–2 ruling replaces Ghana's delegate system with a "one member, one vote" framework.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Legal Affairs Director says the Court of Appeal's recent acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu strengthens prospects for Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) to overturn his conviction on appeal, citing similarities in the legal issues between the two cases.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Minister Inusah Fuseini has stressed that prosecutors' primary duty is to pursue justice rather than secure convictions, following the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu. Fuseini argued that an accused person's absence or flight should not relieve prosecutors of their obligation to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has accused the government of preferring to raise taxes rather than address inefficiencies in revenue collection, citing the extension of the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil as an example and arguing that issues such as fuel smuggling and tax non-compliance should be addressed through stronger enforcement.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, cautioned Ghanaians against giving any political party an overwhelming majority in Parliament, arguing that such dominance weakens democratic accountability and makes it difficult for the Minority's concerns to influence policy decisions, particularly on tax-related legislation.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has suggested that evidence about alleged fund repayment in the case against former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu strengthened her defence, contributing to the Court of Appeal's acquittal. Awuni analysed the appellate judgment and argued that gaps in the prosecution's account—particularly regarding how money was allegedly returned by a beneficiary—indicated the transaction lacked the institutional oversight that would occur through official channels.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Ranking Member Dr Gideon Boako accused the government of failing to use proceeds from the GH¢1 per litre Energy Sector Recovery Levy to settle energy sector debts as intended, citing World Bank findings that the levy was collected but not applied to debt repayment.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court has ruled that political parties must replace their delegate-based system for selecting presidential and parliamentary candidates with a mass electoral system allowing all members in good standing to participate. Legal experts and the CPP welcomed the decision as deepening internal party democracy and accountability.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Inusah Fuseini, a former minister, has criticised the Attorney-General's Department for "sloppy" prosecution in the Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu case following the Court of Appeal's acquittal, saying the charges were defective for lacking sufficient particulars. The Attorney-General has announced the state will appeal the decision at the Supreme Court.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, whose reporting exposed MASLOC's dealings, says the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu contains valuable lessons for investigators and prosecutors, but he remains unconvinced by aspects of the court's reasoning and has identified weaknesses in the judgment.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of Legal Affairs of the NPP has criticised the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing the court imposed an excessively high burden of proof on prosecutors and that a retrial might have been more appropriate than overturning the conviction.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, the former CEO of MASLOC, overturning her High Court conviction and 10-year prison sentence, finding that the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni expressed deep disappointment at the ruling, questioning whether the sacrifices of investigative journalism are worthwhile.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme examined landmark Supreme Court decisions, the overturned conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu (which collapsed 78 charges and set aside her 10-year sentence), and the Court's ruling declaring aspects of the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system unconstitutional.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticised the government's decision to extend the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil, arguing that authorities should prioritise tackling smuggling and non-compliance instead of imposing additional taxes. He noted that the World Bank indicated the government failed to use previous levy proceeds to settle energy sector debts as intended.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Solomon Owusu, Director of Communications for the United Party, has criticised former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame's handling of the criminal case against former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, describing the prosecution as ineffective and saying the Court of Appeal's judgment exposed significant shortcomings in both prosecution and trial process. Tamakloe-Attionu faced 78 counts across nine core charges but was convicted by the High Court; the Court of Appeal has since overturned her 10-year custodial sentence.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth activist Ivan Kyei Innocent says the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe should not be read as proof of her innocence, but rather as a result of the prosecution's failure to meet the required legal standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Solomon Owusu, Director of Communications for the United Party, initially reacted with anger to the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, but changed his perspective after reading the court's 94-page judgment, which he said had valid reasons for overturning the conviction.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission visited Nkwanta North District in the Oti Region to assess challenges along the Ghana–Togo international boundary and engage traditional authorities, District Assembly officials, security agencies and border residents on border management, security and socio-economic development.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Gary Nimako has raised concerns about aspects of the Court of Appeal's decision to overturn the criminal conviction of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing that while some parts of the judgment are legally sound, others appear to impose an unusually high burden on prosecutors. Nimako stressed that under Ghana's criminal justice system, the burden of proof rests on the prosecution throughout trial, and prosecutors must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Inusah Fuseini says the Court of Appeal's decision overturning Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu's criminal conviction is a landmark ruling that could reshape criminal prosecutions in Ghana by compelling prosecutors to exercise greater diligence and comply strictly with legal and constitutional requirements, particularly in charge drafting and evidence presentation. The Attorney-General has indicated an intended appeal to the Supreme Court on the question of charge sheet detail requirements.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service says the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise is progressing as planned, with successful applicants being invited in batches for credential validation. Those not yet invited remain under consideration and will be called in subsequent batches through 2028, the Service cautioned against misinformation and payment scams.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mary Addah, Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, criticized politicians who claim vote-buying allegations are speculation, saying the practice is a well-documented feature of Ghana's political landscape. She made the remarks following the Supreme Court's ruling to introduce a "one member, one vote" system for party elections, citing longstanding concerns about money's influence in internal party contests.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kampakuya Naa Yakubu, eldest son of the late Ya-Na Abukari II, was enskinned as Regent of Dagbon Kingdom on Friday, July 31, to administer affairs during the succession process for a new Overlord. Under Dagbon customary law, the Regent will work with kingmakers and the Traditional Council on funeral arrangements, preserve peace, and oversee the kingdom until a successor is chosen.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni says he would trust the Court of Appeal's judgment over public opinion in the Sedina Tamakloe case, and argues that the acquittal should prompt anti-corruption advocates to scrutinise the quality of state prosecutions in corruption-related cases rather than relying solely on allegations made at press conferences.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Prisons Service deployed 79 personnel from the Yendi local prison to support security arrangements during the enskinment of the Regent of Dagbon at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi on July 31, working alongside other security agencies to ensure a peaceful ceremony.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament concluded its Second Meeting by passing 12 bills spanning taxation, investment, maritime security, defence, justice, local governance, cocoa sector reforms and energy financing, as part of the government's agenda to strengthen public institutions and modernise key sectors.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana's Field Service Manager said borrowers who default on MOMO loans cannot escape repayment because Ghana Card registration details are recorded in the service system, preventing customers from evading payment by switching SIM cards.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's international trade surplus more than tripled in 2025, driven by record gold earnings and strong cocoa and petroleum exports, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Total trade increased 20.1 per cent to GHc654.7 billion, with exports of GHc401.5 billion against imports of GHc253.2 billion.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana held its 15th Anniversary National Project Management Conference and Project Management Excellence Awards at The Peninsula Resort, Akosombo, bringing together professionals from banking, engineering, consulting, academia and the public sector for collaborative networking sessions and award celebrations.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Finance called First Atlantic Bank's expansion into Liberia a milestone in African economic integration and evidence that Ghanaian financial institutions are increasingly competing across borders. He characterized the move as African capital investing in Africa and part of President Mahama's commitment to enabling Ghanaian businesses to become regional and global champions.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has directed the Energy Minister and TOR's Board to develop a strategic roadmap to expand the Tema Oil Refinery's production capacity to 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, announced during the commissioning of the refurbished refinery and marking TOR's processing of one million barrels of locally produced Jubilee Field crude.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama commissioned the refurbished Crude Distillation Unit of Tema Oil Refinery and witnessed Ghana's Jubilee crude oil receipt for local refining, commending TOR management for reviving operations without direct government funding.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram, distributed 3,500 bags of 50-kilogramme fertiliser to crop farmers in his constituency under the government's Feed Ghana Programme, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and food security.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority has identified post-harvest crop losses as a major challenge and is calling for expanded physical infrastructure to address it. The deputy CEO cited cashew apples rotting in farms due to lack of processing factories and infrastructure, saying that addressing this would boost investor confidence in the agriculture sector.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A two-day multi-stakeholder forum on sustainable sand mining was held in Tamale to address the effects of unsustainable sand mining and other human activities on the White Volta River, with the goal of protecting Ghana Water Limited's intake source at Nawuni while sustaining community livelihoods. According to the Catholic Relief Services assessment, illegal sand mining around the Nawuni catchment, unsustainable farming practices, and deforestation are traced as root causes of declining water quality and quantity supplied to the Greater Tamale Area.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ambassador Johanna Swaniker, founder of Tech for Girls, has called for increased financial and institutional support to expand the programme that trains young women aged 18–35 in coding and digital technology, citing funding as the biggest challenge to scaling the initiative despite growing demand.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Serwaa Kesse Girls' SHS, Mim SHS, and Presec Bechem have secured spots at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship after winning their regional competitions in Ahafo Region.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has presented a full container load of medical equipment, consumables and healthcare supplies to the Ghana Prisons Service as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery in correctional facilities across the country. The donation, described as one of the largest healthcare support packages received by the Ghana Prisons Service, aligns with the Trust Fund's mission to ensure quality healthcare is accessible to every Ghanaian.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Five people were injured by gunshot wounds after armed robbers attacked a VIP JEOUN coach on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Thursday night, July 30, in the first of two separate robbery incidents involving the transport operator within two hours; the first attack occurred between Apedwa Junction and Akyem Asafo in the Eastern Region, where robbers used a vehicle to block the highway and opened fire on a coach headed to Sunyani, injuring the driver, his mate, and three passengers before police forced the attackers to flee.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Airport Divisional Police Command arrested 52 motorcycle riders for unlawful racing along George Walker Bush Highway near Villaggio on Sunday, July 26, and impounded 71 motorcycles. The suspects, from Accra and surrounding towns including Nsawam, Kasoa, Tema, Ashaiman and Koforidua, face charges including dangerous riding, failure to wear protective helmets, riding without valid licences, and related traffic offences.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Five hundred and twenty-six young people graduated from the Precision Quality Internship Programme in the Volta Region, a six-month initiative offering training in business skills, welding, hospitality, and fashion design to improve employability and entrepreneurship. The programme, jointly implemented by Precision Quality, the Design and Technology Institute, and Ho Technical University with Mastercard Foundation support, targeted young people aged 18–35 from multiple towns across Volta and Oti regions.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Justice Mission has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, civil society, media, survivor groups and communities to sustain Ghana's anti-trafficking efforts and improve victim protection and justice. The call was made at the commemoration of the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marking 20 years since the enactment of Ghana's Human Trafficking Act in 2005.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's response to illegal mining has focused on environmental and economic damage while neglecting human trafficking in mining communities, according to a deputy immigration official. He called for integrated victim protection measures, noting that galamsey sites have become exploitation hotspots for women, girls, and children trapped in trafficking and forced labour.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces, in collaboration with NADMO, presented relief items and financial assistance to 297 military personnel and civilian employees affected by June 29 floods in Accra and other parts of the country. Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant General William Agyapong presented the support at a ceremony at Nicholson Stadium, noting the Armed Forces' commitment to the welfare of those affected.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Biosafety Authority submitted Ghana's Fifth National Report on implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, covering 2019 to February 2026. The report shows Ghana has transitioned from a paper-based biosafety framework to a functioning regulatory system, answering 92 per cent of applicable questions with 15 of 22 protocol areas fully implemented.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested a 12-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man after a viral video showed the minor driving a DAF XF 105 articulated truck. Both are in custody at the Central Motor Traffic and Transport Department assisting with investigations.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Mines and Technology commissioned a Ghana National Fire Service station on its Tarkwa campus to improve emergency response. The move follows 12 fire incidents in Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality in the first half of 2026, including four fires on the UMaT enclave itself.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Toyota Hiace collided with a stationary truck on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway on Friday, July 31, killing two people and injuring eight others. The crash occurred when an unidentified vehicle attempted to overtake another, causing the Hiace driver to veer into the broken-down truck.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two VIP JEOUN coaches were attacked by suspected armed robbers in separate incidents on the Accra-Kumasi and Kumasi-Sunyani highways early Thursday, leaving five people injured in the first attack when robbers opened fire on a bus travelling from Accra to Sunyani. A second attack on a bus travelling from Kumasi to Sunyani at Potrikrom was repelled by an armed escort on board with no injuries.
1 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wesley Girls' Basic School in Cape Coast has received a fully equipped Information and Communication Technology centre from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korean University Council for Social Service (KUCSS), featuring 13 desktop computers and multimedia equipment to enhance digital skills and ICT education at the basic school level.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Derrick Abaitey, founder of Konnected Minds, argues that Ghana's education system should emphasize practical and vocational skills training alongside traditional academics, as university graduates struggle to find employment without hands-on experience and structured vocational pathways.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has presented a full container of medical equipment, consumables and healthcare supplies to the Ghana Prisons Service, described as one of the largest healthcare support packages the service has received. The Fund's Administrator stressed that access to quality healthcare should not depend on a person's status or location, and that strengthening healthcare in prisons protects the wider public.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Traditional leaders in the Waala State have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating condition of the 109-year-old Wa Municipal Hospital, which serves patients across the Upper West Region. The Medical Superintendent cited severe staff shortages (six doctors instead of 30, two specialists instead of 10), obsolete equipment, lack of surgical capacity, and debts exceeding GH¢5 million, warning the facility is on the verge of collapse.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court has sentenced 23-year-old Nicholas Adjarlolo, a commercial tricycle rider, to seven years' imprisonment for defiling a 13-year-old Junior High School student at Sawer, near Somanya. He was convicted under Section 101(2) of the Criminal Offences Act for defilement of a female under 16 years.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US-based Ghanaian DJ Switch has criticised Ahafo Ano South East MP Yakubu Mohammed for telling a schoolgirl during a Parliament visit that she was beautiful and he would marry her when she grows up, calling the remarks inappropriate and arguing that children should not be subjects of romantic comments by adults.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) will host the 5th Edition of its Autism Workshop and Consultations from 4–8 August 2026 at UPSA, themed "Acceptance in Action," offering free one-on-one access to local and international specialists including therapists, psychologists, and educators to promote inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At the National Youth Mentorship Summit, Makafui Mattah, Senior Manager for Financial Operations at MobileMoney Fintech Ltd, urged university students to complement academic qualifications with practical and digital skills, noting that employers now seek problem-solvers and results-oriented professionals rather than certificate holders alone. He highlighted artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity as fast-growing fields, and stressed that digital literacy is essential across all professions.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain across parts of northern Ghana this evening, with mostly cloudy conditions nationwide; the forecast also includes possible mist and reduced visibility in forest and mountainous areas on Sunday morning.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission arrested ten people for allegedly distributing cannabis and cannabis-infused products during Students' Representative Council Week celebrations at Koforidua Technical University. The operation resulted in the seizure of suspected cannabis and several beverages and food items believed to be infused with the narcotic.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At its third graduation ceremony on July 24, Chosen Royals Montessori's director encouraged 33 graduating pupils to remain curious, disciplined and confident as they advance in their education, emphasizing the importance of balancing African identity with global readiness under the theme "Rooted in Africa, Ready for the World."
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and UNFPA held a stakeholder coordination meeting to strengthen implementation of the Revised Adolescent Pregnancy Strategy (2026–2030), bringing together government, civil society, academia, religious leaders, youth groups and media to improve collaboration and address the issue of adolescent pregnancy, which affects about 15 per cent of girls aged 15 to 19.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A public lecture marking World Brain Day 2026 (July 31st) discusses the World Federation of Neurology's theme "Brain Health: Access for All," noting that over 3.4 billion people live with neurological conditions. The speaker addresses three preventable threats to brain health: poor sleep hygiene, depression, and excessive consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 6,000 residents, traditional leaders and visitors participated in the 2026 Ga Homowo Health Walk on August 1, sponsored by Bills Micro Credit Limited. The event promoted healthy living and cultural pride through free health screening, traditional games, musical performances and community activities across Gamashie.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
ShattaFest in the United Kingdom has been cancelled after UK police shut down the event due to safety concerns arising from overcrowding and a stampede incident at the venue. The organisers, Ghana Party in the Park, urged patrons to stay away from the festival site while emergency services managed the situation, with no immediate details provided on rescheduling or refunds.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards has unveiled nominees for its 2026 edition, marking the scheme's seventh year. Founded to recognise entertainers and creative professionals, the awards have grown into an established platform celebrating excellence in Ghana's entertainment industry.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian artiste Big Ozed has released the official music video for She-Devil, featuring Ghanaian singer Camidoh. The Afro-fusion collaboration explores love and desire through cinematic storytelling with silhouettes and shadow effects.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-UK entrepreneur Derrick Abaitey, founder of Konnected Minds Podcast, says many musicians go broke after their biggest hits because they lack financial literacy and the ability to manage income, arguing that earning money and keeping it working are different skills.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Derrick Abaitey, founder of Konnected Minds, transitioned from a music career to entrepreneurship. He collaborated with Bisa Kdei on the 2013 song "Yebeko," which gained momentum in Ghana while he was in the UK, and performed with acts including P-Square, D'banj, and Samini.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Doreen Demuyakor, an Accra-based artisan, has been turning cane into abstract wall hangings, decorative mirrors and interior décor pieces since 2023, inspired by a desire to repurpose a material that traumatized students in Ghanaian schools. Her craft journey began unexpectedly after a former boss challenged her to make a mirror, which led to commissions and growing attention from design enthusiasts.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team was stripped of a bronze medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada successfully overturned its initial disqualification, returning the medal to Nigeria and restoring Australia's gold and Canada's silver. The reversal denied Ghana what would have been its first Commonwealth Games podium finish in the men's 4x100m relay since 1974, ending hopes of breaking a 52-year medal drought in the event.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gianni Infantino scrapped controversial plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors after condemnation from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, fans, and threats of boycotts from UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC, which criticised weaknesses in FIFA's decision-making processes under his leadership.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA says it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's FIFA leadership following the withdrawal of a controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's competitions to private investors. UEFA had previously voted to boycott World Cups if the plans proceeded, and other governing bodies also opposed the proposal.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Wheelchair racing legend Raphael Botsyo Nkegbe has called on the government to shift its sports funding model from post-competition bonuses to pre-competition investment, proposing that Ghana invest $9,000 in his preparation and offer $1,000 if he wins gold. Botsyo argues that para-athletes need support for quality training, specialized equipment, sports science, and international exposure to compete effectively at world level.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Prisons Service, through Damongo Camp Prison, participated in the 2026 World Ranger Day celebration at Mole National Park, organized by the Forestry Commission on July 31. The event brought together officials from the Commission, security agencies, traditional authorities and partners to honour rangers' role in protecting Ghana's forests, wildlife and natural resources.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump has reaffirmed the United States' recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara and backed Morocco's Autonomy Proposal as the only basis for resolving the territorial dispute, in a message to King Mohammed VI on Morocco's Throne Day.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Death row inmates held in Saudi Arabian prisons, mostly Ethiopians facing execution for drug-smuggling, have contacted the BBC from their cells seeking assistance. In the first seven months of this year, 17 Ethiopians have been executed—the highest number among non-Saudis.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon departed Accra on Thursday after a three-day state visit, during which Ghana and Gabon signed two Memoranda of Understanding on political consultations and diplomatic training cooperation, and reaffirmed their commitment to African Union Agenda 2063 and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain has condemned the "selfish, polarising and unlawful" reaction of some EU countries to about 60,000 migrants from Morocco reaching the enclave of Ceuta on 30 July. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain had restored border control and prevented unauthorised onward movement within 48 hours, while Italian and other EU governments suspended or urged suspension of Spain's Schengen membership, citing the influx.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Israeli settler from the West Bank outpost of Havat Gilad told the BBC that attacks on Palestinian villages last weekend were justified as revenge for the killing of the outpost's security guard. The settler said the attacks were a response to the death of an Israeli during a confrontation in the village of Tal, which also resulted in the deaths of four Palestinians and an Israeli soldier.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain has condemned the "selfish, polarising and unlawful" reaction of some EU countries to about 60,000 migrants crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Italy, Finland, and Denmark have suspended or called for suspension of the Schengen border-free arrangement with Spain, with EU interior ministers set to meet Tuesday to discuss the crisis.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, was among 10 people killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday, his company Elite Expeditions confirmed. Purja was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces persistent unemployment, stalled projects, and governance challenges despite abundant resources and economic potential. The article argues that transforming Ghana's potential into measurable outcomes requires disciplined commitment to effective project planning, professional execution, transparent governance, and a strategic role for the Chartered Institute of Project Analysts and Consultants (CIPAC).
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Godfred Alufar Bokpin told the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry that Ghana's economic recovery should be measured by improvements in citizens' living conditions—employment, infrastructure, and services—rather than macroeconomic indicators alone. He cautioned against excessive celebration of recent gains like declining inflation and restored debt sustainability, noting that macroeconomic stability is a means to achieving economic transformation, yet many citizens remain to feel the benefits.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manasseh Azure Awuni has expressed frustration over Ghana's persistent accountability gap, saying investigative journalism yields little tangible action despite evidence of wrongdoing. He cited his investigations into an ambulance procurement deal as an example, noting irregularities and unused ambulances parked at the Air Force Base, yet no resulting accountability.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →