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Politics

Afenyo-Markin claims Mahama knows illegal miners, urges statement

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The Minority Leader in Parliament alleged that President Mahama possesses knowledge of individuals engaged in illegal mining and challenged the Attorney-General to obtain a formal statement from the President as evidence of commitment to fighting galamsey. Afenyo-Markin cited the President's March address to Organised Labour in which Mahama acknowledged that members of his political tradition were involved in illegal mining activities.

5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Politics

  1. Afenyo-Markin claims Mahama knows illegal miners, urges statement

    The Minority Leader in Parliament alleged that President Mahama possesses knowledge of individuals engaged in illegal mining and challenged the Attorney-General to obtain a formal statement from the President as evidence of commitment to fighting galamsey. Afenyo-Markin cited the President's March address to Organised Labour in which Mahama acknowledged that members of his political tradition were involved in illegal mining activities.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  2. NPP claims democracy under siege by Mahama administration

    The opposition New Patriotic Party has accused Ghana's NDC government of systematically undermining constitutional governance through judicial interference and selective justice, citing the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu as evidence of a pattern threatening democratic credentials.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  3. Minority opposes six mining lease ratifications over scrutiny

    Parliament's Minority Caucus has challenged the ratification of six mining lease agreements, accusing the government and Majority of reducing Parliament to a "conveyor belt" for approving leases without constitutional scrutiny. The Minority said it supports mining investment but objects to defective agreements and an approval process that undermines Parliament's oversight responsibility.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Business

  1. Oil falls on Iran peace talks, yen surges after US-Japan intervention

    Brent crude futures sank more than 6% to $82.41 after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday, while the Japanese yen rose more than 1% to 155.39 per U.S. dollar following coordinated yen-buying intervention by Japan and the U.S.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Gold Board CEO urges diaspora investment over remittances

    The CEO of Ghana's Gold Board has called on Africans living abroad to move beyond remittances and become investors and entrepreneurs to drive Africa's economic transformation. He argued that Africa's rise must create African industries, jobs, and wealth rather than enriching foreign economies while African youth remain unemployed.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  3. Saint Martin Hospital launches natural mineral water business

    St Martin de Porres Hospital in Agomanya has launched a natural mineral sachet water venture to diversify operations, support healthcare delivery, create jobs, and improve access to safe drinking water in its catchment area. The hospital conceived the project two years ago after reviewing spending on sachet water for staff.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Mining & Energy

  1. Mahama commissions refurbished crude distillation unit at TOR

    President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned the refurbished Crude Distillation Unit at the Tema Oil Refinery as part of the government's "Energy Sector Reset Agenda". Mahama stated that the refinery, which had become dormant under a private operating arrangement, has been restored as a strategic national asset to affirm Ghana's ability to utilise its own natural resources.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Society

  1. Transparency International Ghana trains journalists on defence integrity

    Transparency International Ghana organised a training programme for media personnel in the Ashanti Region to equip journalists with understanding of defence integrity frameworks, indicators, and oversight mechanisms, addressing a gap in rigorous defence accountability reporting.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  2. Obstetricians convene in Kumasi to address preventable maternal deaths

    The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana held its 2026 Annual General and Scientific Meeting in Kumasi under the theme "Every Mother Counts: Ending Preventable Maternal Deaths in Ghana," bringing together health professionals to discuss strategies for reducing maternal mortality to fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030 in line with SDG targets.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  3. KMA demolishes unauthorized structures around Baba Yara Stadium

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly's Operation Team, assisted by the military, demolished unauthorized temporary structures around Baba Yara Sports Stadium as part of efforts to enforce planning regulations and restore order in the Kumasi Metropolis. The Assembly had issued notices early in the year and held engagements with affected owners before the enforcement exercise.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Culture

  1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets second-largest global opening ever

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $927m globally in its opening weekend, the second-best opening ever, behind only Avengers: Endgame's $1.2bn in 2019. The film earned $335m in North America alone and received largely positive reviews.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

Sport

  1. Gvardiol: Maresca is perfect fit for Manchester City

    Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has backed new manager Enzo Maresca as the right choice to replace Pep Guardiola, saying the Italian has quality and new ideas, though he acknowledges it will take time for the team to adapt to the change.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Messi returns for Inter Miami in 2-2 draw with Casemiro own goal

    Lionel Messi made his competitive return for Inter Miami after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain, coming on as a substitute in a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw with Columbus Crew, where team-mate Casemiro inadvertently scored an own goal.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Mudryk's Chelsea return will require time, Alonso says

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says the 25-year-old Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who was provisionally suspended for a doping case since November 2024, will rejoin the squad on their pre-season tour and that his reintegration "will take time" as he rebuilds fitness.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. De Zerbi unsure of Richarlison's future amid contract uncertainty

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says the club is uncertain whether forward Richarlison will remain at the club, noting that "sometimes" he wants to stay and "sometimes" he wants to leave. De Zerbi praised Richarlison's professionalism and importance to the team, highlighting his 12 goals from the previous season.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

  5. Liverpool loses 4-2 to Leeds in pre-season friendly

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola saw his side produce a strong first-half performance but concede four goals without reply in the second half during a 4-2 loss to Leeds in Chicago, exposing defensive weaknesses and set-piece vulnerabilities.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

  6. Bournemouth signs Spanish right-back Juanlu from Sevilla

    Bournemouth are finalising an £11.1m move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu, 22, on a long-term contract, marking the club's third summer signing under new manager Marco Rose. The fee comprises an initial £9.4m with £1.7m in add-ons.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Ghana Tourism Authority endorses 6th Inter-Tourism Expo Accra

    The Ghana Tourism Authority has endorsed the 6th Inter-Tourism Expo Accra, scheduled for October 21–23, 2026, at the Ridge Royal Hotel, Cape Coast. The event aims to position Ghana as a leading tourism and investment destination by bringing together over 300 delegates to showcase tourism assets and investment opportunities.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

World & Region

  1. Gunmen kill 12, abduct women and children in Sokoto village

    Armed men killed at least 12 people and abducted women and children during a night attack on Lajinge village in Nigeria's northwestern Sokoto state, with six family members burning to death when attackers set fire to their house. The region has seen frequent attacks by heavily armed gangs who raid villages, kidnap residents for ransom, and steal livestock.

    1 hour ago · Joy Online →

  2. Passenger bus overturns in Algeria, 25 killed

    A passenger bus overturned in Algeria's Boumerdès governorate on Friday, killing at least 25 people and injuring 44, according to the Civil Protection agency. The injured were evacuated to nearby hospitals, and the Prime Minister visited the University Hospital of Boumerdès.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Spain installs floating barrier after migrant surge kills 67

    Spain installed a 500-metre floating barrier off Ceuta after about 50,000 people crossed into the North African enclave in a mass rush that killed at least 67 people; more than 48,000 returned to Morocco within 48 hours, and the EU called an emergency meeting to discuss coordinated border protection.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Massive Attack banned from Singapore after Palestine flag display

    British electronic music group Massive Attack said they were "surprised and disappointed" after being detained and questioned by Singapore police following a performance on 29 July where band members held up a Palestinian flag and shouted "free Palestine." Singapore has indefinitely banned the two band members from returning to the country, with police citing alleged violations of laws restricting foreign flag displays and political expressions at public events.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  5. UK fuel theft surges £194,000 daily since Iran war began

    Fuel theft from UK petrol stations has risen by a fifth in the five months since the Iran conflict began on 28 February, with the estimated value of stolen fuel reaching £194,000 per day — a 48% increase compared with the five months prior, according to industry analysis by Forecourt Eye.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  6. Trump announces Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes

    US President Donald Trump said new talks with Iran will begin Monday after he called off what he described as "massive" strikes on the country. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar reportedly asked him to hold off on any attack, citing progress toward a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  7. US and Japan conduct first joint currency intervention since 2011

    Japan and the US jointly intervened last week to halt a decline in the yen after it weakened to a fresh 40-year low. The joint intervention is the first since 2011, and both countries' finance officials said they will not hesitate to conduct coordinated interventions in the future.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  8. Malaysian teenager on trial for girl's school murder

    A 14-year-old boy in Malaysia is set to go on trial for allegedly killing 16-year-old schoolmate Yap Shing Xuen, who was found fatally stabbed in a school toilet last October. The case has sparked national debate about social media's effects on children, with police suspecting social media may have influenced the boy.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  9. Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes second-largest on record

    The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has risen to 3,532 cases and 1,556 deaths, making it the world's second-largest on record, outpaced only by the 2014–2016 West African outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain has spread faster than any previous Ebola epidemic, killing five times as many people in the same timeframe, while insecurity and resource constraints hamper containment efforts.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  10. Death toll reaches 72 in migrant surge into Spanish Ceuta

    At least 72 people died in a mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week, after more than 50,000 crossed by land and sea. Some drowned and others were crushed while attempting to climb a breakwater and border fence; more than 1,000 received medical treatment.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  11. Earthquake strikes north of Suez with no damage reported

    An earthquake measuring 5.6 in magnitude struck 38 km north of Egypt's Suez early Monday, with no reported casualties or property damage. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in affected governorates as authorities assessed the situation.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  12. Australia confirms first H5 bird flu mass mortality in seabirds

    Australia's government confirmed the country's first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds near Cape Jaffa in South Australia. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins warned Australians should expect more spread and larger numbers of wildlife being affected, with 74 virus cases recorded since the virus first appeared in June.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

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