Africa

2026-04-262026-07-30

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July 2026
24 JulJoy Online
… However, she stressed that creativity alone is no longer sufficient to succeed in the industry. “The future of Africa’s creative industry depends on combining talent with business knowledge,” she said, encouraging creatives to embrace continuous learning and support locally produ …
Gov’t advocates capacity building for Ghana’s creative industry at interior design masterclass
24 JulJoy Online
… Africa’s Strategic Opportunity This is where Africa should focus its attention. Africa should continue investing in connectivity, digital infrastructure, energy, education, and technical capability. …
The AI infrastructure race is not the only race that matters
24 JulJoy Online
Africa’s economic transformation will depend not only on the movement of goods and capital but also on the ability of people, skills and ideas to move freely across borders, Dr Ishmael Yamson, a member of Ghana’s Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, has said. …
Africa’s future depends on moving people, skills and ideas across borders — Dr Yamson
24 JulDaily Guide
… Ishmael Yamson Africa’s economic transformation will depend not only on the movement of goods and capital but also on the ability of people, skills and ideas to move freely across borders, Dr Ishmael Yamson, a member of Ghana’s Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, has said …
Africa’s Future Depends on Moving People, Skills and Ideas Across Borders -Dr. Ishmael Yamson
24 JulJoy Online
… Speaking at the 70th anniversary celebration of Sister Cities International in Washington, D.C., on the theme “Forging Stronger Partnerships in Africa for Sustainable Economic Development,” the Vice President urged municipalities to work together through knowledge sharing, innova …
Vice President calls for stronger city partnerships to tackle global challenges
24 JulJoy Online
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang yesterday joined the 70th-anniversary celebration of Sister Cities International in Washington, D.C., where she delivered the keynote address and called for stronger city-to-city partnerships across Africa to drive sustainable ec …
Veep joins Sister Cities’ 70th anniversary in Washington, calls for stronger Africa partnerships
24 JulJoy Online
Africa is not being held back by politics. It is being held back by politicking: the moment ambition for the nation is quietly replaced by ambition for the party. …
Inconvenient Truth: When the Elephants Forget the Grass
24 JulJoy Online
… Across Africa, organisations are adopting digital transformation, restructuring, policy reform, and innovative work methods. …
Culture before internal communication plan: Why Africa needs the ACCRA framework
24 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… He said although Africa had already demonstrated its creative talent to the world, the next priority should be building sustainable structures, strengthening intellectual property protection and attracting investment to enable creatives to grow their businesses and compete global …
U.S urges investment in Ghana’s creative economy
24 JulJoy Online
Why Africa’s next economic frontier lies in transforming knowledge into institutions that enable enterprise and create shared prosperity.“The measure of development is not the number of projects we complete. …
Africa’s next economic frontier will be built from already accumulated knowledge

World & Region

Mahama to visit Jamaica for reparations dialogue, deepen ties

The News

President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a four-day official visit to Kingston, Jamaica, from August 2 to 5, 2026, to strengthen Ghana's relations with Jamaica and CARICOM, and advance the global campaign for reparations over the transatlantic slave trade. The visit will include a high-level Reparations Dialogue at the University of the West Indies and tribute to Jamaica's Pan-African heritage.

4 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

Mahama to visit Jamaica for reparations dialogue, deepen ties
President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a four-day official visit to Kingston, Jamaica, from August 2 to 5, 2026, to strengthen Ghana's relations with Jamaica and CARICOM, and advance the global campaign for reparations over the transatlantic slave trade. The visit will include a high-level Reparations Dialogue at the University of the West Indies and tribute to Jamaica's Pan-African heritage.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Africa must unite to navigate growing global power competition
UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to strengthen cooperation and collective action, warning that weakening multilateral institutions and growing bilateral agreements could expose developing countries to greater economic and security risks. She said the changing international environment requires Africa to rethink how it engages with global powers, as power is increasingly shaped by a country's ability to build and control technology, industrial systems, logistics networks and security capabilities.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana should use AU chair to advance African integration reforms
Ambassador D.K. Osei, president of the Ghana Council on Foreign Relations, has urged Ghana to use its upcoming AU chairmanship to drive continental reforms under Agenda 2063, arguing that African nations must be willing to make political and economic sacrifices to deepen integration through the AfCFTA and other initiatives, though he expressed doubt about whether countries are genuinely prepared for such bold steps.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Africa must rethink strategy as globalization model shifts
UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to reassess their strategic positioning as the world moves away from traditional globalization, with major powers increasingly questioning the benefits of economic integration and viewing global integration as risks to national interests.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Africa must protect multilateral cooperation as global order weakens
Hannah Tetteh, UN Special Representative for Libya, has warned that the weakening of the global multilateral system could have serious consequences for Africa, particularly countries with limited influence on the international stage, and that smaller and less powerful nations would be disproportionately affected if multilateral cooperation continues to deteriorate.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Deputy Energy Minister assures investors of stable power supply
The Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition assured investors of reliable power supply, noting that GH¢1.4 billion has been spent to clear legacy debts to Independent Power Producers, electricity access has reached about 89 per cent, and installed generation capacity has exceeded 5,300 megawatts.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Apostle Kwadwo Safo: spiritual leader, inventor, industrialist
A feature on Apostle Emeritus Professor Engineer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, a revered spiritual leader, inventor, and Pan-African thinker whose life transformed Ghana and inspired Africa. He passed away on 11 September 2025.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 28 July

Conference examines governance, critical minerals, conflict in Africa
A three-day conference organised by the Open Society Foundations is taking place in Accra to examine the nexus between governance, critical minerals, and conflict in Africa. Speakers emphasised that transparent and inclusive governance is needed for critical minerals to drive development rather than deepen inequality and instability.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa must add value to critical minerals, create jobs—Tanoh
Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh called on African countries to build industries and add value to critical minerals rather than exporting raw materials, citing the opportunity to create decent jobs and strengthen peace on the continent. The call was made at a high-level conference on Governance, Critical Minerals and Conflict in Africa organised by the Open Society Foundations in Accra.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's hospitality workers create memorable experiences unseen
Ghana's reputation as a welcoming destination rests on thousands of hospitality professionals—from housekeepers and chefs to tour guides and receptionists—whose daily work creates unforgettable visitor experiences, yet these individuals often remain unrecognized while institutions and enterprises receive the accolades.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Good governance of minerals matters more than resource wealth
The Millennium Development Authority CEO told a Accra conference on July 27 that Africa's future will be defined not by its critical mineral resources but by how wisely they are governed, and that effective governance can promote economic justice, democratic governance, and peace while preventing conflict in resource-rich communities.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa urges stronger national laws for pandemic preparedness
The Pan-African Parliament has called on African Union member states to adopt continental health frameworks into national law to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response, citing gaps in health systems and legal structures exposed by HIV, Ebola, COVID-19, mpox, Marburg and cholera outbreaks.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Financial management capability key to SME growth in Ghana, Africa
SMEs in Ghana and Africa have unrealised potential due to deficient financial management capabilities; research by the University of Ghana Business School indicates that targeted financial literacy interventions can increase SME profits by approximately 26%, and digital financial tools offer a pathway to formalisation and sustainable growth.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Technology must drive financial inclusion across Africa
Ecobank's Executive Director of Corporate and Investment Banking said digital innovation is reshaping how people live, work, and transact, redefining access to economic opportunity and enabling individuals, businesses, and communities to participate in the formal economy regardless of geography, income, or background.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ghana, meets President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama received Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at the Presidency during her first official visit to Africa, as she began a 10-day tour of the Church of the Province of West Africa.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces heat-related death gap amid slow electricity growth
A Climate Impact Lab report warns Ghana is caught in a "Mortality-Cooling Trap" where rising temperatures outpace electricity supply growth, projecting 19 additional heat-related deaths per 100,000 people by 2050 and over 4,000 additional deaths annually, with about a third of the population in high-risk areas.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UBA Ghana CEO urges corporate partnerships with faith-based organisations
The Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana called on corporate institutions to strengthen partnerships with faith-based organisations to support vulnerable communities, citing the bank's collaboration with the Anglican Church of Ghana on education, water and sanitation, and health projects.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

No court sittings in Greater Accra on July 28 and 31
The Judicial Service of Ghana has suspended court sittings in the Greater Accra Region on July 28 and July 31, 2026, to allow judges and magistrates to participate in the climax of the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary celebrations and a thanksgiving service.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's geology conference emphasizes African mineral research capacity
Scientists gathered in Accra for an International Association for Structural Geology and Tectonics conference argued that Africa's competitive advantage in gold, lithium and other critical minerals depends on investment in geological research, scientific training and exploration technologies. Better geological knowledge, researchers say, can improve mineral exploration, reduce mining risks and strengthen environmental management.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa must avoid resource curse from critical minerals boom
The Acting CEO of the Millennium Development Authority has urged African leaders to prevent the continent's emerging critical minerals boom from becoming another resource curse, calling instead for an approach centred on good governance, value addition and inclusive development. He made the call at a High-Level Conference on Governance, Critical Minerals and Conflict in Africa in Accra, warning that Africa must decide what it wants for itself, not just what the world wants from the continent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa records first continent-wide food insecurity decline
Food insecurity across Africa improved last year for the first time in a decade, with hunger rates declining from 20.3 percent in 2024 to 20 percent in 2025 and moderate or severe food insecurity falling from 58.5 to 56.6 percent, representing 8.6 million fewer people affected. Sustaining these gains will require shifting focus from reducing hunger alone to making nutritious diets affordable through investment in agricultural infrastructure and markets.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MiDA CEO urges youth to build Ghana's prosperity today
The Acting Chief Executive of the Millennium Development Authority has challenged Ghana's youth to reject the notion that they are merely "leaders of tomorrow," arguing instead that they are essential partners in building Ghana's prosperity now. He stated that a nation's future depends less on natural resources and more on the capabilities, character and execution of its people, citing examples from Singapore, South Korea, Finland and Botswana.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
EU awards 446 Ghanaians Erasmus+ scholarships for 2026
The European Union has awarded 446 Ghanaians the Erasmus+ Scholarship Programme for 2026, comprising 28 students for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (14 with full scholarships) and 418 students and staff selected under International Credit Mobility, a short-term exchange programme. EU Ambassador Rune Skinnebach described the awards as representing "real opportunities, real ambitions, and real stories of transformation."
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Annoh-Dompreh urges African nations to add value to critical minerals
The Chairman of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Trade, Customs and Immigration has called on African leaders to adopt a coordinated strategy to derive greater economic value from critical mineral resources through value addition rather than exporting raw materials. He argued the continent should shift focus from articulating aspirations to implementing policies that deliver measurable benefits for its people.
27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mali's gold output forecast to remain below 60 tons through 2029
Mali's industrial gold production is expected to remain below 60 metric tons annually through 2029, according to a mines ministry plan, extending a decline that followed the introduction of a revised 2023 mining code and disputes between the state and miners.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Vice President urges African city partnerships for economic development
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for stronger city-to-city partnerships across Africa to promote sustainable economic development, trade, and innovation, speaking at the 70th anniversary celebration of Sister Cities International in Washington, DC. She said Ghana is committed to decentralisation and leveraging its role as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat to support collaboration among African cities.
26 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Financing critical to unlocking Africa's energy potential
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says financing is the biggest barrier to unlocking Africa's energy potential, noting that between 2012 and 2021, about 77 per cent of the US$345 billion mobilised by public and private financiers for African energy projects went to only ten countries including Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Ghanaian luxury perfume house Maison Yusif launches The Beast fragrance
Maison Yusif unveiled its latest fragrance, The Beast, at a launch event in Accra on July 25, positioning African-made perfumes on the global luxury market. The parfum extrême is handcrafted in Accra and designed to embody confidence, discipline and fearless ambition.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Kwofie urges Africa to harness data for AI solutions
The Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Ghana has called for Ghana and Africa to transform untapped data into AI solutions for health, agriculture, climate change and other societal challenges. He noted that over the past five years, AI investment in Africa has surged from roughly $1.2 billion to an estimated $4.1 billion.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa's energy development hampered by financing constraints, minister says
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says financing is the biggest barrier to unlocking Africa's energy potential, noting that between 2012 and 2021, about 77 per cent of the US$345 billion mobilized for African energy projects went to only ten countries. He called for coordinated public and private investment and regional electricity trade to develop sustainable power systems.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →