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The Ghanaian Times
Belgium and Rwanda have resumed diplomatic relations 18 months after breaking ties due to a dispute over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. …
Belgium, Rwanda resume diplomatic relations after DRC conflict disputeDaily Guide
… rities at Dunkirk on September 10, 2026, with an estimated street value of €225 million, was “deeply disturbing.” The cocaine was reportedly concealed in a container of plastic waste that had arrived from Ghana, with part of the consignment allegedly destined for Antwerp, Belgium …
Catholic Bishops Demand Crackdown On Drug TraffickingThe Ghanaian Times
… The cocaine, estimated to have a street value of €225 million, was reportedly concealed in a container of plastic waste that had arrived from Ghana, with part of the consignment allegedly destined for Antwerp, Belgium. …
Crack down on drug traffickers – GCBC urges govtJoy Online
… e, with the determination I have, I’ll be able to see this project through.” Taking over after the dismissal of Pape Thiaw, Vieira inherits a Senegal side which exited the 2026 World Cup in dramatic fashion in the last 32, throwing away a 2-0 lead after 85 minutes against Belgium …
Senegal job an ‘absolute dream’ for new boss VieiraJoy Online
… Tiger cats are so-called cryptic species, meaning they cannot easily be distinguished merely by appearance, evolutionary biologist and study co-lead author Jonas Lescroart of the University of Antwerp in Belgium said. …
New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a centuryJoy Online
… The cocaine was concealed in a container carrying plastic waste that had arrived from Ghana, with part of the shipment reportedly destined for Antwerp, Belgium. …
Mahama directs inter-agency task force to submit roadmap to deal with drug trafficking in two weeksThe Ghanaian Times
… Britain, featuring surprise Wimbledon semifinalist Arthur Fery, welcome Ecuador to London, while Austria take on Belgium, for whom Alexander Blockx withdrew following his run to the US Open quarters. …
Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiersJoy Online
… Cheaper loans for defence projects The DSRB is a multilateral bank aimed at providing cheaper loans to fund defence projects and has backing from Albania, Bulgaria, Belgium, Greece, Latvia, Luxembourg, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine. …
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by CanadaJoy Online
… The shipment arrived from Ghana and, according to France’s organised crime prosecutor’s office, was partly destined for Antwerp in Belgium. …
Sosu demands probe into $260m cocaine shipment seized in FranceJoy Online
… De Croo, a former prime minister of Belgium, told the BBC: “This winter is going to be the toughest one since the war”. …
Ukraine faces ‘toughest winter’ since Russia’s full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBCThe Majority Leader James Agalga has challenged the opposition NPP to a debate on drug trafficking, arguing that the NDC government has a superior record in combating the narcotics trade. Agalga cited several major drug seizures and arrests during the NPP's time in government, including the seizure of 56 kilogrammes of cocaine at Ghana Post in 2018 and 1.1 tonnes seized in Belgium in 2023.
12 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Majority Leader James Agalga has challenged the opposition NPP to a debate on drug trafficking, arguing that the NDC government has a superior record in combating the narcotics trade. Agalga cited several major drug seizures and arrests during the NPP's time in government, including the seizure of 56 kilogrammes of cocaine at Ghana Post in 2018 and 1.1 tonnes seized in Belgium in 2023.
12 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority held an investment webinar in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Ghana Embassy, to present economic opportunities, investment reforms, and development priorities to prospective Saudi investors, as part of a broader strategy to position Ghana as a competitive investment destination.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Dutch prosecutors have announced a €2 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Jos Leijdekkers, a convicted cocaine trafficker, whose alleged drug-trafficking activities are under investigation in Ghana. Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has arrested three individuals suspected of representing Leijdekkers' operations in the country following a cocaine seizure by French customs.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Dozens of supermarkets in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Estonia suffered a suspected cyber-attack that caused refrigerators and freezers to defrost, resulting in millions of euros worth of food waste. The attack, believed to use the same method as an October incident in France, switched evaporator units to defrost mode, causing freezer temperatures to rise as high as 50°C.
3 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dozens of supermarkets in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, Estonia and Finland were hit by a cyber-attack that switched refrigerator evaporators to defrost mode, warming the units and causing food spoilage. The attack mirrors an October incident affecting hundreds of French supermarkets, with Sabcobel saying the affected units require physical modifications to prevent future incidents.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Dozens of supermarkets across Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Ireland have been hit by a suspected cyber-attack that disabled refrigerators and freezers, forcing millions of euros worth of food to be discarded. A Delhaize branch in Belgium reported losses of €100,000, and one ICA store in Sweden had freezer temperatures set to 50°C.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands Ambassador pledged technical expertise, knowledge exchange, and investment to help Ghana develop a stronger and more competitive poultry industry. The support aims to address challenges in the sector, expand opportunities for local farmers and businesses, and increase domestic production to reduce reliance on poultry imports.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana has expressed concern over Ghana's dependence on imported poultry, noting that the country imports about 80% of its poultry supply, including approximately €18 million from the Netherlands alone in 2024. He said the situation presents an opportunity for Ghana to strengthen local production, create jobs, and improve the livelihoods of poultry farmers by developing stronger partnerships between government and the private sector.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Agriculture Minister John Dumelo has blamed intermediaries for making locally produced poultry more expensive than imported chicken, noting that farmers sell at affordable prices but prices rise significantly by the time products reach consumers, undermining Ghana's poultry industry competitiveness.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online examines the credibility of two former Lighthouse bishops—Emmanuel Oko Mensah and Lawrence Odonkor—who criticised Dag Heward-Mills and Lighthouse Chapel International in a Belgian documentary, noting their earlier public statements of gratitude and suggesting viewers should consider their background before reaching conclusions.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nearly 1,000 arrests were made as hundreds of thousands protested across France on Saturday over the cost of living and school conditions, with police deploying tear gas and water cannons in several cities after mostly peaceful demonstrations, though officials have so far contained disorder compared to previous weekends.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing while watching the club's second team train on Friday. The 40-year-old had been unwell with a virus and is reported to be in stable condition; his coaching staff will oversee training and match activities until further notice.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority has introduced an online Ghana Card replacement service for Ghanaians living in 11 countries—the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany and Denmark—accessible via register.nia.gov.gh. The service is also available at Prestige 24/7 Centres in Labone, Sakumono, Bantama and Suame.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
France's central government asked local authorities to impose curfews following a weekend of riots and looting stemming from anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ruled out a blanket Paris curfew but said partial, localised curfews were appropriate, and blamed far-left groups for fueling unrest ahead of the country's presidential election.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Belgian and other European diplomats, a French mayor, and Palestinian civilians were attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to Belgium's foreign minister. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the perpetrators as Israeli rioters and suggested the diplomats should have coordinated with the Israeli military.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsène Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, believes Africa has made significant progress toward winning the World Cup, citing improved tactical discipline and organisation as reasons nine African teams advanced from their groups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has called on journalists to intensify investigative work and hold public institutions accountable, citing the media's constitutional responsibility to pursue matters of national concern—particularly following recent narcotics-related incidents and after the Speaker blocked a Minority-sponsored motion for a parliamentary inquiry.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cultural Tribes Event LLC launched the Ghana Food & Arts Festival on March 27, 2026 in Accra to showcase Ghana's cultural offerings and facilitate trade, tourism and investment. The festival is scheduled for international editions in Kortrijk, Belgium (September 4–7, 2026) and Barcelona, Spain (November 24–26, 2026).
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has urged the public to share information on drug trafficking and criminal activities without demanding large payments from security agencies, citing cases in which informants requested sums as much as US$20 million and GH¢5,000. He said security agencies operate with limited resources and cannot meet excessive financial demands from informants.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands is seeking Ghana's cooperation to disrupt the drug supply network of fugitive Dutch trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone, following the interception of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at a French port in September 2026 that originated from Ghana. Four Ghanaians have been arraigned in connection with the seizure.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of students in Liège, inspired partly by French student unrest, have protested against rising education costs, overcrowded classrooms, and difficulties accessing study materials in Belgium's French-language education system, with local media reporting 107 arrests linked to property damage and arson.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
France scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to beat Belgium in the Nations League, with Bayern Munich's Michael Olise netting twice. Zinedine Zidane maintained his unbeaten start as France topped Group A1 with 10 points from four games.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to overcome Belgium 4–1 in a Nations League match under Zinedine Zidane. Michael Olise scored twice in the comeback, while Rayan Cherki and Desire Doue also contributed, with France topping Group A1 on 10 points.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for investigations into the individuals and entities financing cocaine shipments linked to Ghana, saying the arrest of couriers alone is insufficient and authorities must establish who is financing and organising the shipments and how large consignments continue to pass through Ghana's ports undetected. His remarks come after several drug seizures abroad involving consignments traced to Ghana, including a September 10 seizure in France of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine concealed in a container carrying plastic waste from Ghana.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for immediate suspension of the country's maritime and port cooperation agreement and visa-waiver arrangement with Colombia, citing concerns over the country's links to major cocaine seizures linked to Ghana, including nearly 3.9 tonnes seized by French authorities at the Port of Dunkirk. The Minority said the scale of seizures was "unprecedented" and requested a comprehensive national security review before the agreements continue.
2 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
France and Italy meet in a UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 fixture on Friday in Paris. Both teams won their second game earlier in the week, with France enjoying a flawless start under new manager Zinedine Zidane, while Italy bounced back from a defeat to Belgium with a 4-1 win over Turkey.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana ranked fifth among countries of origin for cocaine seized at Belgium's Antwerp port in 2025, the only African nation in the top five dominated by Latin American states. Belgian customs seized nearly 55 tonnes of cocaine at Antwerp last year; Ghana's ranking reflects large seizures in cassava flour and other legitimate exports from Tema.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Olise scored in the 88th minute to give France a win over Belgium in the Nations League, Zidane's second consecutive victory. Without Kylian Mbappe due to injury, France struggled to convert chances but ultimately prevailed in Brussels.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roberto Mancini earned his first win since returning as Italy manager in September, defeating Turkey in a Nations League match after suffering a home loss to Belgium on Friday. Italy built a three-goal first-half lead through goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, and Michael Kayode.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission says background checks on suspects arrested in the Dunkirk cocaine seizure found no evidence linking any of them to the security details of President Mahama or Vice President Opoku-Agyemang. NACOC identified one suspect, Musah Attah, as a farmer and not a member of the presidential security detail.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →