Also known as: then-President Barack Obama · Former U.S. President Barack Obama · Democratic President Barack Obama · President Barack Obama
Former US President who curated a 2026 summer playlist featuring African artists and appeared emotional at the opening of his presidential center in Chicago.
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Joy Online
… He has relinquished his active government and party roles, but during his 2008-2018 presidency, he and former US president Barack Obama presided over a short-lived thaw in Washington-Havana relations. …
US charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planesJoy Online
… US presidents have previously visited the compound too, including Barack Obama, George W Bush and Richard Nixon during his historic 1972 trip. …
Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party’s seat of power in BeijingJoy Online
… The pool underwent a $34m renovation between 2010 and 2012 when Barack Obama was president. …
Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s $13m makeover of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolThe Chronicle
… President Barack Obama once said that his best teachers helped him believe in himself, not just pass exams.(‘An open letter to America’s parents and teachers’- October 26, 2015). …
Beyond Salary: The Cost Of Performance Targets On Human WorthJoy Online
… Musk’s concerns increased, he added, after a 2015 meeting with then-President Barack Obama. …
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuitOn September 11, 2001, nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial aircraft in coordinated attacks that killed 2,977 people, destroyed the Twin Towers in New York, hit the Pentagon, and changed America and the world forever.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
On September 11, 2001, nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial aircraft in coordinated attacks that killed 2,977 people, destroyed the Twin Towers in New York, hit the Pentagon, and changed America and the world forever.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that social media platforms are fundamentally changing how Africans determine who governs them, replacing traditional military coups with a new form of state capture built on narratives and information control rather than barracks seizures.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 65th anniversary meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, President John Mahama reiterated Ghana's opposition to the long-standing US economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba, arguing that unilateral coercive measures undermine sovereign equality and the multilateral system.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump paused a planned 50% tariff on nearly $20bn of Canadian imports, scheduled to take effect the next day, for three days while the countries finalize a trade deal. Trump said a final agreement could include revival of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would connect Alberta to the US.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A U.S. federal judge cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of Temporary Protected Status, allowing their deportation. The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision in June that curtailed judicial review of similar Department of Homeland Security efforts.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former US President Barack Obama released his annual summer playlist for 2026, which includes tracks by South African artists Tyla and Abel Selaocoe, and Malian musician Habib Koité with Bamada. Obama also paid tribute to Glen Hansard, a musician who died this week.
4 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Trump announced a 20% toll on all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to reimburse US security costs, but abandoned the proposal the next day in favour of trade and investment deals with Gulf allies. The shift reflects a president seeking ways to end a four-month conflict that remains unpopular and shows no sign of resolution despite a month-old ceasefire agreement.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama conveyed Ghana's congratulations to the United States on its 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries that has been built through cooperation in sectors including development projects, trade, education, and health since Ghana's independence in 1957.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama conveyed a message of goodwill to President Trump on behalf of Ghana, reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership with the United States. Ghana and the United States have enjoyed cordial relations since Ghana's independence in 1957, with cooperation expanding significantly through bilateral agreements spanning trade, investment, infrastructure, governance, education and social development.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has congratulated the United States on its 250th Independence anniversary and reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship through shared democratic values, rule of law, human rights, and economic cooperation.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States marked its 250th birthday on July 4th with fireworks, flyovers, and celebrations across the country, though much of the nation has endured intense heat. President Trump spoke at a rally on the National Mall before what was reported as the largest fireworks display in US history.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights after an African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and Sovereignty in Accra on June 3–6, a week after Ghana's parliament passed one of the continent's toughest anti-LGBT measures criminalising LGBT promotion.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former US President Barack Obama appeared to wipe away tears as his wife Michelle saluted his achievements during the opening of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The centre, on the South Side in Jackson Park, is a monument to their time in the White House and opened a decade after Obama left office.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Israeli jets struck southern Lebanon on Wednesday, drawing fresh criticism from US President Donald Trump, who told Netanyahu to be "more responsible" and said Israel had been fighting Hezbollah for "too long." The Israeli military said it is targeting the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A federal judge in Boston struck down President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling that it constitutes an unlawful tax that Congress did not authorise, despite the administration's argument that it was a lawful penalty under federal immigration law.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel carried out strikes on military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks. Trump said the strikes would not affect U.S. peace talks with Tehran, insisting he "calls the shots," but the latest hostilities and Iranian retaliation have put negotiations at risk.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump has reportedly clashed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military action in Lebanon, with Trump calling him "effing crazy" during a Monday phone call. The dispute threatens to complicate Trump's efforts to broker a deal extending the US-Iran ceasefire and reopening talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Crump, an American civil rights attorney known for civil rights and police brutality cases in the U.S., launched his debut novel "Worse Than a Lie" in Accra on Friday. He affirmed his commitment to reparative justice and called Ghana a key gateway for diaspora engagement, emphasizing that the future of black people depends on how they support and invest in one another.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Instagram's AI support tool was tricked by hackers to give access to other users' accounts, allowing password changes after spoofing location. Meta said the issue has been resolved and impacted accounts are being secured, though it is unclear how many accounts were affected.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump launched his book "Worse Than a Lie" in Accra, describing it as a legal thriller informed by real-life experiences defending victims of systemic bias. The novel features protagonist attorney Beau Lee Cooper, whom Crump said embodies characteristics of prominent black lawyers and judges including Thurgood Marshall and Johnny Cochran.
25 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The US has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill US nationals and murder over the 1996 shooting down of two aircraft belonging to Brothers to the Rescue, killing four people including three Americans. President Díaz-Canel called the charges a political manoeuvre without legal foundation.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump visited Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded 14th Century compound where China's top leaders live and work, in a tour led by Xi Jinping. The visit, part of a two-day summit focused on resolving trade and Iran-related tensions, emphasized pageantry with both leaders describing the relationship warmly, though few policy details emerged.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A $13.1m no-bid contract to repair and repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has prompted a lawsuit from the Cultural Landscape Foundation, which argues that Trump bypassed federal procurement rules and violated laws protecting historical landmarks. The project, originally estimated at $2m, began last week and is scheduled to be completed by 22 May ahead of America's 250th birthday.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
As Ghana's government plans to link salaries to productivity, the Executive Director of Africa Education Watch warns that unrealistic performance targets—particularly in schools—can distort behaviour and undermine human dignity, especially when enforced through harsh treatment rather than constructive feedback.
30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
A trial pitting OpenAI founders Sam Altman and Elon Musk against each other opened in California, with Musk claiming the company has looted a charity and breached its nonprofit obligations, while OpenAI's lawyers argued Musk is motivated by competition and seeking to harm the company.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →