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… ent are we providing the infrastructure, the enabling environment for irrigation, for instance?” He expressed concern that neighbouring countries were making greater progress in irrigated agriculture despite Ghana’s agricultural potential. “It’s a shame that we go to Burkina Faso …
Mid-Year Budget Review: Prof. Quartey outlines 5 priority areas that must be addressedJoy Online
… He said the declaration emerged from a regional meeting involving representatives from Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Côte d’Ivoire, including officials from government institutions, academia, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations and development partners. …
Stakeholders assess Ghana’s preparedness for Sahel security threatsJoy Online
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – three countries led by military governments – have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. …
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 AfconJoy Online
… The victims are reported to come from several West African countries, including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire, highlighting the cross-border nature of the suspected trafficking network. …
EOCO rescues 39 victims in Hohoe anti-trafficking operation, investigates suspected travel fraud syndicateJoy Online
… Drawing on ACILA’s research, Nyarko outlined the major atrocity situations that have defined the continent over the past decade, including conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, M …
Early warning must be matched by early action to prevent atrocity crimes in Africa – William NyarkoJoy Online
… Across Ghana and neighbouring countries such as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Burkina Faso, many young people are being attracted into online business opportunities that promise quick wealth, financial independence, and luxurious lifestyles. …
Ghanaian Youth Under Siege: The growing threat of online network marketing schemes to national development, public health, and securityJoy Online
… Across Ghana and neighbouring countries such as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Burkina Faso, many young people are being attracted into online business opportunities that promise quick wealth, financial independence, and luxurious lifestyles. …
Ghanaian Youth under siege: The growing threat of online network marketing schemesThe Ghanaian Times
… Head Coach Maxwell Konadu and his side will then return to action on Thursday, July 30, when they take on Burkina Faso at 6pm local time, before concluding their group campaign against Togo on Sunday, August 2, at the Stade CKB, with kick-off again set for 2pm. …
Black Satellites, Nigeria face-off in WAFU B U-20 group openerJoy Online
The Government has secured the lifting of Burkina Faso’s restrictions on the importation of eggs from Ghana, paving the way for the resumption of exports and improved bilateral trade between the two neighbouring countries. …
Ghana secures resumption of egg exports to Burkina Faso after bilateral talksJoy Online
… In Niger (Niamey), and Burkina Faso, rice prices decreased marginally, indicating relatively stable market conditions. …
AGRA Food Security Monitor shows a mixed picture for Ghana’s food marketsMining entrepreneur Alhaji Ali Ibrahim has called on Ghana to develop and export world-class mining technologies and systems rather than continue exporting raw minerals, arguing the country has over a century of mining experience and enough mineral reserves for another 300 years to sustain such innovation.
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Mining entrepreneur Alhaji Ali Ibrahim has called on Ghana to develop and export world-class mining technologies and systems rather than continue exporting raw minerals, arguing the country has over a century of mining experience and enough mineral reserves for another 300 years to sustain such innovation.
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Ghana's U-20 team faces Burkina Faso on Thursday in a crucial Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, needing victory to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after a 4-2 opening loss to Nigeria.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 football team plays Burkina Faso at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire today, looking to recover after a 4-2 loss to Nigeria and earn their first points of the tournament. Coach Maxwell Konadu has indicated tactical adjustments ahead of the match as the team seeks to strengthen their knockout stage qualification chances.
12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Under-20 football team lost 4-2 to Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Maxwell Konadu acknowledged defensive lapses cost Ghana the match but said the team aims to recover and win upcoming games.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
South Africa's Banyana Banyana were defeated 2-1 by Tanzania in their Group B opener at WAFCON Morocco 2026 in Casablanca on Monday, despite dominating play and missing several chances. The loss puts South Africa on the back foot ahead of matches against Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, with the tournament serving as a qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A 35-year-old suspect in the November 2025 murder of two youths from Kandeu died at a hospital in Wa after falling ill while in police custody. The suspect had admitted involvement in the killings and led police to an alleged burial site, though no remains were found there; he claimed the bodies had been moved to Burkina Faso.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Abu Tijani, a suspect in the November 2025 killing of two youth in Kandau, Upper West Region, died on July 25, 2026, hours after his arrest. The Police Professional Standards Bureau is investigating the circumstances of his death; during interrogation, Tijani reportedly admitted involvement and told investigators he and accomplices had moved the bodies across the Black Volta River into Burkina Faso.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire returned to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 12 years with a dominant 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group B opener at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Rebecca Elloh scored from the penalty spot and Ines Konan struck twice to give coach Reynald Pedros' side a perfect start.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tanzania opened their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Group B campaign with a 2-1 victory over South Africa in a tightly contested encounter at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 side suffered a 4-2 defeat to defending champions Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with goals from Mohammed Zaidan and captain Kelvin Nkrumah (penalty) proving insufficient as Nigeria scored twice from the spot.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana U20 head coach Maxwell Konadu acknowledged his high-pressing tactical approach backfired against defending champions Nigeria in a 4-2 defeat at the WAFU B U20 Championship, with defensive mistakes allowing Nigeria to take control. Ghana will face Burkina Faso on July 30 and Togo on August 2 in their remaining Group B matches.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
In Group B of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Tanzania defeated former champions South Africa 2-1 while Côte d'Ivoire marked their return to the tournament with a 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso, leaving Tanzania and Côte d'Ivoire level on three points after the opening round.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Climate Impact Lab report warns Ghana is caught in a "Mortality-Cooling Trap" where rising temperatures outpace electricity supply growth, projecting 19 additional heat-related deaths per 100,000 people by 2050 and over 4,000 additional deaths annually, with about a third of the population in high-risk areas.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Climate Impact Lab report projects that climate-driven temperature changes will cause about 430,000 additional deaths annually by 2050, with ten times more deaths in poor countries than in richer ones. Access to electricity for cooling systems will largely determine how many lives can be saved, but many countries most vulnerable to rising temperatures lack sufficient electrical capacity for fans and air conditioners.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has warned neighbouring countries and individuals that Ghana's borders will not be used as a transit route for illicit drugs. The Deputy Director said Ghana's borders are open for legitimate trade but not for illegal drug transportation, and noted that arrested traffickers often claim substances are destined for Niger or Burkina Faso.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that Ghana's 2,090 km land borders cannot be realistically patrolled by conventional means and must embrace drone technology for security, citing documented use of kamikaze drones by jihadist groups including JNIM and Islamic State affiliates across the Sahel and increasingly near Ghana's borders with Togo, Ivory Coast, and Benin.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Satellites, led by Head Coach Maxwell Konadu, have arrived in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Ghana. The team will face Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo in the group stage as they aim for regional glory.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
New Bell, a notorious prison in Douala, Cameroon, hosts Jail Time Records, an on-site music studio and label founded by former inmate Steve Happi that has helped produce music videos and concerts featuring prisoners, with some gaining international audiences across South Africa, the US, and Argentina.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Garden and Flower Movement unveiled the theme for the 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show as "Green Means Business, Beauty and More," emphasizing that flowers and green spaces serve as symbols of national identity and foundations for sustainable economic development, innovation, tourism, and climate resilience.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Captain Ibrahim Traore, President of Burkina Faso, has sent a high-powered delegation led by his Ambassador to Ghana to the Gbewaa Palace to mourn the late Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II. The delegation emphasised the long-standing historical and ancestral ties between Dagbon and the Mossi Kingdom of Burkina Faso, both tracing their roots to a common ancestor, Naa Gbewaa.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former ISSER director Professor Peter Quartey has urged the Finance Minister to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and accelerate investment in infrastructure, agriculture, and manufacturing to create jobs, arguing that the next phase of economic management should focus on expanding productive sectors capable of generating employment and sustaining growth.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders are discussing Ghana's preparedness to address security threats from instability in the central Sahel, ahead of a national forum in Accra. The engagement supports the Bamako Declaration, adopted in Mali in March, which calls for coordinated action to promote peace and security across the Sahel and West Africa.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Three West African nations led by military governments have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing regional integration and sustainable development of African football. The Caf president said the countries will have "as good a chance as everybody else" despite their military governance and ongoing security challenges from jihadist groups.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office, in collaboration with Ghana Police Service, rescued 39 persons during an intelligence-led operation on July 19 targeting an alleged human trafficking and travel fraud syndicate operating in Hohoe. Preliminary investigations indicate 14 of those apprehended are suspected perpetrators while 25 are believed victims from several West African countries.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
William Nyarko, Executive Director of the Africa Center for International Law and Accountability, has called for Africa's early warning systems to be matched by timely political action, arguing that failure to act on credible warnings continues to cost lives across the continent. Speaking at a conference on mass atrocity prevention, Nyarko noted that while progress has been made in detecting risks of mass atrocities over the past decade, preventive action has too often lagged behind early warning.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
International online network marketing schemes are increasingly targeting Ghanaian youth with promises of quick wealth and financial independence, raising concerns about recruitment methods, public health risks from overcrowded living conditions, and threats to national development and security.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
International online network marketing schemes are increasingly attracting Ghanaian youth with promises of quick wealth and financial independence, but concerns have emerged regarding recruitment methods targeting vulnerable and unemployed youth. Recent observations in municipalities and towns across Ghana revealed overcrowded living conditions among participants, presenting significant public health risks.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 national team will open the WAFU B U-20 Championship against Nigeria on Monday, July 27, at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. The Black Satellites are grouped with Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo in Group B.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has secured the lifting of Burkina Faso's restrictions on egg imports following high-level ministerial engagements, and the two countries agreed to resume tomato imports to Ghana. The countries also established a Joint Technical Committee and plan to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement to address future trade issues and improve market access.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the latest AGRA Food Security Monitor, Ghana recorded a significant decline in maize prices, falling 27.7% over six months and 57% year-on-year, while rice prices remained the highest among 17 countries analysed at USD 980/MT, though down 29.6% from a year earlier.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →