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Sunday, 6 September 2026
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Politics

  1. Catholic Bishops advise Chief Justice against comparing government records

    The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to avoid comparing successive governments' records when commenting on public institutions, saying his reference to the "past eight years" during September 2 visits to SSNIT and MIIF could be seen as a political comparison that risks weakening confidence in judicial impartiality.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Catholic Bishops reject Chief Justice resignation calls

    The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has rejected calls for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's resignation over political remarks made during visits to public institutions, though it acknowledged that his reference to "the past eight years" could reasonably be understood as partisan and damage the appearance of judicial impartiality.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Catholic Bishops caution Chief Justice on remarks doubting judicial neutrality

    The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has cautioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie against public remarks that could create doubts about the political neutrality of the Judiciary. The Bishops said the Chief Justice's reference to "the past eight years" during visits to SSNIT and MIIF on September 2, 2026 could reasonably be understood in a political context and took on the character of a partisan judgment, though the Judicial Service later clarified the remarks were made in good faith.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Domelevo supports OSP investigation into GH¢70k payment allegation

    Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has backed the Office of the Special Prosecutor's probe into an alleged GH¢70,000 payment to Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei linked to parliamentary vetting, calling for independent investigation and forensic examination of the disputed memorandum to establish whether the document is genuine and the signature authentic.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Corruption causes premature deaths more than pathogens, says ex-minister

    Former Minister Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng described corruption as a deadly social disease whose diversion of public resources deprives citizens of essential services including healthcare, clean water and environmental protection, resulting in illness, disability and premature death. He argued that Ghana's environmental mismanagement is driven mainly by corruption and limited technological capacity.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Domelevo urges Chief Justice to avoid political commentary

    Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has advised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to stop commenting on political matters that could come before the courts, warning that such statements risk creating perceptions of judicial bias and undermining public confidence in the court's neutrality.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Questions raised over OSP credibility in alleged bribe probe

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor has begun investigations into an alleged GH¢70,000 payment linked to parliamentary vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. An NPP Communications Team member has expressed doubts about the OSP's ability to independently investigate the matter, calling for other state institutions to examine it.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Road inspections aim to monitor progress, support contractors

    Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says nationwide road project inspections are intended to ensure projects stay on course and are completed on time, not to penalize contractors. The government conducts regular site visits to assess progress, identify obstacles, and determine where contractors need support.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Labour minister calls for job-creation focus in budget submissions

    Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum has urged ministries to demonstrate how their budget proposals will contribute to job creation and says he has asked his ministry's director to prepare a Cabinet paper proposing that ministries factor job creation into their budget submissions. The minister called on staff to research how other countries addressed unemployment and to develop sector-wide job creation plans and roadmaps for Ghana.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  10. IMANI policy team discusses youth ministry budget and reform priorities

    The IMANI Center for Policy and Education held a strategic dialogue with Ghana's Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment in September 2026 to examine the ministry's medium-term priorities, institutional structure, and programmes, with discussions focusing on fiscal constraints and resource mobilisation challenges.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  11. Ministry honours late first agriculture minister Ibrahim Adam

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has eulogised the late Ibrahim Adam, the first agriculture minister under Ghana's Fourth Republic, as a foundational figure whose reforms shaped the sector. A delegation visited his family to mourn and present support for funeral arrangements, with officials crediting Adam's legacy in strengthening agricultural extension services through provision of motorbikes to field officers.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  12. NPP to conduct party officers' balloting on September 9

    The New Patriotic Party will hold balloting for its 2026 National Officers' Election on September 9 at party headquarters in Accra. All 47 aspirants cleared by the vetting committee will contest nine national officer positions.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  13. NPP clears 47 aspirants for 2026 national officers election

    The New Patriotic Party's National Officers' Elections Vetting Committee has cleared all 47 aspirants seeking to contest the party's 2026 national officers' election, which will fill nine positions. The National Vice-Chairperson position attracted the highest number of cleared aspirants with 13 candidates, while the National Communications Director position had only one.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  14. Domelevo urges Chief Justice to avoid political commentary

    Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to refrain from publicly commenting on political matters that could later become the subject of litigation, warning that such pronouncements risk creating a perception of judicial bias. Domelevo said that holders of sensitive constitutional offices, particularly in the Judiciary, must exercise caution in public statements to protect the courts' neutrality and independence.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  15. NPP treasurer aspirant suspends campaign after road accident

    Collins Nuntwiri Nuamah, an NPP National Treasurer aspirant, has temporarily suspended his campaign after his vehicle was involved in an accident on the Kwahu road in the Eastern region on Saturday, September 5. He was returning from campaign activities in the Afram Plains areas when the accident occurred, and has paused his campaign to seek medical attention.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  16. Enforcing environmental laws carries political cost, offenders unpunished

    Former Environment Minister Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has attributed Ghana's environmental crisis to a political system where officials who enforce environmental laws face political consequences while those who fail to act face little or no cost. He said this imbalance has weakened efforts to combat illegal mining despite its damage to rivers, forests and farmlands.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Business

  1. Government to upgrade rural telephony sites to 4G nationwide

    Ghana's government plans to upgrade all Rural Telephony Project sites to at least 4G to close the digital connectivity gap in underserved communities, with about GH¢30 million allocated this year under the GIFEC budget. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George said the upgrade is necessary as 2G and 3G technologies are inadequate for modern digital services demands.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Rural calls and data to cost less by Q1 2027

    Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced that rural communities could enjoy cheaper calls and data by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The government is reviewing charging arrangements on rural telephony networks to allow subscribers to use existing voice and data bundles at rural sites, addressing what the Minister called an unfair situation where rural services cost more than urban ones.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Kumasi chief pledges support to ECG to protect electricity infrastructure

    Nana Osei Yaw Frimpong II, Kumasi Nhyiaesohene, has committed the traditional authority's support to the Electricity Company of Ghana to curb encroachment on utility corridors and preserve land designated for electricity infrastructure. He praised ECG for improved power supply in parts of his jurisdiction and said traditional authorities must help ECG fulfil its mandate.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Accra Airport VIP Lounge project to complete this year

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the VIP Lounge project at Accra International Airport will be completed and handed over before the end of the year without taxpayer funds, financed entirely through corporate social responsibility contributions from local Ghanaian businesses.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Spare parts dealers deny rising costs justify transport fare hike

    The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has rejected claims by commercial transport operators that rising spare parts prices justified a 30 per cent increase in transport fares, describing the claim as "false and misleading" and stating that prices of key vehicle components remain unchanged.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Mining & Energy

  1. Ghana's mining licensing system distorted, favours illegal concessions

    Former Environment Minister Prof Frimpong-Boateng says Ghana's mining licensing system has become inverted, making it easier to obtain mining concessions unlawfully than lawfully. He attributed the problem to alleged capture of land-use planning and state authority by politicians, traditional leaders, and security personnel.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former minister proposes Environmental Restoration Fund from mineral royalties

    Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has proposed establishing a statutory Environmental Restoration Fund financed by a defined share of mineral royalties to reclaim mining-degraded lands and restore polluted water bodies, managed independently outside Ghana's regular budget cycle to prevent diversion during fiscal difficulties.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Akyem Essase Chief bans illegal mining, urges peers to protect resources

    The Chief of Akyem Essase has declared that no illegal mining operation will operate within his traditional area and warned fellow chiefs against trading their communities' natural resources for mining royalties. He stated that chiefs are custodians of land and environmental regulators, and that customary rules and taboos historically protected forests, rivers and natural resources by connecting spiritual authority with environmental discipline.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Chief urges government to consult chiefs before mining concessions

    Baffour K.S. Sikabede, Chief of Akyem Essase, has called on government and its agencies to consult and adequately resource traditional authorities before granting mining concessions on stool lands, rather than engaging them only after environmental damage occurs. He argued that traditional rulers are among the oldest environmental regulators in Ghana and have historically used customary rules and taboos to protect natural resources.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana Maritime Authority deploys oil-spill response vessel

    The Ghana Maritime Authority's multi-purpose oil-spill response vessel MV Esther Ocloo, acquired in 2023, has completed a ten-day work-up training programme and is now operationally ready for deployment to protect Ghana's maritime environment and offshore oil and gas installations.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Gbane mining dispute threatens bloodshed, youth warn

    A mining dispute in Gbane, Talensi District, between Nanlamtaaba Enterprise and Earl International Group Ghana Gold Limited has created tension for over eight weeks, with community leaders warning the situation could degenerate into violence. The Alliance for Gbane Development alleged armed security guards assaulted three youths and cited restraint among residents as having limits, calling on the State to intervene.

    6 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Agriculture & Land

  1. Chiefs must resist mining inducements, protect rivers for future generations

    The Chief of Akyem Essase has urged traditional leaders to reject mining activities threatening rivers and forests, and to protect natural resources for future generations instead of accepting mining royalties. He argued that chiefs, as custodians of stool lands and traditional environmental guardians, should draw on pre-colonial taboo systems that treated natural resources with spiritual respect.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bawumia preparing new cocoa policy package to address farmer concerns

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's 2028 flagbearer, is preparing a new policy package for Ghana's cocoa sector following consultations with farmers, addressing concerns including producer prices, input costs, disease, ageing farms and declining yields. The initiative was presented to Bawumia in June and has been referred to the NPP's Policy Committee on Agriculture for technical assessment and development of costed policy options.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Wa-Tumu-Bolga road upgrade expected to boost agriculture and trade

    Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister says the ongoing upgrade of the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road corridor will improve movement of farm produce and goods, strengthening agriculture and trade in the Upper West Region. The government aims to complete the project within its four-year mandate.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Forestry Commission arrests 12 illegal miners in Atewa Forest

    The Forestry Commission's Rapid Response Unit arrested 12 suspected illegal miners during a dawn operation in Atewa Range Forest Reserve in the Eastern Region on September 4, 2026. Five motorbikes, 11 shovels, water hoses, blankets and three gallons of petrol were seized, with the suspects and exhibits handed to police for investigation.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Galamsey safeguards abandoned after 2018, rivers were recovering

    Former Environment Minister Prof Frimpong-Boateng claims that Ghana's rivers began recovering during a 2017–2018 moratorium on artisanal and small-scale mining, with the Pra River running clear and fishermen catching fish in previously "dead" waters, but safeguards introduced to sustain these gains were later abandoned.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Ghana needs $21bn to restore lands degraded by illegal mining

    Former Environment Minister Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng says Ghana requires an estimated $21 billion to reclaim and restore approximately 23,853 square kilometres of degraded land, largely from illegal mining and other destructive activities. Restoring the Ankobra River alone is estimated to cost about $400 million, not including rehabilitation of other polluted water bodies.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Society

  1. Breast cancer survivor shares story of diagnosis, treatment, abandonment

    Miriam Ablah Anani, a fashion designer, has spoken publicly about her 2020 breast cancer diagnosis, her treatment at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and the personal challenges including her partner's abandonment and financial hardship during chemotherapy. She is urging women to seek early medical attention and remain hopeful despite difficult circumstances.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Christian Apologetic Alliance defends mission schools' Christian identity

    The Christian Apologetic Alliance has rejected calls for Christian mission schools to alter their religious identity to accommodate Muslim students, arguing that such institutions have the right to preserve their founding Christian ethos and traditions. The position responds to concerns raised by the Ghana Muslim Students Association about compulsory Christian religious activities for Muslim students and difficulties in observing Islamic practices in mission schools.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. UG reopens portal for applicants to review entries

    The University of Ghana has directed applicants to log back into its admissions portal to review key details on their applications after the 2026 WASSCE results were released. Applications for the 2026/2027 admissions year remain open, with the portal closing at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. UEW holds fourth colloquium on politics, environment and Ghana's future

    The University of Education, Winneba held its Fourth Annual Colloquium examining Ghana's environmental challenges and governance failures. Former Environment Minister Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng said Ghana's inability to manage its environment stems from corruption and inadequate technological capacity.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Kumawu MP urges action on school infrastructure and teacher conduct

    The Member of Parliament for Kumawu has called on the government and Ministry of Education to urgently address infrastructure deficits in senior high schools, including inadequate classrooms and insufficient accommodation facilities, while also appealing for improved teacher motivation and monitoring to prevent sexual misconduct.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Government deploys drones, AI to clear Agbogbloshie waste heap

    The government is using drones and artificial intelligence to determine the volume of waste at Agbogbloshie before launching a major clearance operation involving hundreds of trucks and personnel from multiple institutions. Minister Ayariga said the waste heap—estimated to be about the height of a 10-storey building—has become a national priority, and President Mahama has directed four ministries to jointly develop an evacuation plan.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Minister vows to remove Agbogbloshie waste heap immediately

    Mahama Ayariga, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has declared the decades-old waste accumulation at Agbogbloshie a national emergency and committed to leading its complete evacuation. President Mahama has directed multiple ministries to develop a comprehensive removal plan, with the government mobilising resources including the Ghana Armed Forces, Jospong Group and private contractors.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Chief Imam symbolizes Ghana's interfaith harmony, minister says

    Mahama Ayariga, the newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, visited Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, to seek his blessings and prayers, describing the Chief Imam as Ghana's strongest symbol of interfaith harmony and calling on citizens to emulate his example of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Somanya residents urge asphalt overlay for truck-damaged roads

    Residents of Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo have called on the Government to include asphalt overlays in road rehabilitation projects, citing heavy truck traffic that causes repeated deterioration. A sod-cutting ceremony for the Somanya-Dodowa trunk road is scheduled for September 5, 2026.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  10. Kumawu MP convenes stakeholders on child labour protection

    The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, brought together traditional authorities, religious leaders, and state institutions to strengthen collaboration on human rights protection and address child labour in the district, with particular focus on harmful forms of labour including illegal mining.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  11. DirectAid concludes flood relief distribution in Greater Accra, Kasoa

    Humanitarian organisation DirectAid Ghana has concluded distribution of relief items to residents of communities affected by June 2026 floods across Greater Accra and Kasoa in the Central Region. The programme, estimated at about GH¢2 million, distributed food items, household goods, and other supplies to about 1,500 families, with support from donors in Kuwait and coordination by government officials.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  12. Vice President calls for digital skills in Methodist women's training

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang urged the Methodist Church Ghana to add digital skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training to its women's programmes to reduce economic dependence and prepare them for changing job markets. She highlighted government efforts to expand technical and vocational training and plans for a Women's Development Bank to support women-led businesses.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  13. Former minister proposes jail for officials approving protected-area projects

    Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has proposed that public officials who approve development projects in protected wetlands, watercourses, drainage channels and forest reserves face personal criminal liability. He argued that Ghana's current system shields individual officials from accountability by treating unlawful permits as institutional decisions rather than personal ones.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  14. Law student killed in hit-and-run on Tema Motorway

    Ivan Baidoo, a Level 200 law student at Central University, was killed in an alleged hit-and-run accident on the Tema Motorway on August 27. His family is offering a GH¢50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the driver responsible.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  15. Gas explosion near Larteh school contained after fire outbreak

    Firefighters contained a gas explosion near Methodist Primary School at Larteh Akuapem after an unattended fire triggered the incident. The area was secured and declared safe following emergency response.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  16. Nigerian-British businessman dies from Thailand cosmetic procedure

    A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman, Igho Ubiribo, died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure at a clinic in Bangkok, Thailand in March. A UK coroner ruled that the cosmetic procedure caused a fatal pulmonary embolism, with chest pain and loss of consciousness occurring shortly after the injection of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  17. WASSCE 2026 English decline to 62.4% prompts urgent remedial calls

    Education Watch's Executive Director says the continued fall in English Language performance in the 2026 WASSCE requires urgent remedial action, with the proportion of candidates obtaining grades A1 to C6 dropping from 69.00 per cent in 2025 to 62.40 per cent in 2026. However, performance in Social Studies, Mathematics, and Integrated Science improved, with Social Studies reaching about 78 per cent in grades A1 to C6—its strongest performance in recent years.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  18. Old Tafo MCE pledges drainage repairs after residents raise alarm

    Residents in Old Tafo, Ashanti Region, have raised concerns over faulty drainage systems during a sanitation exercise, warning that stagnant water poses health risks and could worsen flooding. The Municipal Chief Executive acknowledged the problems—including gutters without proper slope and obstruction from water pipes—and pledged the Assembly would work with relevant authorities to address them.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  19. Kumawu MP urges urgent investment in school infrastructure

    Ernest Yaw Anim, Member of Parliament for Kumawu, has called on the government and Ministry of Education to urgently address infrastructure deficits in senior high schools, citing inadequate classrooms, congestion, and insufficient accommodation facilities that affect teaching and learning. He also appealed for improved teacher motivation and working conditions, and condemned sexual relationships between teachers and students.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  20. Sekyere Kumawu MP supports 500 BECE candidates with school items

    The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Kumawu has provided 500 BECE candidates with essential items including trunks, mattresses, school bags and cutlery sets to support their transition to senior high school, with additional GH¢500 support for top performers.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  21. Abrantie College named Best Catering School at Ghana Cake Awards

    Abrantie College has been awarded Best Catering School of the Year at the Ghana Cake Business Awards 2026 in recognition of its excellence in culinary and hospitality education and industry-focused training.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  22. Kumawu MP urges government to fix senior high school infrastructure gaps

    Ernest Yaw Anim, MP for Kumawu, has called on government and the Ministry of Education to urgently address infrastructure deficits in senior high schools, citing inadequate classrooms, congestion, and insufficient accommodation facilities that affect teaching and learning. He also appealed for improved teacher motivation and working conditions, and condemned sexual relationships between teachers and students.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sport

  1. Nations FC seeks to overturn Mali defeat in CAF Cup

    Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah said the Ghanaian FA Cup champions remain confident they can recover from a 1-0 first-leg defeat to FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round and win the return leg in Ghana.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Inter Milan beat Napoli 3-2 from two goals down

    Reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan came from 2-0 down to beat Napoli 3-2, with Lautaro Martinez scoring twice including a 90th-minute winner and Marcus Thuram also netting. Napoli went 2-0 ahead early in the second half but Inter recovered to maintain their unbeaten home record in Serie A.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Modric plans to continue playing for Croatia past 41

    Luka Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia's national team in upcoming Nations League games. The decision comes as Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager, the coach who guided Modric's early international career from 2006 to 2012.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Bayern Munich held goalless by Schalke, ending 59-game scoring streak

    Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich failed to score for the first time in 59 competitive matches, drawing 0–0 with newly promoted Schalke in Gelsenkirchen. Despite dominating possession and introducing star players including Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala, Bayern could not penetrate Schalke's compact defence.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Alcaraz defeats Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals

    Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the US Open fourth round, advancing to the last eight in just his fourth competitive singles match after a four-month injury absence. The 23-year-old Spaniard has dropped only one set so far and extended his Grand Slam match win streak to 18.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Manchester United dropped five points in first three games

    Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton but have dropped five points from their opening three Premier League matches, conceding twice in each game. Manager Michael Carrick acknowledges positives including Benjamin Sesko's first goal and Kobbie Mainoo's impressive form, but cannot ignore the defensive struggles as the club prepares for Champions League and a Manchester City clash.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Black Princesses coach confident ahead of Ecuador World Cup match

    Ghana's Black Princesses, competing in their eighth successive World Cup, face Ecuador on September 6, with Head Coach Charles Sampson confident the team can win despite never previously advancing past the group stage.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Black Princesses lose 3-0 to Ecuador in U-20 WWC opener

    Ghana's U-20 women's national team lost 3-0 to debutant Ecuador in their opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Poland. The Black Princesses, missing centre-back Margaret Agyapomaa due to suspension, struggled to create chances and face South Korea and France in their next two Group C matches.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Hearts of Oak beat Berekum Chelsea 4-0 in GPL season opener

    Hearts of Oak defeated Berekum Chelsea 4-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium in their first match of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, with new signing John Antwi scoring twice on his debut.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  10. Asante Kotoko held 2-2 by newly promoted Debibi United

    Newly promoted Debibi United drew 2-2 with Asante Kotoko in their first-ever Ghana Premier League match. Kotoko took an early lead through Yakubu Dogo, but Debibi United fought back twice with goals from Richard Owusu to secure a point.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  11. Medeama loses 1-0 to TP Mazembe in CAF Champions League

    Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC suffered a 1-0 home defeat to DR Congo's TP Mazembe in the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, with the decisive goal coming in the 86th minute.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  12. Samartex beat Karela 3-1 in Ghana Premier League opener

    FC Samartex 1996 won 3–1 against Karela United in the GPL season opener, with goals from Edwin, Afful, and Sowah; Karela scored a penalty consolation, and Samartex moved to third on the table.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tourism & Environment

  1. Coastal communities should be partners in sea turtle conservation

    Dr Andrews Agyekumhene, Executive Director of the Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation Ghana, urged stakeholders to treat coastal communities as active partners rather than beneficiaries in sea turtle conservation efforts. He said meaningful community participation was critical to achieving sustainable results, and that coastal residents should be fully involved in conservation planning, decision-making and monitoring.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

World & Region

  1. 140 migrants rescued from dinghy in English Channel

    Around 140 migrants in a single dinghy launched from the Normandy coast were rescued by two RNLI boats in UK waters and will be taken to shore in the UK, days after the Prime Minister and French President met to discuss efforts to reduce small boat crossings.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. FIFA president Infantino confirms re-election bid for 2027

    FIFA says president Gianni Infantino, who has led the organization since 2016, will stand for re-election in March 2027. His announcement follows backlash over a scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, which prompted UEFA and several European football associations to threaten boycotts.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Germany's AfD achieves record 44% in eastern state election

    Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a record 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the conservative CDU on just over 17%, according to incomplete results with more than 97% of votes counted. The party is projected to fall short of a majority but says it has won a mandate to govern, which would give it powers over policing, local education and culture in the state.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami airport kills at least five

    An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, killing at least five people and injuring others. The aircraft struck vehicles and caught fire; fire crews responding to the scene found the plane largely intact but dealt with a fuel leak for hours afterward.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Dutch central bank relocates 86 tonnes of gold from North America

    The Netherlands relocated 86 tonnes of its gold from the US and Canada to London, citing preparation for severe crises amid increasing geopolitical unrest. France and Germany have similarly moved gold reserves back to Europe in response to global instability and trade tensions.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Jamaica to petition King Charles on slavery reparations legality

    Jamaica's government will present a petition to King Charles asking him to refer questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council regarding the legality of enslavement of Africans in Jamaica and Britain's potential legal duty to provide redress. Jamaica's culture minister Olivia Grange will also meet with British Museum officials to discuss repatriation of colonial-era artefacts.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Volcano eruption in Indonesia strands 150,000 passengers

    More than 150,000 passengers were left stranded after Anak Krakatau volcano forced temporary closure of six Indonesian airports. Transport authorities said 467 flights were affected, with operations disrupted to international destinations including Singapore, Doha, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in drugs case

    Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others were sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drug-related charges, including importing ingredients to make drugs and possessing illegal firearms. Khalifa has denied the charges and plans to appeal.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Opinion

  1. Ghana's political discourse plagued by insults, personal attacks

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's political conversation is increasingly marked by insults, personal attacks, and abusive language amplified by social media, and calls for leaders like Mahama and Bawumia to help reset discourse toward reasoned criticism that distinguishes between legitimate policy challenge and personal attacks on dignity.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Branson blames Middle East conflict for rising airline fuel prices

    Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson has attributed flight price rises to "foolish leaders" starting wars, citing Middle East tensions that have driven up oil and jet fuel costs. Virgin Atlantic has introduced a fuel surcharge in response to elevated fuel prices.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Chief Justice's SOE visits exceed constitutional authority

    An opinion piece argues that the Chief Justice's visits to state-owned enterprises to assess their performance fall outside his constitutional remit, which limits him to heading the Judiciary and presiding over the Supreme Court, and constitute an unconstitutional blurring of separation of powers.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

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