The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation has warned against the government's proposal to use dormant bank accounts to finance national development, citing constitutional, economic, and ethical risks and arguing that citizens' savings remain private property regardless of activity status.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation has warned against the government's proposal to use dormant bank accounts to finance national development, citing constitutional, economic, and ethical risks and arguing that citizens' savings remain private property regardless of activity status.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah told the NDC's Western Regional youth conference that the party must continuously invest in its youth wing to survive, noting that over 70% of Ghana's voters are under 40 years old. He said the government is working to expand opportunities for young people through education, healthcare, and employment initiatives, including over 2,000 jobs created through the Blue Water Guards programme.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Political analyst Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere says newly appointed Majority Leader James Agalga, MP for Builsa North and former Deputy Minister for the Interior, is calm but uncompromising when his integrity is questioned. Agalga assumed the role following the appointment of former Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga to a ministerial position.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Duncan Amoah, Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, has rejected claims that investigations into politicians and public officials amount to attacks on Ghana's democracy, stating that accountability is a key part of a functioning democratic system. His remarks follow the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration on August 6, 2026.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has cautioned political actors against using veiled threats in political discourse, warning that such rhetoric could discourage legitimate investigations and create a culture of impunity. He disagreed that Ghana's democracy is currently under attack, but expressed concern about growing subtle threats in political conversations.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK confirmed the High Commission will go ahead with a verification and oath-taking exercise for PhD students sponsored by the Ghana Scholarships Authority, despite opposition from scholarship beneficiaries who argue the requirement is discriminatory and duplicate, noting they had already signed bonds committing them to return to Ghana.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commemorated the first anniversary of the death of Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the late Deputy National Security Coordinator, who died in an August 6, 2025 helicopter crash alongside seven others.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Prof. Alidu Seidu Mahama, held a commemoration on August 8, 2026, to honour his predecessor Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed one year after his death, distributing food items to widows, orphans and vulnerable residents and announcing plans for annual commemorations, a scholarship scheme, and a memorial lecture.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tarkwa MP Mireku Duker has questioned whether newly appointed Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has sufficient grassroots political experience for the role, arguing that the ministry requires a leader with strong understanding of local politics and community-level governance rather than just parliamentary experience.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP-USA welcomed the Supreme Court's 5–2 ruling affirming registered party members' right to vote in internal party elections, saying it vindicated its advocacy since 2009 for broader participation. The group called for a national conversation on public financing of political parties, warning that expanding the electorate without addressing election costs could increase private money's influence in party politics.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Security analyst Adib Saani has called on the government to treat military aviation safety as a national security priority, arguing that aviation failures involving senior state officials could threaten government continuity. He made the call on the anniversary of the August 6, 2026, military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom that killed eight people including two cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Beatrice Owarewa Siaw, known as Nana Yaa, a New Patriotic Party parliamentary aspirant for Asante Mampong Constituency, reportedly died at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, according to Asaase News. The cause of death and circumstances have not been made public, and neither the NPP nor her family had issued an official confirmation as of the report's filing.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, joined dignitaries in a special prayer session to honour the late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, former Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. Buah praised Muhammed as a patriotic lawmaker and dedicated public servant whose leadership and commitment to national development left a lasting legacy, noting he served in various parliamentary and ministerial roles over his distinguished career.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has suggested that former Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga's position on the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill may have influenced his removal, noting that Ayariga's stance—that Parliament has passed the Bill and it should proceed to the President—conflicts with positions expressed by the Speaker of Parliament and President Mahama. Kpebu stressed his view was analytical and not a confirmed reason from the government or NDC.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi has congratulated Kenneth Gilbert Adjei on his appointment as substantive Minister for Defence, expressing confidence that Adjei's experience, tactical judgement and leadership will strengthen Ghana's defence architecture.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has criticised the arrest and detention of people over comments deemed insulting to the government or public officials, arguing that such actions hurt the administration rather than protect it and risk creating the impression that the government is intolerant of criticism.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Martin Kpebu claims the Mahama administration has arrested more people for insulting or offensive comments about public officials in 18 months than the Akufo-Addo government did in eight years, describing it as a poor record and warning that continued arrests could erode public goodwill.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sulaiman Abubakar, the New Patriotic Party Mion Constituency Chairman in the Northern Region, has resigned effective August 8, 2026, describing it as a personal decision without further details. He said his resignation does not mean departing the NPP and that he remains committed to the party's efforts in the 2028 elections.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has opposed Clause 81 of the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, which restricts conversion or destruction of cocoa farms without prior authorisation. The NPP argues the provision infringes on farmers' property rights and could expose cocoa farmers to harassment, arbitrary arrests and extortion if enforced in its current form.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Okyere Baafi, MP for New Juaben South, has appealed to Eastern Region NPP delegates to retain General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua in the party's upcoming internal elections, arguing that continuity in leadership is important for the party's efforts to rebuild and regain power in 2028.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has called on President Mahama not to assent to the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, arguing it was passed through Parliament within a week of being laid without sufficient consultation with cocoa farmers and other stakeholders. The Bill repeals the 1984 Ghana Cocoa Board Law and introduces new governance arrangements, a tribunal, and new offences.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has congratulated James Agalga on his selection as the new Majority Leader, praising his parliamentary experience and intellectual qualities. Amin Adam reaffirmed the Minority's constitutional duties and expressed hope for constructive dialogue and consensus-building between the Majority and Minority on national issues.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has called for greater dialogue and consensus between the Majority and Minority sides of Parliament in the interest of Ghana, saying stronger engagement between leadership could help build consensus on issues of national importance.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie will address the Government Accountability Series on August 10 to outline government policies, programmes and interventions in the sector since assuming office.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO says the government's Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy will build financial buffers by accumulating gold reserves to increase Ghana's gross international reserves to 15 months of import cover by 2028, rather than relying on borrowing.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana Board Chairman Dr Ishmael Yamson has called for African governments to provide stronger backing for home-grown multinationals, citing fragmented regulatory environments across countries as a major barrier to regional integration and continental competitiveness.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has defended the institution's financial performance, asserting that no one—including the IMF—can claim GoldBod has made a loss, and pointing to audited financial statements as verification of its sound operations.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board's CEO Sammy Gyamfi says the institution is being managed with caution and prudent financial management to protect public resources and maximise economic benefits from Ghana's gold. He stated that GoldBod has never made a loss and that its financial position should be assessed on its audited financial statements.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana launched its 2026 Sustainability Month under the theme "Together for a Sustainable Future: Small Actions, Big Impact," with CEO Stephen Blewett emphasizing a shift from awareness to measurable impact. The company highlighted progress including 4.7 million biodegradable SIM customers, 3.02 megawatts of solar power installed, and initiatives such as Y'ello Care's GHS3 million Vegetable Hub training over 1,000 youth in climate-smart farming.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana Gold Board rejected claims that the Bank of Ghana is pre-financing GoldBod's gold purchases, saying instead that the central bank converts cedi proceeds into foreign exchange for gold sellers without depleting foreign reserves. He noted that Ghana's gold reserves have risen from about US$8.9 billion to US$13.8 billion.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says the institution now has full responsibility for buying and selling gold in Ghana, managing domestic gold trade directly and supplying foreign exchange to the Bank of Ghana. This change follows the end of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme from the previous administration.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana Gold Board says the institution is no longer a gold-buying agent for the Bank of Ghana following the end of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, and now independently purchases and sells gold while providing foreign exchange to the central bank.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government to establish a strategic petroleum reserve to shield consumers from sudden fuel price increases and supply disruptions. The reserve would allow the state to purchase and store petroleum when international prices are favourable and release them when prices rise, with part of locally refined products channelled into the stock.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO says the country's gold reserves have increased from $8.9 billion to $13.8 billion under President Mahama's administration, citing government measures to strengthen the gold sector including domestic value chain development, increased local refining, and improved oversight of gold trading.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi questioned claims that the institution's assay fees contributed to losses at the Bank of Ghana, saying the charges were approved by Parliament under the previous administration and that his management has since reduced them significantly.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has rejected claims that the institution is making losses, saying GoldBod has never made a loss and its financial records are publicly available on the institution's official website. He stated that GoldBod remains financially sound and that its audited financial statements provide a basis for assessing its performance rather than speculation.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority reports that deployment of its Publican AI system has boosted customs revenue to GH¢6.1 billion in July 2026, up from an average of about GH¢4 billion monthly before full implementation in April 2026. Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong said the increase represents an additional GH¢2.1 billion in July and reflects customs reforms aimed at improving valuation of imported goods.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board is profiling all licensed gold buyers to improve traceability and understand where gold entering the formal market originates. The Board is also increasing local refining of gold; 7.1 metric tonnes purchased by GoldBod is being refined in Ghana, allowing the country to retain refining fees previously paid to countries such as the United Arab Emirates.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund has advised the Bank of Ghana to proceed cautiously with further policy rate reductions, citing potential second-round effects from Middle East conflict impacts on energy and fertiliser prices, fiscal relaxation, and exchange rate risks. The BoG cut its policy rate by 400 basis points to 14% in March 2026 and kept it unchanged in May 2026, with the Fund noting the monetary easing cycle is near its end.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Revenue Authority is implementing certified electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) at retail points of sale to automatically record transactions, calculate VAT, and report to the GRA in real-time, aiming to close a compliance gap currently at approximately 40%. The GRA mobilised over 80 million cedis in the first half of the year with an end-of-year target of over 170 million cedis.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, stated that the assay fees charged by GoldBod were approved by Parliament and formed part of the board's standard operating charges, not arbitrary fees imposed by current management. The fees applied to all entities using GoldBod's services, not only the Bank of Ghana.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, has denied allegations that any of his bodyguards are involved in gold trading or the disappearance of GH¢200 million from the institution, characterizing the claims as deliberate misinformation. He clarified that Dominic Bonsu, identified in the allegations, is the sole proprietor of a licensed Tier 2 gold-buying company and not his bodyguard.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Betway, which arrived in Ghana in 2016, is celebrating ten years in the country with a legacy that extends beyond betting and sports sponsorship to capacity building and community engagement. The company has sponsored Ghana Premier League clubs and the Women's Premier League, providing equipment and capacity-building workshops to players and officials.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board says the Bank of Ghana no longer acts as an intermediary to raise funds for GoldBod's gold purchasing operations, as GoldBod has built the capacity to independently execute its mandate of buying and selling gold in Ghana. The change allows the central bank to focus on its core functions while GoldBod assumes greater responsibility for gold trading in the domestic market.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government exceeded its treasury bills target by 73%, accepting GH¢9.4 billion of GH¢10.7 billion in bids, with the 364-day bill most popular due to its high interest rate. Yields were mixed: the 91-day and 182-day bills declined to 5.62% and 7.52% respectively, while the one-year bill yield rose to 12.98%.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO says reforms have reduced the discount applied to gold traded in Ghana by more than 10 per cent, allowing the country to retain more value from its gold resources. The reforms aim to address inefficiencies in the domestic gold market and ensure locally produced gold is appropriately priced.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has begun retaining a portion of its locally mined gold for refining within the country, moving away from exporting all gold for overseas refining. The Ghana Gold Board CEO said the change allows the country to capture more value in its gold industry.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana Gold Board says President Mahama's administration has "reset" Ghana's gold sector through reforms strengthening local refining and value addition, including establishing an LBMA refinery called Gold Coast. The Ghana Gold Board, established in 2025 as a flagship economic initiative, was created to restructure trading of gold and precious minerals.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO says 7.1 metric tonnes of gold purchased by the institution are being refined locally, keeping refining fees that would otherwise go to foreign countries within Ghana's economy. The board is also profiling licensed gold buyers to track where gold entering the formal market originates.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, says the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme introduced under the previous NPP administration was discontinued before the current government took office and should not be confused with GoldBod's current operations in the gold sector.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Opinion leaders and youth representatives from Huniso and surrounding communities have rejected calls to deny Gold Fields Ghana a 20-year lease renewal at Tarkwa Mine, warning the move could threaten jobs, state revenue and the local economy. They accused sections of the Apinto Divisional Council of pursuing a self-serving agenda under the guise of promoting local ownership, and urged the government to scrutinise the alternative "Apinto Shared Prosperity Proposal" as economically unviable.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO says gold-buying companies under the NPP government operated without formal contracts and adjusted exchange rates to recover costs, creating weaknesses in oversight and accountability. He says current reforms under President Mahama aim to introduce greater structure, transparency and traceability into the sector through profiling licensed companies.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has acknowledged the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme was well-intended and aimed at strengthening Ghana's foreign exchange position, but said it was not well implemented by the previous administration. He credited former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for conceiving the initiative, noting that GoldBod now handles domestic gold trading instead.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMF says Ghana's energy sector has made progress in reducing fiscal strain, but a shortfall estimated at US$1.1 billion in 2026 persists due to collection losses, expensive generation contracts, and institutional gaps. The sector's shortfall narrowed to US$1.4 billion in 2025 from US$1.6 billion in 2024, reflecting tariff adjustments and improved revenue collection, though legacy debt clearance will require sustained fiscal support.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP says it will not support legislation that criminalises cocoa farmers, with the party's Agriculture Committee chair objecting to aspects of the newly passed Ghana Cocoa Board Bill 2026, particularly Clause 81, which he argues could expose farmers to criminal sanctions for legitimate farming decisions like removing old or diseased cocoa trees.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Policy Committee Chairman on Agriculture says a future NPP government under Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will not reduce the cocoa producer price once announced, and commits the party to protecting cocoa farmers' interests and ensuring fair returns for their produce.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has called for prayers for the restoration of Ghana's polluted water bodies and degraded lands, warning that continued illegal mining (galamsey) could threaten the country's food security and public health by contaminating soil and water needed for crop production.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Disaster Management Organisation has begun preparations to mitigate flooding in the North East Region following notification that Burkina Faso will open the Bagre Dam from Tuesday, August 11, 2026, which is expected to increase water volume entering Ghana through the White Volta River and raise water levels in flood-prone communities.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The PK Amoabeng Leadership Foundation has opened applications for its fourth cohort of the Scholars Programme, a one-year leadership initiative targeting high-potential individuals aged 18–40. The programme combines military training, leadership boot camps, mentorship, job shadowing and seminars to develop ethical and resilient leaders for Ghana and Africa.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Peace Council has called for stronger stakeholder collaboration to deepen peace education in schools, saying equipping young people with dialogue, tolerance, mutual respect and non-violence is critical to addressing challenges including misinformation, cyberbullying, hate speech and substance abuse.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Hohoe Magistrate Court has sentenced barber Ekpane Seyram to a fine of GHS 600 or two months in prison in default for collecting and dumping rubbish into a public drain in the Konuvie Plaza area. He pleaded guilty and accepted liability after being identified through a video that was shared on Facebook.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kano state in Nigeria hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples sponsored by the state government, which spent 1.5bn naira providing dowries and furniture for low-income individuals unable to afford marriage costs. The annual event, overseen by Kano's Islamic police force, faces challenges in distinguishing legitimate couples from fraudsters seeking financial benefits.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Technical University and Abrantie College have accredited a Higher National Diploma in Paramedical Trichology, addressing a gap in academic progression for cosmetology students who previously had no established HND pathway after completing National Certificate II. The programme, described as the first of its kind in Africa, provides advanced training in hair and scalp health and creates a pathway towards a bachelor's degree.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has not yet formally adopted the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Primary Six developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA); the proposal is currently under review by the Ghana Education Service before submission to Cabinet for approval and implementation.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, visited the Gambaga Alleged Witches Camp in East Mamprusi Municipality on August 7, 2026, to assess residents' welfare and engage local authorities. She pledged government support for improved shelter, clean water access, and other social services, while working toward family reintegration where possible.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An ambulance with registration GV 554-24 collided with two vehicles at Tech Junction-Top High in Oforikrom Municipality on Sunday morning around 7:15 a.m. while attempting to navigate through gridlock on the Ejisu stretch; the impact caused those two vehicles to collide with two others ahead, affecting four vehicles total. The ambulance driver said he was transporting an emergency patient and had to navigate through traffic quickly, though eyewitnesses noted the vehicles were already packed due to a red light and argued the ambulance should have used another lane.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana has clarified that Level 400 students of the 2022/2023 admission cohort from the African University of Communication and Business (AUCB), formerly AUCC, who satisfy all academic requirements "shall be eligible for the award of certificates issued under the seal of the University of Ghana." The students, who were admitted under the University of Ghana affiliation arrangement, say the clarification vindicates their position.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Eric Adjei has urged Ghanaian students studying abroad on government scholarships to return home after completing their programmes and use their knowledge to contribute to national development. He stressed that beneficiaries should recognise their studies are funded by taxpayers and consider it a responsibility to apply their expertise to solving problems in Ghana.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Eric Adjei has warned that illegal mining (galamsey) is becoming a "pandemic" threatening Ghana's natural resources and called for a non-partisan national approach to tackle it, citing damage to water bodies, forests, agricultural lands and public health across mining communities.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister announced plans to upgrade Apam Senior High School from Category B to Category A as part of broader efforts to expand access to quality secondary education. The school will benefit from infrastructure and development interventions under the STARR-J project, including completion of abandoned GETFund projects and provision of a school bus.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a 13,500-litre diesel spillage from a bulk tanker that overturned near Odumase Afrancho in the Ashanti Region on Friday, August 8. No casualties were recorded, and fire officers cleaned up the spilled fuel using foam.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers, Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bayon, in connection with the shooting of a 54-year-old man and his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija on August 6. The man, Mohammed Rahman, was pronounced dead at Fieney Hospital, while his wife Christiana Fosu was treated for injuries; one suspect allegedly admitted to the shooting during interrogation.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice-Chancellor of Dr Hilla Limann Technical University challenged technical and vocational graduates to prioritise practical competence, creativity, and character to address youth unemployment, arguing that demonstrated skills matter more than formal certificates and that opportunities exist in sectors like renewable energy, agriculture, and construction.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Port Health officers have been barred from working at Accra International Airport and other GACL-operated airports after they charged a foreign traveller US$40 for a Yellow Fever Card instead of the approved US$20 fee.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghana Immigration Service officer has been transferred from Accra International Airport after appearing in a viral video allegedly demanding money for "breakfast" from a passenger. Two Port Health officers were also barred from working at GACL-operated airports after being found to have extorted money from a foreign traveller seeking a Yellow Fever Card.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Jazz Orchestra, directed by Bernard Ayisa and conducted by Victor Dey Jr., will hold its official inauguration on September 5, 2026, at the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra, featuring performances by American singer Lisa Simone and the GHJazz Collective. The orchestra was formed following a visit by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Ghana in October 2025.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Musician Choirmaster delivered a final tribute at the funeral service for his late wife, actress and entrepreneur Beverly Ama Afaglo-Baah, on Saturday at the State House in Accra, remembering her as a loving, generous and faithful woman whose strength and compassion transformed his life.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kristo Asafo Mission has reaffirmed Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I as the new leader following the death of founder Apostle Emeritus Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, with the council of elders selecting him in accordance with the founder's succession arrangement.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Organisers of the Sacred Crown Awards 2026 are conducting further verification and stakeholder engagement to ensure fairness and integrity in the nomination process. They have made adjustments to selected categories and opened a one-week window for corrections of administrative errors, while clarifying that this does not constitute a reopening of nominations.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian club Como have signed 27-year-old defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in a deal worth more than £30m on a five-year contract. Chalobah, who made 151 appearances for Chelsea and won five trophies including the FA Cup and Conference League, leaves his boyhood club after nearly 20 years.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey following the death of his father Jorge, who died on Saturday at age 68 after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. Inter Miami paid tribute with a minute's silence, black armbands, and team-mates including Rodrigo de Paul honoured him during the match.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted after a 2–2 draw against Monaco that the squad cannot maintain the intensity he demands throughout matches, particularly after substitutions, and that they have work to do before the Premier League season begins.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Region Rugby Association has begun discussions with the Ghana Prisons Service to establish a rugby club at Ankaful Maximum Security Prison to aid inmate rehabilitation and talent development. The initiative is part of plans for a Central Region Security Services Rugby Championship involving the Prisons Service, Police Service, Fire Service, Immigration Service, and Armed Forces.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho has confirmed he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, but changed his mind within hours to rejoin Chelsea instead, citing his commitment to the club and need to feel loved after leaving Real Madrid.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, will compete at the World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India from October 26 to November 7, 2026, featuring nine pullers including world champion Grace Minta and African champion Daniel Acquah. The team is preparing through a national camping programme ahead of the event, which is expected to attract about 1,500 of the world's leading armwrestlers.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens lost 2-1 to Malawi in the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals, missing automatic qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup. A late Rose Kadzere goal decided the match at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on August 9.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury but expects to be fit for the US Open later this month. Sinner won his fifth Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon last month and has not played since.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Omar Marmoush scored two goals in three minutes as Manchester City came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a friendly in Seoul, South Korea, with Antoine Semenyo providing both assists.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A wildfire in British Columbia's Summerland and Okanagan-Similkameen districts has doubled in size since Friday, now covering more than 36 square miles, forcing thousands of residents to flee and prompting evacuation orders for the district of Summerland.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico are experiencing rotating 48-hour water shutoffs as authorities combat severe drought conditions. The measure was triggered by depletion of the Carraízo reservoir following the island's driest July on record, though the water authority reports that about 65% of produced water is lost or unbilled due to leaks and ageing infrastructure.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering Lt Col Frans Mathipa, a senior detective from the elite Hawks police unit, in August 2023. The men deny the charges; three have refused to comply with a court order revoking their bail and continue working for the army, with one promoted.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's army rescued 33 people who were kidnapped by armed men in Zamfara state's Tsafe area on Saturday. Troops engaged the gunmen, forcing them to flee into nearby bush, and all hostages were recovered without casualties.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian comedian Lekzy DeComic says the previous NPP government paid more attention to comedians and the entertainment industry than the current NDC administration, noting that the NPP government helped facilitate comedians' travel to the USA for Ghana Week celebrations in Washington, DC, while the current government appears indifferent to the comedy sector.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Kwaku Asare writes that the conviction of former banker Asante Kwaku Berko by a U.S. federal jury for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act through more than $1 million in bribes to Ghanaian government officials offers lessons for Ghana's anti-corruption efforts, including that both bribery givers and takers must be held accountable.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →