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Joy Online
… He particularly commended the construction of the 24-Hour Economy Market in the district, saying its strategic location would enhance trade and improve livelihoods by attracting businesses from neighbouring Burkina Faso. …
Upper West receives GH¢101.9m DACF for development projectsJoy Online
… NACOC has signed a counter-narcotics cooperation agreement with Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), as well as Memoranda of Understanding with the Drug Enforcement Commission of Zambia and the Government of Burkina Faso. …
Ghana calls for stronger regional cooperation to combat drug traffickingJoy Online
… Mr Muqthar noted that terrorism was previously viewed largely as a distant threat from countries such as Mali, but the situation had changed significantly, particularly with the spread of extremist violence in Burkina Faso. …
Ghana closer to terrorism threat than ever before – WACCEJoy Online
… The countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. …
Check out 41 countries Ghanaians can visit without a visa on ordinary passportsJoy Online
… Other countries on the list include Mauritius, Egypt, Cabo Verde, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso and Mozambique. …
Ghana among 9 African countries where average incomes have more than doubled since 1990The Ghanaian Times
… Should Nations FC eliminate FC Diarra, they will meet either Niger’s AS ZAM or Burkina Faso’s ASKO de Kara in the second preliminary round. …
Nations FC seek FC Diarra scalp on SundayJoy Online
… According to him, the driver, identified as Clement Ofori, told police he was travelling from Tema to Burkina Faso when he lost control of the truck after its brakes allegedly failed at the Krofrom traffic intersection. …
One dead, several injured as tipper truck crashes into vehicles, shops in KumasiThe Ghanaian Times
… Under the proposed system, containers from Tema would be transported by rail to Mpakadan, transferred onto barges on the Volta Lake to Buipe, and then conveyed by road to northern Ghana and landlocked countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. …
Govt to develop multimodal transport system – MinisterJoy Online
… The highly anticipated encounter will be played at the 4th August Sports Stadium in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with the Black Starlets looking to make a strong start to their campaign under head coach Kasim Ocansey Mingle. …
Starlets to face Togo on October 10 in U-17 AFCON qualifying campaignJoy Online
… It would create more job opportunities for the locals.” He noted that the Techiman Central Market already hosts traders from neighbouring countries including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Ivory Coast, describing it as “one of the most vibrant markets in the country”. …
Techiman 24-hour market project on course as Regional Minister inspects work, hails construction qualityThe Upper West Region has received GH¢101.9 million from its District Assemblies Common Fund allocation as of the end of the second quarter, representing about 25 per cent of its total annual allocation. The funds have been directed to development projects across the region's districts and municipalities, including healthcare, education, water and sanitation infrastructure.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Upper West Region has received GH¢101.9 million from its District Assemblies Common Fund allocation as of the end of the second quarter, representing about 25 per cent of its total annual allocation. The funds have been directed to development projects across the region's districts and municipalities, including healthcare, education, water and sanitation infrastructure.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
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 →
The West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism warns that Ghana is now closer to terrorism threats than ever before, citing extremist violence spreading across the Sahel and into Burkina Faso near Ghana's borders, combined with internal socioeconomic vulnerabilities including unemployment and economic insecurity.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is among nine African countries where average incomes have more than doubled since 1990, with GDP per capita rising from about US$1,850 in 1990 to approximately US$7,360 in 2025, according to data from Our World in Data. The economic expansion has contributed to improvements in living standards, including declines in extreme poverty and child mortality.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC must overturn a 1-0 deficit when they face Malian club FC Diarra in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, needing to win by at least two clear goals to progress.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A tipper truck lost brake control and collided with several vehicles, motorbikes, tricycles and shops along the Krofrom-Tafo-Nhyiaeso stretch in Ashanti Region, killing one person and injuring several others. The driver reported brake failure while traveling from Tema to Burkina Faso.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government is developing an integrated rail, inland water, and road transport system to decongest highways and the Port of Tema. The plan routes cargo by rail from Tema to Mpakadan, then by lake transport to Buipe, and finally by road to northern Ghana and landlocked neighbours including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-17 team will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Togo on October 10, 2026, in the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso, followed by matches against Benin and the hosts. Only the two finalists of the championship will qualify for the 2027 U-17 AFCON in Morocco.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi has inspected the ongoing Techiman 24-hour economy model market project and expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction work, just over three months after contractors took over the site. He said the rehabilitation would improve businesses, spur socio-economic growth, create job opportunities, and attract investment to the region.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Burkina Faso are exploring cooperation in public sector reforms, human capital development, and responsible AI adoption at the 10th HR Café conference in Accra, which aims to strengthen administrative cross-learning and digital transformation between the two countries.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of Ahmadi Muslim women from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone gathered in Wa for the 44th Annual National Convention of Lajna Ima'illah Ghana, with speakers calling on women to lead in moral upbringing, nation-building, and combating substance abuse.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Burkina Faso are expanding collaboration in public-sector administration, human capital development, and technology to prepare institutions for evolving work environments. The cooperation was marked at HR CAFÉ 2026, with Ghana announcing social media governance guidelines for public institutions and appointees.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tumu Traditional Council gave President Mahama a smock during his visit last year when he promised to fix the Wa-Tumu Road, but intentionally kept the hat, which will only be handed over when he returns to commission the completed road. The chiefs say road development is now happening for the first time in Sissala and expressed appreciation, while urging the government to pay contractors to complete work including a road to the Overlord's Palace.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Starlets have invited 29 players from the 2010-born age group for preparations for the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship in October in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with the tournament serving as a qualifier for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Member of Parliament for Sissala East says the Bolgatanga-Tumu-Wa road, currently under construction, will unlock economic potential and restore dignity to communities along the corridor by improving connectivity and facilitating trade. The road, which connects parts of the Upper East and Upper West Regions and has long been in deplorable condition, is expected to particularly benefit farming communities and ease the movement of goods and services across the area.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A former intelligence bureau chief argues that Sub-Saharan African intelligence services are structured to record and report historical events rather than predict future threats, a practice inherited from the colonial period that undermines their core national security function.
7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has urged African youth to reject externally driven political narratives and unite to challenge exploitation, neocolonialism, and extraction of the continent's natural resources. He criticized African governments for entering defence and intelligence cooperation agreements with Western powers and external actors, arguing that African countries should prioritise their own sovereignty and interests.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pan-African activists and youth gathered at the University of Ghana for an International Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations, arguing that Africa's economic challenges stem from legacies of slavery, colonialism, and external control. The forum, organized by the Pan-African Progressive Front, called for African youth to lead campaigns for debt cancellation and reparatory justice as linked issues of economic sovereignty.
5 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
Security agencies including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and others have called on residents of border communities to provide timely and credible information to help prevent crime and counter violent extremism. The call was made at a Civilian-Security Dialogue in Naaga in Kassena Nankana Municipality, organized by the National Peace Council as part of the Atlantic Corridor Project funded by Denmark and Norway through UNDP.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana is engaging multiple foreign powers—Russia, the US, China, the EU, and the UK—in negotiations over trade, investment, energy, defence, and mineral exploration, reflecting a strategy of diplomatic diversification rather than alignment with a single partner. The article examines how Ghana uses its resources and strategic position to bargain with competing powers while managing the risk of shifting dependence rather than achieving genuine autonomy.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-owned dogs dominated the West African August Classic Dog Show held in Accra, with entries from Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire. Ghana's American Cocker Spaniel Cansey Uncrowned King won the National and West Africa Winner titles, while Radiance Pickpocket, a White Shih Tzu, was crowned International Grand Champion.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pan-African Progressive Front will host a Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations titled "Africa's Freedom Is In Our Hands" on September 5 at the University of Ghana, with an estimated 200 participants expected to examine debt, colonial extraction, reparations, and the CFA Franc's role in Africa's economy.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia's African Corps assisted Nigerien forces in repelling a Saturday attempted coup in the capital Niamey, according to Moscow's foreign ministry. The rebellion was contained, and authorities say the situation is now under control of President Gen Abdourahmane Tiani.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani's government reasserted control of a key airbase in Niamey after mutinous soldiers attacked on Saturday, amid broader jihadist insurgency challenges. The airbase hosts military aircraft, drones, a counter-terrorism unit of the Alliance of Sahel States, and Russian and Italian forces.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ameer of Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana told delegates at a regional gathering in Wa that roads leading to the city have been in poor condition for as long as he can remember, recounting a conversation with his young son who questioned whether the deterioration was recent.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana cautioned against allowing religious differences to threaten the country's peace and stability, arguing that religious conflicts could be more damaging than partisan political disagreements. Speaking at an Ahmadiyya elders' convention in Wa, he stressed that morality and nation-building require conscious decisions and actions aimed at promoting good, independent of religious affiliation.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana and the Upper West Regional Minister have called on religious elders and citizens to champion moral discipline, responsible digital engagement, and national cohesion, warning that growing religious intolerance threatens Ghana's longstanding harmony.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →