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July 2026
6 JulJoy Online
… Stability versus Tactical Rigidity Queiroz arrived in April to stabilise a team demoralised by heavy losses to Austria (5-1) and Germany (2-1). …
Carlos Queiroz departure exposes deeper structural cracks within Black Stars
6 JulThe Chronicle
… Roberto Martinez‘s troops survived a mammoth scare to defeat Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game, while Luis de la Fuente‘s men enjoyed a simpler 3-0 stroll against Austria in the last 32. …
Portugal, Spain go head-to-head in standout fixture
3 JulJoy Online
… It was the first time Switzerland scored more than one goal in a World Cup knockout game since a 7-5 defeat by Austria in the 1954 quarter-finals. …
Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knock out win in 88 years
2 JulJoy Online
Spain won a knockout match at the men’s World Cup for the first time in 16 years, cruising past Austria in Los Angeles to reach the last 16. …
Spain beat Austria for first World Cup knockout win since 2010
2 JulDaily Guide
… The EU Delegation to Ghana The EU Delegation to Ghana convenes 10 Member States (Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, and Spain) represented in Accra, as well as 12 members accredited to Ghana from abroad. …
Introducing The World’s Largest Trading Bloc: The European Union
2 JulJoy Online
… Mr Heissel added that Austria supported the summit because lasting peace depended on involving young people directly in decision-making rather than designing policies on their behalf. …
WANEP urges stronger youth inclusion in West Africa’s political decision-making
June 2026
28 JunJoy Online
… Spain topped Group H with seven points, setting up a last-32 tie next Thursday in Los Angeles against either Austria or Algeria.
Spain’s Pino may miss rest of World Cup
28 JunJoy Online
… Algeria also booked their place in the knockout phase having secured 4 points to finish behind Argentina and Austria and will face Switzerland on Friday July 3 at 3 a.m. …
World Cup 2026: Nine African nations reach knockout stage as Tunisia bows out
28 JunJoy Online
Algeria and Austria qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after playing out an action-packed draw in their final Group J game at Kansas City Stadium. …
Austria and Algeria through after six-goal thriller
28 JunJoy Online
… With top spot already confirmed ahead of the match, Messi was named among the substitutes as Lionel Scaloni made nine changes from the team that started their 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. …
Magic Messi strikes again in Argentina victory

Society

Education Minister urges EU for more lenient student visa policies

The News

Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called on the European Union and its member states to adopt a more generous approach to granting visas to Ghanaian students seeking higher education abroad. Speaking at the 2026 Study in Europe Fair at the University of Ghana, the minister stressed the importance of international academic exposure while assuring partners that Ghanaian students are committed to returning home.

15 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

Education Minister urges EU for more lenient student visa policies
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called on the European Union and its member states to adopt a more generous approach to granting visas to Ghanaian students seeking higher education abroad. Speaking at the 2026 Study in Europe Fair at the University of Ghana, the minister stressed the importance of international academic exposure while assuring partners that Ghanaian students are committed to returning home.
15 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Thursday 5 November

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement after 23 years following a fallout with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over a 30-day sanction and 255-euro fine for leaving training camp without permission. He ends his international career with 146 goals in 234 games, though his departure was marked by being benched and the coach indicating he would not automatically start him again.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal after fallout with coach
The 41-year-old Portugal legend announced his international retirement after 23 years following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, who benched him and signalled he would not start him in the next match. Ronaldo ends his international career with 146 goals in 234 games.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Multiple European flights face bomb threats this week
Several European flights, including Aer Lingus and Finnair services, faced bomb threats on Thursday and diverted or were escorted by military aircraft; no explosives were found on any planes after searches. This is the second wave of such threats within days, following eight flights targeted earlier in the week.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

Ghanaian twins plead guilty to $9 million romance fraud
Jamal and Kamal Abubakari, Ghanaian twins, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a romance scam that defrauded multiple Americans, Germans and Austrians of approximately $9 million. The two face up to 20 years in prison when sentenced by a federal district court judge in February 2027.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 27 October

Alcaraz leads Spain's Davis Cup team for November competition
Captain David Ferrer has named a five-player Spanish Davis Cup team led by Carlos Alcaraz, with the group set to compete in Bologna from November 24-29. Spain, runners-up last year, will face Austria in the quarterfinals.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 19 October

Austrian Airlines flight diverts to Bulgaria over bomb threat
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria after a reported bomb threat. Authorities searched the plane, found no threat, and the flight resumed to Vienna with all passengers on board.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

Learn Deutsch opens German examination centre in Accra
Learn Deutsch Limited has inaugurated a German-language training and ÖSD examination centre in East Legon, Accra, providing internationally recognised German-language certification for Ghanaian learners. The facility was inaugurated on 9 October 2026 and was attended by diplomatic representatives, government officials, and educational stakeholders including German embassies and international development organisations.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana wins Team Cheers Award at World Badminton Juniors
Ghana's junior badminton squad won the Suhandinata Cup Team Cheers Award at the 2026 BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships in Cairo, beating 48 other nations and finishing among the top three finalists alongside Germany and Philippines. The award recognised the team for its outstanding team spirit and energetic support beyond the courts.
12 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 9 October

Ghana badminton team wins three matches at World Juniors
Ghana's badminton team won three consecutive Mixed Team Relay matches at the 2026 BWF World Junior Championships in Cairo, defeating Algeria, Austria, and Egypt after losing their first three matches.
9 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 27 September

Ireland players skip handshake, anthem formalities at Israel match
Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with Israel counterparts and bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem before a 3-0 UEFA Nations League victory. Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the squad's actions were meant to raise awareness about the Israel-Gaza war, responding to calls from activists to withdraw from the fixture.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic of Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 in Nations League
The Republic of Ireland won their first Nations League Group B3 match with a 3-0 victory over Israel in Debrecen, with goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah, and Jack Moylan in the first half. It was a much stronger performance than their previous defeat in Kosovo.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

Israel player sent off for gun-mimicking goal celebration
Sayed Abu Farhi, a 20-year-old Colorado Rapids player, was sent off with a second yellow card after celebrating his equaliser in a Nations League match against Austria by using a corner flag to mimic shooting a gun. The incident occurred during a week of international controversy over Israel's actions in Gaza.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Zverev, Shelton return for Davis Cup qualifying ties
US Open champion Alexander Zverev leads Germany against Croatia in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend, while runner-up Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back as the United States faces the Czech Republic. The winners will join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 15 September

Ghana defender Seidu registered for Rennes Europa League
Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has been included in Rennes' Europa League squad and returned to first-team training after a summer move failed to materialise. The 26-year-old is now registered for the club's Europa League campaign ahead of their opening fixture against Sturm Graz.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

NACOC director calls for stronger African cross-border drug cooperation
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission director-general Major-General Maxwell Obuba Mantey has called for stronger cross-border cooperation among African countries to tackle synthetic drugs, cocaine trafficking and transnational organised crime, arguing that no country can effectively combat drug trafficking alone and that countries must move beyond fragmented national responses to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint operations.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana urges regional cooperation against drug trafficking threat
Ghana's delegation at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa in Vienna called for stronger regional and international cooperation to combat drug trafficking and transnational organised crime. During the period under review, NACOC and partner security agencies made 217 arrests and 165 prosecutions, intercepting more than 8.5 tonnes of assorted narcotic drugs and 45.4 million tramadol tablets.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Zheng beats Swiatek from 5-0 deficit to reach quarter-finals
Zheng Qinwen won a set from 5-0 down for the second match in succession to beat former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-3 and reach the US Open quarter-finals, extending her winning streak to seven matches.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Tottenham sign Mudryk and Adarabioyo from Chelsea
Tottenham have signed winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan until season-end and defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent deal worth up to £12m from Chelsea on transfer deadline day. Spurs hold an option to make Mudryk's move permanent for £75m.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

WhatsApp group used to launder hundreds of millions in euros
A European Broadcasting Union investigation found that a 532-member WhatsApp group called "Traders of Greater Europe" was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros in cash for organized crime and extremism, including funding to Islamic State militants in Syria. The chat, which contained over 82,000 messages between February and December 2022, used the hawala transfer system to arrange cross-border cash transfers with no paper trail.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Manchester United signs Cameroon midfielder Baleba from Brighton
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons). The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford with an option to extend for a further year.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester United signs Cameroon midfielder Baleba from Brighton
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and joins fellow midfield arrivals Santos and Tielemans at Old Trafford.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

EU shifts Ghana partnership focus from aid to mutual security
The European Union says it is evolving its relationship with Ghana from a traditional donor-development model to one based on shared interests and mutual security responsibilities. The EU argues that Ghana's democratic stability and regional peace are important to European security, particularly as instability and violent extremism spread across the Sahel.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 17 August

Ghanaian film wins Locarno awards, actor honored
'Ego Reach We All,' a 105-minute drama written and directed by Amartei Armar and produced by Yemoh Ike, won the Pardo for Change and saw actor Idrissu Tontie Jr. receive Best Male Performance at Switzerland's Locarno Film Festival. Shot entirely in Ghana with a local cast and crew, the film is a feature adaptation of Armar's 2018 short film Vagabonds, which won at the Montreal World Film Festival.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 12 August

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
From Tuesday, France has prohibited unsolicited telemarketing calls for businesses across all sectors, except where a contract exists or prior consent was given. The move has drawn praise from consumer advocates but criticism from business groups and officials in Morocco, where a government minister estimated the restrictions could lead to the loss of up to 50,000 jobs.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

Otto Addo seeks coaching role after Black Stars departure
Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has expressed his desire to return to coaching following his exit from the national team, saying he remains motivated and is open to working as either a head coach or assistant coach.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 25 July

Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu signs four-year DAC 1904 deal
Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu has completed a four-year move to Slovak top-flight side DAC 1904 from Azerbaijani club Gabala SC. The youngster came through the ranks of Nayan Soccer Academy in Ghana and earned call-ups to Ghana's U19 and U20 national teams.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

Austria opens police station at Hitler's birthplace
Austria has opened a police station in the house where Adolf Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, a move intended to prevent the site from becoming a destination for neo-Nazi pilgrimage. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said the building would now represent "democracy, rule of law, security, freedom and human dignity."
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects contract as Premier League clubs circle
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract offer, with several Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea monitoring his situation. Bournemouth say Scott remains not for sale despite the England Under-21 international's two years remaining on his current deal.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bournemouth reject Chelsea's £64m bid for Alex Scott
Bournemouth have rejected a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott and told the Blues no further approaches would be welcomed, insisting they intend to keep the 22-year-old star player despite his rejection of a new contract offer.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →