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2026-04-252026-10-30

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Ghana a key market for Jetour Jetour representative David Zhao, who travelled from China to participate in the expedition, described Ghana as an important and growing market for the brand in Africa. …

    Jetour set for wider presence in Ghana as Swiss Group plans more showrooms and workshops
  3. Joy Online

    Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, has launched a youth-focused Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent development programme aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with skills to build technology solutions for the country. …

    Ghana-China programme opens AI pathways for young Ghanaians
  4. Daily Guide

    What if the next big AI solution for Ghanaian agriculture or healthcare is built by a young Ghanaian trained in China? …

    Learn. Innovate. Lead: Amb. Kojo Bonsu Launches China-Ghana Youth AI Programme
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Czechs also knocked out Great Britain in the quarter-finals in Shenzhen, China, which led GB captain Anne Keothavong to describe them as “the strongest team here”. …

    Czechs beat Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title
  6. The Chronicle

    … The veto system of the UN Security Council, by which the five permanent members (China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States) can effectively bypass any oversight of their activities, has meant that the Security Council has not intervened in w …

    How and why the UN General Assembly is gaining prominence
  7. Joy Online

    … Trump also reiterated his belief that new regulations would open the door for China to outpace the United States in AI advancement. …

    Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic’s Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fears
  8. Joy Online

    China ​pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, ‌saying the sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should be respected and urging the “relevant country” to stop threatening Cuba and lift its blockade on it. …

    China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
  9. Joy Online

    … These include China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, which has ignored previous US sanctions and continued to do business with Tehran.

    Iran says it will wait for official US response after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal
  10. Joy Online

    … She said Ghana could learn from countries such as China, where traditional and conventional medicine are used alongside each other to complement healthcare delivery. …

    Health Ministry moves to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare
  11. Joy Online

    At least so far, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington has been all pomp and little obvious progress on pressing issues. …

    Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far
World & Region

Vice-President addresses Shanghai forum on Global South reform

The News

Vice-President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang attended the 2026 Global South Academic Forum in Shanghai (15–19 October), where she called for stronger South-South cooperation, multilateralism and reform of the global financial architecture to end debt traps, and urged Chinese investors to establish factories in Ghana for industrialization and AfCFTA market access.

7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

  1. Vice-President addresses Shanghai forum on Global South reform

    Vice-President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang attended the 2026 Global South Academic Forum in Shanghai (15–19 October), where she called for stronger South-South cooperation, multilateralism and reform of the global financial architecture to end debt traps, and urged Chinese investors to establish factories in Ghana for industrialization and AfCFTA market access.

    7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Russian aluminium firm Rusal to mine bauxite in Ghana

    Russian aluminium producer Rusal has signed a memorandum with Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation to develop a joint venture mining and processing bauxite in Ghana, with targets of 5.0 million metric tons annual bauxite production and 1.2 million metric tons annual processing capacity.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Roads minister pledges stronger Ghana-China cooperation on infrastructure

    Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has pledged the government's commitment to strengthening cooperation with China to support Ghana's road infrastructure development, noting that Chinese companies are participating significantly in the government's Big Push Programme.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana needs strategy to leverage BRICS partnership benefits

    An economist at the University of Ghana Business School says a partnership with BRICS could expand trade and investment opportunities, but Ghana must develop a clear national strategy and strengthen indigenous businesses to translate such engagements into economic gains. He cautioned that joining international blocs alone will not automatically transform the economy; the country's progress depends largely on its own policies and commitment to local enterprise.

    17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Real Madrid apologizes to China over Mbappé's Mao remarks

    Real Madrid issued a formal apology to China after forward Kylian Mbappé made controversial comments referring to Mao Zedong as "a Chinese dictator" during a French podcast appearance, which sparked backlash including suspension of LaLiga broadcasts by CCTV and termination of endorsement deals by Chinese companies.

    28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana applies to join BRICS for economic diversification

    Ghana's government has applied to join BRICS as a partner to expand its economic options and diversify international partnerships, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The government sees membership as opening new avenues for trade, investment, and cooperation within the Global South.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. GOC appoints Lamptey captain for 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics

    The Ghana Olympic Committee has named beach volleyball player Daniel Lamptey as captain of Team Ghana for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, scheduled from October 31 to November 13, 2026. Table tennis player Joanita Borteye was appointed deputy captain and badminton player Obapomba Adu-Mintah selected as flag bearer.

    28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. China now supports more elderly than children

    China's dependent elderly population ratio rose to 23% of the working-age population last year, surpassing the child dependency ratio of 22%, marking a significant shift as the country grapples with an ageing population that could strain pensions and healthcare systems.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Mbappé apologises for comments about Mao Zedong

    Kylian Mbappé apologised for "ill-judged" remarks about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong made on a French talk show, which prompted several Chinese brands to drop him. Mbappé said his comment hurt people in China and Chinese communities worldwide, and La Liga also apologised for the offence caused.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Zimbabwe vice-president's ex-wife freed after seven-year attempted murder trial

    Marry Mubaiwa, former wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president, was released from remand after seven years awaiting trial on charges of attempting to kill her then-husband Gen Constantino Chiwenga. A magistrate ordered her release, citing the prejudice she had suffered during the prolonged trial after the state sought to postpone proceedings to engage witnesses.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. GCB Bank, UnionPay launch RMB payment cards in Ghana

    GCB Bank and UnionPay International have partnered to issue UnionPay debit and prepaid cards that enable customers to make payments directly in Chinese renminbi, marking UnionPay's first RMB payment card for direct clearing and settlement. The initiative responds to growing trade and travel between Ghana and China, with bilateral trade reaching US$14.1 billion in 2025.

    27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. CDABI president launches two books on digital asset regulation

    The president of Ghana's Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovations has launched two books on digital asset regulation to inform policy decisions in Ghana and West Africa. The books examine regulatory frameworks across multiple regions and present policy findings and options for Ghana to consider.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

  1. GCB Bank launches Ghana's first RMB debit cards with UnionPay

    GCB Bank has partnered with UnionPay International to introduce Ghana's first Renminbi debit and prepaid cards, allowing customers to make payments directly in Chinese currency without intermediate conversions. The cards will enable Ghanaian businesses and travellers to make transactions in China amid bilateral trade reaching US$14.1 billion in 2025.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana risks industrial stagnation without research-to-industry translation

    Environment, Science and Technology Minister Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has warned that Ghana risks industrial stagnation if universities and research institutions fail to translate scientific discoveries into practical solutions for businesses and industry, citing a disconnect between academic research and commercial application that limits the country's ability to turn scientific knowledge into industrial growth and economic development.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Lula re-elected in Brazil; faces hostile Congress and divided nation

    Brazil's left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth presidential election after a bitter campaign against right-wing rival Flávio Bolsonaro, overcoming a first-round defeat through street demonstrations and social media mobilization. Lula's new term beginning January 2027 will face significant political constraints, including a hostile Congress and animosity from US President Donald Trump.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Bright Simons proposes cheaper AI assistant for Ghana's civil service

    Bright Simons has proposed a US$13 million AI assistant for Ghana's civil service as a more practical alternative to the government's planned US$270 million GhanaChat project, questioning whether developing a national AI platform to compete with global services like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude is the best use of resources when existing models could support government operations at lower cost.

    25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. Marathon runner Ruti Aga banned six years for fake prescription

    Ethiopian athlete Ruti Aga, a top marathon runner, has been banned for six years after anti-doping investigators found she submitted a fake prescription to explain a failed drug test for the banned substance methylprednisolone. The ban comprises two years for the substance use and four years for tampering with the anti-doping process.

    23 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Typhoon Champi cancels hundreds of flights near Taiwan

    Typhoon Champi forced hundreds of flight cancellations across East Asia as it approached Taiwan's north-east coast on Friday, shutting schools and offices while authorities reported one death, 171 injuries, and 1,000 evacuations. The storm is forecast to bring 90cm of rain and winds of 191km/h, though forecasters are uncertain whether it will make landfall.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. UN: world must cut emissions 18% by 2030 to limit warming

    The UN Environment Programme says countries must cut greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2030 and 45% by 2035 compared with 2025 levels to have a chance of keeping global heating to 1.5°C; even with deep cuts starting now, warming would likely peak at 1.7–1.8°C mid-century before potentially falling back to 1.5°C by 2100.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ethiopian marathon runner banned six years for fake prescription

    Ruti Aga, a leading marathon runner who won the Tokyo Marathon in 2019, has been banned for six years after the Athletics Integrity Unit found she submitted a fake prescription to explain a positive test for methylprednisolone following a half marathon win in China in March. The AIU determined the clinic on the document did not exist and the prescription was signed by a family member who was not a registered doctor.

    23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  5. Starbucks China requires purchase for seating across 8,000 stores

    Starbucks China implemented a new policy across all 8,000 stores requiring customers to purchase items if they want to sit in its cafes, citing efforts to improve the in-store experience and citing competition from homegrown brands such as Luckin Coffee.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Magnitude seven earthquake kills at least 16 in Tibet

    A magnitude seven earthquake struck Baqên County in Tibet's Nagqu region on Thursday night, killing at least 16 people and injuring 32 others. Authorities deployed rescue teams to the mountainous area, where 339 homes have collapsed and rockfall has closed roads, hampering access to high-altitude zones.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. VP demands due process in Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse allegations

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for due process in investigations into sexual abuse allegations against Obuasi Senior High Technical School Headmaster Zakaria Abdulai, describing the matter as serious and of concern to all.

    22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Mahama invites global investors, affirms Ghana's policy of non-alignment

    President John Dramani Mahama urged investors worldwide to consider Ghana at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026, stating that the country's non-alignment foreign policy allows it to maintain friendly ties with all nations while welcoming investment partnerships that offer mutual benefits.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Mahama plans to urge Putin for ceasefire at Russia-Africa Summit

    President John Mahama says he will appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire when he travels to Russia for the Russia-Africa Summit next week, speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London.

    21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Education fair reaches Ghana's capital to mark fifth anniversary

    Admission World Fairs concluded Edu-Fair Classic 2026 in Accra on 17 October, the final leg of a three-city series that included Abuja and Kumasi. The event brought together students, parents, and representatives from 17 institutions across the UK, Canada, US, Germany, Malaysia, China and the Caribbean to connect African students with global study opportunities.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. US bars Chinese DeepSeek AI from civilian government agencies

    The US Department of Homeland Security has banned all use of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek from civilian government agencies, following criticism of Chinese AI technology and concerns over a disruptive open-source model in the broader AI technology race.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. VP Opoku-Agyemang seeks China poverty reduction lessons in Shanghai

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang held discussions with organisers of the 2026 Global South Academic Forum in Shanghai to explore cooperation with China on rural revitalisation, poverty reduction, and development models including fisheries, local governance, and infrastructure that Ghana may adapt for inclusive growth.

    19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Global South must cooperate despite political, historical differences

    Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, speaking at the 2026 Global South Academic Forum in Shanghai, urged countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America to strengthen cooperation and learn from one another while pursuing common development goals, stressing that unity need not require uniform positions on every issue.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Vice President urges parties to prioritize policy research

    Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang told the 2026 Global South Academic Forum in Shanghai that political parties must invest in policy research and institutional knowledge to sustain effective governance beyond leadership changes, and called for greater citizen participation, particularly from women and young people.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

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