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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    But a group of friends from Ghana have taken it to new levels and been behind the wheel all the way from Accra to the World Cup, taking their cars through Europe to the USA and Canada to follow the Black Stars.

    Video: The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup
  3. Joy Online

    Morocco – who knocked out co-hosts Canada in the opening last-16 tie – await France at Boston Stadium on 9 July.

    Mbappe strikes again to send France through
  4. Joy Online

    The Morocco playmaker discussed his two-assist performance in the 3-0 win over Canada and how far the Atlas Lions could go at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

    Diaz happy to make a difference for Morocco
  5. Joy Online

    Canada became the first co-host to exit the 2026 World Cup as they were well beaten by Morocco in Houston.

    Morocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada out of World Cup
  6. Joy Online

    By Sunday the heat will intensify in Virginia, the Carolinas and the southeast before building in western parts of the USA and Canada into next week.

    Sweltering heat forces temporary closure of Great American State fair as Fourth of July holiday kicks off
  7. Joy Online

    By Sunday the heat will intensify in Virginia, the Carolinas and the southeast before building in western parts of the USA and Canada into next week.

    Dangerous heatwave scorches US as Fourth of July holiday kicks off
  8. Joy Online

    He holds an Adjunct Professorship at the Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo, Canada, an appointment that reflects his standing within the global academic community.

    UCC to invest Prof. Denis Aheto as Vice-Chancellor on August 1
  9. Joy Online

    Analysts had expected the tournament, being hosted jointly by the US, Canada and Mexico, to lead to an increase in leisure and hospitality jobs.

    World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
  10. Joy Online

    As the 2026 World Cup sweeps across 16 cities in the US, Canada and Mexico, many fans are finding their bucket lists ruined by last-minute cancellations on secondary marketplaces.

    ‘I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate’
  11. Business & Financial Times

    Although the tournament is being staged thousands of miles away from African approximately 6,200 miles (10,000 km) to the United States, 5,700 miles (9,200 km) to Canada, and 6,800 miles (11,000 km) to Mexico, depending on the host city it has, in many respects, become one of the

    Africa’s World Cup: How the 2026 FIFA World Cup is reshaping the Economics of African Football
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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

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