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2026-04-252026-10-31

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    … On the US health compact, the Security Council seat, China’s zero-tariff policy and BRICS, Ghana has reacted to others’ initiatives because it has no settled answer to what it wants. …

    Feature: How Do We Get Ministers To Work? Patronage, Accountability And Ghana’s Missing Grand Strategy
  3. Joy Online

    … Despite the international sanctions, Russia has still been able to export oil, much of it to China and India – often at attractive discounts. …

    Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
  4. Joy Online

    The Chinese capital Beijing is expected to become “super-aged” by 2035, with around one-third ​of its population aged 60 and above, ‌the official Beijing Daily reported. …

    Beijing’s population expected to become super-aged by 2035
  5. Joy Online

    The boss of one of Ukraine’s biggest steel companies has called on the European Union to drop import restrictions on products made in the country, arguing that they have been “bundled together” with measures aimed at curbing cheap imports from the likes of China. …

    EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss says
  6. Joy Online

    … However, he questioned whether African countries had done enough to build the unity necessary to negotiate on more equal terms with larger economies such as China, India and Russia. …

    Fidel Amakye Owusu warns Ghana against risky new energy deals
  7. Joy Online

    … Read Also: Ghana risks 10% to 100% tariffs on exports to US under Trump’s threats as it moves to join BRICS He also pointed to economic ties between China and the United States as evidence that cooperation could continue despite political differences. …

    Trump deals with Putin, so why should Ghana fear BRICS? – Ablakwa asks
  8. Joy Online

    … She cited South Korea and China as examples of countries that pursued approaches she believes helped accelerate their economic development. …

    Ekua Amoakoh explains how Bawumia’s policy ideas drew her closer to NPP before 2024 elections
  9. Joy Online

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has arrived in Shanghai, China, to participate in the Global South Academic Forum. …

    Vice President arrives in China for Global South Academic Forum
  10. Joy Online

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told Israel to stop its “forced establishment” of settlements in the West Bank and reverse its actions, his office said. …

    China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements
  11. Joy Online

    … Understanding BRICS and Why It Matters What began in the early 2000s as an economic acronym coined to describe the fast-growing emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China has evolved into one of the most influential geopolitical and economic blocs in the world. …

    Ghana and BRICS: Strategic opportunity, economic imperative or geopolitical gamble?
World & Region

Chinese hospital ship concludes seven-day medical mission in Ghana

The News

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark concluded a seven-day humanitarian medical mission in Ghana, providing healthcare services to 5,909 people including general consultations, dental care, eye treatment, and approximately 40 surgical procedures, before departing from Tema Port on October 30, 2026.

10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Chinese hospital ship concludes seven-day medical mission in Ghana

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark concluded a seven-day humanitarian medical mission in Ghana, providing healthcare services to 5,909 people including general consultations, dental care, eye treatment, and approximately 40 surgical procedures, before departing from Tema Port on October 30, 2026.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Binance reports $6.3bn hack, believed largest in crypto history

    Cryptocurrency exchange Binance disclosed that $6.3bn in digital assets were compromised in what is suspected to be the largest crypto hack on record, with about half of the assets frozen and the remainder in hackers' hands. Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit known as Lazarus Group or TraderTraitor, eclipsing a $1.5bn Bybit hack in 2025.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Putin hosts African leaders at Russia-Africa summit

    Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted dozens of African leaders at a two-day Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, where he called for strengthening Africa's role in international financial institutions and emphasized Russia's grain and fertilizer supplies to more than 40 African countries as part of Moscow's broader effort to expand influence across the continent.

    20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Russia's Rusal plans joint venture to mine bauxite in Ghana

    Rusal, the world's largest aluminium producer outside China, signed a memorandum with Ghana's state agency to establish a joint venture targeting annual bauxite production of 5 million metric tons and processing capacity of 1.2 million tons.

    30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. US FCC to vote on banning Chinese telecom firms direct access

    The US Federal Communications Commission will vote on November 19 on a proposal to ban China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, and other IP-enabled service providers from direct access to US phone numbers, citing national security and scam prevention concerns. The FCC also plans to bar IP-enabled service providers using equipment from Huawei or ZTE, and will ban all Chinese labs from testing US electronics starting December 2028.

    30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Global ecosystem restoration reaches 252 million hectares, creates jobs

    A UN report found that ecosystem restoration efforts have reached 252 million hectares across 149 countries and generated over one million green jobs, though the UN says progress remains insufficient to meet 2030 targets to reverse nature loss. The report warns governments must significantly increase restoration efforts and more than quadruple annual investment, estimating that scaling up restoration financing could create as many as 32 million additional jobs worldwide by 2030.

    30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 29 October

  1. Mbappé apologizes after China censors meme joke

    Kylian Mbappé faced backlash on Chinese social media after joking about a meme superimposing his face on a figure resembling Mao Zedong; Chinese brands and state media responded by cutting ties, prompting his apology, though many Chinese internet users were unclear what he had said due to censorship.

    29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 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.

    29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. 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.

    29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. 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.

    29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. 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.

    29 October 2026 · 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 →

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