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2026-04-242026-07-30

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July 2026
17 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… Come to think of it, South Africa also crashed out to Canada in another heart-throbbing manner, after being slashed with a fatal 93rd minute goal by captain Stephen Eustáquio. …
The last few minutes! …how Africa let the World Cup slip away
16 JulJoy Online
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts now extending south into multiple US states. …
More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
16 JulJoy Online
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts now extending south into multiple US states. …
More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
16 JulThe Chronicle
… Addressing members of the Ghanaian community in Montreal, Canada, Mr. Segbefia said the government’s commitment to the rule of law distinguishes it from political persecution, stressing that every individual accused of wrongdoing deserves a fair legal process before any punishmen …
Rule of Law Must Prevail, Not Political Revenge – Alex Segbefia
15 JulJoy Online
… Spain, Indonesia, Italy, Greece and Canada were among the countries that saw the biggest swings towards China. …
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
15 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… He was not part of the squad for the 1-0 defeat to Canada in the round of 32 on 28 June. …
Police probe Adams death
15 JulJoy Online
… Nearly 113,000 of them have been resettled in several Western countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, under a third-country resettlement programme after the two South Asian neighbours failed to agree on repatriation. …
Nepal court jails 2 former ministers, 14 others over refugee scam
14 JulJoy Online
… Families see photographs on social media, hear stories about Canada and the United States, and assume that anyone living overseas has achieved financial security. …
The Silent Killer From Home: When the pressure to send money costs African immigrants their lives
14 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… Two semifinal matches and ‌the finals ⁠are all that remain from the initial 104-match schedule that saw action in Canada, Mexico and across the United States. …
‘2030 World Cup expansion to be discussed’
14 JulJoy Online
Ex-Canadian MP Inky Mark has been arrested after police found a trove of guns, ammunition and an antique cannon, along with thousands of dollars in cash, in his home. …
Ex-Canada MP arrested after police seize 439 guns and antique cannon from his home

Business

GIPA roadshow targets Bono, Bono East, Ahafo investment opportunities

The News

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is conducting a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow (July 27–31, 2026) in Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify investment-ready projects in agribusiness, logistics, eco-tourism and value-added manufacturing. The three regions have attracted 57 registered companies with US$383.65 million in foreign direct investment since January 1994, with Bono East leading at US$266.9 million across 15 projects driven mainly by agriculture.

2 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Today

GIPA roadshow targets Bono, Bono East, Ahafo investment opportunities
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is conducting a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow (July 27–31, 2026) in Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify investment-ready projects in agribusiness, logistics, eco-tourism and value-added manufacturing. The three regions have attracted 57 registered companies with US$383.65 million in foreign direct investment since January 1994, with Bono East leading at US$266.9 million across 15 projects driven mainly by agriculture.
2 hours ago · Daily Guide →
State takeover of Tarkwa Mine unlikely to solve underlying issues
An opinion piece argues that a proposal for Ghana to assume majority ownership of the Tarkwa Gold Mine after Gold Fields' lease expires in 2027 would be impractical and distract from the real causes of underdevelopment in mining communities, citing the mine's scale and sophistication as a challenge to state acquisition.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Accra court directs accused to remove mask during trial
A jury at the Accra High Court requested that Safina Adizatu Mohammed remove her nose mask while in the dock because they could not see her face, though she could see theirs. The trial judge ordered her to remove the mask when entering the dock and replace it afterwards, after her counsel explained she was wearing it due to illness. Mohammed is standing trial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Frank Kofi Osei, and has pleaded not guilty.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Non-consensual intimate images spreading in Ghana: legal and social threat
Joy Online reports that "revenge porn"—the non-consensual sharing of intimate images—is a fast-growing form of online abuse in Ghana that has affected public figures and private citizens, damaging reputations and mental health. The article argues that distributing such images without consent constitutes a criminal act deserving legal consequences.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana marks 200-year anniversary of Battle of Katamanso
Professor Nii Odoi Yemoh has called on Ghanaians to remember the Battle of Katamanso (also known as the Battle of Dodowa), fought on August 7, 1826, which brought together the Asante Empire against a coalition of coastal states including the Ga-Adangbe, Fante, Akuapem, Denkyira, Wassa, Ningo, Krobo, and Ada, transforming the political landscape of the then Gold Coast and influencing the course of Ghana's history.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

Trump defends tariffs at Michigan auto plant amid job slowdown
US President Donald Trump defended his tariffs at a General Motors plant in Michigan, claiming they are reinvigorating the auto industry and forcing companies to relocate operations to the US. Michigan, a key battleground state heavily reliant on Canada, has seen job growth slow to a crawl and faces some of the highest unemployment in the country, as US-Canada tariff tensions escalate ahead of a planned August increase to 50% on some Canadian goods.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian boxer Ramatu Quaye eliminated at Glasgow 2026
Ramatu Quaye lost via unanimous decision to Canada's Amber-Jane Wall in a Flyweight round-of-16 bout, being knocked down three times. All three Ghanaian women boxers competing at the tournament have now failed to win their contests.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UHAS marks 4th International Day, celebrates cultural diversity
The University of Health and Allied Sciences held its 4th International Day, bringing together students, staff, diplomats and international partners to celebrate cultural diversity and strengthen global academic partnerships through cultural performances, music, dance and international cuisine.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
42% of Ghanaians disagree with Abu Trica extradition decision
A GlobalInfo Analytics poll found that 42 per cent of Ghanaian voters disagree with the government's decision to extradite Fredrick Kumi ("Abu Trica") to the USA before completion of his appeal process, while 29 per cent agreed and 29 per cent had no opinion. The High Court in Accra had approved Abu Trica's extradition to face trial over an alleged romance fraud scheme involving approximately US$8 million.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana boxer Amadu Mohammed reaches Commonwealth Games quarter-final
Ghanaian boxer Amadu Mohammed defeated Eriu Temakau of Kiribati in the men's bantamweight 55kg round at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, advancing to the quarter-final after the referee stopped the contest in 1:54 seconds. Mohammed will next face England's Ellis Trowbridge for a semi-final spot.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
English gymnast clears hospital after Commonwealth Games fall
Nineteen-year-old Gabriel Langton fell three metres from the horizontal bar during the opening day of gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games and was taken to hospital for scans, but was discharged the same evening with no serious injury. His team-mates won silver in the team event.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Family rifts in diaspora over government child benefit payments
Disputes over the ownership and use of government child benefits, such as Canada's Child Benefit, have emerged as a hidden source of family conflict within immigrant communities in North America, sometimes causing children to sever ties with parents.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Two Chinese mathematicians win Fields Medal for solving century-old problems
Hong Wang and Yu Deng became the first Chinese to win the Fields Medal, regarded as mathematics' equivalent of the Nobel Prize, for solving problems that have baffled mathematicians for more than a century. Wang, 35, is only the third woman to receive the honour.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
25 Ghanaians seek asylum in Canada after World Cup 2026
Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026 submitted asylum applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They were among 175 asylum claims made by foreign visitors from 26,111 people who had received temporary residence approval linked to the tournament.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

US imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners
The US has imposed duties ranging from 10% to 12.5% on around 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, EU, Canada, Japan, and India, over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour imports. The tariffs, which take effect Friday, represent the latest escalation in the global trade war reignited by President Trump.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada plans response to Trump's 50% tariffs on imports
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said "everything is on the table" as Canada prepares a response to US tariffs of 50% on roughly C$20bn of Canadian imports set to take effect on 19 August. Options include diversifying trade away from the US and supporting sectors most exposed to the tariffs, though Carney did not specify potential punitive measures.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces severe shortage of neurologists and brain imaging facilities
Ghana has only 16 neurologists and 18 MRI machines serving a population of roughly 35 million, with only 2 of those MRI machines in state-owned hospitals currently functional. The article, published ahead of World Brain Day (22 July 2026), argues that access to neurological care remains limited for most Ghanaians.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ga Mantse pledges support for Ghana's 24-hour economy programme
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has pledged full support for the government's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, calling it critical for Ghana's economic transformation and urging businesses, investors, and development partners to rally behind its implementation.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 22 July

Trump targets Canada's dairy supply system in trade dispute
The US president has singled out Canada's dairy supply management system—which sets production quotas, prices, and import controls—as one of three main irritants justifying a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods effective in August. Canadian politicians say the system is non-negotiable, with Quebec's premier and the US-Canada Trade Minister describing it as central to Canada's economy and rural communities.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada cancels joint bridge ceremony with US over trade threats
Canada has cancelled a planned joint celebration with the U.S. for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, citing trade threats from President Donald Trump. The $4.7-billion bridge is still scheduled to open to traffic on July 27, but Canada will mark the milestone separately with a domestic celebration on July 24.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods; Carney considers response options
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had spoken to Trump and both leaders agreed to "intensify" trade talks, but warned "all options" were on the table in terms of how Canada could respond.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Council of State dual citizenship stance risks Ghana's development finance
An opinion piece argues that dual nationals serve as bridges for diaspora capital, remittances, and institution-building that have driven Ghana's economic development—citing examples like Databank and Ashesi University—and contends that excluding them would forfeit a critical source of development finance.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Key exports such as energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared, and the duties take effect in 30 days.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods in trade dispute
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, citing unequal treatment of US cars, dairy and alcohol. The duties take effect within 30 days, though energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada bars DRC travelers over Ebola, contradicts WHO guidance
Canada announced it will temporarily bar foreign nationals who visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the last 21 days, effective July 20, to curb spread of the Ebola outbreak. The move conflicts with WHO guidance against broad travel restrictions during public health emergencies.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 19 July

World Cup harmful social media posts surge fourteen-fold versus 2022
FIFA's social media protection service identified and removed more than seven million harmful posts and comments during the 2026 World Cup, a fourteen-fold increase from 470,000 at the 2022 tournament. The service also reported more than 200,000 abusive and threatening posts compared to 19,600 from Qatar 2022.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UNFPA Regional Director visits Ghana for AU Health Summit
The United Nations Population Fund Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has arrived in Ghana for a five-day official visit (19–23 July 2026) combining bilateral engagements with participation in the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra. The visit aims to strengthen collaboration on reproductive health, gender equality, youth empowerment and universal health coverage.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

Spain's pre-final training cancelled due to thunderstorms
Spain's training session before the World Cup final was cancelled on Saturday after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey, with the Spanish federation confirming the suspension followed US storm safety protocol. Argentina were able to train after a 45-minute delay, and the two sides will meet in the final on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitutional Review Commission examines court delays and tribunal reform options
Ghana's Constitution Review Commission (2011) documented widespread frustration over systemic delays in case disposal across courts and tribunals, rejecting quick-fix legislative timeframe amendments in favor of deep institutional reform.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Nine African teams reached World Cup knockout stage, all eliminated
Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →