Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah said a woman approached him after a court proceeding and firmly held his wrist, claiming to be from EOCO and asking him to come with her. He refused to enter her car without proper identification and suspected a possible abduction, saying he will go to EOCO when proper procedure is followed.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah said a woman approached him after a court proceeding and firmly held his wrist, claiming to be from EOCO and asking him to come with her. He refused to enter her car without proper identification and suspected a possible abduction, saying he will go to EOCO when proper procedure is followed.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen has called for Ghana to significantly reduce the size of government by consolidating ministries and departments, cutting public sector employment, and redirecting resources to productive economic activity and job creation. He also proposed "golden handshakes" to encourage public servants to leave and start businesses, and advocated for aggressive privatization of state-owned enterprises.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah said he drove away from Economic and Organised Crime Office officials on Wednesday because the woman who approached him could not produce identification and insisted he travel in an EOCO vehicle rather than his own. He said he is willing to go to EOCO if the agency follows proper procedure.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah explained that he drove away from EOCO officials outside the Accra High Court because a woman who approached him held his wrist firmly, insisted he use their vehicle, could not produce identification, and claimed EOCO had written to him three times—details he disputed—leading him to suspect a kidnapping attempt.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, has rejected the Constitution Review Committee's proposal to extend the presidential and parliamentary tenure from four to five years, arguing that the current four-year term already provides sufficient time for policy implementation and that he sees no rational basis for the extension.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs cautioned against amending Ghana's Constitution merely because a certain number of years have elapsed, saying constitutional maintenance should be continuous but amendments should remain occasional and based on whether the Constitution is functioning effectively.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee has confirmed the Minority has secured more than the required 15% support to trigger a parliamentary recall over Ghana's cocaine scandal, with signatures and petition already filed with the Speaker.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office said it attempted to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on September 23, 2026, in connection with an ongoing investigation after he declined two invitations in February 2026 to assist with inquiries. EOCO stated the arrest was not completed because officers assessed that further action would have endangered public safety as the situation escalated at the court forecourt.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Rev Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has warned that Ghana's drug-trafficking crisis poses national security threats, saying the drug trade, money laundering, and terrorism are closely linked. His remarks follow major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, including a nearly 3.9-tonne cocaine haul in France valued at over US$260 million.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Private lawyer Agyei Baffuor said he refused to comply with a woman claiming to be an Economic and Organised Crime Office official because he feared kidnapping, citing insufficient identification and suspicious circumstances. The Minority called on security agencies to ensure proper identification and due process to prevent public alarm.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ranking Member Rev Ntim Fordjour says the Minority has secured more than the required 15% of MPs to trigger a parliamentary recall under Article 112(3) of the Constitution over Ghana's worsening drug-trafficking crisis, with signatures and petition filed with the Speaker last week. He expects the Speaker to issue the notice of recall this week, enabling Parliament to sit by next week to constitute a bipartisan committee for a transparent inquiry into the issue.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government and signed amendments to election laws that removed requirements for a permanent constitution and national census before voting, moves intended to advance long-delayed election preparations. His rival Riek Machar has been under house arrest since March 2025 and faces trial on charges including treason and murder, which he denies.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Maritime Authority has rejected claims by Dennis Miracles Aboagye that its vessel monitoring system is ineffective, describing them as false and misleading. The Authority said it maintains 24-hour surveillance of vessels operating within Ghana's maritime domain using various monitoring tools to ensure safety, security and environmental protection.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee Rev. Ntim Fordjour has criticized the government for failing to take decisive action against Ghana's drug trafficking crisis, questioning why no agency head has been removed despite major drug-related incidents. His remarks follow the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in France in September from a container originating from Ghana.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has rejected allegations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office that he ignored invitations to assist with an investigation, stating the EOCO invitation was addressed to him in his former capacity as Senior Partner of a law firm representing SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited, not as a subject of investigation. The MP said he referred the matter to Parliament's Clerk for advice upon becoming an MP, and that his firm subsequently cooperated with EOCO's investigation through a lawful representative.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
As world leaders gather for the 81st UN General Assembly, questions Kwame Nkrumah raised about African unity, economic independence, and self-determination remain central to contemporary challenges. A former NPP running mate called on Ghanaians to honour Nkrumah's contribution beyond partisan politics at his 117th birthday celebration.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An attempted arrest of the Manhyia South MP at the Accra High Court has revived debate over when MPs can be arrested. The constitution protects MPs from process while attending or travelling to parliamentary proceedings, but does not grant blanket immunity from arrest, according to legal analysis of Article 117 of the 1992 Constitution.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
New Patriotic Party National Chairman aspirant Sammy Crabbe has said declining openness and debate within the NPP has driven capable members away, including some who joined the opposition NDC, attributing the shift to changes in how the party's constitution was handled and reduced space for independent thinking.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Crabbe, an NPP National Chairman aspirant, has criticized Ghana's reliance on emotion over data in public discourse and decision-making, arguing that leaders lack analytical depth and that the public is often misled by claims that could be tested against available evidence.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee warned MPs against allowing partisan politics to overshadow Ghana's drug trafficking crisis, urging them to approach the issue as a matter of national security. His comments follow a series of major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, including nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine intercepted by French customs in September.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called on ECOWAS member states to strengthen cooperation and develop coordinated responses to climate change, environmental degradation, population displacement and insecurity in West Africa.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Environment Minister Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has called on agencies under her ministry, including CSIR, to transform scientific research into commercially viable solutions and address environmental challenges such as land degradation and water pollution. She stressed the need for stronger government-researcher collaboration to improve scientists' working conditions and retain skilled professionals in Ghana.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has called for stronger West African coordination and collaboration to combat transnational organised crime, improve border management and migration, through coordinated efforts, infrastructure and logistics. A regional workshop in Accra is bringing together representatives from Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo under the EU-funded SHIFT project to share experiences and adopt best practices in border management.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Recent cocaine busts originating from Ghana have increased in frequency and quantity; French authorities are reportedly reluctant to share intelligence with Ghanaian counterparts due to mistrust, with social media speculation linking one arrested suspect to a presidential security official.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama distanced himself from controversial US-based Ghanaian broadcaster Kevin Taylor, saying he has never met or spoken with him. Mahama said Taylor was a former NPP member who became disappointed with the party and has since criticized it and some religious leaders.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has urged authorities to exercise restraint in arresting and prosecuting political actors over social media comments, cautioning that selective use of the criminal justice system could undermine Ghana's democracy and warning that political power is temporary.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, a former Local Government and Rural Development Minister, has formally announced his bid for the National Chairmanship of the NDC, pledging to rebuild the party from the grassroots and restore its founding values of probity, accountability and social justice.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
An early survey of NDC party delegates found General Asiedu Nketia (24.5%) and Minister Eric Opoku (20.4%) leading in perceptions of who could best unite and lead the party, ahead of other potential contenders including Finance Minister Ato Forson, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Democratic Congress announced plans to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council following consultations with stakeholders. The party has authorized presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to nominate key campaign council members including the Director-General, Deputy Director-General (North), Spokesman, and Finance Director.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
An EOCO invitation letter dated February 27, 2026, has surfaced following a chaotic incident involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and EOCO officers outside Accra High Court. The letter, from EOCO Acting Executive Director Raymond Archer, invited Baffour Awuah to appear before the Office in connection with an investigation, after an earlier invitation on February 10 that the MP forwarded to Parliament's Clerk for advice.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned against the criminalisation of legitimate criticism, political commentary, satire and dissent while addressing harmful content on social media. He called on the Media Foundation for West Africa and Ghana Journalists Association to jointly convene a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech and harmful content, noting that arrests over mere criticism could be counterproductive and undermine public confidence in state institutions.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office said that being a Member of Parliament does not end investigations or place individuals beyond the reach of the law, following an attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on September 23, 2026, in connection with an ongoing investigation. EOCO said it recognises parliamentary privileges and immunities and will ensure its operations comply with the Constitution while continuing its investigation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the Chief Justice to examine the practice of law enforcement agencies attempting to arrest suspects on court premises, citing an alleged incident involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah who was pursued by EOCO officers after appearing at the Accra High Court.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office says it has identified two persons who allegedly intervened to facilitate the escape of Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah during an attempted arrest on September 23, 2026. The Office said the conduct of the two persons is being assessed and lawful steps may follow, while the investigation into the MP remains active.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office says its attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on September 23 was lawful and followed two declined invitations in February to assist with an ongoing investigation. The office stated that the situation escalated during the attempted arrest and was not completed after officers assessed that proceeding could have endangered public safety.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba has urged Africans to move beyond slogans and monuments and give Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah's ideas practical meaning, using the 117th anniversary of his birth to examine whether Africa is making progress towards the ideals he championed.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has cautioned against disproportionate arrests for mere criticism or political commentary, saying such actions risk creating "undeserving martyrs" and eroding public confidence in state institutions. He has called for a national stakeholder engagement to develop a balanced approach that protects freedom of expression while addressing genuinely harmful digital content.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of abusing its powers after EOCO officials allegedly attempted to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at court premises immediately after he had represented a client in court. The Minority Caucus questioned whether investigative agencies have authority to enter court premises with intention to arrest suspects and called on the Chief Justice to examine the circumstances.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on President John Mahama to bring his appointees to order and ensure state institutions operate within the law, following an alleged confrontation between Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and EOCO security personnel at the Accra High Court.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has tasked the Media Foundation for West Africa and Ghana Journalists Association to jointly convene a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech and harmful digital content, seeking to develop a coherent approach that protects freedom of expression while addressing genuinely harmful online conduct.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has alleged that a woman claiming to be from the Economic and Organised Crime Office attempted to forcibly take him to EOCO after court proceedings on September 23, though she failed to produce identification or an arrest warrant when challenged.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South MP and lawyer for detained nurse Salomey Baffoe Awiti, says he drove away from the Accra High Court after a Wednesday confrontation with what he believed were Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) personnel because a woman seeking to arrest him could not produce an arrest warrant and he feared for his safety.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu described an alleged attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by security personnel believed to be from the Economic and Organised Crime Office at the Accra High Court on September 23 as "a retrogression" in Ghana's democratic development. The circumstances surrounding the confrontation, including whether the personnel were EOCO operatives and whether an arrest was being attempted, remain unclear.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa met Norway's Minister of International Development during the UN General Assembly to discuss expanding trade and investment in oil and gas, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and agribusiness, alongside deeper cooperation in maritime security, education and counter-terrorism efforts.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pan-Africanist Professor P.L.O. Lumumba says President Mahama is helping rekindle Ghana's historic Pan-African role and revive aspects of the vision championed by Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah, pointing to Mahama's continental engagement and international advocacy.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Roads Minister says the Tema-Kpone Junction road project had no valid contract or approved scope of work, which hampered construction. The project will be restructured and completed as a concrete dual carriageway under the government's Big Push initiative.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Okai Mintah, an aspirant for NDC National Youth Organizer, has highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for young people to take up leadership roles in the party and country, citing the performance of young appointees in the current administration as evidence of their capacity to contribute to public service.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has challenged corporate institutions in Tema to contribute more to road infrastructure, noting that while companies willingly pay for electricity and water extensions, few support road development. His remarks follow concerns over deteriorating conditions on the Tema-Kpone road, where tanker drivers recently protested for government intervention.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba has warned that the political independence achieved by African countries under Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah is gradually being eroded by external economic and political influence. Lumumba argues that Nkrumah understood political independence would remain vulnerable without economic independence and African unity, and warned of colonial influence returning in different forms after formal independence.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
With President Bassirou Diomaye Faye chairing ECOWAS and President John Dramani Mahama expected to assume the African Union chairmanship in 2027, two West African leaders will simultaneously hold influential positions in Africa's regional and continental architecture. The article argues this convergence of leadership presents an opportunity to redefine regional integration and rebuild relationships across West Africa, particularly as ECOWAS faces challenges including the withdrawal of three member states and mounting terrorism, economic pressures, and climate vulnerability.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba says Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah possessed foresight in the 1960s that a fragmented Africa would struggle to protect its interests and would be vulnerable to domination by external forces. Lumumba argues that Africa's current conflicts and crises could have been avoided had the continent heeded Nkrumah's call for meaningful unity.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama will address the 81st United Nations General Assembly on 24 September 2026, marking the 25th General Debate address by a Ghanaian president since Dr Kwame Nkrumah delivered the first in 1960. Former President Akufo-Addo leads with eight addresses; Kufuor and Mahama have each delivered six, while Mills made two appearances.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has opened a free driving school training programme offering driving lessons, road safety education, and licences to constituents. Over 1,700 participants registered at the launch, which was presented as a campaign promise fulfilled.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
An officer of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) attempted to arrest NPP Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour outside the Accra High Court while he was representing a client in the Ghana Jollof public incitement case; the MP resisted and pushed the officer, with his lawyer invoking parliamentary immunity procedures. The reason for the attempted arrest was unclear, though the MP had previously claimed on radio that Ghana has a cocaine manufacturing operation.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Maritime Authority has rejected claims that its vessel monitoring system is ineffective, insisting that vessels operating within Ghana's maritime jurisdiction remain under 24-hour surveillance. The Authority's response follows comments by NPP communications figure Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who alleged the system had been down for months and warned the Authority was "working blindly."
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has rejected a proposal to extend Ghana's presidential and parliamentary terms from four to five years, arguing that four years provides sufficient time for governments to deliver their programmes if they prepare adequately before taking office. The Prempeh Committee recommended the extension, which the government has accepted, but the IEA maintains that political parties should be ready to implement policies immediately upon assuming office.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called for the restitution of African cultural heritage and human remains held in museums and private collections outside the continent, saying the continued possession of African artefacts and the remains of African ancestors is an issue of dignity, identity and justice. He cited examples including the 1874 looting of the Asante Royal Palace and the case of King Badu Bonsu II, whose remains were returned to Ghana in 2009.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has said Article 117 of Ghana's Constitution protects MPs only when "on his way to, attending at or returning from" parliamentary proceedings, not at all times. His remarks followed a confrontation between Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and EOCO security personnel at an Accra High Court.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has outlined three key pillars to advance the global reparatory justice agenda, calling for movement from recognition of historical injustices to concrete action. The pillars include a permanent global system for restitution, building Africa's capacity to manage returning cultural heritage, and other measures, with Mahama emphasizing the need to move from acknowledgement to implementation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the United States has formally indicated its readiness to work with Ghana on reparatory justice despite voting against a UN resolution on the issue in March 2026. Ablakwa characterized the Ghana-led reparatory justice initiative as intended to promote healing and reconciliation rather than divide countries.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader has outlined the established procedure whereby security agencies such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Police Service, and Economic and Organised Crime Office must formally write to the Speaker of Parliament to request the release of an MP for investigation, with the Speaker referring such requests to Parliament's leadership and Legal Directorate to make arrangements.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah say EOCO invitations in February concerned his law firm's client, not him personally, and that he referred the matter to Parliament's Clerk for advice. EOCO attempted to arrest the MP at Accra High Court on September 23, 2026, citing his failure to honour two February invitations to assist an ongoing investigation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of the Interior's spokesperson said the arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by EOCO could have been handled more appropriately by securing notice to the Speaker of Parliament rather than through the direct arrest method used.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin handed over his role as head of Ghana's delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament to Deputy Majority Leader George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan during the 2026 Second Extraordinary Session. Afenyo-Markin, who remains a delegation member until 2028, urged a people-centred approach to West African integration focused on tangible benefits for citizens and young people.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South MP, has rejected EOCO's claim that it invited him twice in February 2026 to assist with an investigation, saying he was never personally invited by the anti-graft agency. The dispute centres on whether EOCO's invitation was directed at him personally or at the law firm of which he is Senior Partner.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sociologist Prof. Kofi Osei Akuoko warns that Ghana's public service faces institutional capacity loss due to political interference in appointments and promotions, skilled worker exits, fiscal pressures, and declining public trust, weakening its ability to deliver essential healthcare, education, and land administration services.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor says the Economic and Organised Crime Office should have approached the Speaker of Parliament before attempting to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court, citing Article 117 of the Constitution and an established protocol between Parliament and law enforcement.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office of embarrassing itself through its letter on the arrest attempt of Manhyia South MP, arguing that EOCO failed to follow established parliamentary procedures for inviting Members of Parliament and should have formally written to the Speaker instead.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Ernest Kofi Abotsi has called for reforms to make the ECOWAS Court of Justice more accessible and responsive to citizens' rights concerns across West Africa, arguing the Court must move beyond its traditional judicial role to connect with people affected by cross-border trade, migration, technology and regional integration.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi says parliamentary leaders will resist attempts by law enforcement agencies to bypass the established procedure for arresting MPs, following an attempt by EOCO personnel to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah within the Accra High Court precincts on September 23. Dafeamekpor cited Article 117 of the Constitution and argued that any arrest of a sitting MP should be channelled through the Speaker of Parliament, citing concerns about Ghana's image while hosting an ECOWAS Parliament conference.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Dean of UPSA Law School, Prof Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has called on the ECOWAS Court of Justice to establish clearer jurisdictional principles to strengthen public confidence, address sovereignty concerns, and reinforce the Court's legitimacy in West Africa.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Kofi Abotsi, dean of UPSA Law School, warned that the ECOWAS Court of Justice's credibility and effectiveness depend on its ability to remain independent and ensure its decisions are respected, even when politically inconvenient to member states. He identified enforcement of the Court's orders as a difficult challenge, arguing that regional courts become vulnerable when their decisions have significant consequences for governments.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Dutch court has ordered Lidl to stop selling copies of Birkenstock's sandal designs in the Netherlands, imposing a fine of €5,000 per day for non-compliance and requiring the supermarket to compensate Birkenstock and hand over sales data. The ruling found that Lidl infringed on Birkenstock's trademark footbed design across five specific models.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana cedi depreciated by 9.5% in the interbank market in the nine months through September 2026, trading at GH¢11.55 to one US dollar, compared with 18.45% appreciation during the same period in 2025. The cedi has lost approximately 8% in the retail market since January 2026.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's public debt hit GH¢733.9 billion in July 2026, up GH¢14.4 billion from June, equivalent to 45.1% of GDP. The rise is attributed to increased borrowing on both domestic and external fronts and exchange rate losses.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Visa and Access Bank Ghana have unveiled Visa Accept, enabling micro, nano and small merchants to accept contactless card payments directly on smartphones without additional hardware. Merchants can create a seller profile in the Access Bank mobile app and begin accepting payments within minutes, with funds settling in near real-time.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Authority has signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility Framework Agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF). Afreximbank and GIIF will each contribute US$5 million to finance technical, financial, legal and advisory work for priority projects under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, with the wider investment pipeline valued at approximately US$11.5 billion.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's US$125 million Teshie Nungua desalination plant, designed to produce 60,000 cubic metres of potable water daily, is shut and has become a liability of roughly US$235 million due to arbitration awards. The plant failed because Ghana Water was buying desalinated water at GH¢6.75 per cubic metre while selling at GH¢1.47, an unsustainable model, though commercial tanker water in Accra costs GH¢90–GH¢110 per cubic metre.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Absa Bank Ghana and the International Finance Corporation have announced a $50 million unfunded risk participation facility to expand financing for Licensed Buying Companies purchasing traceable cocoa from farmers. The facility is expected to help sustain reliable market access for more than 139,000 smallholder farmers and support more sustainable farming practices aligned with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's macroeconomic environment in 2026 shows improvement with real GDP growth of 6.0 per cent in Q2, inflation at 5.0 per cent in August, and the central bank holding the Monetary Policy Rate at 14.0 per cent. However, banks wrote off GH¢1.23 billion in loan losses in the first half of 2026, up 37.8 per cent from the prior-year period, though the banking sector's Non-Performing Loan ratio declined from 23.1 per cent to 16.1 per cent.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MobileMoney Fintech Ltd has received over 990 entries for the 2026 MoMo Fintech Lab, a nationwide innovation programme that identifies and supports innovators developing solutions for Ghana's digital financial services sector. Applications remain open until September 30.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Esther Owusu Nkwantabisah founded Abukay Cuisine in 2019, a food business that explores the intersection of nutrition, sustainability and community impact. Her approach to entrepreneurship is rooted in the philosophy of building with available resources rather than waiting for perfect conditions.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
High domestic airfares reflect Ghana's broader "pricing culture" where many inputs and services cost more relative to incomes, plus aviation-specific expenses priced in dollars. Market consolidation from four competing airlines in 2012 to one player by 2017 has also contributed to rising prices.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee is meeting to review economic developments, with rising inflation (5% in August 2026), cedi depreciation, and concerns over economic growth expected to dominate discussions. A key question is whether to increase the policy rate to contain inflationary pressures, though doing so could affect businesses struggling to access credit.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Securities Depository has launched Investor Connect, a digital platform allowing investors to access information on their securities holdings and transaction history, while prospective investors can open securities accounts digitally. The CEO said the initiative aims to remove barriers discouraging people from entering Ghana's capital market.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Felix Addo, founder of the Chartered Institute of Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Ghana, says weak governance structures, undisclosed conflicts of interest, poor internal controls and inadequate professional oversight expose businesses to financial and operational difficulties. He noted that many companies fail to practice good governance and view audits and professional services as burdensome.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Absa Bank Ghana and the International Finance Corporation have announced a US$50 million unfunded risk participation facility to expand financing for Licensed Buying Companies purchasing traceable cocoa from farmers. The facility aims to sustain reliable market access for more than 139,000 smallholder farmers and will support more sustainable farming practices aligned with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Kwabre Area Community Bank PLC recorded profit before tax of GHc2,922,817 across 2024 and 2025, with total assets increasing 62.1% to GHc24,609,914 and deposits rising 57.8% to GHc20,752,496 in 2025. The bank's chairman cited capitalisation, profitability, and loan recovery challenges but expressed commitment to sustainable growth and shareholder value.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Local Government announced that contractors will resume work on the Kejetia Market Redevelopment Phase II project in October after the government secured 248 million Euros, though the minister acknowledged this amount is insufficient to complete the entire project that has stalled since last year due to financial constraints.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's advance ruling system allows importers, exporters and customs brokers to obtain a binding decision on how their goods will be treated before shipment, enabling traders to plan transactions and estimate tax liabilities with certainty.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian premium security door manufacturer Dierre has named Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife artiste King Promise as the face of its new Ghana and West Africa marketing campaign, themed "Secure What Matters," which will run across digital, outdoor and influencer platforms.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says tighter global financial conditions and a stronger US dollar are putting pressure on the cedi and other emerging market currencies, driven by heightened global uncertainty, Middle East conflict, and elevated oil prices. The developments pose risks to Ghana's inflation outlook as higher energy and agricultural input prices fuel global headline inflation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has identified mounting pressure on the country's external position, citing declining international reserves, a weaker current account, and slowed gold shipments as key risks facing the Monetary Policy Committee. Governor Asiama noted that gross international reserves provide about 4.2 months of import cover and stressed that external conditions will constrain how much policy space can safely be used despite stable domestic macroeconomic conditions.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee is weighing rising inflation risks as headline inflation has climbed from 3.2% in March to 5.0% in August. Governor Dr Johnson Asiama said the committee must assess whether the upward trend represents a temporary adjustment from energy prices and administrative tariffs or signals more persistent inflation pressure.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Governor identified government spending and debt financing as key fiscal risks that could affect liquidity and the exchange rate. He noted that increased spending could raise short-term domestic debt, and completion of external debt restructuring could raise debt-service obligations with implications for liquidity and the exchange rate.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Luckiest has launched its fourth annual promotion starting October 3, 2026, with gift redemption from October 10 and a grand finale on December 19. Participants aged 18 and above who cumulatively purchase GH¢100 worth of tickets are guaranteed a gift, with prizes up to GH¢5 million available through the *712# platform.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank's Regional Head of Commercial and Consumer Banking says access to finance alone will not resolve challenges facing Ghana's agricultural businesses; businesses also need bankability preparedness including record-keeping, market plans, and greater awareness of financing options.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Finance Corporation is providing long-term financing to PLP Properties Ltd. for a 170-room Hampton by Hilton hotel near Accra International Airport, expected to generate 990 direct and indirect jobs and expand midscale accommodation in Ghana.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 2026 edition of The Luckiest Seasonal Draw has launched in Accra with new reward packages, including The Luckiest Gift Promo (guaranteed gifts for GH¢100 ticket purchases), a Three-Draw Reward Scheme, and a Community Draw. The lottery, organised by GeniusLoci Limited and regulated by the National Lottery Authority, runs from September 22 to December 19, 2026.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Luckiest Seasonal Draw has launched its fourth season with the multiplier on its Ultimate Draw increased from 500 to 1,000, alongside new reward schemes. The 2026 edition runs from September 22 to December 19, 2026, and is organised by GeniusLoci Limited under regulation of the National Lottery Authority.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Gold Board has released detailed 2025 gold trading reports publicly, showing weekly breakdowns of Bank of Ghana funding, gold supplied, and variances. Policy analyst Alfred Appiah commended the disclosure as a model of transparency that other state entities should follow, noting the reports reveal a GH¢3.8 billion variance with significant year-end inflows.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board recorded a GH¢3.78 billion net difference between expected and actual gold supplied to the Bank of Ghana in 2025, with actual gold supplied valued at GH¢128.55 billion against an expected GH¢132.29 billion.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board supplied GH¢128.55 billion worth of gold (80.8 tonnes) to the Bank of Ghana in 2025, falling short by GH¢3.78 billion of the expected GH¢132.29 billion, with significant variation in monthly transaction volumes recorded throughout the year.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana EXIM Bank CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah announced plans to establish a garment and apparel factory in the Volta Region, following the commissioning of a similar facility in the Northern Region, as part of President Mahama's Reset Agenda to create jobs and support local production.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana EXIM Bank has called for practical steps to convert the Volta Region's economic potential into businesses, exports and jobs, stating that discussions about the region's prospects must now lead to concrete action rather than continued description of possibilities.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An International Chamber of Commerce tribunal ruled that Befesa Desalination Developments Ghana Ltd validly terminated its Water Purchase Agreement with Ghana Water Company Limited and is entitled to US$235 million in contractual termination payments. The tribunal dismissed a separate US$402 million claim for unpaid water charges, ruling that both claims could not be recovered together.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government says it is in advanced negotiations to buy the Teshie Desalination Plant from Befesa at a price lower than the US$235 million arbitration award against Ghana Water Company Limited, aiming to secure full state ownership and avoid the payout.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority is rolling out its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a unified digital platform designed to standardise tax processes—including registration, filing, payment, compliance and audits—and offer taxpayers self-service features, online application submission, and automated workflows.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana's Western Regional Office has been awarded Most Responsive Utility Service Provider at the 2026 Western Regional Media and CSI Awards, organised by the Ghana Journalists Association, in recognition of its swift handling of customer complaints and strong media relations, including a WhatsApp platform for direct engagement with journalists.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
OmniBSIC Bank has relocated its Dome branch to a larger and more modern facility to strengthen its presence and improve customer experience. The new facility was officially dedicated during a ceremony attended by bank executives, staff, customers and community leaders.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's international reserves fell to US$11.04 billion at the end of August 2026, down US$1.9 billion from June, representing 4.2 months of import cover. The Bank of Ghana governor cited a weaker current account, slower gold shipments, and increased service payments as reasons to prioritize rebuilding net foreign assets in the coming months.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of Ghana's Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has urged smock weavers and leather workers to expand from small-scale to mass production, citing growing local and international demand for Ghanaian crafts and increased visibility of smock fabrics.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Public transport passengers across Ghana will pay higher fares from September 26, 2026, after the GPRTU and GRTCC announced an eight per cent upward adjustment affecting shared taxis, intra-city trotros, inter-city services, and haulage. The increase is based on approved fares from May 24, 2025, and accounts for changes in petroleum prices, spare parts, vehicle maintenance, and operational costs.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited has pledged support for the Ministry of Health's push to transform nursing and midwifery research into practical community solutions, aligning with the 7th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Leaders and Managers Conference theme on bridging research, policy and practice in Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare programme. The company launched Allround Pull-Up Pants, Ghana's first locally manufactured pull-up diaper range, and introduced the Allround Scientific Parenting Academy, a year-long educational programme offering mothers practical childcare guidance.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has released its DVLAverify app on the Apple App Store, enabling iPhone users to complete remote biometric identity verification for vehicle registration. The DVLA has also introduced a web-based verification platform accessible via computer with a webcam for applicants without compatible smartphones.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Climate change is creating real operational costs for businesses through rising energy expenses, disrupted supply chains, and logistics delays, making green finance essential for competitiveness. SMEs, which constitute approximately 92% of registered businesses in Ghana and contribute close to 70% of the country's GDP, are increasingly required to manage sustainability to access financing and win contracts.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 0.07% to $99.18 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate dropped 0.39% to $90.17 per barrel as Saudi Arabia restored crude supply on its East-West Pipeline to the Red Sea and hopes emerged for a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran conflict through talks at the UN in New York.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana warns that a slowdown in gold shipments and a pause in exports by the Ghana Gold Board since mid-August 2026 are adding pressure to the country's external position. The Governor noted that gross international reserves currently provide about 4.2 months of import cover, and rebuilding reserves will be a key priority for the central bank amid expected fourth-quarter foreign exchange demand.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima called on African countries to stop exporting mineral wealth without capturing sufficient value from processing and industrialisation, advocating instead for greater continental coordination, regional processing hubs, and integrated markets to strengthen Africa's position in global mineral supply chains.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has warned that illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) is one of the most serious environmental threats facing West Africa, contributing to water contamination, deforestation, habitat destruction, soil erosion, air pollution, biodiversity loss and health risks, and requiring an integrated regional response.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana has an opportunity to make gold work for national wealth and public wellbeing, and that strengthening oversight of the gold trade through institutions like GoldBod can help the country retain more value from its natural resources while reducing illicit activity.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Commercial farmer and Joy FM co-host Kojo Akoto Boateng has called for greater investment in large-scale farming rather than smallholder farming, arguing that expanded farms with improved quality, consistent supply, and irrigation are necessary to drive Ghana's industrialisation and create jobs while supplying produce for export and manufacturing.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development programme, combined with removal of excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices and proposed incentives for machinery, could transform Ghana's agriculture into a processing and manufacturing industry worth over US$9 billion annually and supporting more than 800,000 jobs across the value chain.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM presenter and commercial farmer Kojo Akoto Boateng has urged Ghana's banks to work with government and the private sector to mobilise $10 billion over five years for medium- and large-scale farming, arguing that larger farms would improve the quality and consistency of agricultural produce and support manufacturing.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank's Regional Head of Commercial and Consumer Banking called for closer cooperation among financial and agricultural institutions to extend support to more businesses within Ghana's agricultural value chain. She emphasized that commercial banks, development institutions, and organizations like the Ghana Commodity Exchange must work together and provide support beyond financing, including better record keeping, market clarity, and awareness of available solutions.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank's Regional Head of Commercial and Consumer Banking says green financing must produce measurable benefits visible in farmers' daily operations, such as energy savings and water savings. Ecobank aims to expand green financing reach across the agricultural value chain through implementation of ideas discussed at its financial dialogue.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has created policy openings through President Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development programme, removal of excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, and improved macroeconomic stability to transform agriculture into processing, manufacturing and export industries. The opportunity could exceed US$9 billion annually and support over 800,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs across farming, processing, logistics and related sectors.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Oyoko Agyare-Prem family of Aburi Akwapim has declared that farmland they have owned since time immemorial, leased to the late Osei Yaw in 1977, has been wrongfully covered under a December 2021 land title transfer by Seth Adu representing the Agona family of Otopakrom, without their knowledge or consent.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A KNUST professor argues that traditional leaders should play a greater role in combating illegal mining, as government enforcement alone has failed to stop the practice that damages forests and water bodies. He notes that chiefs, as the closest authority in affected communities, could help change residents' behaviour and counter the narrative that galamsey is the only livelihood option, citing examples of resistance in Ashanti and Bono regions.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Oro Oil Ghana Limited has urged the government to prioritize smallholder farmers and community-level processing in deploying a US$500 million World Bank-supported Oil Palm Development Finance Window, arguing that a decentralized approach would spread economic benefits, create jobs, and strengthen Ghana's palm oil value chain.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Farmers in Agogo, a major tomato-growing area in Asante Akyem North, lose nearly half their harvest before sale due to picking at wrong times, using damaging raffia baskets, lack of cooling facilities, and missing price information—not from laziness, but from insufficient market infrastructure and information systems.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Western Regional Minister has called for stronger collaboration among institutions in Ghana's land and property sector, describing professional partnership as essential to sustainable national development. He noted that valuation and estate surveying are critical to investment, taxation, compensation, infrastructure, property management and land administration.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaji Faisal Abdullah Masud has been installed as Sariki Zongo I of Tema, the first person to officially hold the title. The installation is seen as establishing unified traditional leadership for Zongo communities across Tema and strengthening unity and representation among diverse ethnic and cultural groups in the area.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana signed a 2011 deal to build a desalination plant for Teshie and Nungua to supply 60,000 cubic metres of water daily to about 500,000 people, but the plant remains idle after fifteen years. An international tribunal has ordered the state to pay $235 million to the Spanish owners, nearly double the $126 million construction cost.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The lawyer for Salomey Awity Baffoe has denied police allegations that his client received money from Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, operator of the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, to support online content publication and circulation. The Ghana Police Service claims forensic examination of Baffoe's phone and mobile money records provided evidence of financial arrangements between the two women, but Baffoe's lawyer has questioned the credibility of information released by the CID Director-General.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Singer Peter Okoye testified in a Lagos Federal High Court that he received more than $800,000 in royalties from SACEM for P-Square songs. His brother Jude Okoye and Northside Music Limited face EFCC charges over alleged fraud involving N1.3 billion and $1 million.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian influencer Sophia Momodu has revealed that she faced mocking and emotional abuse after becoming pregnant out of wedlock with singer Davido's child, attributing the trauma partly to cultural expectations of pastor's daughters in Nigeria. She told a UN General Assembly event that she eventually found her voice after being pressured to remain silent about her experience.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, has tasked newly appointed church leaders to demonstrate absolute loyalty to Christ, the church's leadership, doctrines and constitution to advance the church's Transformation Agenda. He emphasized the need for leaders to remain committed to the church's vision while improving welfare of pastors and promoting development.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The World Health Organisation has praised the Ghana Medical Trust Fund for reducing financial burden on people with chronic and high-cost diseases in its first year, with WHO Country Representative Dr Fiona Braka congratulating the government and Fund leadership on significant progress since establishment.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for stronger enforcement, tighter surveillance, and greater collaboration among government, law enforcement, the Church, families and other stakeholders to combat illicit drug trafficking and abuse. The call follows the interception of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine by French customs at Dunkirk in September, concealed in a container of plastic waste shipped from Ghana.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tension erupted at Accra High Court on September 23 when lawyers for detained Techiman-based nurse Salomey Baffoe Awiti clashed with security personnel believed to be from EOCO. Video shows MP and lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah resisting what appeared to be an arrest attempt before driving away, with a security vehicle reportedly pursuing his car.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources visited the Integrated Recycling & Compost Plant Limited at Yabram in the Oti Region to assess operations and examine waste handling and recycling efforts. The Committee chairman called for stronger support for recycling initiatives and more effective enforcement of sanitation by-laws by MMDAs to achieve lasting improvements in sanitation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency has closed some public and private morgue facilities in the Asante Mampong, Effiduase and Juaben municipal areas of the Ashanti Region for failing to meet required standards. Inspectors found conditions including unkempt equipment, bodies on floors, and lack of proper hand-washing areas, as well as unlicensed facilities.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Graduating students from the University of Energy and Natural Resources' Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering say their four years equipped them with practical knowledge spanning agriculture, food storage, soil management, irrigation, and farm machinery, alongside theoretical learning through internships and equipment operation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana has honoured Togbe Adza Nye IV, former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Oil Company and Dutorfia of the Ziavi Traditional Area, for his philanthropic contributions to the church and schools. The recognition, presented by the church's Moderator, acknowledged his support for re-roofing the E.P. Church chapel in Ziavi Dzogbe and improving education in basic schools.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-six accredited US colleges and universities will hold an EducationUSA College Fair in Kumasi and Accra, offering Ghanaian students information on admissions, tuition, scholarships, student visas and study opportunities, with participants able to interact directly with university representatives. The fair is open to undergraduate and graduate applicants, parents, school counsellors and professionals considering further studies, and attending officials said prospective students should not feel pressured to have perfect test scores or completed applications before attending.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EducationUSA has encouraged Ghanaian students seeking higher education in the United States to look beyond academic scholarships and consider athletic scholarships and other financial assistance. About 30 accredited U.S. colleges and universities will participate in an EducationUSA college fair in Ghana, where students can directly engage with university representatives on admissions, scholarships, and visa requirements.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Indonesia's health ministry reported that 175,000 people have suffered respiratory illness since August due to wildfires that have blanketed parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore in toxic smog; more than 40,000 cases involve toddlers. The country has deployed over 54,000 officials and dozens of jets for water bombing, though authorities cite vast territory and challenging peatland conditions as obstacles to extinguishing the fires, which have been intensified by a so-called "Godzilla" El Niño.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa has called on journalists across ECOWAS to intensify investigations into money laundering, terrorist financing and other economic and financial crimes. A three-day regional training for about 40 journalists from ECOWAS member states is underway in Accra aimed at strengthening their capacity to investigate and report such crimes.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Musician Mzbel has rejected claims she was raped during a 2005 incident at KNUST, saying that after her performance she was pulled into a crowd by an unidentified person as she left the stage and passed out, but that sexual assault did not occur. She regards the incident as an accident rather than deliberate and says it does not define her.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena has called for greater scrutiny of sachet water after noticing a colour change in sachets stored in his home, and appealed to the Ghana Standards Authority and Food and Drugs Authority to ensure producers meet required safety and quality standards.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Betty Akamani, 35, has been charged with the murder of her husband Dr. Kofi Akamani, a 48-year-old Southern Illinois University professor, who was shot multiple times in his car at her Murphysboro home on September 19. The couple had been separated for two years and were in the middle of a divorce; Akamani was denied release and remains in Jackson County Jail.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Security Council Secretariat arrested 16 people for operating counterfeit-currency syndicates from religious and administrative premises in the Greater Accra Region, recovering $543,000, GH¢196,600 and CFA 60,000 in counterfeit notes ready for circulation, along with coupons awaiting processing valued at $5.29 million, GH¢19.55 million and CFA623.55 million.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Salomey Awiti Bafoh, a Techiman-based nurse remanded for allegedly aiding TikToker Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, has filed a bail application at the High Court after an oral bail request was refused by the Adenta Circuit Court. Her lawyer argues that investigation has been completed and there is no basis for continued custody while her children remain at home.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A final-year Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Livingstone Afenyo, studied Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) to determine whether it contains compounds with measurable antioxidant and anticancer activity. Laboratory analysis detected phytochemicals including tannins, saponins, steroids, and reducing sugars, with a total phenolic content of 1,210.53 micrograms per millilitres of dried extract.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Assin Fosu District Court granted bail totalling GH₵320,000 to four people charged with kidnapping and torturing 30-year-old Bismark Amoh in September 2026. The accused, including two teachers and an electrician, pleaded guilty to six charges including kidnapping, conspiracy, threat of harm, causing harm, unlawful sharing of intimate images and stealing; prosecutors said the suspects held the victim hostage for five days and demanded GH₵45,000 from his family.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bosomtwe District Assembly has empowered more than 30 persons with disabilities through the third tranche of the PWDs Fund, providing them with start-up kits including deep freezers, sewing machines, laptops, and cash to support livelihoods and reduce street begging.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Circuit Court sentenced Francis Figah Agbey, 39, to 48 months' imprisonment with hard labour for defrauding a businesswoman of GH¢44,800 by taking payment for seven tonnes of iron rods he failed to deliver. The court considered his jump bail and absconding in November 2025 as an aggravating factor, despite his status as a first-time offender.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Busuama MA Basic School in Kintampo North Municipality now operates with just six teachers covering all levels from Kindergarten through Junior High School, down from nine teachers last academic year after three were transferred without replacement. The Kindergarten, which has over 120 pupils, has no teacher at all, leaving the school stretched to breaking point.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection expressed condolences over a young girl who died in a fire at Cantonments in Accra on September 20, and urged parents and guardians to keep fire hazards away from children and practice fire safety measures while the Ghana National Fire Service investigates.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Political analyst Ivan Kyei Innocent has called for greater responsibility in social media use, arguing that Ghana's digital space cannot remain completely unregulated, while maintaining that freedom of expression remains essential to democracy.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaji Faisal Abdullah Masud has been installed as Sariki Zongo I of Tema, the first person to officially hold the title in the industrial city's history. The installation establishes a unified traditional leadership structure for the diverse Zongo communities across Tema, aimed at strengthening unity, representation and development.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Ejura Sekyedumasi, Bawah Muhammed Braimah, has distributed school supplies to parents and guardians preparing children for senior high school, including items like trunks, chop boxes, mattresses, and books. Parents who received the assistance said the support will help them cover costs they could not otherwise afford and enable their children to continue their education.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for an urgent national crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, citing a seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine by French customs at Dunkirk in September concealed in a container of plastic waste from Ghana, and noting that four Ghanaians have been arraigned in connection with alleged narcotics trafficking.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Organisers of the 2026 Skrive Foundation Open Essay Competition called for stronger integration of practical skills into Ghana's education system. At the awards ceremony, guest speaker Emmanuel Nikoi said the country needs an education system that enables students to understand concepts and apply them to real-life challenges, arguing the issue is about making education meaningful and useful rather than choosing theory over practicals.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
IMANI Africa and the Ministry of Local Government discussed reforms on sanitation, local revenue mobilisation, urban mobility and market redevelopment in a September 2026 engagement. The proposals include reorganising waste collection in Greater Accra into three operational blocks with transfer stations and a two-bin household waste separation system.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs pledged a stakeholder-led approach to redeveloping Nzema and Kokomba Markets at Agbogbloshie under the government's 24-hour model market initiative, assuring traders they will lead discussions on the redevelopment process and allocations. The government aims to build modern markets that improve the trading environment while protecting traders' livelihoods, and plans to engage other ministers to explore funding options.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Musician Kuami Eugene joined a UNICEF Ghana advocacy campaign in Bepoasi, Eastern Region, to promote universal birth registration and ensure no child lacks an official record of birth. The initiative included a registration exercise and community durbar highlighting how lack of registration creates barriers to education and public services.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The administrator for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund challenged nursing and midwifery leaders to ensure that health policies translate into tangible improvements in patient experience at the point of care, stating that "the patient does not experience our policy documents. The patient experiences the system."
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Registrar of Companies held a four-day Risk Awareness Week from September 22–25, 2026, to deepen staff understanding of Enterprise Risk Management and foster a culture of early risk identification and mitigation across all directorates and zonal offices.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana TVET Service has partnered with Tema Oil Refinery to strengthen technical and vocational training through certification, industry-standard training, and work-experience placements for TVET learners. The partnership aims to provide students practical exposure to refinery operations and build a pipeline of skilled engineers, technicians, and maintenance specialists for the oil refining sector.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST has officially inaugurated the Nyansapo photonics training school and commissioned the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL), a state-of-the-art facility for teaching, research and outreach in optics and photonics across West Africa. The six-day programme convened 38 emerging scientists from six African countries alongside leading photonics researchers from Africa, Europe and North America for hands-on practical training.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwame Danso District Police Station has reopened after nearly a year without police, court, or formal justice systems following a December 2025 mob attack on the court and police station. The closure left residents unable to report crimes or seek legal redress.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has transferred funds to Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools to cover perishable supplies from March 1 to September 4, 2026, and part payment of recurring items for SHS 1 students in the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. School heads have been instructed to submit official receipts to the Director-General.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ejisu Divisional Police Command arrested the parents and uncle of a five-month-old baby reported stolen from Asafo Market in Kumasi after they falsely accused a woman of the theft. The woman, Aliya Salomey, had been arrested after fellow passengers on a VIP bus to Accra reported her interaction with an infant, but was later granted bail when her husband confirmed the baby was theirs.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga assured traders at Nzema and Kokomba Markets that the government's planned redevelopment into 24-hour model markets will protect existing businesses and livelihoods, with traders playing a central role in the process.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Guaranty Trust Bank has donated medical equipment to the Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, including recliner chairs, chemotherapy spill kits, infusion pumps, and syringe pumps, to support improved healthcare delivery for children undergoing cancer treatment.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
West African countries are scaling up efforts to ensure children and young people affected by conflict, displacement, climate disasters and other crises maintain access to safe, quality education. The 2nd High-Level Conference on Scaling Education Initiatives in Emergencies will bring together policymakers, researchers and development partners to move successful education innovations beyond pilot projects into national policies and large-scale implementation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged the restoration of Africa's cultural heritage, saying young Africans should inherit evidence of what African societies created and achieved, not only narratives of what was lost through colonialism and conquest. Speaking at a UN General Assembly side event, he argued that the presence of African artefacts on the continent would allow future generations to engage directly with tangible evidence of their ancestors' achievements.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh gave controversial socialite Bobrisky a N2 million cheque as a birthday gift, describing him as her "brother" and dependable friend. Her use of male pronouns and terms in the tribute sparked mixed online reactions, with some users focusing on her language choices while others praised her loyalty.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian musician Rema has dismissed speculation about an alleged feud with Davido, stating in an interview that he has never had problems with other artistes and has respect for established figures in the industry. He attributed fan comparisons and rivalry talk to speculation rather than actual conflict.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Producer-turned-singer Young Jonn rejected a collaboration request from rapper Blaqbonez after surfacing a 2015 tweet in which Blaqbonez compared him unfavorably with DJ Coublon. Blaqbonez denied responsibility, claiming his social media handler posted it.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Damela Foundation's Great Excellence Movie Awards (GEMA) has unveiled nominees for its sixth edition, extending recognition beyond Ghana to include creative talents from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa. The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at KNUST in Kumasi.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
French singer Amanda Lear publicly accused Miley Cyrus of plagiarizing her 1978 song "The Sphinx" in the American's new track "Redlights" from her album "Bass Persuades," released Friday. Lear said via social media and to AFP that she and her record label Universal seek acknowledgment of the plagiarism, though she stated she has not threatened legal action.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigerian Afrobeat musician Rema has dismissed speculation about an alleged feud with Davido, stating he has never had problems with artistes and has respect for industry veterans. He said he focuses on making good music rather than seeking conflict.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh celebrated socialite Bobrisky's birthday with a N2 million cash gift and a tribute describing him as her "brother" and "anchor." Her use of male pronouns in the post sparked mixed online reactions, with some users debating the terminology while others praised her loyalty to their friendship.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian singer Sista Afia has said several artistes have turned down her requests for collaborations, with each citing different reasons. She did not name the artistes approached but noted the refusals on X, attracting mixed reactions online.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Western Region community of Nkroful held the annual Nkrumahfest, bringing together traditional rulers, political leaders, and visitors to mark the 117th birthday of Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah under the theme "Nkrumah @ 117: Celebrating His Enduring Legacy – Africa Must Unite or Perish." The event showcased Nzema cultural heritage and was described by Chief Convener Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as "a homecoming" focused on keeping alive the ideals for which Nkrumah lived.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Music Rights Organisation CEO Jackson Brefo says churches are legally obliged to pay royalties for songs performed during services, as the law treats them as music users with no exemption. He noted that some orthodox denominations comply, but charismatic and Pentecostal churches are harder to reach on the issue.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has urged multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, global foundations and private sector partners to invest in Africa's cultural infrastructure to strengthen the continent's ability to preserve and showcase its cultural heritage, particularly to support efforts to secure the restitution of African artefacts held abroad.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At a high-level side event, President Mahama spoke about the restitution of cultural properties and heritage, arguing that Africa's history and identity have long been held in foreign museums rather than with the communities that created them. He cited Ghana's experience, including the 2024 return of the sacred Mpomponsuo sword looted from the Asantehene's palace in 1874, as part of an ongoing journey toward justice.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif has confirmed that his album "Sacrificial Vol. 2" is finished and will be released soon, with both volumes recorded in San Francisco. The announcement comes as his song "Jolie" enters the UK Official Afrobeats Chart at No. 20 and his Spotify streams surpass 970 million across all credits.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority, described the Asante Kingdom as one of Africa's most powerful kingdoms and a citadel of culture, citing the Manhyia Palace Museum as evidence of unmatched historical preservation from the first to the 16th occupant of the Golden Stool.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Broadcaster Cynthia Tima Yeboah, known as Tima Kumkum, told a women's conference that she has concluded marriage is not for her following two failed marriages. She said she married her first husband at age 24 as revenge against an ex-boyfriend who had cheated on her, and later divorced after five years.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire, ahead of their AFCON qualifier match on Thursday against the Elephants at Stade de la Paix. The team departed Accra on Wednesday morning and will hold a final training session before the West African derby.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hearts of Oak were held goalless by Bechem United, dropping their first points of the season, while Asante Kotoko drew 1-1 with FC Samartex 1996 to extend their unbeaten start. Debibi United and Port City FC recorded historic first top-flight victories in Matchday 3 of the Ghana Premier League.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's football team will travel to Bouaké to face Ivory Coast in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier. The squad has been training in Accra and will hold a final session in Bouaké before the match.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana travel to Bouaké to play Côte d'Ivoire in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday, but injuries and withdrawals—including absences of Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo—have forced coach Carlos Queiroz to bring in nine additional players to reinforce the squad.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya won gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen with a time of 1:05:15, breaking the women-only half-marathon world record by one second. The 25-year-old's victory comes after she also set a women-only 10km world record in April 2025.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, which will extend his stay at the club and include a significant pay increase from his current £10m annual salary plus £5m in bonuses.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku confirmed that forward Antoine Semenyo withdrew from the Black Stars squad for September-October international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco due to a swollen foot injury, with the decision made after consultation between Semenyo and head coach Carlos Queiroz.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence that the Black Stars players selected for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco—despite squad changes due to injuries—are capable of competing and securing positive results, emphasizing they need support and prayers to help qualify for AFCON.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has denied claims that Black Stars players are deliberately turning down call-ups for the upcoming international break against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco, stating that he has not encountered any such players since becoming GFA president. Several players have cited injuries and precautionary measures for their absence.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed suggestions that players deliberately withdrew from the Black Stars, saying the absences of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman and Alidu Seidu are injury-related. The GFA has responded with late call-ups including Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jonas Adjetey as coach Carlos Queiroz prepares for the opening AFCON 2027 qualifier.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Olympic Committee has appointed Rafatu Inusah, President of Ghana Rugby, as Chef de Mission for Team Ghana at the Commonwealth Youth Games, taking place October 29 to November 4 in Malta and Gozo. Her appointment recognizes her leadership in rugby development, grassroots sports, and sports administration in Ghana.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bechem United head coach Mohammed Bashar Ogba said Hearts of Oak were fortunate to escape defeat in their 0-0 draw at the University of Ghana Stadium, claiming his team should have won the Matchday 3 clash. Ogba noted that Hearts have never beaten any team under his management and cited his previous victories over the club with other sides.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Stars have arrived in Bouake ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday. Coach Carlos Queiroz will oversee a final training session at the match venue before the Group C opener.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran coach Joseph Emmanuel Sarpong has criticised the limited inclusion of Ghana Premier League players in Carlos Queiroz's 24-man Black Stars squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with only Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare selected as a home-based player. Sarpong argues that deserving domestic players are denied international opportunities while players who later succeed abroad are eventually called up.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed concerns about Ghana's injury crisis ahead of Thursday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Côte d'Ivoire, stating that the available players have the quality to perform well despite the absence of captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captain Thomas Partey, and forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire captain Franck Kessié says the Elephants are treating Thursday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana as a derby, with the squad focused on executing coach Hervé Renard's instructions from the opening whistle. Ghana will be without key players including Mohammed Kudus and captain Jordan Ayew due to injury.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire head coach Hervé Renard has urged his players to remain humble ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Ghana, warning that the qualification campaign will be decided over six matches and that quality must be demonstrated on the pitch.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hasaacas Ladies defeated Jonina Ladies 1–0 in the Group A opener of the 2026 Women's Super Cup at the Ghana Soccer Centre of Excellence, while Prisons Ladies beat defending champions Dreamz Ladies 2–1 in their Group B match.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, more than three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine. The 34-year-old midfielder, who joined Wolfsburg a year ago as a free agent and made 34 appearances, has not played since June and cited a desire to be close to his family in Denmark.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has added nine players to his squad for upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, plus an international friendly against Morocco, following medical uncertainties with initially called-up players. The additions include defenders Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, and Rockson Yeboah; midfielder Rahim Ibrahim; and forwards Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh, and Felix Afena-Gyan.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, extending his stay beyond his tenth year at the club. The deal will see the 44-year-old receive a pay rise from his current £10m annual salary, with an additional £5m available in bonuses.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappe has revealed he came close to signing for Liverpool in 2016 when he was 18 and playing for Monaco, with his mother a keen advocate for the move; he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens won 4-0 over Togo in their third match of the WAFU Zone B Girls Cup, with Gloria Ameaa scoring in the third minute, Seidatu Wahab adding a penalty goal, and Linda Owusu Ansah scoring twice to seal the commanding victory.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO will resume participation in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after Avrotros withdrew citing divisions over Israel's involvement and the Gaza war. The EBU has since announced changes including excluding countries in armed conflict from hosting, though Avrotros said these measures do not provide sufficient confidence in independence and neutrality.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Canadian-Haitian author won France's Prix du Roman Fnac for his novel and is a finalist for the prestigious Goncourt and Renaudot prizes, but was accused on Tuesday by a group called Balance ton Claude of having written the book almost entirely with artificial intelligence — a charge he denied.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mauritius's Foreign Affairs Minister stated that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is "the most credible solution" to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, following a recent Cabinet review that aligned the country's position with UN Security Council Resolution 2797.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump's Board of Peace unveiled a $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan during the UN General Assembly, to be spread across 66 programmes over six months covering housing, diesel generation, and waste removal. The board estimates full recovery will require about $71.4bn over the next decade, though it acknowledged that $18bn has been pledged but only $280m handed over so far.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of committing a criminal sexual act against a former assistant. This is his second conviction in the case after New York's highest court overturned his 2020 conviction and ordered a retrial.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dolly Parton's management company has accused her nephew Bryan Seaver of "threats, intimidation, and coercion" in a legal dispute over her legacy and business interests, seeking a temporary civil restraining order against him; Seaver denies the claims, saying messages were taken out of context.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three men opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha, near Durban, on Tuesday night, killing at least 11 people including a woman believed to be pregnant and wounding three others. Police say some of those at the house were known to them as part of criminal investigations, and have not ruled out a feud between rival groups as a possible motive.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chile has formally expressed support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara region and endorsed Morocco's 2007 autonomy proposal as a political solution to the dispute. The countries also agreed to pursue a free trade agreement and strengthen economic cooperation in the Sahara region.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, a suspended deputy police commissioner in South Africa, has been charged with sexual grooming and rape allegations involving a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman, as well as trafficking charges. He is due to appear in court again on 29 September for a bail application, with prosecutors expected to oppose bail.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Criminal Court convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Seleka militia leader from the Central African Republic, of four counts of crimes against humanity, including torture and persecution. Prosecutors alleged he oversaw beatings and torture of suspected supporters of former President Francois Bozizé in Bangui; Said is the first Seleka member convicted by the ICC.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Indonesia's health ministry reported that some 175,000 people have suffered from respiratory illness since August due to ongoing wildfires, with more than 40,000 cases involving toddlers. The fires, intensified by a "Godzilla" El Niño event, have blanketed parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore in toxic smog, prompting the country to deploy over 54,000 officials and dozens of jets for firefighting efforts.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration plans to admit 17,500 refugees over the next 12 months consisting "primarily" of South African Afrikaners, citing alleged racial persecution that the South African government denies. The resettlement effort has drawn criticism from refugee advocates for excluding people of other nationalities fleeing persecution and violence.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of FIFA's governance framework and consultations on decision-making after withdrawing a controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in commercial rights to private investors. The proposals would examine roles in major initiatives and improve transparency and accountability.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has launched the Accra Reset Initiative, a global health reform blueprint unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The initiative proposes five political shifts and ten practical recommendations to strengthen national health systems, promote local pharmaceutical manufacturing, and advance a more equitable global health architecture.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Eleven people, reportedly all students, were injured when a 15-year-old male suspect opened fire outside a vocational high school in Turkey's Manisa province on Tuesday morning, leaving two in critical condition. The suspect and three family members, including the grandfather who reportedly owned the weapon, have been detained; authorities say this is the third school shooting in Turkey this year.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sri Lanka's High Court has convicted 15 men charged with plotting the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 270 people and injured more than 500, with prosecutors saying Naufer Moulavi masterminded the suicide attacks. Nine other men were acquitted; sentencing is pending.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A UN human rights expert concluded that US attacks on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean violate international law and may amount to crimes against humanity, saying the US struck 68 vessels in international waters between September 2025 and August this year, killing at least 223 people. The US defended the strikes as acts of self-defence against "narco-terrorists," but the report rejected that framing, saying the United States military attacks violate the human right to life.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The foreign ministers of the G7 nations have condemned Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia and called on the group to cease military actions and return to the political process. The ministers also called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the Houthis, characterizing Iranian backing as a dangerous pattern of escalation that threatens international trade and global stability.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week, with AI, trade, and Taiwan on the agenda. Xi's visit marks his first state visit to the US in nearly a decade and occurs as a US-China trade agreement set to expire in November is expected to be discussed.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Population Fund reports a sharp rise in gender-based violence against women and girls in Gaza, including early and forced marriage, with testimony from 230 women in displacement camps describing rape, forced marriages, and marriages conducted in exchange for food.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Justice Department filed documents accusing CNN, Politico and MS NOW of "trafficking in verifiable falsehoods" and reporting that "threatened national security" after President Trump barred them from the White House last week. The three outlets have launched legal action, citing First Amendment violations, with a judge set to decide Wednesday on a temporary lift of the ban pending a full hearing.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Top American and Iranian officials held high-level discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York, their first formal contact since June, mediated by Qatari diplomats. The talks occurred on the same day President Trump issued an ultimatum at the General Assembly, defending military intervention against Iran and framing the choice as either a deal allowing Iran to rebuild or military annihilation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK is reviewing its agreement to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump called the deal "terrible" at the UN General Assembly. The original deal would see the UK hand over sovereignty and pay an average of £101m ($136m) per year to lease back a joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has won the bid to host the 6th Continental Congress of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), following a unanimous decision by the FAJ Steering Committee in Accra. The Congress will bring together affiliated journalists' unions and associations from across Africa to determine FAJ's programme and priorities, elect its leadership, and address growing challenges including attacks on media freedom and violations of journalists' labour rights.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigeria's New Nigeria Peoples Party has warned the public against individuals posing as party candidates and leaders, saying some expelled members are fraudulently soliciting money from political parties and candidates. The NNPP also clarified it has not joined any coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Nigerian cleric, Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, founder of Mercy of God Ministry, is on the run after investigators discovered a mummified body buried beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to his church in Yaoundé, Cameroon on September 19. Authorities have yet to identify the deceased or determine the circumstances of the death.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Portugal have indicated willingness to work with Ghana on advancing reparatory justice, following the UN's adoption of a resolution recognising transatlantic enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that Iran will not "bend the knee" to US pressure and threats, but expressed readiness for diplomacy. He said any deal must include an end to the US blockade of Iranian ships and ports, and that Iranian resistance will only increase in the face of sanctions and pressure.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
John Aggrey, CEO of the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, unveiled "Generation Diplomacy: Youth Shaping International Relations" at HSE University in Moscow on 21 September 2026. The book examines young people's role in international relations through innovation and cooperation across borders.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece examines growing difficulties in deciding who to allow into one's home or online spaces, citing a recent incident involving a house help and broader concerns about internet fraud and cyber security.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has said online attacks over political views, particularly the treatment of veteran actress Joke Silva who publicly supported Tinubu during Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, influenced her own public declaration of support for Tinubu. Akintola criticised the practice of bullying people for holding different political opinions, arguing that political disagreements should not lead to harassment.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece on Ghana's Founder's Day reflection argues that beyond celebrating Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's legacy and independence, Ghanaians must honestly examine what they have done with the freedom and opportunities they inherited, and whether they are truly moving forward as Nkrumah's declaration "We face neither East nor West; we face forward" demands.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Chronicle editorial argues that President Mahama's "Resetting Ghana" agenda, presented as correcting past mistakes and driving progress, should move beyond political rhetoric and become a national attitude reflected in public institutions and everyday conduct.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kenyan lawyer Prof Patrick Lumumba argues that Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah was a "lonely man" because his commitment to African unity and continental ambitions, rather than Ghana's immediate national interests, exposed him to opposition from both Ghanaians and foreign powers. Lumumba says the gap between Nkrumah's long-term Pan-African goals and Ghanaians' immediate economic needs made his vision vulnerable to political exploitation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba has called for renewed integrity and selfless leadership in Africa, warning against the use of public office for personal wealth accumulation. He said political leaders should remember that leadership is about service and holding power in trust for the people, not what he termed "primitive accumulation" or theft of public resources.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The world faces interconnected crises—climate change, migration, food insecurity—that transcend borders, yet national governments struggle to agree on solutions. Peace depends not just on ending wars but on countries maintaining dialogue and cooperation despite competing interests, as illustrated by recent agreements like the UN's 2024 Pact for the Future and the Paris Agreement on climate.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba, a renowned Pan-Africanist and anti-corruption crusader, has described Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah as a selfless leader whose vision for African unity and dignity remains relevant. After visiting Nkrumah's birthplace at Nkroful, Lumumba said he gained deeper appreciation for the former Ghanaian leader's recognition of the need for Africans to unite and improve their collective conditions.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's democratic governance, while credited with peaceful transfers of power, faces challenges including excessive monetization and the winner-takes-all syndrome, and contends that democracy should not be for sale.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →