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… And having domiciled currently in Canada due to consistent attacks from a section of people and cyber bully, she is considering a third attempt on foreign land. …
New York Times Billboard features Afua AsantewaaJoy Online
Thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a fast-moving wildfire in a remote part of western Canada spread rapidly, doubling in size since it was first detected on Friday. …
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homesJoy Online
A state of emergency was declared by the district of Summerland, British Columbia, early Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire swept through western Canada, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. …
British Columbia district declares state of emergency, issues evacuation orders as wildfire ragesJoy Online
Thousands of kilometres from the shores of Ghana, the vibrant traditions of the Ga-Adangbe people continue to flourish in Toronto, Canada. …
Home Away From Home: Ga-Adangbes in Toronto, Canada celebrate Homowo 2026Joy Online
One would not want to speak for other cities around the world where our countrymen and women have found a home; however, from what I tasted of Toronto in Canada a few weeks back, the sweet aroma of Ghana was literally everywhere. …
Sweet scent of Ghana has gone afar: Toronto is a testamentThe Ghanaian Times
… The team pulled off shock draws with Spain and Uruguay at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States, before losing to Argentina after extra time in the round of 32.-Reuters Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Cape Verde coach Bubista joins RS BerkaneJoy Online
… That lessons learned by a surgeon in Canada can strengthen healthcare at home. That the expertise of an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley can guide the next generation of African innovators. …
From brain drain to continuity gain: How a national intelligence layer can turn global African experience into national intelligenceDaily Guide
Ghana’s relay team Ghana’s hopes of ending a 52-year wait for a Commonwealth Games men’s 4x100m relay medal were dashed after Canada successfully overturned its disqualification at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. …
Ghana Miss Out On Commonwealth Relay Medal After Canada AppealThe Ghanaian Times
Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team has been stripped of what would have been a historic bronze medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada successfully overturned its disqualification following a protest. …
Ghana stripped of historic Commonwealth relay bronzeJoy Online
Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet went on strike on Sunday after failing to reach a deal with the country’s second-largest carrier, grounding flights during the busy summer travel season. …
WestJet flight attendants go on strike after talks fall through, grounding flightsAn analysis argues that Ghana's tendency to evacuate citizens in difficulty abroad—exemplified by repatriating musician Barosky from Manchester and 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa at a cost of over GH¢49 million—often misses the real need: targeted support to help people maintain their livelihoods abroad rather than fleeing back home.
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An analysis argues that Ghana's tendency to evacuate citizens in difficulty abroad—exemplified by repatriating musician Barosky from Manchester and 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa at a cost of over GH¢49 million—often misses the real need: targeted support to help people maintain their livelihoods abroad rather than fleeing back home.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
JoyNews journalist Emmanuel Bright Quaicoe has been selected as one of 10 recipients of the 2026 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders in Agriculture Award, making him the only Ghanaian among young journalists chosen from 10 countries across four continents for the programme's 21st edition.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The $25 million Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (GROW 2) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented since 2021 across northern Ghana's Northern, Upper West, and Savannah regions, has concluded this week after helping thousands of women farmers expand year-round farming and financial inclusion. Officials at the close-out ceremony in Tamale praised the project's achievements, including construction of 35 mechanised solar-powered irrigation boreholes and expanded access to finance for women-led farms.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Russian drone crossing into Moldova's airspace delayed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's departure from Chisinau for about an hour on Wednesday, prompting an airspace shutdown. The drone came down 160km away, and Zelensky and his wife eventually flew safely to Oslo for Norway's King Harald V's funeral.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel has given Britain a 30-day deadline to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to sanctions on settlement goods announced by Britain, France, and Canada. Israel has also barred 12 British politicians from entry, ordered British officials and diplomats to leave the West Bank and Gaza coordination centre, and prohibited Britain from training Palestinian security forces.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude oil futures surpassed $100 a barrel on Wednesday, a more than six-week high, amid intensifying Middle East conflict that threatens oil flows from the region. Prices have risen a quarter since early last month as the six-month-old U.S.-Iran conflict continues, with recent Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities and crude shipments via the Red Sea raising supply concerns.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after President Trump posted a map showing Iceland, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered by the American flag and labelled "United States of America". Iceland's foreign minister called the post "completely inappropriate".
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US has imposed import bans on Canadian products including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods, and motorbikes through executive orders, effective 29 September, in retaliation for Canada's tariffs on American goods. Trade negotiations between the countries collapsed in late August, and both nations have expressed concerns about rising prices and falling customer numbers.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$28bn worth of American products, with rates as high as 50%, as talks between the two countries remain stalled since late August. Both nations have expressed interest in a deal, but no negotiations have resumed.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect after midnight on Tuesday, covering $20 billion in U.S. goods with duties ranging from 15% to 50%, as negotiations between the neighbouring countries collapsed and an 18-month trade dispute intensified.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump warned Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier it cannot sell in the US unless it moves manufacturing there, part of an escalating trade war with Canada as retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US goods are set to be imposed. Bombardier, which already operates US factories employing 3,500 American workers, responded by emphasizing its partnership with American companies and its US job creation.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands relocated 86 tonnes of its gold from the US and Canada to London, citing preparation for severe crises amid increasing geopolitical unrest. France and Germany have similarly moved gold reserves back to Europe in response to global instability and trade tensions.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist and former deputy director of communications at the Presidency Jefferson Sackey will launch his memoir PURPOSE on September 14, 2026, at the British Council Auditorium in Accra, recounting his journey from childhood through journalism at TV Africa and Joy FM to international diplomacy.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Black Stars after reaching agreement on a new deal, ending uncertainty that followed his initial four-month contract expiring after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Queiroz, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds at the World Cup, their first appearance in that stage since 2010, before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Afrobeats star Davido has threatened to leave music following persistent attacks from individuals globally, posting on X that he would "soon leave their music" to pursue other ventures, though fans and industry players have urged him not to bow to pressure.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Canada has unveiled a new $20 banknote featuring King Charles III, the first new monarch to appear on a Canadian banknote in more than 70 years. The vertically-oriented note features the Vimy Ridge memorial on its back and includes floral and leafy design inspired by the King's environmental dedication.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has urged stronger national systems and closer institutional collaboration to prevent children from being recruited or used in armed conflict, stressing the need to identify vulnerabilities early. Her call was made at the opening of a two-day inaugural meeting of the Multi-Stakeholder Working Group on the implementation of the Vancouver Principles in Ghana, organised by the National Peace Council and the Dallaire Institute.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The People's Forum has written to Chief Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie expressing concern that his public and social proximity to executive officials and NDC party members could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary's independence and neutrality, arguing that the courts must not only be independent but be perceived as such.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Dutch central bank has relocated 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London, held by the Bank of England, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest" and the need to strengthen resilience and preparedness in a crisis situation. The transfer took place between March and August through a combination of physical transport and buying and selling operations.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Apple Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US-based users following a Trump executive order amid US-Canada trade tensions, while the lake retains its original name for Canadian users. Google made a similar change for US users after Trump's order, which followed the collapse of trade talks and the imposition of 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has asked Apple to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America on its Maps platform, following an executive order changing the Great Lake's name. Google made the change for US-based users, though Canadian users still see Lake Ontario, and the renaming has faced pushback in Canada.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pressing G20 finance leaders to shrink global trade imbalances, boost growth, and sever business ties to Iran while managing concerns about U.S. debt and bond yields. The meeting in Asheville, North Carolina comes amid uncertainty over Trump tariffs, trade tensions with Canada, and the Iran war's impact on global growth.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a large sign reading "Lake Ontario. Now and Always" on Canada's shoreline in response to Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rename the lake to Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods; Google said it will display "Lake America" for US users and "Lake Ontario" for Canadian users on its maps.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrew Price, 51, became the first Welshman to compete in the US TV show Alone: World Championship, dropped into the Arctic Circle with just 10 tools. Price, who grew up learning foraging and bushcraft in Wales and later lived with Malaysia's Orang Asli people, described the experience as the most physically and mentally challenging thing he has ever done.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Kailani Kpa, a TikTok and Facebook influencer known as "Powder Guy", has denied charges of defrauding seven persons of $32,000 by claiming to secure visas to Nicaragua, Canada and the United States. An Accra Circuit Court admitted him to bail of GH¢400,000 with three sureties while investigations continue.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a "Lake Ontario. Now and Always." sign on Canada's shoreline in response to US President Donald Trump signing an executive order to rename it Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening UN peacekeeping operations as 24 military personnel completed a United Nations Military Observers Training of Trainers course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra from 17 to 28 August 2026, fully funded by Canada's Ministry of National Defence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately. The move follows collapsed trade talks and new 50% US tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods, which Canada plans to counter with "dollar for dollar" tariffs; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the change, stating the lake's name dates back over 400 years.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Alex Glover-Quartey, former Head of the Civil Service, has launched his autobiography "The Bureaucrat," calling for greater attention to the role of public servants and the preservation of institutional history. The book was launched on 26 August 2026 at Ridge Church in Accra.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana left-back Gideon Mensah joined Köln on a free transfer following the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has emphasized the importance of treating every game seriously in the Bundesliga. Mensah said transfer discussions with Köln began before the World Cup, making the move straightforward, and has already made his debut in the DFB Pokal.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →