President John Mahama has returned to Ghana after participating in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government in Luanda, Angola, where African leaders deliberated on issues of continental importance.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has returned to Ghana after participating in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government in Luanda, Angola, where African leaders deliberated on issues of continental importance.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia commissioned the newly built St. Jude's Catholic Church at New Weija in Accra, a project he personally supported to completion. The church includes modern washroom facilities and serves cured lepers at the Weija Leprosarium, fulfilling a promise he made to Rev. Fr. Andrew Campbell.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Bagbin has cautioned 69 newly recruited parliamentary assistant security guards against reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol, warning that a third offence could result in dismissal. He stressed that maintaining discipline within the parliamentary security establishment was non-negotiable given the sensitive responsibility of protecting the legislative arm of government.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly has denied reports that it imposed an 8pm deadline on events and ceremonies, clarifying that a by-law revision from September 2024 was intended to restrict persons under 18 from attending social gatherings beyond midnight, and stressing its position must be consistent with the 24-Hour Economy initiative.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of Staff to the President, Dr Julius Debrah, has called for a strong partnership between government and the church to address challenges including poverty, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, indiscipline, and crime, saying these issues cannot be solved by government alone and require a national response.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Traditional authorities in Kasoa and Odupong Ofaakor have called on President Mahama to remove Municipal Chief Executive Seth Serwonoo Banini, citing allegations of incompetence, disrespect towards chiefs, interference in chieftaincy matters, and inadequate collaboration between the Assembly and traditional authorities.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama stated at the African Union Assembly in Luanda that Ghana emphasizes sustainable, predictable, and African-owned financing for the continent's peace and security agenda, and welcomed progress in operationalizing the African Union Peace Fund toward its $1 billion target.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has welcomed and endorsed the Luanda Action Plan, a strategic framework adopted at the African Union's 21st Extraordinary Session in August, which prioritises early warning systems and preventative diplomacy. Mahama emphasised the need for sustainable, predictable African-owned financing of the continent's peace and security agenda.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin assured the new Majority Leader James Agalga of support and promised well-researched parliamentary debates, while emphasizing his primary objective is to strengthen the Minority Caucus and eventually secure a parliamentary majority.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has commended Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza for ongoing road construction and expansion projects in the Volta Region, saying they will improve connectivity and support economic development. Jinapor said the road investments would complement the government's electricity expansion efforts in underserved communities.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, addressed the African Union Executive Council's extraordinary meeting on Conflict Resolution and Prevention in Angola, calling on African leaders to undertake an honest assessment of the causes of conflicts and urge them to prioritize job creation and addressing factors such as injustice, lack of opportunities for youth, underdevelopment, corruption, and resource exploitation.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Immigration Service has removed 1,055 migrant street beggars from Accra and Kumasi following directives from the Interior Minister, and the individuals are being processed for repatriation as part of broader enforcement of immigration laws.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia commissioned the newly built St Jude's Catholic Church at New Weija in Accra, a project he personally supported to completion. Rev. Fr Andrew Campbell, the resident priest, praised Bawumia's consistent generosity in supporting his projects for vulnerable people, including the Weija Leprosarium and the Lepers Aid Centre.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's policy dialogue focuses on micro and large enterprises while overlooking small and medium firms, which are numerically the smallest MSME groups but carry disproportionate weight in job creation and industrial growth. The MSME sector accounts for over 90% of all businesses and contributes roughly 70% to national GDP, but treating all MSMEs the same fails to serve any segment well.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has rejected Acra Brewery Limited's objections to amendments to Ghana's beer excise duty sliding scale, stating that the sliding scale has been retained in its three-band form with a 22.5 percentage point preferential margin for top-band producers. The government says the review was prompted by evidence that the concession is being claimed at a scale that local agricultural production does not support.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Bawumia revealed that the IMF programme required the Bank of Ghana to limit forex interventions to $80 million monthly—far below Ghana's monthly import needs—forcing demand to exceed supply and driving cedi depreciation over two years.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government will open the book-build for a new four-year cedi-denominated Treasury Bond on September 1, 2026, maturing in 2030, with the securities to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange and offered to both resident and non-resident investors.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to strengthen its digital services and payment platforms to prevent disruptions to port operations, citing recent breakdowns in the Ghana.gov platform that caused delays and financial losses to businesses.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana Business School professor has urged credit unions to adopt smart technologies including mobile applications and digital platforms to improve services, enhance accessibility, and deepen financial inclusion, while cautioning members about cybersecurity risks.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) recorded consolidated net profit of GH¢19.80 billion in 2025 after a net loss of GH¢2.25 billion in 2024, with revenue rising 28.12 per cent to GH¢176.43 billion, according to SIGA's 2025 State Ownership Report covering 162 of 175 approved Specified Entities. Agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors led the recovery, supported partly by currency gains.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reported that job advertisements in selected print and online media increased by 45 per cent year-on-year in June 2026, with 3,629 vacancies advertised compared with 2,502 in June 2025, signalling improved labour demand and strengthening economic activity.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
OpenAI announced it will stop providing AI models to Cursor, a coding tool company owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, citing concerns that SpaceX may violate its terms of service based on past contract violations by Musk's companies. The move escalates an ongoing feud between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Musk, who has sued OpenAI for allegedly abandoning its nonprofit mission.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced an eight-hour emergency power outage in parts of Accra East Region on August 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to enable engineers to carry out emergency maintenance works on a network fault affecting areas including Trassaco, Action Chapel, and surrounding communities.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government plans to extend electricity to 206 unelectrified communities across 18 districts in the Volta Region under the Rural Electricity Acceleration and Urban Intensification Initiative (REIP), a project allocated GH¢598 million and expected to be completed within six months. The Energy Minister said the initiative is part of the government's Big Push programme aimed at achieving universal electricity access by 2030.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers projects petrol, diesel, and LPG prices will record marginal increases from September 1, 2026, with petrol expected to rise 5% to GH¢16.21 per litre despite global crude oil price declines and cedi appreciation, due to a significant 10% increase in international petrol FOB prices.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Private remittance inflows dropped marginally to US$3.65 billion in the first half of 2026 from US$3.93 billion in the same period of 2025, according to the Bank of Ghana's July 2026 Monetary Policy Report. Net income payments to non-residents rose to US$2.88 billion, while direct investment inflows increased to US$1.07 billion.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government exceeded its treasury bill target by 139%, receiving bids worth GH¢12.3 billion against a target of GH¢5.147 billion and accepting GH¢6.5 billion. Interest rates declined across the yield curve, with the 364-day bill yield falling 82 basis points to 10.77%.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reports that the external sector outlook for the second half of 2026 remains positive, supported by strong export receipts including firm gold prices and improving cocoa supplies, though crude oil markets remain vulnerable to Middle East developments. The trade balance in the first half of 2026 recorded a surplus of US$8.81 billion, up US$3.05 billion from the same period in 2025, driven by total exports of US$18.28 billion, up 32.5% year-on-year.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven people are feared dead after being trapped at a reclaimed mining site at Asaman Tafo in the Atiwa East District. A police-led evacuation operation has been completed, with all seven individuals reportedly found unresponsive.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister announces construction of a 45-kilometre 161 kV transmission line from Asiekpe to Ho and a new bulk supply point at Ho to improve voltage levels and meet growing electricity demand in the Volta Region. The projects are part of broader government efforts to strengthen Ghana's electricity infrastructure and deploy additional distribution transformers nationwide.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump said the U.S. will use oil from a recently struck deal with Venezuela to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has been drawn down in recent years to respond to supply disruptions and high fuel prices. The timeline for delivery remains unclear, as the deal will require significant investment and infrastructure work before production can rise substantially.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Security agencies arrested ten suspected illegal miners (three foreign nationals and seven Ghanaians) during a joint operation in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District in August. The operation seized two excavators, a Toyota Hilux, firearms, ammunition and other equipment, and dismantled makeshift structures at the site.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 50 acres of farmland cultivated with maize, groundnuts, pepper and cassava have been destroyed by sand-winning activities at Tsumkpo in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region. Affected farmers report destroyed crops, degraded farmland and livelihoods put at risk, while the Assembly Member says operators' permits covered a different location and had expired, though the District Chief Executive disputes the Assembly's involvement in granting permission.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
About 10 cattle died at Abrewanko in Krachi East Municipality after contacting a high-tension electricity cable that fell into a stream about three days ago. The Assembly Member has called on the Electricity Company of Ghana to urgently disconnect and remove the cable to prevent further deaths and potential human casualties.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government plans to develop a 150-acre air cargo hub at Tamale International Airport to facilitate the export of vegetables, fruits and other high-value agricultural produce from northern Ghana to international markets, as part of its broader strategy to establish an integrated production and export system connecting agriculture, manufacturing, energy and logistics.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has brokered a US$270 million investment agreement to develop an integrated poultry value chain covering feed production, hatcheries, farming, processing and distribution, aiming to reduce Ghana's dependence on imported chicken and support local food security.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Atomaase Royal family in Techiman has called on member Joseph Adom to withdraw a lawsuit against the Twafohene and resolve a dispute over the sale of royal lands within the family rather than in court. The family expressed support for the Twafohene, saying he has acted properly and that proceeds from land sales have been used for family development.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Young climate advocates from all 16 regions adopted a statement at LCOY Ghana demanding that at least 40% of the annual climate adaptation budget be allocated to the Upper East, Upper West, Northern and Savannah regions, citing their vulnerability to climate change and calling additionally for a $5 million Youth Climate Innovation Fund, 30% youth representation on climate bodies, and 50,000 green jobs by 2030.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, cautioned African pastors against materialism, carnality and complacency, warning these tendencies could undermine the Church's credibility. Speaking at Ethiopia's National Pastors Conference, he urged Christian leaders to prioritize prayer, spiritual renewal and church planting.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority Festival used music, dance, comedy, skating, biking and youth talent to deliver the message "Red Means Stop" to young people, raising awareness about the dangers of drug and substance abuse.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Immigration Service has removed 1,055 migrant street beggars from Accra and Kumasi streets following directives from the Interior Minister, as part of efforts to address undocumented foreign nationals and concerns over street begging and human trafficking in urban centres.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Researchers from West Africa are working to turn scientific findings from a 2025 ECOWAS Lassa Fever Conference into research papers for publication, with the West African Health Organisation and partners holding a workshop in Abuja to finalise manuscripts for submission to the Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Electricity consumers in Ketu South Municipality plan a September 1, 2026 demonstration against the Electricity Company of Ghana, protesting over-billing, estimated bills without meter readings, and delays in repairing faulty meters. The organisers are demanding accurate meter-based billing and account adjustments for wrongly charged consumers.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in the Savannah Region have arrested two suspects, Adjei Abdulai (25) and Issah Mahama (22), in connection with the alleged lynching of a young man named Yibonwura at Daboya. The victim was reportedly attacked and died from injuries sustained after being accused of stealing sheanuts; a third suspect remains at large.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Kailani Kpa, a TikTok and Facebook influencer known as "Powder Guy", has denied charges of defrauding seven persons of $32,000 by claiming to secure visas to Nicaragua, Canada and the United States. An Accra Circuit Court admitted him to bail of GH¢400,000 with three sureties while investigations continue.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ho Municipal Chief Executive has announced plans to establish the first public College of Education at Hodzo in Ho Municipality, intended to expand access to teacher education and create opportunities for young people in the area and surrounding communities.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Irregular periods, medically termed oligomenorrhea, can result from thyroid disorders, stress, travel, or excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption. Foods such as ginger, papaya, and pineapple are suggested to help regulate periods through mechanisms like stimulating uterine contractions and regulating estrogen hormone levels.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Firefighters from Kintampo Fire Station contained a fire that engulfed a storeroom at Apaaso and threatened to spread to adjoining rooms, successfully saving all six rooms of the house. The crew arrived within eleven minutes of receiving the call and extinguished the blaze within forty-two minutes, after which they advised occupants on fire prevention measures.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A bulk tanker carrying 4,000kg of gas was involved in an accident at Fiaso on the Techiman-Nkoranza Highway on Thursday, August 27, resulting in a leak. Firefighters from Techiman and Nkoranza responded, halted traffic as a precaution, and used foam concentrate to control the situation and stop the leakage with no casualties recorded.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Breast Care International has urged women to prioritise breast health and undergo regular self-examinations or routine screening to reduce breast cancer cases and deaths in Ghana. The organisation reports that more than 5,000 cases are recorded annually, with about 2,300 women losing their lives, and emphasises that the disease is treatable when detected early.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Auxiliary Bishop of the Accra Catholic Archdiocese has called on Christians to emulate the virtues of St Augustine of Hippo, highlighting lessons on Christian discipline, personal conversion, charity, perseverance, and maintaining a strong relationship with God. He reflected on St Augustine's life and teachings while delivering a homily at a Mass commemorating the 2026 Feast of St Augustine.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Artificial Intelligence Coordinator at KNUST, Professor Eric Appau Asante, has urged educators to embrace AI with structured, supervised approaches to ensure technology supports pedagogy rather than dictates it. Speaking at the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education, he argued that teacher education must respond deliberately to AI adoption, grounding it in national teaching standards and curriculum frameworks.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Executive Development has urged executive and administrative professionals to reposition themselves as strategic partners to organisational leadership as technology and AI reshape the workplace, saying the traditional perception of executive assistants and office managers as task-oriented support staff must change to remain relevant.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched the Green TVET Initiative to equip young people with green skills and climate resilience needed for emerging jobs in a changing economy. The programme, implemented by the Ghana TVET Service with the International Labour Organization, integrates sustainable practices and climate-smart technologies into vocational training across the country and aims to support Ghana's Sustainable Development Goals.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prison governors have told the BBC that inmates freed under the government's 2024 early release scheme are returning to jail at a rapid rate after reoffending, with some breaching their release conditions. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced changes to the next early release scheme starting in October, excluding anyone convicted of unlawful killing, though this will keep hundreds more in prison as English and Welsh jails operate at over 97% capacity.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Adam, a former Minister for Food and Agriculture under President Jerry John Rawlings and Member of Parliament for Choggu/Tishigu from 1997 to 2001, has passed away, the source reports. He was also an animal scientist and Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education has postponed the release of 2026/2027 CSSPS results from August 31 to September 4 to allow time for parents, guardians, and school heads to complete student data submissions to WAEC and CSSPS platforms. The Ministry reports that about 20,000 qualified students' school choices remain unapploded onto the platform.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ahlussunna Wal Jama'a (ASWAJ) has officially reaffirmed Sheikh Mohammad Kamil Mohammad as First National Deputy Imam and Sheikh Amin Osman Tanko as Second National Deputy Imam following the sect's 20th National Delegates Congress in Tamale. The reaffirmation followed a longstanding leadership crisis dating back to the dismissal of Sheikh Munir in June 2018, and an earlier election in January 2022 where Sheikh Mohammad Kamil won 20 votes against two for his opponent.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire swept through parts of Abotaose Market in Biakoye District, Oti Region, on Saturday, killing one person and injuring several others with severe burns. The fire, which may have started after a household fire contacted a premix fuel storage facility, destroyed structures before being controlled with help from community volunteers.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects, Majejiba Magne (25) and Haruna Nlegle (34), in connection with the shooting death of Yidani's enskinned chief Naa Ntimla Nwenisim and his son Ntimla Bilaga on August 14, 2026. The two were shot in their residence by armed men; post-mortem findings confirmed death from multiple shotgun injuries.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bishop Zadock Mawulede Patu has attributed spiritual decline among some Christians to excessive mobile phone use, saying reliance on Bible applications reduces interest in physical Bibles and creates distractions during prayers and worship. He encouraged Christians, particularly youth, to acquire and use physical Bible copies to maintain focus during spiritual activities.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Eni Akonobea has founded Eni Asiri, a company and philosophy built on intentional curation of conditions in which people live, work and flourish. The name combines "Eni" (mother in Akuapem) and "Asiri" (secret in Hausa), reflecting qualities of motherhood—attentiveness, nourishment, protection, and presence—that enable wellbeing beyond biological parenthood.
30 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has abundant creative talent in music, film, and digital content, with artists like Black Sherif and Sarkodie proving competitiveness globally. However, according to a media industry professional, the country's creative sector lacks the systemic structure needed to sustain and scale success beyond momentary viral hits and individual effort.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrew Price, 51, became the first Welshman to compete in the US TV show Alone: World Championship, dropped into the Arctic Circle with just 10 tools. Price, who grew up learning foraging and bushcraft in Wales and later lived with Malaysia's Orang Asli people, described the experience as the most physically and mentally challenging thing he has ever done.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. Obaapa Christy led Royal Praise 2026, a two-city gospel music and worship event held in Accra on August 9 and Kumasi on August 16, featuring multiple gospel artistes and celebrating Ghanaian culture.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports broadcaster Dan Kwaku Yeboah's comedy show at UPSA auditorium on Friday, 28th August 2026, drew massive patronage. Albert Bondah handled media promotion, red carpet management, and artist coordination, while Fred Kyei Mensah, Socrate Safo, and Counselor Lutterodt directed the show.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defeated Zambia 3-1 on August 30 in Nairobi to reach the quarterfinals of the Africa Volleyball Nations Cup. Ghana will face Rwanda in the quarterfinals on September 1.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies came from a goal down to defeat Nigerian side Edo Queens 2-1 in their final group game of the WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers, finishing top of Group B and advancing to face USFA in the semifinals.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored four goals to lead Inter Miami to a club-record 7-1 victory over CF Montréal, snapping the team's five-game winless run. The win was Miami's first in MLS play since July 25, with the team led by assistant coach Rafael Pérez after the interim head coach was suspended.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 drew 34 companies and institutions to the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on August 29 for a day of sports competition including football, swimming, table tennis, chess, and other games, with MP John Dumelo attending as a special guest of honour.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Paralympic Committee has begun detailed preparations for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, attending the LA28 National Paralympic Committee Open Days to examine issues including entry documentation, accommodation, accessibility, transport, ticketing, and ceremonies. NPC Ghana President Samson Deen urged African Paralympic bodies to plan every aspect of an athlete's journey well before the Games.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prempeh College finished the first quarter-final on 44 points to secure the first semi-final spot, with Keta SHTS finishing second on 39 points and Ghana National College third on 30 points.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly signed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made his debut for Chelsea in a 4-3 win against Brighton, but conceded three goals, showing that replacing the goalkeeper alone cannot solve their defensive problems. Chelsea have now conceded five goals in two games despite winning both matches, with their attacking prowess keeping them unbeaten.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 4–2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Romeo Lavia scored his first Chelsea goal within four minutes, and further goals from Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, and Cole Palmer secured the win despite Brighton's second-half rally.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick after the visitors had taken an early lead through Leif Davis. The turnaround began when a defensive error led to Fernandes's opening goal, followed by Jacob Greaves's own goal and Fernandes converting a penalty and adding a third.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
As Ghana marks its 70th Independence anniversary, travel company Litina Travel is offering support services for members of the African diaspora visiting or relocating to Ghana, including heritage tours, housing assistance, immigration referrals, and guidance on citizenship, employment, and business establishment.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority says the ban on expanded polystyrene food containers is the first phase of a broader strategy to eliminate non-biodegradable single-use plastics, driven by scientific evidence on environmental and public health risks including drain blockages and threats to marine life.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra has been named one of the world's 20 best cities for nightlife in 2026 by Time Out, ranked 18th globally. The city earned its place for its established nightlife districts, variety of bars and clubs, live music venues and alternative entertainment spaces, scoring particularly well on affordability, community and hospitality in a survey of over 24,000 locals and city experts.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a "Lake Ontario. Now and Always." sign on Canada's shoreline in response to US President Donald Trump signing an executive order to rename it Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Guinea-Bissau's National Public Health Laboratory has received laboratory equipment worth €1.5 million from the West African Health Organisation to strengthen disease detection, diagnostic capacity, and public health emergency response.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A U.S. District Judge ruled that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's designation of Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk was "illegal and baseless." The blacklisting followed Anthropic's refusal to allow the military to use its Claude AI models for surveillance or autonomous weapons.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to block the Department of Justice, FBI, and DEA from releasing records sought by American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan under a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. The records include FBI files on Tinubu and documents related to a 1993 civil forfeiture proceeding involving about $460,000, which Tinubu argues would infringe on his privacy.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 31-year-old British woman was fatally stabbed at a railway station in Rosenheim, Bavaria, in the early hours of Sunday morning. A 27-year-old German man was arrested at the scene; police are investigating the motive.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani's government reasserted control of a key airbase in Niamey after mutinous soldiers attacked on Saturday, amid broader jihadist insurgency challenges. The airbase hosts military aircraft, drones, a counter-terrorism unit of the Alliance of Sahel States, and Russian and Italian forces.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration deported an Afghan man in his early 20s to the Central African Republic despite a US judge granting him protection against deportation to Afghanistan due to fears of Taliban persecution. His family members, including brothers who served in the Afghan National Army and as a US-trained pilot, had collaborated with the US military and received threats from the Taliban.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Iceland has voted against resuming membership talks with the European Union, with 52.5% rejecting the government's proposal and 47.5% supporting it as counting nears completion. The debate centred largely on fishing industry concerns, as Iceland's fish and marine industries account for almost 40% of exports and No voters feared ceding control of fishing grounds under the EU's common fisheries policy.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, has been ordered to pay $172,000—comprising $107,539.02 in surrendered profits and a $65,000 civil penalty—after using inside knowledge of Donald Trump's speeches to place bets on a prediction markets platform between December 2025 and February 2026. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission found he had misappropriated prior knowledge in breach of his duty of trust, and he has been banned from trading for three years.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Russian drone strike hit a weapons depot near Kyiv, killing at least 37 people and evacuating almost 400, with shells, mines and drones detonating and damaging nearby properties including a care home. President Zelensky launched an investigation into the placement of the storage site next to residential areas.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Since the United States went to war with Iran six months ago, military families have experienced elevated stress from separation, financial strain, and the conflict's unpredictable pace. A Blue Star Families poll found that 81% of some 200 active-duty military families surveyed in early March reported elevated stress from the Iran conflict.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A shooting in northern Switzerland killed one person and injured at least five, some seriously, at a rave party. Police in Aargau have cordoned off areas of Aarau and are conducting a manhunt.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 22-year-old woman was killed and five others injured in a shooting at a rave at a horse racing track in Aarau, northern Switzerland. Police have launched a manhunt and cordoned off the area; the perpetrator's identity and motives remain unknown.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A glacier collapse in the Nepal-China border region triggered a catastrophic mudslide on Wednesday that killed at least 750 people and left more than 3,000 missing across both sides of the border. Authorities estimated over 90,000 people have been affected by the disaster, which China has attributed to climate change.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
With one constituency's votes still to count, Iceland has voted against resuming membership talks with the EU, with 52.5% voting no against the government's proposal. The referendum was driven partly by international tensions and US President Donald Trump's threats against Greenland, though debate focused mainly on Iceland's fishing industry and concerns over ceding control of lucrative fishing grounds under the EU's common fisheries policy.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a large sign reading "Lake Ontario. Now and Always" on Canada's shoreline in response to Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rename the lake to Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods; Google said it will display "Lake America" for US users and "Lake Ontario" for Canadian users on its maps.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A passenger ship carrying 259 passengers and eight crew members capsized off northern Cyprus after departing Kyrenia. A search and rescue operation is underway, with helicopters and coastguard boats dispatched; authorities reported varying numbers of those reached, ranging from 100 to 159.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gardaí arrested two men following a drug trafficking operation in Dublin on Friday, seizing cocaine, MDMA tablets, and cannabis with a combined estimated street value of €2.3 million. The men are due to appear before Dublin District Court on Monday.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nuwakot, Nepal, received four warning calls at 09:10 local time and immediately evacuated 900 pupils to higher ground, just 10 minutes before floodwaters struck the campus. The flooding, which has claimed at least 794 lives and left at least 2,426 missing, buried the school building under mud and debris.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NASA's next-generation Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched from Florida with a mission to explore dark energy, black holes, and exoplanets, with a field of vision 100 times larger than the Hubble and James Webb telescopes. The telescope will journey to a point roughly one million miles from Earth over 100 days and is expected to discover tens of thousands or possibly 100,000 new exoplanets.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A passenger ferry carrying 259 passengers and eight crew members capsized off the coast of Kyrenia in northern Cyprus, killing at least eight people and leaving more than a dozen missing. The ship's captain and seven crew members have been detained as authorities investigate the incident, which occurred after the vessel was hit by waves.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pressing G20 finance leaders to shrink global trade imbalances, boost growth, and sever business ties to Iran while managing concerns about U.S. debt and bond yields. The meeting in Asheville, North Carolina comes amid uncertainty over Trump tariffs, trade tensions with Canada, and the Iran war's impact on global growth.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that road signs in Ghana, especially Accra, are systematically ignored by drivers and pedestrians, turning what should be protective safety measures into mere decorations. The author contends this is fundamentally a discipline problem rather than a road safety infrastructure issue.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →