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Saturday, 12 September 2026
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Politics

GPRTU opposes vehicle auctions after 21-day holding period

The News

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union is calling for a review of a provision in the Road Traffic Regulations 2026 that allows authorities to auction broken-down vehicles left at designated holding areas for 21 days. The union supports immediate removal of broken-down vehicles from roads but argues owners should be allowed to reclaim their vehicles after paying towing and storage fees, rather than having them auctioned.

15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Politics

  1. GPRTU opposes vehicle auctions after 21-day holding period

    The Ghana Private Road Transport Union is calling for a review of a provision in the Road Traffic Regulations 2026 that allows authorities to auction broken-down vehicles left at designated holding areas for 21 days. The union supports immediate removal of broken-down vehicles from roads but argues owners should be allowed to reclaim their vehicles after paying towing and storage fees, rather than having them auctioned.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. ECG procurement used by politicians to benefit, says ACEP director

    Ben Boakye, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, has accused politicians and politically connected individuals of benefiting from ECG procurement practices. He argues that ECG's financial challenges include inefficiencies and alleged abuses in procurement, describing the utility as part of the "spoils of election" where politicians "milk" money through overpriced purchases and other leakages.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Newsfile examines SHS placement, ECG, World Bank tensions

    JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine Senior High School placement challenges affecting about 55,000 students, tensions over the Electricity Company of Ghana's operations, organised labour's confrontation with the World Bank, and questions over government's management of State-Owned Enterprises.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Mahama says taxpayers should not fund National Cathedral project

    President Mahama reiterated that taxpayers' money should not be used for the National Cathedral construction, arguing Christians should mobilise resources instead. He also cited concerns about the cathedral's location, given the concentration of major public facilities in the area and property demolitions required.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

  5. Sweden's leftist bloc leads tight race ahead of Sunday election

    Sweden's left- and right-wing political blocs head into Sunday's general election in a close race, with polls showing a narrow lead for the left grouping backing the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson. Current conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who is supported by the hard-right Sweden Democrats, has promised cabinet jobs for his allies if he remains at the helm.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Adutwum aide disputes Iddrisu's inheritance claim on school placement system

    Adutwum's spokesperson challenges Education Minister Iddrisu's assertion that he inherited the CSSPS, contending that the current application (COLDSIS) was introduced under the Mahama administration in 2025, not inherited, and that the government must therefore own both its successes and failures.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Constitutional review requires open consultation with broader public

    Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, a former GES deputy director-general and NPP education spokesperson, has urged the government to keep discussions open during Ghana's constitutional review and conduct extensive consultations to secure broad public acceptance and ownership of the process.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

  8. Ghana's Ambassador hosts African diplomats' meeting in Belgrade

    Ghana's Ambassador to Serbia, Kwesi Ahwoi, hosted the September 2026 meeting of the Group of African Ambassadors resident in Serbia at the Ghana Mission's Residence in Belgrade, bringing together African diplomatic representatives to discuss issues of common interest and strengthen cooperation among African missions.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online →

  9. Ghana faces growing terrorism threat from Sahel expansion

    The West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism warns that Ghana is now closer to terrorism threats than ever before, citing extremist violence spreading across the Sahel and into Burkina Faso near Ghana's borders, combined with internal socioeconomic vulnerabilities including unemployment and economic insecurity.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online →

  10. NDC official calls for comprehensive 1992 Constitution review

    Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology of the National Democratic Congress, Rashid Tanko Computer, says Ghana's 1992 Constitution is due for comprehensive review after more than three decades of operation to address shortcomings and make democratic and administrative arrangements more responsive to current realities.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  11. NPP chairmanship hopeful urges greater women inclusion in party

    NPP National Chairmanship aspirant Awentami Paul Afoko has called for greater inclusion of women in the party's administrative structures, stating that women's participation is critical to the NPP's organisational strength, electoral fortunes, and ability to recapture power.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  12. Mahama denies cabinet approval for Arabic, Chinese in schools

    President John Dramani Mahama clarified that his government has not approved a policy to introduce Arabic and Chinese as subjects across Ghana's public schools, urging the public to disregard such reports. He questioned the rationale for introducing Chinese when the country struggles to teach French effectively, and explained that English-Arabic schools were established earlier to encourage Muslim communities to send their children to school.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  13. Students' academic freedom essential to Africa's democratic renewal

    Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, a Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the University of Ghana, has emphasized that students' academic freedom is central to strengthening democratic practices in Africa. He argued that academic freedom can be undermined by university management, academics, and students themselves, and that internal university structures can limit students' meaningful participation in institutional governance and decision-making.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  14. BECE results reflect true abilities as exam cheating curtailed – Mahama

    President Mahama says improved invigilation measures have significantly reduced examination malpractice, allowing the 2026 BECE results to reveal students' actual academic abilities. He noted that stronger oversight has ended collusion by headteachers and officials who previously facilitated cheating, with performance improving in Mathematics and Social Studies, though a slight Social Studies decline is under investigation.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

Business

  1. IFC Managing Director to visit Ghana for investment talks

    Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, will visit Ghana from September 15 to 17, 2026, to engage government and private sector leaders on increasing private investment and supporting the country's development priorities, with focus on agribusiness, education, youth employment, renewable energy and the creative economy.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair continues at Marina Mall

    The second day of the three-day JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair takes place Saturday at Marina Mall in Accra, bringing together housing and property sector businesses to showcase mortgage financing, real estate, construction, home improvement, and other solutions for homeowners and investors.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama touts 24-hour markets for district economic growth

    President Mahama says the government's plan to establish 24-hour markets across the country is intended to stimulate economic activity, expand trading opportunities, and strengthen local economies by providing functional commercial centres in every district where farmers, traders, and businesses can operate beyond conventional daytime hours.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Mahama says Ghana's economy now resilient to external shocks

    President John Mahama says Ghana's economy has shifted from vulnerability to external shocks to greater resilience, describing the change as moving from "broomsticks" to "concrete pillars." He attributed this to better economic management, though noted external developments have limited growth potential to below 7% this year.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Banking sector remains stable with strong capital, liquidity

    The Bank of Ghana's macroprudential assessment as of June 2026 found that systemic vulnerabilities within the banking industry remain broadly subdued, with the sector continuing to exhibit strong capitalisation, liquidity, profitability, and asset quality, though downside risks from geopolitical tensions warrant vigilance.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. NCA awards 700MHz spectrum to MTN Ghana

    The National Communications Authority has awarded two lots of 700 MHz spectrum to Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana) for a combined licence fee of US$109.9 million. The NCA is continuing its allocation process for 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands, with the 2.3 GHz band under-subscribed and the 3 GHz band over-subscribed.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. ECG's challenges are management failures, not worker fault – TUC

    The Trades Union Congress deputy secretary-general has argued that the Electricity Company of Ghana's difficulties stem from management problems rather than failures by ordinary workers, and questioned whether Ghana should consider handing ECG to foreign operators when the country has qualified people capable of managing it.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Ericsson marks 150 years global, 30 in Ghana telecommunications

    Ericsson has celebrated its 150th anniversary globally and 30 years of operations in Ghana, during which it launched the country's first commercial GSM network and delivered technological advancements including 3G, 4G, and rural coverage solutions.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online →

  9. JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair attracts homebuyers

    The JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair at Marina Mall in Accra on September 12 drew prospective homeowners to explore mortgage financing, real estate, construction, interior décor, security and renewable energy options with experts from Ghana's housing sector.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  10. Ghana undertaking Africa's largest road infrastructure programme

    Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza claims Ghana is implementing the largest road infrastructure programme in Africa under the government's Big Push programme, with projects across the country responding to widespread concerns about poor road conditions raised during the 2024 election campaign.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online →

  11. JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair draws homebuyers seeking expert guidance

    Prospective homeowners attended the second day of the JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair at Marina Mall in Accra, engaging with industry professionals and exhibitors on mortgage financing, property acquisition, construction, and home improvement. The three-day fair, running September 11–13, showcases solutions from businesses in real estate, construction, interior décor, security, renewable energy, and technology.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online →

  12. PMP certification updated to reflect AI-enabled project demands

    The Project Management Institute refreshed its PMP certification exam in July 2026 to emphasize business alignment, strategic decision-making, stakeholder engagement, leadership, and sustainability as technical skills become obsolete more quickly in AI-transformed workplaces.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

Mining & Energy

  1. IPP contracts partly blame for Ghana's energy problems—TUC

    TUC Deputy Secretary General Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo attributes part of Ghana's energy-sector challenges to contractual arrangements with Independent Power Producers, and questions why government commissioned an IMF assessment of ECG without consulting workers and organised labour, given the IMF's advocacy for privatisation.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Agriculture & Land

  1. 24-hour economy plans greenhouse-to-export supply chain system

    Government is positioning the 24-hour economy as a driver of Ghana's horticulture industry, linking greenhouse production to cold storage, logistics and export markets. The initiative aims to connect production, processing, and markets through programs like Shiqpon and the Tamale Air Cargo Hub to build a competitive horticultural sector.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Government develops cut-flower export corridor via Tamale Air Cargo Hub

    Ghana's government is working with a private sector investor to develop a cut-flower production corridor from Daboya to the Tamale Air Cargo Hub for exports to Europe, West Africa, and the Gulf, as part of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. El Niño threatens Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire cocoa exports

    Fitch Solutions warns that El Niño conditions coinciding with Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire's October-December cocoa crop development period could reduce yields through lower rainfall and higher temperatures, weighing on export earnings, government revenues and rural incomes. The firm also flags food security risks as rice imports account for substantial consumption in both countries (Côte d'Ivoire 49%, Ghana 47%), exposing them to El Niño-driven tightening in global rice supplies.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana must develop horticulture into global export industry

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghana to build a competitive horticulture sector capable of creating jobs and competing in global markets, comparable to Kenya's success. She emphasized the need to strengthen the entire horticultural value chain, including transport, storage, and market access, noting that government agricultural programmes like Feed Ghana provide a foundation for expansion.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. NPP presidential candidate backs reforms to protect Ghanaian farmers

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, NPP's 2028 presidential candidate, expressed sympathy with farmers unable to sell their produce even at reduced prices, citing a situation worsened by massive food-commodity imports. He pledged sweeping reforms to protect local farmers and ensure food sovereignty during a meeting with the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

  6. Mahama pledges maize plant in Sissala, increased buffer stock funding

    President Mahama announced plans to establish a maize processing plant in the Sissala area of the Upper West Region to address recurring gluts and create a market for farmers' harvest, while also increasing funding to the National Food Buffer Stock Company and constructing silos to expand storage capacity.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Society

  1. WACCE calls for state of emergency in galamsey areas

    The Executive Director of the West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism has called on the government to declare a state of emergency in areas severely affected by illegal mining (galamsey), arguing that illegal mining creates conditions of social insecurity that extremist groups can exploit.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. NACOC director calls for stronger African cross-border drug cooperation

    Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission director-general Major-General Maxwell Obuba Mantey has called for stronger cross-border cooperation among African countries to tackle synthetic drugs, cocaine trafficking and transnational organised crime, arguing that no country can effectively combat drug trafficking alone and that countries must move beyond fragmented national responses to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint operations.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Ablakwa donates bicycles, supplies to North Tongu SHS students

    Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, has donated bicycles to 100 newly enrolled day students in the constituency, as part of a broader support package for all 2,269 new SHS students that includes mattresses, chop boxes, exercise books, and sanitary pads for female students.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Ablakwa supports 2,269 North Tongu SHS students

    North Tongu MP and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has provided essential supplies including chop boxes, mattresses, exercise books, and hygiene products to 2,269 newly admitted SHS students in the constituency as part of his annual support programme.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

  5. BECE automatic placement rate reaches 87.3 percent in 2026

    Of 604,567 BECE candidates who qualified for placement in 2026, 527,932 (87.32%) were automatically placed into senior high schools, the highest rate since at least 2021, up from 81.96% in 2025. The proportion of candidates requiring self-placement has declined from 33.77% in 2021 to 8.91% as of mid-September 2026.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Two Category A school choices increased demand pressure on top SHS

    Former GES Deputy Director-General Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh criticised the decision to allow students to select two Category A schools in the 2026 SHS placement exercise, arguing that the policy significantly increased demand for schools with already limited places, contributing to placement difficulties.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Between 313,000 and 328,000 students applied for Category A schools

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu disclosed that between 313,000 and 328,000 students applied for Category A Senior High Schools despite only about 76,000 available places, with 55,000 students left without placements. He noted that 527,000 of 604,000 students on the placement system have been placed, representing about 87 per cent, and that vacancies remain across the system though not necessarily in schools students prefer.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Education Minister acknowledges SHS placement system challenges

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has acknowledged challenges with this year's Senior High School placement process. Of about 604,000 students in the placement system, 527,000 (87 per cent) have been placed, though available vacancies remain concentrated in less-preferred schools.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. HIDAH Foundation delivers free two-day skills program for youth

    The HIDAH Humanitarian Foundation concluded a free two-day skills development program at MAJD International School in East Legon, designed to equip young Ghanaians with practical skills, knowledge, confidence, and leadership abilities. Founder Mujahida Ibrahim Prah emphasized that the initiative aims to empower participants to create opportunities, serve communities, and become responsible leaders.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

  10. Foreign Minister rewards PRESEC's ninth NSMQ championship win

    Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and PRESEC alumnus, rewarded the school's NSMQ-winning contestants with MacBooks, teaching staff with laptops, cash, and a holiday treat. He also announced delivery of a special NSMQ bus to the school in December.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

  11. Free Primary Healthcare targets most deprived districts based on criteria

    Ghana Health Service Director-General Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea says the selection of districts for the Free Primary HealthCare programme is based on levels of deprivation, access to health services, and indicators including hospital availability, maternal mortality, school enrolment and distance to healthcare — not political considerations.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

  12. Greening must integrate with urban development, VP urges

    Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for greening to be part of Ghana's development planning rather than an afterthought, highlighting how green spaces improve living conditions and create demand for local skills and businesses. She linked recent floods to environmental neglect and urged local authorities, developers and businesses to prioritize creating greener communities.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Government should prioritise education quality over school categorisation

    Ben Boakye, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, has urged the government to focus on improving the quality of education in all senior high schools rather than emphasising the categorisation of schools into categories A, B, and C. He argued that the government should ensure all schools have capable teachers and adequate support to deliver quality education across the board.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  14. Former GES official blames placement model changes for 2026 crisis

    Former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh attributed difficulties in the 2026 SHS placement exercise to changes made to the established placement model, including alterations to student selection, eligibility requirements, and the number of Category A schools candidates could choose. The placement controversy involves approximately 55,000 candidates.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  15. GMet forecasts thunderstorms and rain across parts of Ghana

    Ghana's Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and rain of varying intensities across parts of the country this evening and into the night, with mist and fog patches likely over coastal, forest and mountainous areas early Sunday morning. The agency also warned that the sea is currently rough and urged the public to stay safe.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  16. GETFund to allocate GH¢250m for Category A SHS expansion

    Ghana's Education Minister has requested that the Ghana Education Trust Fund allocate GH¢250 million this year to expand infrastructure in Category A senior high schools, citing rising student numbers under the Free SHS programme. The funds will support facilities expansion at schools including Achimota, Wesley Girls', Wesley College, PRESEC, and Prempeh College.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  17. PRESEC wins ninth NSMQ trophy at 2026 grand finale

    Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) won the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 40 points, defeating Accra Academy (33 points) and St Augustine's College (27 points) to claim its ninth NSMQ trophy, marking the school's return to the final after a two-year absence.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  18. Police interdict officer over law student death on Tema Motorway

    Ghana Police Service has interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng following the death of 23-year-old law student Ivan Baidoo on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The Homicide Unit and Police Professional Standards Bureau are investigating the circumstances and the officer's conduct.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online →

Culture

  1. Gospel music legend Bernice Offei dies at 63

    Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei, known for hits including Life Is Short, Hold On and Kaa She Gbeyei, has died at 63. Her death was announced on Facebook by fellow musicians on Saturday, September 12, 2026, days after she had been reported missing.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Big Chef Season 5: Final 10 compete in Omo Tuo Challenge

    The final 10 contestants on Big Chef Season Five will face the Omo Tuo Challenge this Sunday after Grace and Yayra became the first evicted. Clara won last week's Star Chef title with Jollof rice, while the remaining chefs must now tackle the traditional Ghanaian rice balls dish.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sport

  1. Nigerian Aina wins J30 Accra Girls' Singles after Duvor Klu retires

    Nigeria's Goodnews Eyinjuoluwa Aina was crowned J30 Accra Girls' Singles champion after Ghana's Gwendolyn Duvor Klu retired during the final while trailing 7–5, 0–0 (15–0). Duvor Klu said she was proud to reach the finals and prioritized listening to her body to avoid injury.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Chelsea's Joao Pedro compared to Benzema and Haaland by Alonso

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said striker Joao Pedro is stylistically similar to his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and rates him at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Joao Pedro, 24, won the Premier League's Player of the Month on Friday after scoring twice and providing two assists in his first three games of the season.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Arteta deliberately disrupted pre-season to prepare Arsenal for delays

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he intentionally disrupted the team's pre-season training and travel routines—including delayed meals, changed routes, and uncomfortable conditions—to prepare players to handle unexpected disruptions like their recent Champions League flight delay to Italy.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Richarlison's Vasco da Gama move collapses over personal terms

    Tottenham forward Richarlison's proposed transfer to Vasco da Gama has fallen through due to disagreements over personal terms, with the Brazilian transfer window closing Friday. Richarlison remains at Spurs amid ongoing contract disputes and is understood to be exploring his options.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Mbappe criticizes viral dictator meme as politically insensitive

    Kylian Mbappe has criticized an AI-generated meme superimposing his face on a dictator's body, saying it reveals "a lack of political and human awareness" despite acknowledging some use it good-naturedly to reflect his match dominance or club influence. He distinguished this from a "Mobut" nickname used by teammate Ousmane Dembele, which he said was lighthearted social media humor.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Morocco PM rebukes football chief over 2030 World Cup final claims

    Morocco's prime minister has told the head of the country's football federation to stop promising that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final, citing the need to discuss the venue with co-hosts Spain and Portugal. The final location has yet to be finalised, though Spain's football federation president has previously claimed the final should be held in Spain.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Mourinho defends Mbappe and Vinicius Jr after fan boos

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho compared Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to fruit trees in their defence after both players were booed by home fans at the Bernabeu this week, saying their achievements and statistics speak for themselves despite criticism over their defensive work.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Lewis Hall extends Newcastle contract until 2031

    Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall has signed a two-year contract extension running until 2031. The 22-year-old, who joined from Chelsea in 2023 and has made 106 appearances, said extending his stay at his boyhood club is a "really proud moment."

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Gordon impresses at Barcelona with four assists in five games

    Anthony Gordon has provided four assists in his first five matches for Barcelona since joining in May, slotting seamlessly into the left-wing position previously filled by Marcus Rashford, though the 25-year-old England winger has yet to score a goal.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Ghanaian youngster Zayan Omar joins Spanish club Málaga

    Ghanaian youngster Zayan Omar has signed a two-year contract with Spanish club Málaga CF from Na God FC, following a strong 2025/26 campaign in Ghana's Access Bank Division One League. Omar will initially join Málaga's youth set-up, with potential for first-team opportunities in the club's La Liga environment.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Manchester City's new signings eager to win under Maresca

    Manchester City's new captain Ruben Dias says the club's summer signings are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is embracing new manager Enzo Maresca's ideas. City spent a Premier League record £458m in the transfer window on players including Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, though they lost key players including 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  12. Shelton reaches US Open final, defeats Tiafoe in all-American semi

    Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an all-American US Open semi-final to reach his first Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old eighth seed will face top-seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  13. Gwendolyn Klu leads Ghana's J30 tennis title charge

    Ghana's Gwendolyn Klu will compete for the Girls' Singles title at the J30 Accra – Tennis Foundation Ghana Open against Nigeria's Goodnews Eyinjuoluwa Aina on Saturday, with Ghanaian Jeff Frimpong also reaching the Boys' Doubles final at the ITF World Tennis Junior Tour event.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  14. Nations FC seek comeback against FC Diarra in Confederation Cup

    Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two goals to advance. Coach Zdravko Logarusic's side will look to exploit home advantage and attacking creativity against a resolute Diarra defence that is expected to sit deep.

    12 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  15. U.S. Embassy launches girls' soccer initiative in Ghana

    The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has launched a sports diplomacy program to develop young female footballers' leadership and teamwork skills, with 16 coaches trained in Tamale under a train-the-trainer model and expansion planned to Kumasi and Accra. The initiative, which features former U.S. Women's World Cup player Amy Griffin, aims to close gaps in youth sports development for girls.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

  16. GFA says no conflict with Mahama, committed to football reforms

    The Ghana Football Association's Communications Director said the FA will not conflict with President Mahama over his concerns about Ghana football, including refereeing and match-fixing issues. The GFA said it is committed to strengthening the refereeing system and making improvements to ensure the sport's integrity.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  17. GFA says no football body can curb match-fixing alone

    The Ghana Football Association's Director of Communication, Henry Asante Twum, responded to President John Mahama's criticism of poor refereeing and match-fixing in Ghanaian football by stating that no football association in the world can completely eradicate match-fixing on its own, though he acknowledged the President's interest in developing the sport.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  18. Ashantigold debutants win first GPL match with Gyamfi hat-trick

    FC Ashantigold secured their first-ever Ghana Premier League victory, defeating Vision FC 3-1 at home, with David Gyamfi scoring a hat-trick—the first in the 2026/27 season. The debutants have four points from their opening two matches.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

  19. Black Princesses exit U-20 World Cup after France defeat

    Ghana's Black Princesses lost 4-0 to France in their final Group C match and finished bottom of the group with three points, marking their eighth consecutive group stage exit since debuting in 2010.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  20. Ghana champions Medeama eliminated from CAF Champions League

    Medeama Sporting Club, Ghana Premier League champions, have been eliminated from the 2026/27 CAF Champions League after losing 3-1 to TP Mazembe in the second leg of their preliminary round fixture, ending the tie 4-1 on aggregate.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online →

  21. Medeama eliminated from CAF Champions League at preliminary round

    Medeama, the Ghanaian champions, were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 3-1 to TP Mazembe in the second leg in Lubumbashi, completing a 4-1 aggregate defeat.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Environmental protection should be integral to development, VP urges

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians to treat environmental protection and greening as part of national development, not merely a response to floods, and has linked the environmental agenda to economic opportunities in horticulture and the expansion of sustainable businesses.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

World & Region

  1. Ghana urges regional cooperation against drug trafficking threat

    Ghana's delegation at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa in Vienna called for stronger regional and international cooperation to combat drug trafficking and transnational organised crime. During the period under review, NACOC and partner security agencies made 217 arrests and 165 prosecutions, intercepting more than 8.5 tonnes of assorted narcotic drugs and 45.4 million tramadol tablets.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. International Youth Festival attracts participants from 191 countries

    Participants from 47 countries have already arrived in Yekaterinburg for an International Youth Festival that is expected to gather 10,000 young leaders from 191 countries. The festival, themed "Follow Your Dream," will include 5,000 participants from Russia and 5,000 from foreign countries, with an additional thousand teenagers aged 14 to 17.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghanaian ordinary passport holders access 41 visa-free countries

    According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Morocco defends bilateral ties with Spain, rejects blame accusations

    Morocco's Foreign Ministry rejected what it described as renewed accusations from Spanish political and media circles, stating that relations with Madrid should be based on mutual respect, dialogue and cooperation. The Ministry highlighted the 2022 Joint Declaration with Spain and cited tangible results in trade, security cooperation and migration efforts.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Norway's Princess Astrid dies at 94, two days after King Harald's funeral

    Princess Astrid of Norway, sister of the late King Harald V, has died at 94, just two days after attending his funeral. She was the last surviving child of King Olav V and had served as Norway's first lady from 1954 to 1968.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Saudi pipeline shut after drone attack from Iraqi territory

    Saudi Arabia has closed its critical 1,200km East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq attacked it, following an admission from Iraq's government and the firing of a military commander. The pipeline has been moving 4% to 5% of global oil supply, and the closure comes amid wider Middle East tensions and Houthi advances in Yemen.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Passenger train derails in northern France, 44 injured

    At least 44 people were injured, including one woman airlifted in critical condition, when a passenger train derailed in Normandy near Rouen on Friday evening. French media reports suggest possible sabotage, though authorities have not commented and the cause remains unknown.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's 2022 invasion

    A UN official warned that Ukraine faces its toughest winter since Russia's full-scale invasion, with risk of "humanitarian catastrophe" if Russian attacks cut off power and water access. Russia has intensified aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while both countries deny deliberately targeting civilians.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Opinion

  1. Mahama's anti-corruption record shows progress but warrants caution

    Civil society leaders and anti-corruption advocates credit the Mahama administration after 18 months for ongoing investigations, contract terminations, and procurement reforms, but express caution that the true test of the government's commitment lies ahead.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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