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2026-04-252026-06-15

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in China’s southwest region ​of Guangxi early on Monday ‌killed two and forced more than 7,000 people in the city of ​Liuzhou to evacuate as ​search and rescue operations continue and ⁠authorities warn of transport ​disruptions.

    Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse
  3. Joy Online

    He cited the United States, China, India, Singapore and Vietnam as countries that achieved prosperity not through political superiority but through deliberate investment in enterprise, technology and innovation.

    70 years of independence, 70 years of broken promises: Otumfuo demands new narrative for Ghana
  4. Joy Online

    in Kigali, Rwanda, Tinubu defended Nigeria’s growing security cooperation with international partners. “Security challenges will always be there, those are things you cannot do alone, you cannot operate the world in isolation,” he said. “Even Trump as bold as he is, he’s in China

    Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
  5. Joy Online

    Taiwan has insisted it is a sovereign, independent nation, after US President Donald Trump cautioned it against formally declaring independence from China.

    Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
  6. Joy Online

    in Kigali, Rwanda, Tinubu defended Nigeria’s growing security cooperation with international partners. “Security challenges will always be there, those are things you cannot do alone, you cannot operate the world in isolation,” he said. “Even Trump as bold as he is, he’s in China

    Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
  7. Joy Online

    US President Donald Trump has cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.

    Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China’s Xi
  8. Joy Online

    US President Donald Trump has cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.

    Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China’s Xi
  9. Joy Online

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II pointed to global economic powers, including the United States, China, India, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam as examples of countries whose prosperity has been driven largely by innovation and enterprise.

    Ghana must move from political rhetorics to building business – Asantehene
  10. Joy Online

    t be a decade of business,” he stressed. “It must be a decade in which all our energies are directed towards building a strong, resilient, ethical and sustainable economy.” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II argued that successful economies around the world — including the United States, China

    Enough of the talk, Ghana must now become a nation of builders – Asantehene
  11. Joy Online

    P A: Poland, Argentina, Mexico and Benin GROUP B: Brazil, Tanzania, Canada and England GROUP C: France, South Korea, Ecuador and Ghana GROUP D: Japan, New Zealand, USA and Italy GROUP E: Korea DPR, Portugal, Costa Rica and Colombia GROUP F: Spain, Nigeria, New Caledonia and China

    2026 U20 WWC: Black Princesses drawn in Group, face France, South Korea and Ecuador

Today

  1. Middle East conflict threatens global growth to 2.5% in 2026

    The World Bank Group forecasts global growth will slow to 2.5% in 2026, down from 2.9% in 2025, amid Middle East conflict, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and higher energy prices. Brent crude oil is projected to average US$94 a barrel in 2026—36% above 2025 levels—while global inflation is expected to rise to 4% this year.

    2 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

  2. China regulator summons Walmart executive over food safety

    China's market regulator has summoned a Walmart China executive to discuss food safety issues detected at Sam's Club. The regulator required the U.S. retailer to prevent food safety risks throughout its supply chain and safeguard public dietary safety.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Former Foreign Minister and ECOWAS President Gbeho dies at 91

    Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who served as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2001 and as President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2010 to 2012, died at a hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at age 91. Born in Keta in 1935, Gbeho was a lawyer and diplomat who also represented Anlo Constituency in Parliament and held ambassadorial postings in China, India, Nigeria, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and at the United Nations.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Ghana battles persistent fraud and scam epidemics

    Ghana faces widespread fraud and scams, officially ranked as high-risk for money laundering, that have evolved from simple non-delivery schemes to sophisticated frauds offering worthless products or false promises such as health books and forex courses.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. China arrests US scholar on espionage charges in Kunming

    China's foreign ministry confirmed the arrest of U Min Zin, a US-based scholar and director at a think tank focused on Myanmar, accusing him of spying and endangering national security. He was detained in early June in Kunming, a Chinese city bordering Myanmar, and the arrest is unusual as China rarely detains US citizens on national security charges.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump claims Iran war deal is close, Iran denies agreement

    US President Donald Trump claimed an initial agreement to end the war with Iran is close after cancelling strikes, but Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said reports of an agreement were "speculative" and that "nothing has been finalised." The two countries have exchanged intermittent fire despite agreeing a ceasefire in April, with Trump repeating claims that a deal is near.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Chinese shoe imports exceed $40m, dominate Ghana market

    The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association says more than 70 percent of footwear sold domestically between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China, with imports worth over US$40 million while local exports remained below US$1 million. The association alleges that cheap imports have wiped out over 30 percent of market share for locally made footwear over the past decade and forced many producers out of business, and accuses some importers of exploiting customs loopholes by declaring finished products as rubber waste to evade higher duties.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghanaian doctor recognised among Africa's influential health leaders

    Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey, CEO of Medi-Moses Clinic, has been named among recipients of the 100 Legendary African Dignitaries Awards 2026 in recognition of his contributions to healthcare and natural medicine, with the award presented in Kigali, Rwanda, on 5 June 2026.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghanaian doctor named among Africa's most influential health leaders

    Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey, CEO of Medi-Moses Group of Companies, has been recognised as a recipient of the 100 Legendary African Dignitaries Awards 2026 for his contributions to healthcare and natural medicine, particularly in men's health and plant-based solutions.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. TSMC does not rule out price rises amid inflation pressures

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world's largest chipmaker, has told the BBC that inflation is pushing up costs and has not ruled out price rises, though its CFO said the firm would not introduce sudden "fourfold, fivefold" increases. Any price increases could eventually affect customers' electronic device costs.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Widespread concreting of residential plots worsens urban flooding

    Homeowners concreting and tiling compounds prevent rainwater from percolating into soil, causing runoff to overwhelm street drains designed decades ago for less urbanized areas. What residents see as neat, developed properties creates flash floods by redirecting what bare earth would naturally absorb over days into streets in minutes.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 8 June

  1. GSA PhD students in UK report scholarship payment delays persist

    Ghanaian PhD students in the UK under the Ghana Scholarship Authority have expressed frustration over continued delays in tuition fee and stipend payments, despite government assurances in April that funds had been released and would be disbursed by late April; as of June 8, no payments had been received by PhD, undergraduate, or master's cohorts.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Child Rights International backs mandatory age verification for porn sites

    Child Rights International has endorsed a government proposal requiring age and identity verification for pornographic websites, arguing the measure is needed to protect children from harmful online sexual content that is easily accessible without meaningful restrictions.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 5 June

  1. Young Ghanaian entrepreneur pitches Labadi Beach Apartment to investors

    A Ghanaian entrepreneur who studied in China and learned construction practices there is developing Labadi Beach Apartment, a residential project on Labadi Beach backed by Chinese state-owned enterprises, which he positions as a premium real estate statement of confidence in Ghana's potential.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana imports goods it has capacity to produce

    More than six decades after independence, Ghana continues to import many products it has the resources, talent, and market to produce, despite achievements in education, democracy, and infrastructure. The article argues Ghana should build productive capacity rather than rely primarily on consuming imported goods from China, Turkey, India, Europe, and the Middle East.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. Xi Jinping to visit North Korea for first time in seven years

    China's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8–9 at Kim Jong Un's invitation, his first trip in nearly seven years. The visit comes as China, North Korea's largest trading partner and sole defence-pact ally, seeks to manage its relationship with Pyongyang amid growing ties between North Korea and Russia.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Foh-Amoaning calls African parliaments to resist international LGBTQ advocacy

    Anti-LGBTQ campaigner Moses Foh-Amoaning has called on African parliaments to develop a coordinated strategy to resist what he describes as aggressive lobbying by the United Nations and other international organisations in support of LGBTQ rights, speaking at the closing forum of the Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. China orders crackdown on violence and misogyny in micro dramas

    Chinese authorities have ordered a two-month campaign to crack down on materialistic, violent and sexualised content in locally made micro dramas. The National Radio and Television Administration said the campaign targets eight types of content including soft pornography, distorted views on marriage and relationships, and ostentatious displays of wealth.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Oil prices edge down on US-Iran peace deal uncertainty

    Brent crude fell 0.22% to $95.24 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped 0.11% to $92.94 a barrel on Friday, as prospects for a near-term end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran dimmed following Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire in Lebanon. Both contracts are set to post their first weekly gain in three weeks, with WTI up more than 6%, amid Middle East tensions and concerns about falling global oil inventories.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. French colonial legacy in Africa resurfaces amid reparations demands

    African leaders are demanding compensation from former colonizers for wealth built through slavery, while French President Macron pursues an Africa charm offensive without accepting responsibility. African nations are increasingly turning to China for financial and political alternatives, helping dismantle French postcolonial influence in West Africa, though France has only recently moved to repeal colonial-era legislation classifying enslaved people as "moveable goods."

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit

    China has banned four New Zealand Members of Parliament for a year following their visit to Taiwan in May, a first for the country according to New Zealand's foreign ministry. The MPs—Maureen Pugh, David Wilson, Laura McClure, and Duncan Webb—can have the ban reduced or waived with an apology, though at least one MP said she would not apologize.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. US imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour

    The US announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries, accounting for almost all its imports, over concerns they are not doing enough to tackle forced labour. The 60 trading partners listed—including the UK, the EU, Canada, India and Japan—face the duties because of their failure to address the importation of goods made with forced labour.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UN General Assembly elects five nations to Security Council

    The United Nations General Assembly elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to the 15-member Security Council for two-year terms starting January 1, 2027. Germany, which campaigned for a seat, received 104 votes but finished third behind Portugal (134) and Austria (131) in the Western European group competition.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Africa emerging as strategic connector amid global supply chain shift

    As companies diversify supply chains away from single countries and shift toward nearshoring and friendshoring, Africa—particularly East Africa—is positioning itself as a critical connector between global markets. Banks can help reduce friction and improve access to trade finance to enable businesses to capitalize on this strategic opening.

    3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  4. US announces 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 nations over forced labour

    The US has announced new tariffs of 10–12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, EU, China, Canada, India, and Japan, over concerns they are not doing enough to tackle forced labour. The targeted countries account for almost all US imports, and the tariffs have not yet been enforced.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Leather makers urge government to eliminate import duties on raw materials

    Ghana's Leather Manufacturers Association has called on government to remove import duties on raw materials, arguing that the current tax regime inflates production costs and undermines local competitiveness compared to cheaper imported finished leather products.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Dr. Amoah urges African governments to prioritize job creation

    Businessman Dr. Kofi Amoah has called on governments across Africa to place job creation at the centre of national development agendas, arguing that decent-paying jobs are essential for economic prosperity and social stability. He contends that many young Africans migrate out of economic necessity rather than choice, and that Ghana in particular would retain more youth if it offered decent-paying jobs and living wages.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump tariffs expose African economies to US policy shifts

    President Trump's tariff announcements have disrupted African trade, with Lesotho initially facing 50% reciprocal tariffs that contracted its textile industry from 50,000 to 36,000 workers before negotiating the rate down to 15%. The Trump administration's National Security Strategy signals a shift from aid-centred engagement to transactional relationships focused on trade, investment, critical minerals, and energy on American terms.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. WHO chief concludes Congo Ebola visit, briefs president

    The WHO Director-General concluded his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing President Felix Tshisekedi on the response to an Ebola outbreak that aid agencies warn is likely much larger than official figures. Health officials say the outbreak, already the third-largest on record, persisted undetected for weeks and responders are struggling to bring it under control.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Shatta Wale claims retirement from music three years ago

    Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale says he retired from active music three years ago, despite continuing to release records and perform, and that his focus has shifted to business ventures including Shaxi and Hot Wave, with partnerships in China and the United Arab Emirates.

    2 June 2026 · The Chronicle

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