Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has urged RUWA-Ghana to encourage grassroots women to engage in "politics of options" rather than allow political differences to breed hatred and division. He commended the organisation for its contributions to women's economic empowerment and political participation, particularly in the Northern and Upper West Regions.
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Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has urged RUWA-Ghana to encourage grassroots women to engage in "politics of options" rather than allow political differences to breed hatred and division. He commended the organisation for its contributions to women's economic empowerment and political participation, particularly in the Northern and Upper West Regions.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former NDC Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho writes that Johnson Asiedu Nketiah's 21-year era at NDC headquarters is ending with his decision to step down from the National Chairmanship position, noting that Asiedu is the longest-serving General Secretary and first to move from that role to National Chairman.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Omanhene of Agona Traditional Area has banned MP Mavis Nkansah-Boadu from holding social events within his traditional jurisdiction, citing her disrespectful conduct and failure to acknowledge his authority, including a tournament scheduled for October 23, 2026.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
An IMF mission led by Dr Ruben Atoyan has opened formal discussions with the Ghanaian government to examine fiscal performance, revenue mobilisation, debt position and monetary policy over the first nine months of the year, while also reviewing preparations for the 2027 Budget and infrastructure investment plans.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
At the Second Egumeni Dialogue on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Addis Ababa, Ghana's Gender Minister stressed that women's economic empowerment must be treated as a macroeconomic priority and cited measures including the National Gender Policy 2025–2034, the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024, and a proposed Women's Development Bank to address structural barriers.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama urged investors worldwide to consider Ghana at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026, stating that the country's non-alignment foreign policy allows it to maintain friendly ties with all nations while welcoming investment partnerships that offer mutual benefits.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II commended Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak during a courtesy call at his residence, where they discussed national security and cooperation between the Ministry and traditional authorities to promote peace and security across Ghana.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist at the University of Ghana Business School, has urged the government to implement the 24-hour economy policy in phases with dedicated yearly budget allocations, arguing that the current structure lacks design, financial backing, and an enforceable framework.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional office of the National Democratic Congress has vetted and cleared 46 aspirants to compete for various regional positions in the party. The regional secretary urged candidates and supporters to conduct issue-based campaigns while remaining peaceful.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, an economist at the University of Ghana Business School, has urged the government to shift from expenditure cuts to job-led growth, warning that excessive spending compression risks undermining economic growth without creating decent jobs or attracting investment for inclusive development. Ghana's debt-to-GDP ratio declined from 61.8 per cent at the end of 2024 to 45 per cent by June 2026, achieving debt sustainability ahead of the IMF's 2028 programme target, but Prof Bokpin cautions that continuing over-compression of spending could stabilize the economy without fostering inclusive growth.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana has developed a five-year action plan to advance reparations through diplomatic engagement, reparative financing and reforms to the global financial architecture, aligning with the African Union's Decade of Reparations as President Mahama prepares to assume the role of AU Champion on Reparations.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has cautioned that if the Court of Appeal's order suspending the trial of Hanan Aludiba and his wife stands, it could set a precedent allowing any criminal trial to be halted merely on an accused person's objections to charges. The Republic has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension order, arguing that complaints about charge sheets should not alone be sufficient grounds to stop trials when objections have already been dismissed by the trial court.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat says it will target equipment suppliers and facilitators who support illegal mining, coordinating intelligence gathering, field enforcement and investigations to strengthen prosecutions and sustain cleared areas.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has closed nominations for its 2026 national executive elections, with 137 prospective aspirants picking forms to contest 14 positions ahead of the party's 11th National Delegates Congress. The National Executive Committee membership position attracted the most applicants with 53, followed by national vice-chairperson with 19.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has engaged border security authorities in Côte d'Ivoire to strengthen cross-border cooperation and intensify efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking along the Elubo–Noé border.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The State has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal's decision to suspend the criminal trial of former Buffer Stock CEO Hanan Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu, over a dispute concerning alleged defects in the charge sheet. Hanan and his wife face multiple charges including stealing, fraud, and money laundering.
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James Agbey, a National Democratic Congress operative, has warned that the alleged neglect of the party's electoral task force could provoke backlash, citing the unaddressed welfare and employment concerns of operatives who helped mobilise supporters and protect ballots during the 2024 elections. He called for jobs, empowerment opportunities, and promised placements in national security, as well as recognition and a meaningful voice in party decision-making structures.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for stronger collaboration between the judiciary and legal academia, stating that scholarly examination of court judgments is important to strengthen judicial accountability and the rule of law. Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Supreme Court Review and University of Ghana School of Law Book Series, he encouraged scholars and practitioners to approach judicial decisions with intellectual honesty and said court rulings must remain open to academic scrutiny.
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Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has proposed that Ghana's 24-hour economy policy be implemented in phases with dedicated yearly budget allocations and clear ministerial responsibility, arguing the current structure lacks design, financial backing, and an enforceable framework. The policy, launched in July 2025, has so far involved 268 filling stations and 33 manufacturers running shift systems and created more than 160,000 direct jobs.
17 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Asuogyaman District Assembly has petitioned the Minister for Local Government to review its 2025 DPAT results, alleging that evidence of completed activities was not adequately reflected in its scores. The Assembly claims it implemented 96 per cent of its Annual Action Plan activities but received zero marks on several indicators despite submitting supporting documents.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, citing alleged involvement in overtly political activities in breach of customary law and statute. As part of the suspension, he has been directed to vacate the palace and refrain from presenting himself as the traditional ruler pending a detailed investigation.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Democratic Congress national chairman, did not pick nomination forms to contest the party's upcoming national executive elections. His decision not to seek re-election as chairman comes amid speculation about a potential presidential bid for the 2028 election, though he has not formally declared his candidacy.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey said the party will not interfere in investigations into the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School over sexual abuse allegations, and will accept the investigation's outcome regardless of whether he is found guilty or not guilty.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Works and Housing Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has proposed introducing a national housing levy to fund affordable housing and address the country's estimated housing deficit of 1.8 million units. He cited Kenya's National Housing Levy model, which channels tax revenue into housing development, as an example Ghana could follow to increase housing delivery.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
The High Court dismissed an application by former National Petroleum Authority CEO Mustapha Hamid to travel abroad while standing trial for allegations of extortion in the petroleum sector alongside seven others. The Court found that Hamid, whose movement is restricted on bail, had not demonstrated compelling reasons to justify temporarily lifting the restriction.
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Ghana's Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah called for greater transparency in the delivery of public-private partnership projects to safeguard expenditure and ensure timely infrastructure delivery, speaking at the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards held in Accra on October 16.
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The Attorney General has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the Court of Appeal's Monday suspension of the trial in The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu. The prosecution argues that suspending trials based on dismissed complaints about charges would make prosecution impossible.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Democratic Congress has closed nominations for its 2026 National Executive Elections, with 137 aspirants picking nomination forms to contest 14 positions. The filing of completed nomination forms is scheduled for November 7 to 9, 2026, at the party's headquarters in Adabraka, Accra.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Dagbon Regent, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, paid courtesy calls on former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and President John Mahama during his first official visit to Accra following his assumption of the traditional position after Ya Na Abukari Mahama II's death. He was accompanied by a delegation of traditional rulers from the North.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
NDC members in Kwabre East Constituency have raised security concerns ahead of internal executive elections scheduled for October 25, alleging intimidation, threatening messages, and questioning the choice of Islamic Hall at Aboaso-Zongo as the polling venue due to its proximity to the incumbent chairman's residence.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament is calling for an independent parliamentary inquiry into how complaints of alleged sexual abuse involving as many as 19 female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School were handled, and whether there was political interference. Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei outlined four demands including a thorough investigation, Attorney-General advice, prosecution where warranted, and protection and support for affected students.
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The NDC has barred its Amasaman Communications Officer, Daniel Nortey, from all media appearances and public engagements following controversial remarks he made during a panel discussion questioning the seriousness of rape allegations against an interdicted school headmaster and NDC constituency secretary. Nortey subsequently apologized, saying his comments were made in the heat of discussion and do not reflect his position on rape.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC's incumbent National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia did not pick nomination forms to contest the party's upcoming national executive elections, according to the party's Director of Elections and IT. His decision not to seek another term as chairman fuels speculation that he may contest the NDC's 2028 presidential primary, particularly given his August 2026 comments that he had not ruled out running for the presidency.
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A Ghana Youth–Policy Dialogue Forum opened in Accra with speakers calling for young Africans to move beyond political mobilisation toward greater influence over policymaking and governance institutions. The forum, convened by the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council, Reform Initiatives, and the UNDP, examined whether governance institutions are adequately responding to changing youth participation in public affairs.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has suspended Daniel Nortey from representing the party on media platforms after remarks he made during a televised discussion on sexual abuse allegations against the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The party stated his comments were inconsistent with its position on sexual abuse and protection of children, though the specific remarks were not detailed in its statement.
7 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority CEO Simon Madjie said Ghana is moving beyond its traditional reputation for political stability to attract investment, instead emphasizing reforms (including changes to tax and customs laws) and credible leadership across government levels as key competitive advantages in the region.
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Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority CEO says the country is emphasizing policy reforms and credible leadership rather than just political stability to attract investors amid competition from regional rivals. He cited changes to tax and customs laws as evidence of Ghana's reform effort to support business growth.
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Meta has agreed to give chief executive Mark Zuckerberg additional shares to help offset the approximately $10bn he may owe if California voters approve a one-time 5% tax on residents with net worth over $1bn in November. Zuckerberg had told Meta's board he was considering moving his primary residence out of California and selling property in the state, citing concerns about public perception and company management questions.
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Meta has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to keep him in California by providing non-voting shares he can sell to cover a potential multi-billion-dollar tax bill if California's proposed wealth tax passes, in exchange for him committing to remain a California resident or wherever Meta's headquarters are located for eight years.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tesla's engineering chief said the company aims to start selling Cybercab robotaxis to the public by the end of this year, despite a federal probe by the US auto safety agency into the vehicles that lack manual controls typically required by regulations.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bright Simons, Vice-President at IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, has urged government to remove barriers preventing Ghanaians from earning through digital platforms, warning that poorly designed licensing requirements could obstruct opportunities in ride-hailing, food delivery, and online content creation.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Airbnb has updated its rules to restrict what hosts can ask guests to do, prohibiting tasks normally performed by cleaners—such as washing dishes and stripping beds—even though guests pay a cleaning fee. The new policy applies to reservations booked on or after 20 November.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is targeting completion of the first phase of a national computing facility within 24 months to provide researchers, universities and industry players with access to computing capacity for AI development. The government is undertaking procurement with the Public Procurement Authority to acquire data centre infrastructure and related equipment, aiming to reduce Ghanaian reliance on foreign computing services.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called for greater integration of Africa's digital markets through interoperable payment systems, trusted digital identities and compatible regulations to facilitate cross-border trade and strengthen economic cooperation across the continent.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's banking system has recovered following years of turmoil that saw 420 financial institutions collapse between 2017 and 2019, costing over 10,000 jobs and GH¢25 billion in government spending on a clean-up. Under John Mahama's government, recapitalized banks, lower borrowing costs, and greater currency stability mark a recovery built on stabilization and confidence.
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The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority has identified 48 investment opportunities in the Upper West Region spanning agriculture, livestock, agro-processing, renewable energy, manufacturing, and tourism, which it is packaging to present to global investors to address regional disparities in investment flows and promote economic development.
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Mobile money in Ghana has evolved from a payment platform into a financial ecosystem offering credit, investments, pensions, and insurance through USSD-enabled services, particularly benefiting informal sector workers and SMEs seeking alternatives to cash savings.
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Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation has urged African countries to reduce dependence on foreign technology by investing in homegrown digital solutions that address the continent's unique needs, cultures and languages. He cited Ghana's mobile money interoperability system and national digital identity infrastructure as examples of its positioning as a centre for African innovation.
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The Ghana cedi has posted marginal weekly gains against the US dollar for more than three weeks, driven by improved foreign exchange liquidity and GoldBod's increased dollar supply. Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama attributed earlier depreciation pressure to increased import demand ahead of Christmas and large energy sector payments, but assured investors the central bank was working with GoldBod to improve FX liquidity and sustain stability.
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Edwina Darfour, Acting Head of Customer Experience at UBA Ghana, has been named CX Practitioner of the Year – Banking at the 2026 Customer Experience Professionals Ghana Awards. With over a decade of experience in financial services, Darfour emphasizes understanding customers and ensuring positive interactions at every touchpoint.
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The Country Director of Zipline Ghana advises Ghanaian entrepreneurs to focus on solving specific local problems and build competitive advantages rather than attempting to compete directly with established global companies. He recommends starting small with tailored solutions and expanding gradually, leveraging local knowledge as a differentiation strategy.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Fanaka International University College and the Ghana Investment and Securities Institute have signed an MoU to align the university's Master of Science in Finance programme with professional standards and equip graduates with skills relevant to the financial services industry. The partnership provides pathways towards statutory licensing, international professional qualifications, and access to developments in financial markets.
19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
GCB Bank convened business leaders, prospective investors and key investment institutions at the GCB Afro-Asia Investor Seminar to connect Asian businesses with investment opportunities in Ghana. The event featured insights into Ghana's investment landscape, regulatory environment and growth sectors including mining, manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, with guidance from the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority and Ghana Free Zones Authority.
19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
First National Bank has reintroduced unsecured, pre-approved business loan and overdraft facilities to help eligible businesses access financing for working capital and expansion, using financial performance rather than collateral as the basis for approval.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board plans to supply US$1.5 billion in foreign exchange to the market in October 2026 to support the cedi and improve dollar liquidity, with US$1 billion going to authorised commercial banks and US$500 million to the Bank of Ghana for reserve accumulation.
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The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research says Ghana's economy grew 6.0% in 2025 with improved macroeconomic conditions, but calls on government to sustain economic stability and expand productive employment to translate growth into better living standards, noting that stronger GDP growth does not automatically improve livelihoods.
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Uganda Airlines is entering Ghana's aviation market from October 27, 2026, with four-times-weekly service between Entebbe and Accra at promotional fares, potentially increasing price competition on routes between West and East Africa and deepening regional trade and tourism connectivity.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ernest De-Graft Egyir advises CEOs to evaluate leadership capabilities, identify capability gaps, prepare successors for critical positions, and strengthen executive collaboration to ensure their organisations can execute their 2027 strategies effectively.
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Uganda Airlines will operate a Boeing 737-800 on four weekly flights to Accra from October 27, routing through Lagos and offering connections to destinations across East Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The service aims to strengthen commercial links between West and East Africa and support tourism, business travel, and trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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Advans Group and Advans Ghana Savings and Loans held a courtesy call with Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama during the Advans Group Board Week, discussing financial sector developments, regulatory priorities, and the role of savings and loans institutions in expanding financial access. The governor acknowledged Advans Ghana as one of the country's leading savings and loans companies.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has cleared Say Cheers of tax non-compliance and apologized after a review confirmed the business had met its tax obligations, reversing a previous September 2026 inspection at Accra Mall where GRA officers had publicly questioned the company's VAT compliance.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is promoting investment in the five northern regions, which have submitted 128 project profiles from a nationwide total of more than 600. GIPA's CEO said the roadshow aims to build strategic partnerships and create pathways for investors to participate in the region's transformation.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has warned that Ghana's low domestic revenue mobilisation constrains the government's ability to finance development projects and sustain economic growth. The country's tax revenue stood at about 30 percent of GDP in 2025, significantly below the sub-Saharan African average, and ISSER recommends broadening the tax base to bring more individuals and businesses into the tax net.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Telecel Cash has disbursed more than GH¢1 billion through its Ready Loan service, a mobile money-based short-term lending facility offered in partnership with CBG Ghana and Simbrella Ghana Limited. The service allows eligible customers to access loans up to GH¢2,500 within minutes, addressing barriers to traditional borrowing and supporting household and small business financing needs.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Bank of Ghana and Advans Group met to discuss ways to expand financial inclusion and strengthen the financial services sector. The discussion covered regulatory priorities, the role of savings and loans institutions in improving access to finance, and the BoG's liquidity framework and its implications for regulated financial institutions.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The government has extended the deadline for expressions of interest in the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park to October 31, 2026, to allow pharmaceutical manufacturers and other businesses time to apply to establish operations within the 2,000-acre industrial ecosystem in Greater Accra designed to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing and create employment.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Ghana's mobile money ecosystem has evolved from a payment platform into a financial services hub, enabling millions—particularly those in the informal sector and SMEs—to access credit, investment opportunities, pension schemes, and insurance through USSD-enabled platforms, enhancing financial inclusion.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Gold Board has conducted a US$130 million spot foreign exchange sale at GH¢11.60 per dollar to support the cedi, which has appreciated for more than three consecutive weeks against the US dollar on the interbank market. As part of its October 2026 programme, the Board plans to supply US$1.5 billion in total foreign exchange to authorised commercial banks and the Bank of Ghana.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research warns that Ghana's reliance on gold and cocoa leaves the country vulnerable to global commodity price fluctuations, despite strengthened external position in 2025 with merchandise trade surplus widening to US$13.8 billion. Minerals accounted for 68.2% of merchandise exports, and ISSER calls for diversification of exports through expanded manufactured and processed goods to reduce commodity dependence.
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Ghana's fiscal deficit narrowed from 7.9% to 1.0% of GDP in 2025 largely through expenditure restraint rather than increased revenue, according to ISSER's State of the Ghanaian Economy Report. The research institute warned that sharp reductions in capital spending may hamper infrastructure development and future growth, and that sustaining consolidation requires stronger domestic revenue mobilisation alongside expenditure discipline.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is taking its "ECOWAS For All" public sensitisation campaign to Makola Market to educate traders on cross-border trade, the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme, customs procedures, immigration requirements and business opportunities within ECOWAS. The engagement will include interactive clinics with officials from Ghana Immigration Service, Customs, Port Health and other institutions.
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Business leaders, entrepreneurs, diplomats and executives met at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra on 17 October 2026 for the Africa Business Forum & Awards, themed "Shaping Africa's Business Future," to celebrate business achievements and promote investment and partnerships across African markets. The event included attendance from H.E. Rui Pedro Afonso Livramento, Chief of Staff of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority and National Information Technology Agency have directed government institutions to fix two critical PHP vulnerabilities within seven days, warning that they could allow attackers to take control of servers without credentials. The agencies have recommended upgrading to patched PHP versions 8.2.35, 8.3.36, 8.4.27 or 8.5.12.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
As the International Seabed Authority debates rules for mining minerals like nickel and cobalt from the ocean floor, Ghana must weigh the promise of ocean wealth against unknown environmental damage from seabed mining four to six kilometres below the surface.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat destroyed 1,970 chanfangs and 863 makeshift structures during 738 operations between June 13 and September 30, 2026, and recovered 74 firearms and 551 rounds of ammunition in efforts to disrupt illegal mining networks and protect Ghana's rivers and environmentally sensitive areas.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Mineworkers' Union has rejected the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources' claim of extensive consultations over government directives on contract mining, calling the assertion "factually inaccurate." The Union says it petitioned the Ministry in August over concerns that the Local Content Policy could expose mines and workers to exploitation and weaken labour protections, but no practical steps to address these concerns had been taken as of late October.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures rose 1.2% to $110.11 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 1% to $98.12 on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets prompted the United States to order diplomats and family members to leave its missions in the Kingdom.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from Rwanda's Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board visited the Ghana Gold Board to learn about Ghana's reforms in gold trading, smuggling prevention, and responsible mining. GoldBod officials highlighted the sector's contribution to Ghana's economy and discussed initiatives to formalise small-scale mining and promote environmentally responsible processing.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board is collaborating with the government to establish gold processing centres for small-scale mining cooperatives to improve traceability and verify the origins of gold in the formal supply chain. The first facilities are expected to roll out in the first quarter of 2027, with private investors being engaged to support the initiative.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The government plans to establish permanent military camps along selected rivers to prevent illegal miners from returning to affected areas and protect water resources and the environment. Beyond enforcement, the government is pursuing cooperative mining arrangements and targeting registration of close to 100 small-scale mining cooperatives by the end of 2026, alongside plans for gold processing centres.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The government plans to establish gold processing centres for small-scale mining cooperatives, with the first facilities expected in the first quarter of 2027, aiming to increase gold recovery rates from about 30 per cent to approximately 70 per cent and reduce dependence on mercury and cyanide. The initiative is part of efforts to formalise small-scale mining, improve traceability, and support the registration of nearly 100 small-scale mining cooperatives by the end of 2026.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environment Minister says mining companies must ensure host communities benefit from natural resources and avoid leaving them with poverty and degradation when mines close, extending responsibility beyond extraction to include land reclamation and livelihood improvement.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's producer inflation increased to 4.8 per cent in September 2026 from 4.4 per cent in August, primarily driven by mining and manufacturing sectors. Mining and quarrying recorded a rate of 5.5 per cent and accounted for about half the overall increase, with crude oil and natural gas extraction prices rising 18.3 per cent.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
A delegation from Uganda's Revenue Authority and Petroleum Commission visited Tema Oil Refinery on October 21, 2026, to learn about crude oil refining operations as Uganda advances plans to establish its own refinery. TOR's leadership briefed the team on the technical stages of refining and processing local crude oil.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat conducted 738 operational activities between June 13 and September 30, 2026, targeting illegal mining activities around water bodies, forest reserves and environmentally sensitive areas. Operations recovered 74 firearms and 551 rounds of ammunition, destroyed approximately 1,970 changfan machines and 863 makeshift structures, seized mining equipment, and apprehended six suspects.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has reaffirmed its determination to halt illegal mining in Ghana's rivers, forests, farms and plantations, targeting both illegal miners and the networks supporting them to protect environmentally sensitive areas and livelihoods.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Narawa Company Limited has called for an independent investigation into an alleged armed takeover of its Osiem and Nsutam mining concessions, alleging that groups including Chinese nationals were mining under military protection, resulting in three deaths and 10 injuries between August and October 2026.
17 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Damang Gold Mine's Manager in charge of Mining says the company is actively mining at multiple pits, including Amoanda and Juno, with plans to extend to Rex pits, dismissing claims that operations rely solely on treating existing stockpiles.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology urged mining companies to comply with laws and regulations to minimise environmental impact on mining communities, saying it is unjust for host communities to suffer environmental degradation. During a site visit to Zijin Golden Ridge Limited in the Eastern Region, she commended the company's environmental sustainability initiatives and expressed hope that the EPA's expanded mandate would ensure more mines comply with requirements.
12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Damang Gold Mine Limited's Community Relations Manager says the company's planned Western Region airport is expected to cost at least US$80 million, covering land preparation and construction of supporting infrastructure, though the final cost could exceed this estimate.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine will set aside a portion of its gold production through a community foundation fund to finance development projects in host communities. The fund will accumulate over three years before the company and traditional leaders jointly identify and prioritise projects, with communities informed of their allocated share based on the level of impact from mining operations.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Residents of Damang in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality have praised Damang Gold Mine Ltd for road construction and community developments since new management took over six months ago, while calling for increased employment opportunities for women and National Service personnel.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine Ltd extracted approximately 12.1 million tonnes of material between April and September 2026, with fresh material from active mining operations supplying 60% of the plant feed. The mine, under new owners Engineers and Planners, officially commenced operations on April 19, 2026.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Mechanical engineer Obed Asamoah says Damang Gold Mine can remain operational for at least 15 more years if it receives necessary investment, emphasizing that the transition to a new investor need not fundamentally change the mine's operations.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court admitted two men to bail on charges of making conflicting grants of the same parcel of land; the accused allegedly sold 1,009 acres to one buyer while another man, who had acquired 628.12 acres in 2010, also claimed ownership.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Asian Development Bank announced $6 billion to support Southeast Asia's blue economy between 2026 and 2030, addressing fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal resilience, while Ghana faces declining fish catches, rising input costs, and limited access to financing for its own fishing sector.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Agricultural analyst Dr Joseph Opoku Gakpo has urged the government to prioritise agricultural extension services, arguing that stronger support for extension personnel is essential to help farmers adopt innovations and improve food security. He stressed that without effective extension services, innovations developed at universities and research institutions may not reach farmers, limiting the benefits of investments in agricultural research.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat plans Operation Greenshield, a forest protection intervention beginning at Atiwa Forest Reserve, to combat illegal mining through clearing affected areas, securing them against renewed encroachment, and handing responsibility to state agencies for long-term protection.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has directed all senior high schools to immediately comply with its Code of Conduct provision prohibiting students from performing household chores at teachers' and headteachers' bungalows. GES Director-General Professor Ernest Kofi Davis said the directive would be distributed to regional directors to ensure staff cease the practice.
3 hours ago · Joy Online →
An Adenta Circuit Court has granted bail to a 23-year-old student accused of stealing GH¢1.5 million from Bishop Daniel Obinim's home. She faces charges of conspiracy to commit theft and is expected to reappear in court on October 29, 2026.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Helena Akua Denkyi, a Ghana Revenue Authority contract staff member and one of six accused in the alleged 3.9-tonne cocaine case, filed an application to be struck out. The Kwabenya Circuit Court adjourned to November 5, 2026, to rule on the application.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat plans to extend Operation Watershield to two additional major river bodies before year-end, following operations in the Birim area and Ankobra River. The Director of Operations said the next phase would emphasize maintaining security in cleared areas to prevent illegal miners from returning.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Three vehicles—a Shacman X3000 long vehicle, a Honda Civic, and a Hyundai Sonata—sustained varying degrees of damage in a spillage incident at Awoshie Banyard in Accra. The Ghana National Fire Service responded and brought the situation under control with no casualties recorded; the cause remains under investigation.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dimango M/A Basic School in Nkoranza South Constituency has only two teachers managing eight classes across kindergarten to primary six, with the main building partly destroyed by torrential rains and sections collapsed. Poor road access worsens the crisis, but according to the article, a new chapter is beginning for the school.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The family of late former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has invited the public to a memorial mass on Friday, October 23, at Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra to commemorate the first anniversary of her death. Nana Konadu served as First Lady from 1981 to 2001 and was known for her work in women's empowerment, children's rights, and founding the 31st December Women's Movement, which constructed over 1,000 early childhood development centres across Ghana.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
MPhil and PhD students funded by the Post-COVID-19 Skills Development and Productivity Enhancement Project have presented their research updates at the Social Investment Fund, including studies on drug-resistant HIV mutations and cervical immune profiles in HPV infections, with work expected to contribute to healthcare development in Ghana.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment inaugurated the Ministry's Joint Steering Committee's Working Group, tasking members to address challenges facing young people including substance abuse, while promoting skills development and youth empowerment.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Teachers and Educational Workers' Union called for greater recognition, improved working conditions and adequate support for non-teaching staff in Ghana's education sector, arguing that cleaners, security personnel, cooks, administrators and other support staff play critical roles in delivering quality education. The union's national chairperson urged education directors to prioritize non-teaching staff welfare and ensure adherence to their conditions of service, citing instances where management has attempted to reduce agreed working days.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has developed grievance redress guidelines to provide formal channels for addressing complaints from patients, health workers, suppliers, and contractors. Facility managers across the country are being trained to implement the guidelines, which will establish grievance committees to receive, investigate, and resolve complaints as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen public trust.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture said a fishing canoe called 'Second Chance' and its seven crew members have been missing since departing Sekondi Fishing Harbour on October 9, 2026, for a fishing expedition offshore Axim. The ministry is coordinating search and rescue efforts with the Fisheries Commission, Ghana Navy, Ghana Maritime Authority, and Marine Police, and has called on fishing vessels and coastal communities to report any information that could help locate the missing canoe and crew.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has deployed a team to Obuasi to provide medical and psychological support to students affected by an alleged sexual abuse scandal at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The ministry is coordinating with the Ministry of the Interior and the Criminal Investigations Department to protect victims' identities and minimise further distress while supporting their recovery and the investigation.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Youth Employment Agency has recruited 100,628 beneficiaries as of September 30, achieving 75.7 per cent of its 2026 target of 133,000 across 12 employment models including security, health, education, local governance, and ICT.
19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Forestry Commission conducted a surprise operation at Subri Forest Reserve in Wassa East District and arrested 20 suspected illegal miners, destroying structures used for illegal mining. The suspects were handed over to the Regional Police Command.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Global Media Alliance and Women in PR Ghana held the third edition of their Read4Her Future literacy and mentorship initiative, empowering more than 300 girls from two Dzorwulu schools. The programme combined reading and mentorship sessions with education on adolescent health and personal development, themed on ending child marriage and investing in girls' rights.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has been selected to host the 2027 Global Literacy Day celebrations, following UNESCO's acceptance of the country's request. The Education Minister said the event will allow Ghana to showcase its contributions to literacy development and demonstrate the progress it has made in providing equitable, inclusive and quality education since independence.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
A 23-year-old student has been granted GH¢1 million bail by an Adenta Circuit Court after being accused of stealing GH¢1.5 million from Bishop Daniel Obinim's residence. According to prosecution, the accused allegedly invited two men to break into the bishop's safe and steal the money.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Over 54,000 2026 JHS graduates failed the BECE and did not merit automatic placement into their preferred Senior High Schools, raising concerns about declining national education standards and quality.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ameyaw Debrah has disclosed that he experienced unexplained health challenges during childhood marked by tiredness, sensitivity to cold, and low energy, which caused him to miss physical education classes and sometimes require hospitalization. He said the condition improved during secondary school, and his eventual career flexibility has allowed him to manage fatigue while working.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Education Service has warned teachers applying for promotion to disregard demands for GH¢210 from individuals claiming they can facilitate their applications, stressing that the promotion process is fair, transparent, and entirely free of charge.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
A clinical coordinator at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital has warned that students alleged to have been sexually abused at Obuasi Senior High Technical School face risks of trauma, depression, and PTSD, and called for immediate psychological support. According to reports discussed on Joy FM, 19 girls had complained of sexual assault involving the school's headmaster.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Four pupils of Mahad Islamic School at Akotosu died in a road accident at Aboabo Extension Junction in the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, October 20. The Ghana Education Service expressed condolences to the families and appealed to motorists to prioritise the safety of schoolchildren.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Prof Christopher Mensah, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Ho Technical University, has advocated for hotels to formulate strict policies ensuring zero tolerance for sexual harassment and maltreatment in the hospitality sector, warning that these behaviours could lead to human resources shortfalls and compromised working environments.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited's Accra East Region is rewarding customers who pay bills on time as part of Customer Service Month, with management saying prompt payment helps generate revenue for operational improvements. However, some beneficiaries report that their consistent payments have not resulted in reliable water supply.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Seven fishermen from the canoe Second Chance, who departed Sekondi Fishing Harbour on October 9 and went missing after engine failure, were rescued by local fishermen in Benin on October 21. Efforts are underway to repatriate them to Ghana through coordination between Ghana's Marine Police Command, Ghana Navy, and their counterparts in Benin and Togo.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
An investigation into sexual abuse allegations against a headmaster at Obuasi Senior High Technical School—involving at least 19 female students over a year—reveals failures by school and education authorities to listen to complaints and take action. The article argues that comprehensive sexuality education in schools could help students recognize and report abuse.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has sued investigative correspondent Manasseh Azure Awuni and Multimedia Group Ghana Limited over sexual abuse allegations. Abdulai is seeking a declaration that the statements are false and defamatory, an injunction against further publication, and GHS2 million in damages.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Seven Ghanaian fishers stranded at sea for more than a week were rescued in a coordinated operation involving the navies of Ghana, Togo and Benin off Beninese waters. The crew of the Second Chance, whose engine failed during a fishing expedition from Sekondi, had drifted more than 120 nautical miles offshore.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Air Ghana Limited, through its foundation, has commissioned a 14-seater community toilet facility in Attakrom Amanfro, Eastern Region, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme to improve sanitation and public health in the pineapple-farming community. The project was undertaken in memory of Air Ghana's late founder, Marwan Traboulsi, who began as a farmer before establishing the air cargo business.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools has reaffirmed its commitment to student safety and pledged to support sanctions against staff found guilty of professional misconduct. The association also expressed concern about delays in releasing funds for the Free Senior High School policy, saying the problem undermines effective school management.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
A new study by Penplusbytes found that fact-checking systems operate in English while disinformation spreads largely in local languages, and urges government, media and researchers to prioritise local languages in developing AI tools and fact-checking systems. The nationwide survey of 469 respondents also found that 85.3 per cent of those spreading misinformation did so believing it was helpful to their communities rather than intending to deceive.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Education Trust Fund, through its Education Financing and Partnership Initiative, has donated textbooks and exercise books to four senior high schools in the Central Region—Kobina Ansah Senior High Technical School, Abeadze State College, John Evans Atta Mills Senior High School and Ekumfi Methodist Senior High School—funded by Sec-Print Ghana Limited, JayKay Industries and Investments Limited, and Aki-Ola Publications Company Limited to support teaching and learning.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Commercial drivers under the Ghana Private Road Transport Union in the Ashanti Region received training on the new automated traffic enforcement system and revised road traffic regulations from authorities including the National Road Safety Authority, Ghana Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department, and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority to improve road safety and reduce crashes.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Four pupils were killed when a speeding salon car experienced brake failure and veered into the opposing lane at Aboabo Extension Junction in Asokore Mampong Municipality on Tuesday, October 20. Three other pupils and an elderly man sustained life-threatening injuries in the accident; the driver was apprehended and the vehicle impounded.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
An Ebola case isolated in Nigeria's Abuja has prompted concerns in Ghana given the countries' proximity. The article calls for Ghana's health authorities to activate response measures and engage previous COVID-19 protocols, without politicizing the response.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Director-General of NACOC told Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that a suspected drug trafficker has acquired a scanner to test whether security equipment can detect narcotics, exemplifying the increasingly sophisticated methods traffickers employ to evade detection. He warned that traffickers are continually adapting their methods while enforcement agencies face constraints from inadequate operational infrastructure.
17 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for due process in investigations into sexual abuse allegations against Obuasi Senior High Technical School Headmaster Zakaria Abdulai, describing the matter as serious and of concern to all.
17 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The author recalls a 1957 incident at Kwabeng Presbyterian School where a left-handed student, Yaw Benayeh, faced systematic punishment and stigma from teachers and peers, who viewed left-handedness as an abomination contrary to God's order—though his left-footed football play was praised.
17 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Nana Osei Kofi, Chief of Sabin Akrofrom in the Atwima Kwanwoma District, has given two students with disabilities who participated in the Otumfuo Reading Competition GH¢5,000 and a tablet each. The Chief said the support is meant to encourage them to continue pursuing excellence in education despite physical challenges and to motivate other children with disabilities.
18 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The National Youth Authority organised a breast cancer screening exercise on October 22, 2026, at its forecourt, with staff and community members participating to promote early detection and awareness of the disease.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 38-year-old Lapaz driver into police custody after he was arrested during an October 15 operation at Nii Bio Town Junction with 70 tablets of suspected unregistered Royal Tapentadol 250 mg. He has been charged with offering unregistered drugs for sale and is expected to reappear on November 3, 2026.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
The suspended Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has been cautioned and granted self-recognisance bail by police following an investigation into alleged sexual assault on female students. Abdulai told a radio host he is awaiting court proceedings.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has convened a two-day meeting with the Office of the National Chief Imam and the Christian Council of Ghana to strengthen efforts to end witchcraft accusations and protect accused persons from violence and discrimination. The Committee said religious leaders have a critical role in addressing the practice given their influence in communities.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Health announced enhanced surveillance and preparedness measures after Ebola cases were reported in the DRC, Kenya, and Nigeria. The measures include increased screening at airports, simulation exercises, monitoring of travellers from high-risk areas, and improved laboratory preparedness, though Ghana has not recorded any Ebola cases.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Akropong Fire Station educated first-year students of Presbyterian College of Education on fire safety, covering electrical safety, cooking practices, gas cylinder handling, and emergency evacuation, concluding with a practical demonstration on using fire extinguishers and jute sacks.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Four pupils from Mahad Islamic School at Akotosu died in a traffic accident at Aboabo Extension Junction in the Asokore Mampong Municipality on October 20, while three others were injured. The Ghana Education Service expressed condolences to the bereaved families and appealed to motorists to prioritise schoolchildren's safety.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Seven fishermen reported missing on October 18, 2026 were rescued on October 21 in Benin territorial waters by local fishermen. The Marine Police Command is coordinating with the Ghana Navy and counterparts in Benin and Togo for their safe repatriation to Ghana.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Kwame Djokoto, a Ghanaian actor and TV personality, is reported to have died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Tarkwa-based Owass FM and being pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital in Tarkwa.
14 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Foodpreneur Chichi Yakubu has condemned alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School and called for a thorough, transparent investigation. She stressed that child protection is a shared responsibility of families, educators, school authorities, religious leaders and policymakers, and called for a society where children feel safe speaking up and authorities are held accountable.
14 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Liz Ricketts, co-founder of The OR Foundation Ghana, has called for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies on textile waste to be globally accountable and track fees to communities like Kantamanto, where most clothes covered by EPR eventually end up. She argues that current EPR policies are flawed because they don't account for the informal workers who handle textile waste at its end of life, and risks subsidizing exports rather than documenting actual environmental impact.
14 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Professor Eric Appau Asante, Coordinator of AI Courses at KNUST, cautioned newly trained teachers against allowing AI to replace their professional judgment and human responsibility in the classroom. While AI can help prepare lesson plans and develop assessments, he stressed that teaching requires human understanding, compassion and moral guidance that machines cannot provide, and that careless AI use risks exposing learners' personal information and spreading misleading information.
14 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Public Records and Archives Administration Department is digitising its paper records to preserve fragile originals, allow online access, and reduce deterioration; the effort includes archival restoration of newspapers dating to the 1800s. The head of PRAAD's Records Management Division also highlighted the poor record-keeping culture in Ghana and called on churches, mosques, shrines and schools to maintain archives.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Following the interdiction of an Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster over sexual misconduct allegations, the article argues that Ghana's education system lacks a national register of substantiated misconduct findings that schools can consult before hiring staff, exposing weaknesses in how schools detect abuse and prevent unsuitable persons from moving between positions of trust.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Security and Operations Unit of the Ghana Prisons Service has organised a Cell Extraction Technique training exercise for recruits at the Prisons Officers Training School, aimed at strengthening their operational preparedness to handle challenging situations within prison facilities while maintaining security and order.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Seven fishermen who went missing for two weeks after their canoe's motor failed were rescued and returned to Tema following a joint international search effort involving the Ghana Navy, Air Force, and navies from Togo and Benin. They had drifted into Togolese and Beninese waters after setting out from Sekondi toward Axim on October 9.
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The Ministry of Education is creating direct reporting channels, including a hotline, to allow students, parents, teachers, and community members to report sexual abuse in schools without going through headmasters or local authorities who may be implicated. Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak said the move responds to weaknesses exposed by allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
A 20-year-old armed robbery suspect arrested in the Upper East region with an M16 rifle and ammunition collapsed and died while being escorted by police to help arrest alleged accomplices. He had been apprehended after robbing two victims of a motorbike, mobile phones and cash at Sapeliga Junction.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service says continuing students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School are expected to return next week following a temporary closure that began in August after campus disturbances. The school's headmaster has been suspended pending investigation of sexual abuse allegations.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghanaian hospitals are adopting artificial intelligence diagnostic tools, but the algorithms were trained on patient data from other regions like Boston, Berlin, and Seoul rather than Ghanaian populations, raising concerns about accuracy and reliability for local patients.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Data Protection Commission found a clinic storing patient medical records on a system that had not been assessed for security or compliance, raising broader questions about how medical data is protected and handled across the country's health facilities.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Managing Director of Ridge Royal Hotel in Cape Coast has called for the establishment of a dedicated hospitality school to train workers with practical skills and improve service delivery standards, arguing that existing university programmes emphasise classroom learning over hands-on training needed to meet international hospitality standards.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Suspended Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai has responded to rape allegations by revealing the accuser is between 20 and 21 years old and has a child, and maintaining that he has his own account of events while awaiting court proceedings on self-recognisance bail.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is running a free breast and medical screening exercise for civil service staff from October 19 to 28, offering breast screening, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, general medical consultations and health education as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 activities.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Atwima Mponua District recorded 139 new HIV infections in 2025, the second-highest in the Ashanti Region. The District Chief Executive has inaugurated a nine-member AIDS Commission committee and called for intensified public education, testing, and support services to curb the spread.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
A US-trained sex therapist and CEO of iSMART has called on the government and stakeholders to develop a national sexuality education policy, arguing that sexuality remains too uncomfortable to discuss constructively in many homes, schools, churches and communities, and that young people often lack adequate education on puberty, boundaries, consent and abuse prevention.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former GES Deputy Director-General Dr Kwabena Tandoh has urged educational leaders to focus on protecting vulnerable girls in schools rather than safeguarding institutional reputation, arguing that allegations of abuse exposed through documentaries should prompt examination of systems responsible for child protection.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Accra Mall organised Soulful Serenade, a weekend event featuring R&B, jazz, and lounge-style music to create a relaxed atmosphere for shoppers and visitors. The initiative aims to position the mall as a venue for entertainment, socialising, and dining alongside shopping.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
AfricansArt has launched Art Scroll, an initiative to preserve African cultural heritage, create opportunities for artists, and strengthen relationships between creators and collectors through interactive platforms that allow artists to share stories behind their works and engage directly with collectors.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei, who died on September 12 at age 63 after battling dementia for about five years, will be buried on November 14 at Legon Interdenominational Church in Accra, with a remembrance night on November 11 and a thanksgiving service on November 15.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Rapper Sarkodie has stated that Nigerian artistes' global success is driven by substantial financial support from billionaires and business executives, unlike Ghanaian artistes who often make music independently. He urged Ghanaian business leaders to follow Nigeria's example and invest in their own artists.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Seth Kwame Dzokoto, a Ghanaian actor and comedian known for his roles in television series Efiewura and food programme Edziban, died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after collapsing during a radio show in Tarkwa in the Western Region.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Kweku Flick has released a new single titled Sweet featuring Shatta Wale, produced by Khendi Beats. The song explores resilience, confidence and the pursuit of success, marking Kweku Flick's entry into his 'Sweet Boy' era with a blend of street credibility and mainstream appeal.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Indian High Commission will host the fourth India Fest on October 24 at the Accra Sports Stadium, featuring traditional and Bollywood dance, music, Indian cuisine, and exhibitions of traditional clothing, jewellery and handicrafts. The festival aims to surpass last year's attendance of more than 4,000 people and involves thirteen registered Indian associations alongside Ghanaian performers to celebrate India's cultural diversity and strengthen ties between the two countries.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has urged veteran musician Slim Buster to stop their online exchanges, insisting he has never disrespected him and asking him not to treat social media comments as cause for conflict.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei, 63, who died at the University of Ghana Medical Centre on September 12, will be buried on Saturday, November 14, following a funeral service at the Legon Interdenominational Church in Accra. A remembrance night is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Media personality Afia Pokua has advised actor Kwadwo Nkansah (LilWin) to hire multiple lawyers on retainer to guide his conduct, following a defamation suit by actor Van Vicker seeking GH¢10 million in exemplary damages and claiming LilWin made remarks portraying him as untrustworthy and greedy.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Hitz Praise Zone, a gospel programme on Hitz 103.9 FM, has been nominated for Christian Radio Programme of the Year at the 2026 Praise Achievement Awards, competing alongside nine other stations. The fifth edition of the awards ceremony is scheduled for December 13, 2026.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Seth Kwame Dzokoto, known for his role as Judge Koboo in Efiewura and as presenter of the food and tourism programme Edziban, has died at 51. He collapsed during a radio show at Owass Radio in Tarkwa on October 22, 2026, and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Seth Kwame Dzokoto, a media personality, comedian and politician, collapsed during a live morning show panel discussion at Owass FM and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital. The station said he took ill suddenly and its team rushed him for medical attention.
13 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA confirmed the United States will host the first Women's Club World Cup in January 2028, featuring 19 teams including Arsenal, Barcelona, Gotham, Club America, Corinthians, Naegohyang and Wuhan Jiangda, with 12 more clubs to be determined. The tournament will run from 5 to 30 January and take place every four years.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United captain and face no discipline for post-match criticism of head coach Michael Carrick following a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como. Fernandes criticized Carrick's tactics and said it was the coaching staff's role to spot issues and adapt, though the club acknowledged his frustration was understandable given the manner of the loss.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams, speaking at a Russia–Africa sports forum in Krasnoyarsk, called for easier cross-border movement for African athletes and greater cooperation with Russia to improve training opportunities. He cited Ghana's diplomatic ties with Russia dating to 1958 and described sports as a vehicle for continental integration and development of Africa's youth potential.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Animal rights group PETA has asked Premier League club Crystal Palace to stop using its live bald eagle mascot, Phoenix, in pre-match displays, arguing that stadium environments are harmful to birds and can cause them fear, disorientation and stress.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sustained an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during the club's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona on Tuesday and will undergo knee surgery, with no return timeline yet confirmed by PSG.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned head coach Michael Carrick's tactical decisions following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, suggesting the team should have pressed higher and been braver under pressure. Carrick responded by emphasising the importance of player effort and running, rather than engaging directly with the tactical critique.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe, and Yan Diomande scored as Real Madrid maintained their 100% start in the Champions League with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig under Jose Mourinho.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League, one of the worst European nights in their history. The defeat piles pressure on manager Michael Carrick, with United becoming the first English team to concede in the first two minutes of consecutive major European matches.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Arsenal and Bayern Munich drew in the Champions League league phase, with Declan Rice scoring a late equaliser after Bayern had gone ahead through Harry Kane's penalty. Bukayo Saka left the field with a suspected thigh injury in the tenth minute.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Aston Villa maintained their perfect Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Norwegian side Viking at Villa Park, making it three wins from three. Goals from Ross Barkley, Emiliano Buendia (penalty), and an own goal by Henrik Heggheim secured the win.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Confédération Africaine de Football has unveiled a new brand identity and trophy for the CAF Women's Champions League ahead of the 2026 edition draw. The sixth edition of the competition will take place in Egypt from November 1 to 15.
19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Morocco will host the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament from November 28 to December 5, 2026, with Ghana's Black Queens competing against Ecuador, Uzbekistan, and Papua New Guinea. The top two teams from the six-nation preliminary phase will advance to the final play-off round in February 2027 to compete for the last three tickets to Brazil.
19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Paris St Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League match on Tuesday, with goals from Doue, Hernandez, Vitinha and Ruiz, handing Barcelona their first defeat of the season despite Barcelona's perfect record coming into the match.
19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor has cautioned his side ahead of their Ghana Premier League matchday-eight game against Basake Holy Stars, warning against complacency despite Hearts winning their last two matches. Kapor said his team would approach the encounter with serious mentality, noting that every game in the league is difficult.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The GoldFields Women's Premier League season begins with fixtures across the Northern and Southern zones, featuring defending champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies facing Northern Ladies and Army Ladies hosting Hasaacas Ladies.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 women's team drew 3-3 with Brazil at the U-17 Women's World Cup after Priscilla Mensah equalised five minutes from time. Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa said his side are "the Brazilians of Africa" and noted the team must win their final group match against Canada to have a chance of progressing.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Jessica Appiah Asamoah was named Player of the Match after creating four chances and setting up the crucial late equaliser in the Black Maidens' 3-3 draw with Brazil at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Ghana have one point from two Group C matches and must win against Canada to keep their qualification hopes alive.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-15 Boys team has departed for Azerbaijan to compete in the FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival, a global youth developmental event. The team will play five group matches in three days against Uzbekistan, Myanmar, Guam, the Bahamas, and Kazakhstan, starting October 24.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dragons RLFC defeated Accra Panthers 30–22 in a playoff match at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium to secure a place in the final of the 2026 Rugby League Federation Ghana Men's 13s Championship, despite Panthers fighting back from a 26–8 halftime deficit.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U17 team fell 1-0 to Cote d'Ivoire in the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship semi-finals, ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Starlets played with 10 men from the 17th minute after Daniel Owusu's red card.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana will host the 2026 Japan Ambassador's Cup on October 24–25 at the Accra Sports Stadium, featuring four traditional Japanese Budo disciplines—Judo, Karate-do, Kendo, and Jiu-jitsu—with approximately 300 practitioners expected to compete. The two-day event is organised to strengthen Ghana-Japan sporting partnership and cultural exchange.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Dragons RLFC secured a place in the 2026 Rugby League Federation Ghana Men's 13s Championship final by defeating Accra Panthers 30–22 in a playoff game at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium, with Dragons establishing a 26–8 halftime lead despite Panthers' second-half comeback attempt.
18 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston says the Black Stars' qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will be a miracle, after Ghana lost their opening two qualifiers to Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia and sit bottom of their group with no points. Kingston noted that with two teams already on six points and Ghana needing to win all remaining games, it will be very difficult to turn things around.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Acting Director-General of the NSA has warned that Ghana's sports challenges stem from poor long-term planning and athlete development rather than simply hiring top coaches, citing recent poor performances by national teams including the Black Maidens and Black Starlets.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's three boxers — Amadu Mohammed, Ebenezer Ankrah, and Joseph Commey — have drawn byes on the opening day of the 2026 IBA Africa Elite Championships in Kinshasa, DRC. The tournament has attracted a record 171 boxers, the highest participation in the history of Africa's premier boxing event.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the committee tasked with finding a new head coach for the Black Stars, the GFA confirmed. The committee remains chaired by Fred Pappoe and includes Stephen Appiah, Agbesi Dzakpasu, and Faisal Chibsah, with no reason given for Baffoe's withdrawal.
14 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Derrick Kwatei Quartey has been appointed as Reserve Assistant Referee for the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Angola in Rabat, marking his first major final as a referee and advancing Ghana's continental refereeing presence.
14 hours ago · Daily Guide →
LeBron James scored 14 points and recorded seven assists as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the defending champion New York Knicks 106-100 on opening night of the NBA season. The 41-year-old began his record-extending 24th season with his fourth franchise after joining Philadelphia from the Los Angeles Lakers.
14 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Confederation of African Football has scheduled the continuation of the WAFU Zone B qualifying final between Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC and Edo Queens FC for October 28 or 29, 2026, in Egypt. The match will resume from the start of extra time at 2-2 after Ampem Darkoa's successful protest of Edo Queens' original penalty shootout victory.
14 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Volta River Authority will defend its title at the University of Ghana Corporate Tennis Championship on Saturday, October 24, 2026, against GOIL Ghana, Stanbic Bank Ghana, and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority. VRA won the inaugural 2025 edition by defeating GOIL in the final, winning both doubles matches (9–4 and 9–5).
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Afful, a youth player from 4EVAYUNG FC academy in Madina, has been selected for Ghana's U-15 boys' national team for the FIFA U-15 Boys' World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. Ghana will compete in Group W alongside Uzbekistan, the Bahamas, Myanmar, Guam, and Kazakhstan.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
William John Donkoh, goalkeeper for National Division One League Club Elmina Sharks FC, has undergone amputation of his left leg following a motor accident in Cape Coast on October 20. The club said his left leg could not be salvaged despite emergency surgery and has pledged support for the player during his recovery.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars have zero points in Group C of AFCON qualifying after losing to Côte d'Ivoire and drawing with The Gambia. The Gambia sits on six points from two games after beating Somalia and one of the group's expected leaders.
8 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The second day of the iNTTA Expo in Cape Coast focused on investment opportunities in tourism, hospitality, energy infrastructure, digital finance, real estate, agribusiness and health tourism, designed to connect investors with businesses seeking capital and transform Ghana's tourism potential into commercial ventures.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The EPA's Savannah Regional Director has cautioned stakeholders to exercise restraint in their environmental practices, citing rampant illegal sand and gravel mining, tree felling, illegal mining, and commercial charcoal production in the region. He pledged the EPA's readiness to work with institutions and community leaders to curtail these activities.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Treku, Executive Chairman of the Inter Tourism Expo, has urged the government to treat tourism as a strategic economic sector capable of driving investment, job creation and national development, moving beyond cultural promotion to support the 24-hour economy and industrial growth agenda.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi says the government's "Big Push" road infrastructure initiative will improve accessibility to tourist sites like Buabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary and thereby boost the region's ecotourism sector and economic growth. He noted that poor roads have previously hindered revenue generation from these tourist destinations.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority is consulting stakeholders in tourism and hospitality to develop a policy promoting responsible animal welfare practices in the sector, in collaboration with the Animal Welfare League. The initiative aims to improve treatment of animals in hospitality facilities and responsible sourcing of animal products, with consultations planned across four zones to be completed by end of October.
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The Tourism Minister has called for the December in Ghana celebrations to create jobs and support local businesses beyond entertainment, emphasizing that benefits should extend across tourism and creative sectors including hoteliers, food vendors, musicians and artisans. The Ghana Tourism Authority CEO has appealed for Ghanaian creatives to secure a greater share of the opportunities generated by the festivities.
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The 6th Inter Tourism Expo and Conference (iNTTA 2026), scheduled for October 21–23, 2026, in Cape Coast, aims to strengthen links between tourism, agribusiness and investment to drive economic growth and job creation. The three-day event will bring together tourism operators, investors, entrepreneurs and stakeholders to explore business opportunities and develop commercial partnerships.
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The Executive Chairman of the Inter Tourism Expo says the 2026 edition will focus on turning Ghana's tourism potential into viable investment projects by connecting stakeholders, investors, and financial institutions. The event, scheduled for October 21–23, 2026, in Cape Coast, aims to translate discussions into commercial partnerships and measurable economic opportunities.
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The Ghana Tourism Authority has called on tourism operators and event organisers to prioritise local talent, improve service delivery and adopt responsible pricing ahead of December in GH 2026, with the Minister of Tourism warning that excessive prices could undermine efforts to attract international tourists and urging industry players to focus on lasting economic benefits for local businesses and communities.
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Ghana Tourism Authority CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto announced that the 2026 'December in GH' event will run from December 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with more than 150 events registered nationwide, including over 100 activities in Accra. The annual festival showcases Ghana's music, heritage, cuisine, and community celebrations as part of the Black Star Experience tourism initiative.
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The Managing Director of Ridge Royal Hotel says the Central Region should promote cultural heritage, local cuisine, and attractions like canopy walks alongside its historic castles to appeal to tourists and members of the African diaspora. She argues that the hospitality industry must package these attractions as a comprehensive tourism experience.
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A US judge has ordered President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by 11 December, over a Panorama episode that edited together sections of a speech he gave before the 2021 Capitol riot. Trump previously cancelled a deposition in October, citing campaign duties in Georgia.
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Donald Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access via Starlink after a connectivity slowdown, though Ukrainian President Zelensky stated the system's speed had not yet been fully restored. The restrictions affected Ukraine's ability to use drones and came as Trump pressured Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.
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The US has suspended eight technology firms, including Microsoft, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, and HCL Technologies, from hiring skilled international workers on a permanent basis through the Permanent Labor Certification Program, affecting Indian workers who rely on this pathway after H-1B temporary visas to obtain green cards and US citizenship.
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Ghana's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire led a four-member delegation to visit Ghanaian citizens detained at Abidjan Penitentiary Pole Prison on October 12, 2026, to assess their welfare and provide consular and legal support. The Embassy donated supplies, addressed concerns about language barriers and essential items, and engaged a lawyer to assist detainees facing minor cases or in remand.
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A class-action lawsuit has been filed in Australia's Federal Court against Meta's Facebook and Instagram, alleging the platforms exposed children to harmful content and kept them addicted through algorithms. The suit, filed on behalf of eight plaintiffs alleging harm before age 18, could be Australia's first to blame social media for harming users.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Pakistan's cybercrime agency has arrested Faheem Akram, accused of running a counterfeit postage operation that caused $126 million in losses to the US Postal Service. He allegedly sold more than 5.1 million counterfeit shipping labels via LabelsBank.com since 2023 to over 5,200 customers.
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Helen Haines, an Australian MP, lost both legs after being hit by a car in what authorities say was a deliberate attack. The alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury.
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The Gambia's Reparations Commission said it received $2,573,414.10 from the sale of former leader Yahya Jammeh's property in Maryland, which the US had seized on grounds it was acquired through criminal proceeds and misappropriated public funds. The funds will be used to pay victims of Jammeh's 22-year rule, marked by allegations of human rights abuses, forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
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Swiss national Eva Gretzmacher and Austrian Claudia Abbt, kidnapped separately in Agadez in January and April last year, have been released and handed over to authorities in Benghazi, Libya. The women, an aid worker and community worker respectively, thanked military commander Khalifa Haftar and his son for their release, with arrangements underway to return them to their home countries.
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Ukraine's capital came under missile attack on Wednesday night, injuring six people, hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump said the world was "the closest we've been" to ending the war. The attack followed meetings by Trump's envoys with leaders in Russia, Ukraine, Norway and Finland.
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The African Union Commission Chairperson has condemned a series of deadly drone attacks in Sudan and the disputed Abyei Area, with more than 250 people reportedly killed in separate incidents. The AU called on all parties to the conflicts to immediately halt attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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Ghana and the EU have pledged to strengthen cooperation with Sahel countries to address terrorism, security threats and humanitarian challenges. At an October 2026 meeting in Accra, Ghana's Special Envoy noted that AES countries intend to continue cooperating with ECOWAS collectively despite their withdrawal from the regional organisation, while the EU's Sahel representative said the bloc is adopting a renewed approach centred on dialogue and identifying shared interests.
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A foreign national, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, was beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban, South Africa. The killing follows a wave of violent protests against immigrants in South Africa this year, prompting several African countries including Ghana to repatriate their citizens.
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At Joy News' Digital Economy Forum, Bright Simons of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education argued that people acquire digital skills through practical use rather than formal training, and urged policymakers to remove obstacles that prevent ordinary Ghanaians from benefiting from technology.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Zipline Ghana's Country Director Daniel Kwaku Merk has warned that Ghana cannot afford to miss the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence, cautioning that falling behind could have consequences lasting decades or centuries. He argued that technological disruption should be viewed as an opportunity to unlock possibilities rather than only as a threat to jobs and established ways of working.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An editorial responding to nutritionist Professor Anna Lartey's warning that 65% of Ghanaians cannot afford a healthy diet and 43.5% experience moderate to severe food insecurity, argues that poor dietary quality undermines health, education, and economic productivity. The piece contends that despite reported macroeconomic improvements, these food security figures raise questions about whether Ghana's economic recovery is benefiting ordinary citizens.
17 hours ago · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece by a governance strategist reflects on how accepting a public board appointment automatically confers "politically exposed person" (PEP) status under global anti-money-laundering standards, carrying financial and reputational burdens that make honest public service costly.
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