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British Council

Cultural and educational institution hosting events including Study UK Alumni Awards, EU Film Festival, and community programs in Accra.

2026-04-282026-10-07
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The British Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting creative entrepreneurs in Ghana following the graduation of participants under its SoCreative E-learning Programme. …

    Creative entrepreneurship gets boost as SoCreative graduates in Ghana

  3. Business & Financial Times

    … The committee consisted of representatives from the British Council, the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), MASLOC, the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, the Ministry of Finance, academics from the University of Ghana Business School, and …

    NEIP commences grant disbursement under Adwumawura Programme
World & Region

Ghanaian Sydney Hushie named UNFPA Chief of Digital Centre

The News

Ghanaian development professional Sydney Hushie has been appointed Chief of the Digital Centre of Excellence at UNFPA headquarters in New York, where he will lead global efforts to use digital innovation and emerging technologies to improve sexual and reproductive health services. He joins from UNFPA's East and Southern Africa Regional Office, where he spent six years developing innovation and digital transformation work including medical drone pilots and virtual reality training for midwives.

1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Ghanaian Sydney Hushie named UNFPA Chief of Digital Centre

    Ghanaian development professional Sydney Hushie has been appointed Chief of the Digital Centre of Excellence at UNFPA headquarters in New York, where he will lead global efforts to use digital innovation and emerging technologies to improve sexual and reproductive health services. He joins from UNFPA's East and Southern Africa Regional Office, where he spent six years developing innovation and digital transformation work including medical drone pilots and virtual reality training for midwives.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Alan Kyerematen urges private financing for Accra-Kumasi Expressway

    Former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen is advocating that the proposed US$4 billion Accra–Kumasi Expressway should be financed by private investors rather than government resources, arguing that the commercially viable road could pay for itself through tolls and does not warrant scarce public funds.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. EOCO says Manhyia MP refused February invitation to assist investigation

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office revealed it invited Nana Agyei Barffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia, to assist in an investigation in February, but he refused to show up; the MP countered that he was not under investigation, but rather a company his law firm represents, and that a senior partner attended EOCO on the firm's behalf.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana's youth population risks becoming economic burden without jobs

    Former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen warned that Ghana's growing young population could become an economic burden if the country fails to create enough formal productive jobs. Without sufficient employment, competition for limited opportunities will intensify and more young people will migrate abroad, he said.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Kyerematen warns youth population risks becoming economic burden

    Former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen has warned that Ghana's growing youthful population could become an economic burden without sufficient formal productive jobs. He argues that industrialisation, entrepreneurship and commercially viable businesses are critical to creating employment for the expanding workforce.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Kyerematen urges private funding for Accra-Kumasi Expressway project

    Alan Kyerematen, UP leader and former Trade and Industry Minister, has called for the proposed US$4 billion Accra-Kumasi Expressway to be financed by private investors through toll arrangements rather than government funds, arguing that commercially viable infrastructure projects should be structured to attract private capital and free up state resources for other needs.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Alan Kyerematen urges smaller government, privatization of state enterprises

    Former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen has called for Ghana to significantly reduce the size of government by consolidating ministries and departments, cutting public sector employment, and redirecting resources to productive economic activity and job creation. He also proposed "golden handshakes" to encourage public servants to leave and start businesses, and advocated for aggressive privatization of state-owned enterprises.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Ghanaian weaver Alice Banaaza showcases fugu weaving tradition

    Ghanaian weaver Alice Banaaza showcased traditional fugu weaving at the 2026 Chocolate Has a Name Festival in Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, with live demonstrations from 27th August through 6th September 2026, presenting the techniques and knowledge of this northern Ghanaian textile tradition.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Chance for Childhood, GJA urge more funding for inclusive education

    Chance for Childhood's Richard Opoku and Ghana Journalists Association Vice President Rebecca Ekpe have called for increased investment in inclusive education to remove barriers for children with disabilities and special needs in mainstream schools. Opoku stated that funding for inclusive education remains below one per cent of the overall education budget and appealed to government to increase allocation to at least two per cent to fund teacher training and teaching materials.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chance for Childhood urges increased funding for inclusive education policy

    The Country Representative of Chance for Childhood has called on the government to increase funding for the implementation of Ghana's Inclusive Education Policy, introduced in 2015, citing inadequate funding as a major obstacle to enabling children with disabilities and special educational needs to participate in mainstream education.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. British Council launches Study UK Alumni Awards for 2026

    The British Council is announcing the thirteenth year of its Study UK Alumni Awards, recognizing international UK alumni for outstanding achievements in Business and Innovation, Culture, Creativity and Sport, Science and Sustainability, and Social Action. Applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 15 October 2026, with global and national award ceremonies to follow in 2027.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. EU Film Festival Ghana 2026 launched with peace and inclusion theme

    The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) Ghana 2026 has been launched in Accra, with the third edition scheduled for October 5–11, 2026, themed on peace, tolerance, and inclusion. The festival seeks to bring Ghanaian and European filmmakers and audiences together through film screenings, filmmaker engagements, and industry activities across venues including the Goethe-Institut Ghana, British Council, and Alliance Française.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. NCA chief calls on journalists to uphold standards amid digital shift

    The NCA Director-General has urged journalists and media practitioners to maintain professional standards of accuracy, fairness, accountability and verification as the media industry becomes increasingly digital, emphasizing that public trust must remain central to journalism.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. GJA marks 77th anniversary with symposium on journalism

    The Ghana Journalists Association is holding a symposium and lecture at the British Council in Accra to promote professionalism, strengthen ethical journalism, and address emerging media challenges. The event brings together journalists, media practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of journalism and the media's role in Ghana's democratic development.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GJA marks 77th anniversary with symposium on media professionalism

    The Ghana Journalists Association held a symposium and lecture in Accra to promote professionalism, strengthen ethical journalism, and address challenges facing the media landscape, bringing together journalists, practitioners, policymakers and stakeholders.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Gloria Boye-Doku launches books on mindset and hope

    Deloitte Ghana partner Gloria Boye-Doku has launched two books, "Mindset for Success" and "The Power of Hope," intended to inspire young people to pursue their aspirations regardless of their background. She said mindset is the most important factor in achieving success and that background should not be a limiting factor.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Bright Future Alliance calls for stronger institutional accountability in Ghana

    The Bright Future Alliance, a youth-led civil society organisation, called for stronger accountability mechanisms across public and corporate institutions at the second African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit in Accra. The organisation stressed that addressing corruption requires collective effort from government, businesses, civil society, academia, media and citizens, with anti-corruption efforts extending beyond public institutions to corporate governance and the private sector.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Bagbin hails NIB turnaround at book launch event

    Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin attended the launch of a book chronicling the National Investment Bank's transformation, describing erosion of public confidence in state institutions as the gravest threat to Ghana's democracy. The book, authored by Chief Dr Doliwura Awushi Abdul-Malik Seidu Zakaria, was launched at the British Council in Accra and attended by Members of the Council of State, Ministers, MPs, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Absa Bank delivers financial literacy to persons with disabilities

    Absa Bank Ghana's Sustainability team held a financial literacy session for Persons with Disabilities at the British Council in Accra, covering budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, and fraud prevention as part of the bank's colleague volunteerism efforts.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Absa Bank delivers financial literacy to persons with disabilities

    Absa Bank Ghana's Sustainability team held a financial literacy session for Persons with Disabilities at the British Council, covering budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, and fraud prevention as part of its Colleague Volunteerism Financial Literacy Programme.

    10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Absa Bank delivers financial literacy to persons with disabilities

    Absa Bank Ghana's Sustainability team held a financial literacy session for Persons with Disabilities at the British Council, covering budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, fraud prevention, and accessible banking solutions.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. KNUST neonatal device wins ASCEND investor showcase prize

    The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System, developed by KNUST students and led by Dr Prince Odame, won top innovation at the British Council's ASCEND showcase in Accra. More than 20 student-led teams from Ghana and Nigeria presented solutions in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy and environmental monitoring after receiving mentoring and business development support through the ASCEND programme.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Channel One TV and Citi FM launch 2026 literacy challenge

    Channel One TV and Citi FM have launched the 2026 Literacy Challenge, a nationwide competition asking young Ghanaians to examine opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in education while developing literacy, critical thinking and creativity. The programme includes an expanded national focus to reach children in underserved communities, backed by the Ghana Library Authority and British Council.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 4 July

  1. British Council urges language-responsive policies for better education outcomes

    The British Council advocates for inclusive, context-sensitive language policies in education, arguing that learners achieve better outcomes when education systems reflect their communities' linguistic realities. The institution stresses there is no one-size-fits-all approach and that countries should adopt policies suited to their unique social, cultural, political, and historical contexts, supported by adequate resources, trained teachers, and quality materials.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. British Council awards 41 students, 12 schools for exam excellence

    The British Council held its 2026 Partner Schools Awards in Accra, recognising 41 students and 12 schools for outstanding performance in Cambridge International Examinations. The ceremony honoured excellence across IGCSE and A-Level subjects through various awards including Best in Subject, Star Performer, and Overall Best Student categories.

    30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 26 June

  1. 27th TGMA Music Summit brings 230 industry stakeholders together

    Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Over 200 music stakeholders gather for Ghana Music Summit

    Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. Electro Mirror advises musicians on contracts at TGMA summit

    Emmanuel Sedo, founder of FlipTheMusic and popularly known as Electro Mirror, spoke at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards National Music Summit on 19th June, sharing insights on music contracts and industry navigation. He emphasised the importance of understanding contracts, building professional relationships, and creating distinctive records, drawing on his experience securing Gyakie's first international deal.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Attorney General, Minority Leader headline governance summit in Accra

    The Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin will speak at the second African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit, organised by The Bright Future Alliance, on June 16 in Accra. The summit aims to bring together government officials, legislators, civil society, diplomats, corporate leaders and young people to discuss strengthening accountability and governance systems across Africa.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Davida Roofing CEO wins 2026 International Business Achiever Award

    David Kwame Aziago, CEO of Davida Roofing Systems Limited and National President of Peki Senior High School Old Students Association, received the International Business Achiever Award 2026 from Maverick Business Academy and M-GIBES College of Business and Management for excellence in business leadership and contributions to education-related alumni development.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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