A presidential staffer has disputed The Fourth Estate's reporting on a Presidential Committee investigation into sole-sourced contracts under Ghana's Big Push infrastructure programme, claiming official records contradict key claims in the media outlet's March 2026 publication about sole-sourcing in the Ministry of Roads and Highways.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A presidential staffer has disputed The Fourth Estate's reporting on a Presidential Committee investigation into sole-sourced contracts under Ghana's Big Push infrastructure programme, claiming official records contradict key claims in the media outlet's March 2026 publication about sole-sourcing in the Ministry of Roads and Highways.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahen, says the current trial represents an unprecedented challenge because national security matters have never been subjected to open court proceedings in Ghana since the Gold Coast period. Atta Akyea argued the case could set a significant precedent for how Ghana handles national security matters in courts.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has said the case is too significant for junior lawyers and requires his experience and "gravitas" to navigate what he calls an unprecedented national security matter. He noted that such cases have historically not been subject to open trials since the Gold Coast era.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening security along cross-border trade corridors and deepening defence cooperation between the two countries. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson signed the pact with Burkina Faso's Defence Minister, Major General Célestin Simporé.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for former NSB boss Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has questioned the Chief Justice's directive to fast-track his client's case and another high-profile criminal case, describing it as selective justice while other serious criminal cases remain pending in court.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Remarks by the Chief Justice have clarified that judges, not the CJ, have authority to grant adjournments during legal vacation, and that standard administrative warrants authorizing vacation courts to sit are routine annual authorizations covering entire dockets rather than special commands for daily trial sittings. The proper forum for counsel seeking relief is before the trial judge, who has historically exercised discretion to accommodate counsel unavailable during the recess.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association sets out the legal principles governing court recess: a mandatory two-month vacation follows a ten-month legal term under High Court rules; vacation courts are established by convention to handle emergencies like bail and injunctions, not full trials; and counsel participation during vacation requires voluntary availability.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A legal column examines how Ghana's court vacation system, designed to give judges rest and allow case backlog clearance, creates scheduling tensions when vacation judges must manage both urgent motions and their own dockets, risking cases being frozen until the following year if left untaken during recess.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Employers' Association has engaged the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to extend its Female Future Programme—a leadership development initiative implemented for eight to nine years—to female Members of Parliament. The GEA noted that similar initiatives in other African countries had produced positive outcomes, and the Minister welcomed the proposal as a step toward advancing gender equality.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has called for fundamental reforms within political parties and the judiciary, arguing that political parties must function as permanent democratic institutions beyond electoral machines, and the judiciary must remain independent and provide accessible, impartial, timely and credible justice.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for stronger collaboration between management and staff of the Judicial Service, saying a productive relationship is critical to effective justice delivery and maintaining public confidence in the judiciary. He cautioned against persistent confrontation between management and staff, urging constructive engagement instead.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A forensic audit by the Auditor-General found that Ghana's Washington Embassy staff operated an elaborate scheme from 2019 to 2025 to extort money from visa and passport applicants, generating $19.4 million in illegal funds through fake websites and inflated charges. Embassy IT Officer Fred Kwarteng used websites including GhanaPV.Org—which mimicked the official Embassy site—to charge applicants $29.75 for services that cost around $10.1.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has alleged that the government has abandoned most of its major outcomes in health, education and sports, and is relying on only a few achievements. He cited unfulfilled pledges including the construction of 600 CHPS compounds, 35 Agenda 111 projects, and about seven stadia, attributing the shortfalls partly to weaknesses in fiscal policy and revenue mobilisation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP is calling on Ghanaian authorities to act immediately against individuals allegedly linked to former Goldman Sachs executive and TOR Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko's bribery conviction in a US federal court, arguing that authorities should use evidence from the US proceedings rather than conduct a new investigation, and that delays could undermine public confidence in the anti-corruption fight.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has appealed to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to ensure judges uphold rules that courts cannot proceed during the legal vacation (August 1–September 30) if counsel has indicated unavailability to appear, arguing that lawyers are not compelled to attend Vacation Courts and matters should be adjourned rather than proceeding without them.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Peace Council says community-based actors including religious leaders and traditional authorities provide early warning information on emerging tensions before formal institutions are aware, citing examples like detection of campaign poster destruction during elections.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Said Sinare, has expressed sorrow over the death of his Deputy Ambassador, Sanni Jajah, who passed away last Saturday. Sinare praised Jajah as a trusted colleague and dedicated public servant whose counsel and commitment strengthened Ghana's Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gameli Hoedoafia, Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation, has called for a fundamental reset of Ghana's decentralisation system to improve public service delivery and accelerate local development, moving beyond institution-building to focus on service quality and development outcomes.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged stakeholders to support implementation of Ghana's National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework 2026-2030, saying collective commitment is needed to translate decentralisation reforms into improved services and development outcomes. She made the call at the Second National Dialogue on Decentralisation and Responsive Governance in Accra.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Minister Yaw Frimpong Addo has criticised the Cocoa Bill's passage process, saying key stakeholders including cocoa farmers and Parliament's Agriculture Committee were not adequately consulted beforehand. The Minority has identified specific problematic areas in the Bill and is calling for sufficient consultation before presidential assent.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament is asking President John Mahama not to assent to the newly passed Cocoa Bill until further consultations are held with cocoa industry stakeholders. According to former Deputy Minister Yaw Frimpong Addo, the Minority has identified specific problematic provisions but is not opposed to the entire bill and believes its input was necessary in the legislative process.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD has challenged the Minority's assertion that Parliament rushed the new cocoa bill, stating it underwent detailed scrutiny including clause-by-clause review by lawmakers and legal experts before passage. COCOBOD also emphasizes the bill was not drafted solely within the board but involved expert input and parliamentary legislative committee scrutiny.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP-USA Chairperson has urged the party to focus on unity and reform following its 2024 election defeat, warning that premature competition for leadership positions could deepen internal divisions. She called for strict discipline and accountability at all levels before opening races for new leaders.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party USA Branch has called on Ghana's anti-corruption and law enforcement institutions to investigate the Ghanaian dimension of a bribery case after a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted former Goldman Sachs executive Asante Kwaku Berko on charges including conspiracy to violate the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and money laundering conspiracy involving a power plant contract.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has rejected a defence request to adjourn the trial of former NPA Chief Executive Officer Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and others until October, directing that proceedings continue during the legal vacation unless the Chief Justice withdraws the warrant for high-profile cases to proceed.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said judges who are sitting and ready to hear cases cannot be prevented from doing so because counsel has made personal arrangements during the legal vacation period. He stated that lawyers can take leave only where clients permit them to do so, and decisions on adjournments are made by judges.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement to provide security and escort support along vital cross-border trade corridors, aimed at safeguarding economic stability and strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has rejected the Ghana Bar Association's argument that lawyer availability should determine whether court cases proceed during the August–September legal vacation, insisting that the judiciary, not lawyers, holds authority over how proceedings are conducted.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has clarified that the legal vacation (August 1 to September 30) is intended to reduce superior court workload but does not mean lawyers can unilaterally determine whether court proceedings continue. The comments follow a letter from the Ghana Bar Association to the Chief Justice objecting to lawyers being directed to appear in court after indicating unavailability during the period.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Attorney-General said lawyers unable to attend court during legal vacation should seek accommodation from the judge rather than declare they will not participate. The Ghana Bar Association had argued lawyers were not compelled to appear in Vacation Courts during August 1–September 30 for non-urgent matters.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Justice Srem-Sai disputes the Ghana Bar Association President's claims that vacation judges do not conduct trials and that lawyers can decide whether to appear before vacation courts, arguing neither position is supported by law, rules, practice, or reason.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Attorney-General argues that legal vacation does not prevent courts from hearing substantive cases or conducting trials, and that the bench—not lawyers—decides whether proceedings continue. The Ghana Bar Association has asked the Chief Justice to enforce what it says are established traditions limiting vacation courts to urgent and interlocutory matters, and has objected to orders compelling lawyers to appear despite declaring unavailability.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A security operation led by the Bunkpurugu Immigration Command intercepted 118 bags of cocoa beans concealed beneath plantains in a truck at the Bunkpurugu border road, resulting in the arrest of four suspects. The cocoa, weighing approximately 11,800 kilogrammes, was seized and taken into the custody of Ghana's Customs Division.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Immigration Service is transitioning to an intelligence-driven approach to detect and disrupt security threats at Ghana's borders, as criminal networks increasingly exploit technology and irregular migration routes. The shift is part of the 48-month SHIFT Project, implemented in partnership with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tano North MP Dr. Gideon Boako says Ghana's economic recovery is incomplete unless macroeconomic improvements lead to better living conditions for ordinary citizens, arguing that economic performance should be judged by the experiences of unemployed graduates, traders, farmers and households rather than statistics alone.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nana Asaa Kofi III, the newly appointed Regent of Nsuaem Divisional Council in the Western Region, has called on chiefs and residents to commit to peace and cooperation. He pledged to form an Advisory Board drawing on local professionals to guide the Council's development efforts.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Bar Association has formally protested warrants compelling High Court judges to continue part-heard criminal trials during the ongoing legal vacation, arguing the move breaches court rules and professional convention. The GBA said three law firms were served with notices of warrants directing judges to proceed with cases despite the vacation period running from 1 August to 30 September.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Kwabena Donkor has denied involvement in bribery allegations linked to US case figure Asante Berko, stating he has never met him. Donkor acknowledges his ministry negotiated with ASKA Energy for power generation during Ghana's "Dumsor" period and sent a technical team to Istanbul for equipment inspection, but denies any request or demand for money.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has called on President Mahama to withhold assent to the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, arguing that although the reform aims at improving traceability and guaranteeing farmers a minimum share of export earnings, several provisions could hurt farmers. The party objected to the bill's passage under a Certificate of Urgency within days of being laid in Parliament, without adequate consultation with cocoa farmers and other key stakeholders.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Abena Osei-Asare, Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, has called on President Mahama to investigate reported $1.7 billion losses by the Ghana Gold Board, attributing the claim to the International Monetary Fund and arguing the funds could have been used in areas like health.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Joseph Kpemka has called the decision by specialised High Courts to continue substantive criminal trials during Ghana's legal vacation a "novel" departure from tradition, noting that vacation courts have traditionally focused on urgent applications and motions rather than full hearings.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Henry Nana Boakye, the NPP's National Organiser, has begun his campaign for the position of National 1st Vice Chair, starting with engagements across the Ashanti Region. He met with delegates from 12 constituencies to present his vision and seek support ahead of the party's internal election.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development has called for investigations into unresolved electoral violence cases from the 2020 and 2024 general elections, arguing that lasting peace requires justice for victims and accountability for perpetrators. A CDD-Ghana official warned that without investigation and accountability, affected families risk retaliation during future election periods.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Court dismissed businessman Nana Kwame Bediako's (alias Cheddar) application to restrain enforcement of a $14.9 million English High Court judgment by Cola Holdings Limited, and awarded costs of GH¢20,000 against him. The judgment, registered in Ghana in May 2025, stems from a Deed of Indemnity related to a loan repayment obligation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A High Court judge in Accra has given former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife six days to secure their lawyers' presence for their trial's continuation on August 17, warning that if they appear without counsel, they must personally cross-examine the prosecution witness or the witness will be discharged. The defendants appeared without their legal team on August 11, citing the legal vacation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Abena Osei-Asare, chair of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, has called on President Mahama to investigate alleged losses from the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. She highlighted a major discrepancy: the IMF estimated losses at US$1.7 billion, while the Bank of Ghana's 2025 financial statements reported only US$214 million, and questioned how the roughly US$1.4 billion difference was accounted for.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's NDC national chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah called for reforms within political parties and the judiciary to strengthen democratic governance and rebuild public trust across Africa, arguing that democracy depends not only on elections but on how political authority is exercised between elections.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Interior Minister Ambrose Dery has announced his intention to contest the Nandom parliamentary seat on the NPP ticket in 2028, saying he responded to calls from constituents after prayer and reflection.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute for Democratic Governance says the lack of consensus between the NDC and NPP—particularly over whether political parties should participate in local elections—is a major obstacle to deepening decentralisation and local governance reform in Ghana. The Executive Director noted that Ghana has been more successful decentralising responsibilities than transferring authority, resources and accountability to local authorities.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General has filed processes opposing Bernard Antwi Boasiako's (Chairman Wontumi) bail application pending appeal, arguing his appeal has no reasonable chance of success and there are no special circumstances warranting release. Boasiako was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison with hard labour in July 2026 for illegal mining offences at Samreboi in the Western Region.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, called for young people to be treated as partners rather than beneficiaries in government programmes, speaking at the 2026 National Youth Conference in Kumasi. He encouraged youth to engage on issues including employment, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, governance, substance abuse, climate change, peacebuilding and the creative economy.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority, told NDC youth delegates that comparing themselves to the NPP sets the bar too low; the party should instead strive toward a "gold standard" of governance worthy of inspiring African political parties.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged citizens, particularly youth, to protect Ghana's democratic gains through ethical conduct, accountability, and respect for the rule of law, speaking at a youth dialogue in Cape Coast organised under the PAIR-RED programme in partnership with GIZ and the Ministry of Finance.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's proposed Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, with amendments to the Criminal Offences Act, is under review by the Attorney General's Department. The Gender Ministry met with Amnesty International Ghana to discuss progress on the legislation and strengthen protections for persons accused of witchcraft.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana has commended President Mahama and his government for their commitment to human dignity, citizen welfare, and peace, and expressed appreciation for support extended to faith-based institutions and initiatives aimed at promoting national cohesion.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Minister Srem-Sai has dismissed allegations of selective justice in the Chief Justice's direction for selected courts to sit during the legal vacation (August 1–September 30), stating that multiple judges across the country have been designated as vacation judges. He added that lawyers with legitimate difficulties can seek adjournment by appearing before the court and explaining their circumstances.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has dismissed the Ghana Bar Association's position on legal vacation as having no basis in law, stating that the judiciary, not lawyers, has authority to determine when courts sit, and that vacation courts have always been constituted to conduct proceedings during legal vacations.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Srem-Sai has rejected the Ghana Bar Association's stance that lawyers should not be required to appear before judges during the legal vacation, stating the GBA's position has no legal basis. The dispute arose after law firms challenged directives requiring them to appear before vacation courts during the August–September legal vacation period.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie to halt selected trials during the ongoing legal vacation (August 1–September 30), after receiving petitions from law firms regarding notices requiring lawyers to appear for part-heard criminal cases. The GBA states that legal vacation courts traditionally handle only emergencies and interlocutory matters, not trials, and that lawyers are not obliged to appear if unavailable.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Legal practitioner Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has contested two assertions made by the Ghana Bar Association President in an August 10, 2024 letter to the Chief Justice regarding trials during legal vacation. Srem-Sai argues that Vacation Courts can handle substantive matters including trials, and that the Chief Justice—not lawyers—determines when courts operate.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency says YEA is collaborating with government to move personnel into the public sector wage system, which would enhance their salaries and conditions of service. Contract workers will also be included in the migration process.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has criticised the High Court's decision to continue his client's trial during the legal vacation, calling it an "aberration" of established judicial traditions, though he acknowledged the judge has the authority to order the proceedings to continue.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority Chief Whip and Ghana Law Society President Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor criticised the Ghana Bar Association for responding to concerns from law firms over lawyer availability during Chief Justice proceedings, arguing that law firms are not GBA members and the association has no basis to respond to their petitions.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of exhibiting partisan disposition and facilitating selective justice by issuing special warrants for two High Court judges to conduct substantive criminal trials during the legal vacation. The party questioned why only these two courts were authorised to conduct full criminal trials when the affected cases involve persons associated with the NPP, arguing the decision amounted to unequal treatment.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia called for African political parties to move beyond their focus on winning elections and become permanent institutions for democratic governance, arguing they cannot credibly defend democracy at the national level if they fail to uphold democratic principles within their own structures.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building welcomed the reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, urging the new leadership to prioritise violent extremism, border surveillance, and regional intelligence cooperation in response to threats from the Sahel, while also addressing chieftaincy and land disputes.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has questioned whether the criminal trial of former National Signals Bureau Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene can continue if his defence lawyer is unavailable during the legal vacation. Adu-Boahene's lead counsel Samuel Atta Akyea stayed away from court on Tuesday, citing the traditional right of lawyers to rest during vacation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has cautioned that Ghana's democratic progress could be reversed if political actors and institutions fail to protect democratic gains, noting the country faces threats particularly from election-related violence. He cited Ghana's nine consecutive general elections since 1992 and four peaceful transfers of power between parties as evidence that African governments can lose and regain office through the ballot box.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, appointing Major General (Rtd.) William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations, with former National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor reassigned to the Office of the National Security Advisor as Director of Intelligence and Research.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia argues that courts must be accessible, timely and credible to effectively protect democracy, citing Ghana's election petitions from 2012 and 2020 as examples of how political disputes move from streets to courtrooms.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat involving new appointments and reassignments of key officials, aimed at strengthening its operations. Appointees include Major (Rtd.) General William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator (Operations) and former National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor as Director of Intelligence and Research.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Attorney-General says the Ghana Bar Association is attempting to turn a traditional accommodation granted to lawyers during legal vacation into a right to determine which cases should be heard by courts, arguing that decisions on whether substantive matters are heard during vacation remain within judges' discretion.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, has expressed concern that lawyers boycotting vacation court proceedings may be failing their clients, particularly in criminal cases where accused persons have a constitutional right to legal representation. He worried that lawyers avoiding court for reasons related to the dispute over vacation sittings could leave clients vulnerable and deprive them of effective legal representation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Samuel Atta Akyea has defended his decision to remain absent from court during Ghana's ongoing legal vacation, saying he will not compromise established legal traditions for a single case and that upholding constitutional democratic principles is more important than convenience.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene, defended his deliberate absence from court on August 11 during the legal vacation, arguing that the vacation period is traditionally intended for lawyers to rest and not for substantial criminal cases, though it may accommodate emergency motions.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, rejected accusations from the Deputy Attorney-General that the defence is using tactics including legal vacation to slow the trial, stating the defence has consistently attended court and wants justice upheld.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electoral Commission says it will review Constitutional Instrument 127 and introduce a dedicated portal for transmitting scanned election results as part of measures to address challenges from the 2024 general elections and strengthen result management for future polls.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 1,100 women, including traders and NDC organisers in Greater Accra, have petitioned the Attorney-General to release former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from Nsawam Prison following the Court of Appeal's July 30, 2026 acquittal that overturned her 10-year sentence, expressing concern about her continued detention despite the appellate court's decision.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP Gender Committee spokesperson has called on the Economic and Organised Crime Office to conduct a thorough investigation into the Ghanaian aspect of former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko's US bribery conviction and make public the identities of all persons involved in the alleged scheme.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana president has called on assembly members to closely watch public funds allocated to MMDAs and ensure accountability, urging them to understand their assembly budgets, monitor project implementation, and scrutinise financial documents rather than limit their role to approving documents.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg released a new open-weight AI model called Muse Glimmer designed to run on personal computers with a single graphics card, and announced larger models are coming soon. Zuckerberg argued for lower U.S. barriers to open-source AI to compete with Chinese rivals, championing AI distribution over concentrated corporate control.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A U.S. appeals court rejected appeals by Meta and TikTok seeking to overturn a lower court ruling requiring them to face more than 3,000 lawsuits alleging the companies designed their products to be addictive to young users. The court ruled that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act provides a defense to liability rather than immunity from lawsuits, making the appeal premature.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, reported a $238 million loss in the second quarter as cryptocurrency holdings declined, though the company said revenue rose 89% year-on-year to $1.7 million. The firm has yet to turn a profit despite expanding into cryptocurrencies and clean-energy investments.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Intel announced plans to raise $15 billion through a share sale to fund expansion of its chip contract manufacturing business. Bloomberg reported Intel could increase the offering to about $20 billion priced at $95 per share or higher, with investor demand exceeding $100 billion.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Globe Tower, a Grade A office development in Cantonments City designed by Magna 5 Group, is now leasing with a signature third-floor restaurant. The thirteen-storey tower is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion, economic growth and community development through investments in network expansion and enterprise solutions as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The company accounts for about six per cent of the country's total tax revenue and plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next period.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government received GH¢11.64 billion in bids at a Treasury bill auction, significantly above its GH¢6.22 billion target, and accepted GH¢9.42 billion across 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day securities, with the 364-day bill drawing the strongest investor interest.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UBA Ghana achieved a customer satisfaction score of 98.7 per cent, the highest among all banks assessed in the 2025 Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index report, and placed second in consumer banking service quality with a score of 93.4 per cent.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Prof. Godfred Bokpin says Ghana has failed to move beyond macroeconomic stability since 1992, instead cycling through periods of economic instability and painful recovery, with the cost of restoring stability becoming enormous and increasingly unbearable for the country.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank Ghana's Managing Director has identified affordability as Ghana's main housing challenge rather than supply, citing low household incomes, high borrowing costs, and land litigation as key barriers despite a housing deficit estimated at 1.8 million units in 2015. He stressed that closing the gap requires coordinated effort from government, financial institutions, developers and other housing sector stakeholders.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
CEOs do not need to become technology specialists, but must understand AI's strategic implications and ensure their organisations develop the capabilities to use it responsibly; the competitive question is increasingly how effectively organisations will use AI to create value, through identifying high-value opportunities, strengthening data governance, and building AI literacy among leaders and employees.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
FirstBank Ghana has deepened its partnership with Ghana's private education sector through an engagement with the Ghana National Union of Private Schools to explore tailored financial solutions addressing challenges such as access to affordable financing, cash-flow management, infrastructure development, and student transportation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank's Mortgage Manager Frank Oppong Yeboah has advised prospective homeowners to start with small housing projects and expand as their incomes increase, rather than taking large loans for expensive houses at once. He said incremental housing development allows people to build without stress and according to their financial capacity.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has announced plans to construct about 800 new cell sites nationwide as part of a $1.1 billion investment programme over three years to expand network coverage and deepen digital services, with $380 million allocated for 2026 alone to expand network capacity, strengthen digital infrastructure, support 5G rollout, and enhance fintech services.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vivo Energy Ghana held its 2026 Safety Day and Awards at an Accra Shell service station, reinforcing its commitment to Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality. The event, themed "Prepare to Respond," brought together employees, regulators, and industry leaders to address concerns around tanker accidents and fuel siphoning in the downstream sector.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy has inaugurated an Electric Vehicle Working Group comprising companies like EcoDrive, Solar Taxi, Grace Mobility, Uber, and industry associations to push for reforms to Ghana's EV import duty regime and make electric vehicles more affordable while supporting local assembly and manufacturing.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Republic Bank Ghana and the Multimedia Group Limited have formalised a three-year partnership in which Republic Bank becomes title sponsor of the JoyNews Habitat Fair, a housing and property-focused initiative that will be held in Accra, Kumasi and Ho this year.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index delivered year-to-date returns of 75.99% and 77.27%, respectively, as of July 2026, with market activity robust at 140,323 transactions and 23 price gainers led by Intravenous Infusions PLC (367%) and Hords PLC (255%).
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) reported service revenue of GHS15.0 billion in the first half of 2026, up 32.3% year-on-year, with EBITDA growing 47.1% to GHS9.3 billion and profit after tax rising 46.1% to GHS5.1 billion, driven by performance in data, digital, enterprise, home and fintech businesses.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Secondary market activity strengthened with turnover surging 148.95% week-on-week to GH¢5.67 billion, with investor activity concentrated in the belly of the curve at 2031-2034 maturities. Databank Research expects secondary-market activity to remain firm, supported by improving real returns and anticipated reinvestment flows.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Financial economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of roads in Ghana, criticizing successive governments' ability to maintain infrastructure despite advances in education and technical knowledge. He highlighted the poor condition of the Accra-Kumasi highway and Tema-Accra Motorway as critical routes requiring urgent rehabilitation, noting that the poor state of the Accra-Kumasi road has significantly increased travel time between the two cities.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Dramani Bukari Ecomog, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, has died in London after a short illness. Funeral and burial arrangements are expected to be announced by the family and the NPA.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's merchandise trade increased from US$6 billion in 2004 to US$52.5 billion in 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Gold now dominates exports at 63.1 percent of the total, up from 38.5 percent in 2004, while cocoa beans and cocoa products fell to 14 percent from 29.3 percent over the same period.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The North East Regional Police Command arrested four suspects and intercepted 11,800 kilogrammes of cocoa beans at Bunkpurugu, believed destined for Togo. Plantain was being used as a decoy to conceal the cocoa, and the suspects are in custody pending court proceedings.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
SIM Group of Companies received the Most Outstanding in Integrated Business Solutions award at the Greater Accra Business Merit Awards, organized by the Business Executive Group. The company was recognized for its comprehensive approach to integrated business solutions and its ability to combine multiple service offerings into cohesive, client-focused solutions.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority has scrapped minimum capital requirements for wholly foreign-owned businesses and joint ventures under the revised GIPA Act 2026, though trading enterprises must still maintain US$500,000 minimum equity and 75% Ghanaian skilled workforce. The Authority has also established a One Stop Shop and Investor Grievance Mechanism to streamline investment processes.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has ordered drivers who increased transport fares without approval to reverse the hikes, following complaints from commuters despite an agreement to suspend a planned 30% increase. The union is taking disciplinary action against members who violate the agreement.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is opening the Execute Africa AI Challenge 2026, a 48-hour hackathon in Accra this September expected to draw over 200 young innovators from more than 12 countries to build working AI prototypes across financial technology, health, agriculture, climate, and government services. Winners will present before senior delegates from government, banking, and investment sectors, with prizes focused on seed funding and incubation rather than cash.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Despite the GPRTU and transport operators suspending a planned 30% fare increase following government talks, commuters report fare increases on selected routes—including Amasaman-Kaneshie (GH¢10 to GH¢14), Fadama (GH¢6 to GH¢7), Madina-Spintex (GH¢11 to GH¢14), and Koforidua-Accra—without prior notice.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy has convened an Electric Vehicle Working Group comprising major companies and stakeholders to develop a coordinated industry position on reforms to Ghana's electric vehicle import regime, aiming to reduce import duties and accelerate EV adoption.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana and the Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana have committed to deeper collaboration to strengthen ethics, professionalism, and resilience in the banking sector. The commitment came during a courtesy visit where both institutions discussed customer protection, fraud prevention, digital assets, banking reforms, and the role of emerging technologies.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust says its total assets have grown to 36 billion cedis and is intensifying focus on financial investments to boost returns and strengthen the pension scheme's sustainability. The Trust recorded a 10 percent return on investments in 2025 and has paid 4.4 billion cedis in benefits as of June 2026.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The North East Regional Police Command arrested four persons and intercepted 118 bags of cocoa beans (11,800 kilogrammes) allegedly being smuggled to Togo at Bunkpurugu on August 9, 2026. The cocoa was hidden in a truck loaded with plantain, which police said was used as a decoy; the suspects are in custody pending court appearance.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Oil prices held at one-week highs on Tuesday as hopes for a US-Iran peace deal dimmed following President Trump's demands for compensation, with Brent crude at $87.81 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $82.20. Saudi Aramco has postponed the restart of its Jazan refinery to August 30 after the Houthis claimed attacks on the plant.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund has urged Ghana to sustain quarterly electricity tariff adjustments to reduce fiscal risks in the energy sector, noting that the sector shortfall declined to US$1.4 billion in 2025 from US$1.6 billion in 2024 but remains a significant pressure on public finances.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has begun a major operation in Kyebi, Eastern Region, to clear illegal mining activities along the Birim River and restore water production by Ghana Water Company Limited, whose operations have been severely affected by river pollution and degradation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases and directed the Minerals Commission to take immediate administrative control of the mine to restore operations, ensure workers are paid, and address safety violations identified by the Minerals Commission.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Communities around Damang Gold Mine Limited in the western region have applauded the company's management following its takeover of the concession, citing signs of improved collaboration including infrastructure works, local employment opportunities, and structured community engagement.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat conducted intelligence-led operations from 27 July to 2 August 2026 across Western North, Western, Ashanti, Ahafo, Savannah and Eastern Regions, resulting in 40 arrests and the seizure of mining equipment including excavators, generators, water pumps and firearms.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board's head of public affairs says Parliament identified and corrected a constitutional flaw in the Cocoa Bill before passage—an initial provision that would have required COCOBOD's chief executive to give express permission for mining even after a licence was granted, which conflicted with the Constitution and the Minerals and Mining Act.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association has urged the Government to delay presidential assent to the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, saying some provisions could restrict farmers from converting unproductive cocoa farms to other uses and that many farmers lack understanding of the legislation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has rejected Minority concerns about the newly passed Cocoa Bill, saying the legislation contains reforms aimed at protecting cocoa farmers and addressing gaps in sector management. COCOBOD's Head of Public Affairs said several provisions in the new law did not exist in previous legislation governing the cocoa sector.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Minister for Agriculture Yaw Frimpong Addo says the new Cocoa Bill excluded key industry players including hauliers from consultation, and that the Agriculture Committee's involvement came too late in the legislative process. He has called on the president not to assent to the bill until more consultation is conducted.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Raphael Hokey, Acting Deputy Executive Secretary at the Lands Commission, has urged prospective land buyers to conduct thorough due diligence before purchasing property, including physically inspecting the land, obtaining and verifying the site plan, conducting an official search at the Lands Commission, and confirming the seller's legal authority. Hokey stressed that land transactions require greater caution than ordinary purchases because land is a fixed, long-term investment that cannot easily be replaced if problems emerge.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The North East Regional Police Command arrested four suspects and intercepted 118 bags of cocoa beans (11,800 kilograms) destined for Togo at the Bunkpurugu border; plantain had allegedly been placed in the truck as a decoy to conceal the cocoa.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A senior scientist at CSIR-Water Research Institute warns that about 60 per cent of Ghana's water bodies are polluted, largely driven by illegal mining (galamsey), and cautions that the remaining 40 per cent could also face threats as population grows and mining continues.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded two teachers, Kwasi Brefo and Joseph Appiah Arthur, into police custody for one week after being charged with abetment for allegedly inciting students to attack and cause unlawful damage and to attack headmaster Abdulai Zakaria on August 4. The headmaster sustained machete injuries but has been discharged from hospital.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwadaso Circuit Court has sentenced 35-year-old mason Michael Okyere to eight years' imprisonment for robbing a pharmacist attendant at Kingsley Nsiah Chemist in Atwima Techiman on January 22, 2025. Okyere forcibly took the attendant's iPhone 11 mobile phone valued at GH¢4,500.00, was arrested by youths who pursued him, and was convicted after a full trial.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Artificial intelligence can transform education through personalized learning, tutoring, and grading, while freeing teachers from administrative tasks. However, integrating AI into classrooms requires balancing technological benefits with ensuring students develop critical thinking skills.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Police Command arrested five suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate accused of targeting residents in Wa West District and Wa Municipality through forced disclosure of Mobile Money PINs. One of six identified suspects, a 52-year-old man, died during the operation after being taken to the regional hospital.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalism and Media Studies students at the University of Education, Winneba are calling for a dedicated, well-equipped media studio to supplement classroom learning with practical training in broadcasting, production, and related skills.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 34-year-old commercial driver, Isaac Eshun, has been beaten to death at Gomoa Achiase in the Gomoa Central District following a misunderstanding with the vehicle owner, who allegedly called residents to assault him. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Gomoa Achiase Health Centre.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's NADMO says water levels at Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam remain below the spillage threshold of 234.15 metres despite notification of a planned release. Communities along the White Volta Basin in the Northern region have been placed on alert as authorities monitor the situation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced planned maintenance works in parts of the Central, Eastern and Western Regions on Thursday, August 13, which will result in temporary power outages lasting between four and seven hours in several communities, depending on location.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 3,000 students at Suhum Technical Secondary School were sensitised to human trafficking threats, with experts warning of fraudulent job advertisements, fake scholarships, and online scams targeting young people via digital platforms.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang met the Kayayei Association to address challenges facing head porters, including exploitation, lack of skills training, and business opportunities. She emphasized that interventions must address underlying migration and inequality drivers while centering the aspirations of the women themselves and the welfare of children in kayayei communities.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Assin Fosu District Court convicted three young men—footballers Francis Appiah and Emmanuel Oteng, and Emmanuel Antwi—of defrauding a 26-year-old trader of GH¢38,450 through a fraudulent mobile money transaction. The court ordered them to refund the full amount to the complainant.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The District Chief Executive for Shama in the Western Region announced that the government released ¢17 million in 2025 for a 24-hour market and other capital projects, and inspected five projects including classroom blocks, health facilities, and nurses quarters across various communities in the district.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, has cautioned students against vandalism and assaults on teachers, citing concerns that such behavior disrupts academic work and the educational environment. He made the appeal while addressing students at Kumasi Academy during the launch of the school's 70th anniversary celebrations.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa has advised Christians not to rely solely on prayer when ill but to seek appropriate medical attention and follow professional advice while maintaining faith in divine healing. She encouraged balancing faith, healthy living, and professional healthcare as three complementary avenues to pursue health.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the President has received cash contributions, medical supplies, food, and humanitarian goods from corporate organisations and institutions to support victims of the June 29 flood disaster that severely impacted parts of Ghana, particularly Accra. Senior government officials received donations on behalf of the state.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Adib Saani, Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, has urged security agencies to act firmly against religious hate and extremist speech, warning that inflammatory religious statements could heighten tensions and undermine peaceful relations between religious communities.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Maritime Authority coordinated the repatriation of 12 crew members from the MV Rahaf Moon, a St. Kitts & Nevis-flagged vessel found in Ghanaian waters after support from the owner ceased, leaving the crew facing hardship including restricted access to food and water and unpaid wages exceeding US$150,000. Emergency assistance was provided and four months of outstanding wages were recovered before the crew's safe repatriation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Peace Council has sensitised residents of Binaba in the Bawku West District on the dangers of online violent extremist narratives, hate speech and fraudulent job offers used to recruit young people into extremist networks, as part of the Atlantic Corridor Project funded by Denmark and Norway.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly has invested portions of its District Assemblies Common Fund in the construction and upgrading of basic education and healthcare infrastructure, including kindergarten blocks, a Junior High School block, and CHPS compounds, to improve access to quality social services in deprived communities.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio stands at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births, above the WHO target of 70. Zipline's Country Director has urged the government to expand medical drone delivery services nationwide, citing a study showing hospitals served by the company in the Ashanti region recorded a 56.4 per cent reduction in maternal mortality.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Research shows that circadian rhythm and meal timing affect weight loss and metabolic health; studies indicate that eating lunch earlier results in greater weight loss and better blood sugar control than eating the same meals later in the day.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Society of Private Medical and Dental Practitioners has called on the government to waive import duties and taxes on advanced cancer treatment equipment and facilitate speedier port clearance to help private healthcare providers acquire modern technology and expand access to specialised cancer care in Ghana.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has conducted school-based public education programmes at Nungua Senior High School and Ghana Senior High School, teaching students about firearm safety, gun violence prevention, and how peer influence and unresolved conflicts can contribute to unsafe situations. NACSA said young people have an important role in preventing gun violence and that equipping students with knowledge to identify risks could help reduce exposure to firearm-related dangers in schools and communities.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews and IMANI Africa held a national dialogue on plastic waste management in Ghana, bringing together EPA experts, policymakers, and industry representatives to examine challenges and explore solutions within the country's Extended Producer Responsibility framework.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Structures including shops, a school, and mosques are being cleared in Tafo Zongo, Ashanti Region, to make way for an 800-metre road along a previously undeveloped corridor. Residents who lost property say they support the project despite personal costs, expecting improved access and economic benefits.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Engage Now Africa and Ensign Global University held a seminar at Suhum Technical Secondary School to educate more than 3,000 students about human trafficking, online exploitation and cybercrime, focusing on how traffickers use fake job ads, fraudulent scholarships and social media scams to target young people.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana AIDS Commission says there is no cure for HIV and urges persons diagnosed with the disease to remain on antiretroviral treatment to suppress the virus. The commission notes that while treatment is highly effective, only 57 per cent of an estimated 337,435 persons living with HIV in Ghana are currently on treatment, a shortfall attributed to stigma, denial, and patients discontinuing medication when they feel healthy or turning to prayer and herbal remedies.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government is expanding the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme by enrolling 400,000 additional vulnerable households, following a reassessment that showed over 70 per cent of existing beneficiaries had improved incomes and could exit the scheme. The Ministry of Finance has allocated GH¢1.1 billion to sustain the programme, with transfers ranging from GH¢320 to GH¢530 every two months depending on household dependants.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Leaders of the South East Ghana Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church joined the Hohoe Zone's 2026 Annual Camp Meeting, which brought together more than 500 church members to strengthen fellowship and renew faith commitment.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Association of District Information and Communication Technology Coordinators in the Greater Accra Region has called on the government to provide all pre-tertiary institutions across the country with required ICT tools and resources, particularly in rural areas lacking computers and internet services, to ensure equal access to quality teaching and learning.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has rejected comedian Michael Blackson's description of the facility as the "worst hospital in Ghana" following his mother's death, demanding a retraction and apology. The hospital's Director of Medical Affairs said hospital performance should be assessed using objective indicators and that the medical team followed established protocols in treating Blackson's 83-year-old mother, who was referred with a severe infection and spent eight weeks in treatment.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Education Minister assured that government will provide colleges of education with resources and support for effective teaching and learning. The minister also noted plans to establish a University of Teacher Education to upskill the profession in Ghana.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti South Media Caucus has recognised four senior police officers — DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, ASP Martin Amoah Kpentey, Chief Superintendent Richmond Bonsu, and Superintendent Stephen Antwi — for their contributions to peace, security and crime reduction in Ashanti South and the wider Ashanti Region.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Osagyefo Kpolly Armah Foundation, in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Prisons Command, has renovated and commissioned the female prison health facility at the Central Prisons in Kumasi. The project included expanded office space for officers and a urinal, aimed at strengthening partnership with the Ghana Prisons Service and improving healthcare delivery for inmates and officers.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted 25 police personnel from the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions in recognition of their roles in successful operations, including the arrest of armed robbery suspects and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Association of District ICT Coordinators in Greater Accra has called on the government to provide all pre-tertiary institutions with necessary ICT tools and resources, particularly in rural areas lacking computers and internet services, to ensure equal access to quality teaching and learning across the country.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kumasi Senior Technical School has launched its 35th anniversary celebration and a fundraising campaign to expand infrastructure and complete stalled projects. The school, which began in 1991 with 250 students and now has 4,754 students and 262 teaching staff, faces challenges with facilities including the Assembly Hall, Dining Hall, Boys' Dormitory, and sanitation facilities.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A 28-year-old trader has been remanded in police custody after allegedly assaulting her 10-year-old daughter with a cane, metal rod, and cutlass over suspicions the child was being sexually abused. The Assin Fosu District Court ordered a mental examination to determine her fitness to stand trial.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for interventions addressing Kayayei (head porters) challenges to go beyond skills training and include sustainable livelihoods, protection from exploitation, and improved welfare for children. She emphasised that the Kayayei phenomenon must be understood within the broader context of migration, inequality and development, and that training must be supported with tools, capital and market access to break cycles of economic vulnerability.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A collision between a Toyota Hiace commercial van and a Kia Sorento SUV at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region left several people with varying degrees of injuries on August 11. Victims from both vehicles were taken to Ejisu Government Hospital for treatment, and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department has begun investigating the accident.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Railway Development Authority's DMU 002 train collided with a goat near Ashaiman Station on July 31, damaging the lower front section; the train was carrying about 150 passengers and no injuries were recorded. V-Rail has completed repairs, and the incident underscores risks posed by animals straying onto railway tracks.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded Gilano Jorgino Holwin, Alhaji Iddrisu Haruna, and John Mensah Sarbah into lawful custody after rejecting bail applications in connection with the alleged concealment of 869 slabs of suspected cocaine in bags of gari and cassava powder in Tema. All three have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit unlawful control of narcotic drugs and related offences.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ernest Chemists Ltd presented GH¢50,000 in cash and products valued at GH¢20,000 to Gbewaa Palace on July 31, 2026, to support Dagbon during the mourning of late Ya Na Abubakari II and the traditional transition process, with the company's delegation attending proceedings marking the installation of Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II as Regent.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has for the second time remanded online pastor Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, 35, into police custody over alleged romance scams involving seven complainants. His wife, Sally Akosua Amoasah, a chartered accountant, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties; both face conspiracy and fraud charges which they have denied.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asokwa Municipal Chief Executive has linked recent attacks on Mobile Money vendors in parts of the municipality to a decongestion exercise at Asafo Market that displaced groups of people, some of whom moved into neighbouring communities. He said the Municipal Security Council has held emergency meetings and stepped up police patrols and security deployments to vulnerable areas.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Labour Commission has raised concerns that the Ghana Association of University Administrators may not have complied with legal requirements governing industrial action, particularly the obligation to notify both employers and the NLC before commencing their strike over allowances and conditions of service.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called for interventions addressing head porters (kayayei) to extend beyond skills training to provide capital and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, emphasizing that solutions must address migration, inequality, and development within the broader context of urban migration and vulnerability.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 National Youth Conference in Kumasi, the CEO of the National Youth Authority urged Ghanaian youth to combine ambition and talent with strong character, integrity and patriotism, arguing that creativity and energy must be guided by discipline and responsible citizenship. He stressed that patriotism should extend beyond symbolic displays to everyday actions such as keeping communities clean, creating jobs, mentoring others, rejecting corruption and performing duties honestly.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service rescued a fuel tanker driver and his mate after their tanker carrying approximately 45,000 litres of diesel overturned at Adubili Yili in Tamale. The crew freed the two occupants, handed them to the National Ambulance Service for medical care, and took precautionary measures to prevent fire outbreak by cooling the tanker and containing spilled diesel.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of University Administrators' nationwide strike over market premium and allowance disparities has left IT services disrupted at KNUST, though administrative offices remain open with contract staff and non-striking administrators providing assistance.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS, Wa secured a runner-up spot in the Upper West Region qualifiers of the National Science and Maths Quiz, ending a more than decade-long wait to reach the national contest for the first time.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education has denied claims it seeks to make Arabic a compulsory subject, stating there is no policy or directive to impose its study. The Ministry clarified that Arabic is a language, not a religious subject, and that curriculum development began about four years ago, predating the current Education Minister.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police have arrested two teachers from Obuasi Senior High Technical School over allegations that they instigated students to attack the school's headmaster, Abdulai Zakaria, on August 5, 2026. The incident followed campus tensions after students accused the headmaster of involvement in ritual activities and inappropriate relationships with female students.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders have called for sustained investment in youth skills, reproductive health, and drug-abuse prevention to address unemployment, population pressures, and substance abuse. The National Youth Authority is implementing a National Apprenticeship Programme across 24 skill areas, with its first phase running from October 2025 to September 2026, providing trainees with start-up kits to establish businesses after training.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a domestic fire on Market Road in Ho on Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to De-Moofy Electrical Shop and adjoining properties. The suspected cause was an electrical fault, and no casualties were recorded.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang met with the Kayayei Association to discuss challenges facing head porters, including exploitation, limited access to skills training, and lack of business opportunities. She stressed that the kayayei phenomenon must be addressed within the broader context of migration and inequality, with training linked to tools, capital, and real opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service rescued a fuel tanker driver and mate after their vehicle overturned in Tamale carrying about 45,000 litres of diesel. Firefighters cooled the tanker and contained spilled fuel to prevent a fire outbreak, handing the two trapped occupants to the National Ambulance Service.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Youth Development Minister George Opare-Addo says the government will petition the Education Ministry and relevant authorities to address rising hostel and residential accommodation costs at KNUST, following student demonstrations at the university.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School–Kumasi and Ibadur Rahman Academy advanced to the next round of the 2026 LUV FM Kel-Charcoal High School Debate after victories on Day Two of the competition, held at Christian Service University.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A person's private moment of embarrassment can spread across social media platforms within seconds, turning into a public spectacle through comments, insults, memes, and shares. Cyberbullying is the deliberate use of digital platforms to insult, threaten, harass, intimidate, embarrass, expose or humiliate another person through comments, private messages, group chats, photographs, videos, memes, and other means.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Awerco Construction Limited has handed over the 130-bed Weija Paediatric Hospital to the Ministry of Health on August 7, 2026, clearing the way for commissioning and operation. EOCO, which monitored the handover, said investigations into procurement breaches and financial impropriety concerning the project remain ongoing.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority has halted deployment of graduates from 13 tertiary institutions after the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission verified they lack current accredited status. The 13 institutions were identified following a verification exercise requested by the NSA.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Ministry has rejected claims of antiretroviral medicine shortage, stating that ARVs remain available at designated health facilities across the country. The statement follows concerns raised by the Network of Persons Living with HIV in Ghana about alleged shortages and expired medicines at the port, which the Ministry also denied.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Health Department of the Ho Municipal Assembly confiscated and destroyed expired and unwholesome food and beverages from two retail outlets and warehouses during routine inspections. The exercise is aimed at preventing unsafe products from reaching consumers and reminds retailers to regularly inspect stock and comply with health and safety requirements.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Disaster Management Organisation in the Upper East Region has intensified sensitisation among residents along the White Volta ahead of the anticipated spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso. NADMO's regional director says most farmers and residents in flood-prone areas have now evacuated to higher ground, with support from traditional leaders and local authorities.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Municipal Chief Executive for La Nkwantanang-Madina has ordered an investigation into allegations that traders are using chemicals to artificially ripen fruits and other agricultural produce, following concerns raised at a stakeholder engagement with traders from Madina and Bohye markets.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Disaster Management Organisation in Ghana's Upper East Region has secured temporary shelters for residents who may be displaced by anticipated flooding from Bagre Dam spillage in Burkina Faso. NADMO is conducting community sensitisation to advise residents and farmers along the White Volta to evacuate to higher grounds when spillage begins.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawaa the Artist runs a studio in Kumasi teaching people to draw and paint, with the goal of helping young creatives earn income from their work and build confidence outside formal certification pathways. He paints murals on Kumasi streets and believes the creative industry offers an alternative employment route for young Ghanaians.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Content creator Jarvis has assured fans that her recent marriage to TikTok star Peller will not negatively affect her career, stating she remains committed to content creation and plans to expand her brand and take more acting roles in film.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Rapper D-Cryme has urged musicians to invest more effort in their craft and create quality records that remain relevant years after release, warning against producing songs that quickly lose relevance. He contrasted the limited technology available in 2000 with today's advanced tools including smartphones and AI, arguing that ease of production has led to "fast food music" that fades within months.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ace highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has revealed that he faced rejection from Accra producers early in his career, who did not believe his music could succeed, though his determination beginning in secondary school eventually led him to pursue music despite the lack of industry support.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana spends 0.084% of its overall expenditure on the creative industry, equivalent to GH¢255 million, according to JoyNews Research presented at the ninth Joy FM Showbiz Roundtable.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has begun its 17th National Festival of Arts and Culture for Basic Schools in Techiman, Bono East Region, bringing together 16 regional cultural troupes to showcase music, dance, drama, poetry and other artistic forms. The five-day festival runs from August 9–13, 2026, at two senior high schools in the town.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts will host the maiden Africa Festival of Arts and Creatives from December 9–12 to showcase African arts and culture, expected to provide opportunities for over 20,000 Ghanaians in tourism and creative sectors. The initiative, developed with the African Union Development Agency, aims to position Africa's creative economy as a development driver and strengthen Pan-African unity through music, dance, theatre, film, and other art forms.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Learners from Dzremave DA Basic School in the Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region are competing in the Still-Life Drawing category at the ongoing National Culture Festival in Techiman, Bono Region. The Ghana Education Service Directorate commended them for their creativity, dedication and artistic excellence as they compete against participants from across the country.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 22 years after releasing the original highlife hit in 2004, Kofi Nti has released a remix of 'Rakia' featuring KK Fosu and King Paluta, bringing together three generations of Ghanaian music.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Samini's scheduled performance at a boat party in London on August 8, 2026, was cancelled after the vessel became overcrowded, with police clarifying that event organisers made the decision rather than police. The boat had reached its permitted capacity after some attendees allegedly entered without tickets, leading to safety concerns and frustration among patrons who waited hours before being asked to disembark.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government has increased standardised Ghanaian languages from 11 to 16, with three newly standardised: Kusau, Likpakpal, and Sisala. The effort aims to preserve indigenous languages and produce reading materials for schools, with plans to standardise three more languages before the end of 2026.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lamiley, Greater Accra's representative at Ghana's Most Beautiful 2026, won the first 'Star Performer' title in the pageant's opening episode. She impressed judges with a high-energy performance celebrating Ga culture and heritage, speaking on tourism and festivals while embodying regional authenticity.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Traditional faith-based practitioners have called on the government to formally include their practice in national activities, citing years of exclusion from state programmes. The appeal was made during a mass registration and licensing programme for traditional, indigenous, and faith-based healing practitioners in the Ashanti Region, organised by the Trado-Afrikan Faith Healers Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Emmanuel Adjei's Born to Prophesy 2026 conference at Prayer Palace in Accra ran from August 2 to August 9, featuring prayer, worship, gospel music performances and prophetic ministry. A mega all-night service on Friday drew more than 5,000 worshippers, with more than 300 individuals receiving prophetic ministry from the prophet.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC, Ghana's FA Cup winners, will face Mali's FC Diarra in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with the first leg in Bamako in September. CEO Kennedy Boakye Ansah expressed confidence despite the club's relegation from the Ghana Premier League last season.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jeremy Doku has said he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to attend the birth of his first child. The Manchester City winger said he understood why some questioned the timing and asked people not to be harsh on the presenter, adding "it's her opinion."
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Cameroon beat defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in a quarterfinal of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, securing a place in the semifinals and qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027. The winning goal came from 20-year-old Myriam Maeva Nyadjou in the 19th minute.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World number two Elena Rybakina recovered from a 0-3 deficit in the final set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, while fourth-ranked Coco Gauff defeated Russian teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva 6-3, 6-1 at the Canadian Open in Toronto.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kenya's capital has formally submitted its bid to become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome and Munich for the 2029 event. World Athletics will announce the host city in September.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca praised the impact of wide players Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush after City's 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in Seoul, with Semenyo providing two assists for Marmoush's two goals in the second half to complete their Asia preseason tour.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Somali referee Omar Artan will become the first non-European to referee the UEFA Super Cup tomorrow in Salzburg. The 34-year-old has been a leading African referee, including being named CAF Men's Referee of the Year, though he was barred from entering the United States for the World Cup despite having a valid visa.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
French left-back Lucas Digne has left Aston Villa to rejoin Paris Saint-Germain after PSG triggered his £6 million release clause. Digne, who represented France at the World Cup, spent three years at PSG previously and returns after ten years away.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that centre backs William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will be unavailable for the start of the Premier League season. Saliba is recovering from a back injury sustained while on World Cup duty with France and is in rest mode, while Timber is still weeks away from returning after missing the World Cup with the Netherlands.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Pep Guardiola came close to accepting the Italy national team manager position and even drafted line-ups, but ultimately rejected it due to exhaustion, according to Italian Football Federation technical director Paolo Maldini. Roberto Mancini was instead appointed to the role.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
West Ham have inquired about 39-year-old free agent Jamie Vardy to strengthen their attack as they prepare for the Championship season. Vardy left Cremonese following their Serie A relegation and the Hammers are targeting a Premier League return.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Hearts of Oak announced their withdrawal from this year's GHALCA Top-4 Tournament, citing scheduling conflicts with preparations for the Ghana Premier League season. FC Samartex, who finished fifth in the league last season, has been named as their replacement for the tournament scheduled from 26 to 30 August.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Communications Director Sarfo Duku has warned that Asante Kotoko's Board of Directors may reconsider their positions without stronger financial backing from supporters, citing the enormous financial demands of running the club and personal pressure on board members.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Swiss Super League club FC Basel donated football kits and training equipment to colts clubs, women's teams and educational institutions across Ghana's Upper West Region. The donation, facilitated by football agent Alex Acquaye, is the second consecutive year FC Basel has supported grassroots football development in Ghana.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national women's football team was eliminated from the 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal after falling 2-1 to Malawi, missing out on a chance to qualify for their first World Cup in 20 years. Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren said it was the worst feeling he has had in 20 years of coaching.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak has withdrawn from the 2026 GHALCA Top 4 tournament, citing scheduling conflicts with existing programmes and concerns about preparation time before the new league season. The club said it had requested a date change but the decision was not accommodated.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's women's football team lost 2-1 to Malawi in a 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal, eliminating them from automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren described it as the most painful moment of his 20-year coaching career.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
José Mourinho has revealed in a Netflix documentary that he initially agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013, before changing his mind and returning to Chelsea instead. Ferguson, who recommended David Moyes as his successor, confirmed Mourinho was offered the position but called him in tears to explain he had committed to Chelsea and did not want to break his promise.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has selected 16 Catch Them Young Referees—eight centre referees and eight assistant referees—to officiate the 2026 XI DOL Super Cup, scheduled for Monday at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium. The tournament is the fifth edition and serves as a development avenue for promising officials to gain competitive experience.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, has advanced talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club, BBC Sport has been told. Fenway Sports Group, which bought Liverpool in 2010, previously confirmed the group had expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, married model Georgina Rodríguez, 32, in a civil ceremony on August 11, 2026, in Cascais, Portugal, attended by their five children. The couple had announced their engagement one year earlier on August 11, 2025.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin received the 2026 Democracy Cup trophy ahead of an August 28, 2026 match between Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak. He announced a "Visit Ghana" tourism campaign partnership with English Premier League side Sunderland, which will feature on the club's jersey during the 2026/27 season and create opportunities for young Ghanaian footballers to train with Sunderland Academy.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts says the Government will hand over the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre to the Du Bois Foundation in the United States under an agreement designed to strengthen cultural diplomacy, preserve historical authenticity, and enhance the Centre's global visibility through technical expertise and international funding. The partnership is intended to deepen ties between Ghana and the African diaspora and position the Centre as a hub for Pan-African scholarship and cultural exchange.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Francis Doku, COO of Maestro Africa Group, has criticized the Ghana Tourism Authority's data collection model as defective, arguing it fails to accurately represent tourism's contribution to the economy because the Authority has not properly set up its Tourism Satellite Account. He cited the 2025 annual report's figures of 1.3 million arrivals at an average spend of GH¢3,320 per person as unrealistic.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lebanon's parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment. Capital punishment will be replaced with life imprisonment with hard labour, and the legislation must now be approved by the cabinet and president.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Brigadier Fowzi Mansouri, head of military intelligence for eastern Libya's Libyan National Army, was killed on Monday when an explosive device detonated in his car outside his home in Benghazi. The killing underscores ongoing security challenges in Libya, where rival administrations and armed groups retain influence despite a 2020 ceasefire.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump secretly swapped from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft via a catering truck as he left a NATO summit in Turkey, after US officials detected a credible Iranian threat to fire a missile at the plane, US media report. The White House has not confirmed the secret switch.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Secret Service employs various deception strategies to protect presidents, including switching between decoy and actual aircraft and vehicles during travel. In one example, President Trump was secretly moved via catering truck from Air Force One to a separate military aircraft at a NATO summit, with decoys remaining on the original plane unaware of the switch.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, devastating parts of the country's coffee-growing region. At least 164 people have been killed, and rescuers worked through the night searching for survivors; authorities warn the death toll could still climb. The Colombian Geological Service called it the highest-magnitude earthquake registered in Colombia in the last decade.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" to remove FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose position has come under pressure following UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation's open letter accusing him of breaking trust through his aborted FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal to sell 21% of commercial and ticketing rights to a private investment company.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Three football confederations have issued a joint letter criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his failed proposal to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, stating that "football belongs to no individual" and calling for an independent review into the stake sale proposal.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, went on trial in Las Vegas on August 10 for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, with prosecutors relying on his 2019 book "Compton Street Legend" as central evidence; Davis has pleaded not guilty and maintains his account, while his defense challenges the book's accuracy.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A beneficiary of Nigeria's Kano State Government-sponsored mass wedding has married a third wife under the initiative, which funded weddings for 1,500 couples at a cost of N1.5bn to assist low-income individuals unable to afford marriage costs.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
US President Donald Trump said it would be a "terrible mistake" to remove Fifa president Gianni Infantino, whose position has come under pressure following accusations from Uefa, Concacaf and the AFC that he broke trust through deception with a failed Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Asante Kwaku Berko, a dual U.S.-Ghanaian citizen and former Goldman Sachs executive director, on all counts of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a substantive FCPA violation, and conspiracy to commit money laundering related to financing and construction of a power plant in Ghana between 2014 and 2017. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Berko and co-conspirators paid and conspired to pay more than $1 million in bribes to Ghanaian officials to secure the deal.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Experts gathered in Accra for the 10th anniversary of Atrocities Watch Africa to issue a landmark agenda, warning that the continent's early-warning systems are undermined by political inaction, structural inequalities, and weak accountability, while technology both strengthens threat monitoring and creates new vulnerabilities through disinformation and hate speech.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the civil war. Assad fled to Moscow in December 2024 after his regime was overthrown, ending his family's five-decade rule.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank says AI could enable developing countries to achieve in a decade what might otherwise take a century, if governments quickly address gaps in power, connectivity, skills, and institutions. While 4.5% of jobs in low- and middle-income countries face automation risk from generative AI compared with 14.2% in high-income countries, 16.2% of jobs in developing economies could see productivity gains from AI.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that continuity, not compounding, is the fundamental force behind wealth growth and progress in biological, social, economic, and technological systems. Compounding is merely continuity made visible over time—without uninterrupted building from past to present, lasting growth cannot occur.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Godfred Bokpin has criticized the durability of Ghana's road infrastructure, noting that earlier generations built more lasting roads with less formal education and technical expertise. He expressed concern that despite advances in education and availability of trained professionals, Ghana struggles to maintain durable roads, and cited the lengthy rehabilitation of the Tema-Accra motorway as an example.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece challenges Prophet Owusu Bempah's statement that "as long as I am alive, Bawumia will never become president," arguing that no individual can determine another's political destiny and that such claims conflate faith with arrogance and prophecy with political theatre.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that the Ghana debate on legal vacation conflates established practice with binding law, and contends that the Chief Justice's powers under High Court rules qualify vacation periods, supporting positions by the Deputy Attorney-General and Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare over the Ghana Bar Association's stance.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →