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Joy Online
… Iran will be allowed to travel to Seattle two days before their final group-stage match against Egypt, giving them an extra day beyond the 24-hour window they’d been granted for their first two games. …
World Cup: Iran’s US entry terms changed for final group gameThe Ghanaian Times
… insisted qualification remained in his team’s hands. “Sometimes you have to win and in this situation you have to win,” he said. “Obviously, I would have wished to start better but this is part of life.” Belgium face New Zealand in Vancouver on Friday, while Iran take on Egypt …
Belgium’s Garcia laments wastefulness against IranThe Ghanaian Times
Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win as they came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a brilliant second-half display on Sunday, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. …
Salah inspires Egypt to historic World Cup winThe Chronicle
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the tournament as part of a second-half flurry to deliver Egypt their first-ever World Cup victory, 3-1, over New Zealand in Vancouver. …
Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand in historic World Cup winJoy Online
… The handwritten note left by Iran in their dressing room following the game against Belgium Iran played their opening match – a 2-2 draw with New Zealand – at Los Angeles Stadium, and will play their third and final group game against Egypt in Seattle on 27 June (04:00 BST). …
World Cup: Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium drawBusiness & Financial Times
… The same pattern is visible in Egypt, where reliance on wheat imports makes the country highly exposed to disruptions in global grain markets, particularly following the Ukraine conflict. …
Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Dr Philip Takyi: When the world sneezes, Africa catches pneumoniaThe Ghanaian Times
… ijuana, Mexico directly after each game, with coach Amir Ghalenoei suggesting his side were “the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup.” Giuliani, however, says the situation was fluid and they will discuss what measures will be in place for Iran’s third game against Egypt …
US defends Iran World Cup travel restrictionsJoy Online
Mohamed Salah scored one goal and created another as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand and secure their first-ever World Cup win. …
Salah helps Egypt beat New Zealand to end 92-year wait for World Cup winJoy Online
Video assistant referee (VAR) official Shaun Evans will return to duty for New Zealand’s game against Egypt on Sunday (Monday, 02:00 BST). …
VAR official who made hand gesture returns to dutyJoy Online
… It is followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Egypt in 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. …
Ghana ranked 1st in Africa with highest policy rate; cost of credit most expensiveEgypt's ambassador to Ghana has praised the Ghana Armwrestling Federation's development of the sport and called for stronger Ghana-Egypt collaboration on armwrestling, sports business, and sports tourism across Africa, emphasising sport's role in youth engagement and people-to-people relations.
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Egypt's ambassador to Ghana has praised the Ghana Armwrestling Federation's development of the sport and called for stronger Ghana-Egypt collaboration on armwrestling, sports business, and sports tourism across Africa, emphasising sport's role in youth engagement and people-to-people relations.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
A passenger's laptop caught fire during American Airlines Flight 2398 from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth on Friday, with one person receiving medical treatment after landing. The FAA warned that lithium batteries in devices like laptops can overheat due to damage, overcharging, or improper packing.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt will host the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum on October 2–4, 2026, in New Alamein, a new coastal smart city. The forum, co-organized by Egypt, the African Export-Import Bank, and AUDA-NEPAD, is expected to bring together over 20 African heads of state and government, alongside international leaders, to advance strategic partnerships and investment across Africa's infrastructure, energy, digital transformation, manufacturing, critical minerals, health, and intra-African trade sectors.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
New Alamein will host the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum from 2–4 October 2026, bringing together African heads of state, international financial leaders, and private sector actors to advance partnerships and investment across infrastructure, trade, critical minerals, digital innovation, and health.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Türkiye's exports to Africa reached $13.3 billion in the first seven months of 2026, a 12.6% increase year-on-year, driven by expanding logistics networks and stronger connectivity. Exports to Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria showed particularly strong growth of 26.1%, 31.3%, and 52.1% respectively.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After a 90-day, 6,814-kilometre expedition across Ghana's 16 regions, Princess Umul Hatiyya Ibrahim Mahama called for increased investment in tourism, citing poor infrastructure, sanitation, environmental degradation and galamsey as barriers. She said Ghana has the potential to become one of Africa's top three tourist destinations if these challenges are addressed.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
US President Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner held rare talks with Hamas in Egypt to discuss implementation of a US-backed Gaza peace plan that calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Gaza's rebuilding under Palestinian civilian administration. Israel has rejected the 15-point plan, and Kushner is now in Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Shipping disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz raised urea prices sharply, doubling fertiliser costs in African markets where food already consumes about half of household spending. The article argues that Africa's reliance on imported fertilisers—the third major supply shock in five years—reflects structural dependence rather than a single crisis, and that existing technologies and institutions on the continent could reduce this vulnerability.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denies owing the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating players and officials were paid in advance on July 29 for July 26–August 7, and again on August 11 for August 8–14. The Ministry said winning bonuses from the group-stage victory over Cape Verde are being processed, and rejected claims of an outstanding WAFCON qualification bonus.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens have challenged the Sports Ministry's claim that all outstanding per diems and bonuses have been settled, stating that payments only covered July 26 onwards while their official camping began July 11, and disputing that a $700 delivery constituted their promised WAFCON qualification bonus.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's contingent to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow faced logistical and welfare failures including late airline tickets without luggage allowance, competition kits arriving after events, and athletes departing without being informed of per diem or medal bonus amounts. Ranking Member of Parliament's Committee on Youth and Sports Vincent Ekow Assafuah has demanded accountability from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, citing what he describes as "a troubling pattern of administrative failure, financial uncertainty and disregard for the welfare of Ghanaian athletes."
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denied claims that government owes the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating that players and eligible officials received advance payments on July 29 and August 11 to cover their stay during WAFCON 2026 and FIFA World Cup play-in qualification. The Ministry also clarified that a winning bonus for the Cape Verde victory is being processed, but rejected claims of an outstanding qualification bonus, noting that government's sports financing framework does not provide for bonuses for qualifying matches.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil and gold prices climbed on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions escalated, including separate attacks on shipping by the U.S. and Iran-aligned Houthis, and a North Korean missile launch, ahead of U.S. consumer price index data expected to signal potential Federal Reserve rate decisions. U.S. crude rose to $83.94 a barrel and Brent to $89.60 per barrel, while spot gold gained to $4,387.03 an ounce.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC, Premier League champions, will face Congolese side TP Mazembe in the first round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, while Nations FC will play Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup's preliminary rounds following Thursday's draw in Cairo.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Malawi qualified for the quarterfinals of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on goal difference after a 2-1 defeat to Zambia in their final Group C match, finishing ahead of defending champions Nigeria.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for "errors" in controversial proposals to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, but retained his position after receiving backing from FIFA's management board at a meeting in Morocco. UEFA and others had criticised the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal as opaque, but Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafstrom sent a letter to FIFA members sincerely apologising and committing that such errors "will not happen again."
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Leading African football administrators have expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of his bid for re-election in March, even as administrators in Asia, Europe, and CONCACAF have said they lost confidence in his leadership following his abandoned plan to raise $4.2 billion from a new commercial rights body.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery, majority-owned by Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote, is seeking to raise about $5 billion through an initial public offering expected to conclude in October, with stock exchanges across the continent including Ghana's expressing interest. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery plans to use the funds to expand capacity and build a similar facility in Kenya.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Several people have been arrested in Egypt over an alleged plot to defraud citizens by impersonating judges and court officials on social media, falsely claiming they could allocate government housing. The main suspects, an unemployed man and a student in Cairo and Giza, confessed to forming a criminal gang, staging fake court scenes, and filming content inside a courthouse to boost credibility.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An earthquake measuring 5.6 in magnitude struck 38 km north of Egypt's Suez early Monday, with no reported casualties or property damage. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in affected governorates as authorities assessed the situation.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least nine Palestinians on Sunday across multiple locations, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a breakthrough in implementing last year's ceasefire agreement. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, a member of Prime Minister Netanyahu's security cabinet, said there was no deal to halt attacks and that Israel should take full control of Gaza.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump said the U.S. will hold off on attacking Iran if a deal can be reached quickly to end Iran's nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Temwa Chawinga starred as Malawi defeated Egypt 3-1 in a Group C match at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, securing their second successive win and strengthening their quarter-final hopes.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Union Commission condemned a July 29 drone attack on vessels at Egypt's Port of Damietta as a violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing solidarity with Egypt and commending authorities for their swift response that prevented loss of life.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A new proposal would have Hamas hand over its weapons as Israel withdraws from 70% of Gaza it occupies, though the plan faces significant political and practical challenges. The arrangement comes amid catastrophic conditions for over 2 million Palestinian civilians and after tens of thousands of deaths during the war.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two ships used for gas processing and storage caught fire at Egypt's Damietta port on the Mediterranean; authorities confirmed a drone caused the incident and said no party has claimed responsibility. Port operations were expected to resume at other berths.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Brent crude fell $1.03 to $88 a barrel and U.S. WTI slipped $1.50 to $82.09 on Friday, despite rising Middle East tensions, as increased supplies flowed through the Strait of Hormuz and other maritime chokepoints. Both benchmarks are set to rise about 20% for the month.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump announced the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. A senior Hamas official confirmed to the BBC they have agreed to the plan, which includes Israeli withdrawal as disarmament is completed and reconstruction of Gaza.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt's cabinet confirmed a drone attack caused a fire on Wednesday at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, affecting two ships—a US-owned floating storage vessel and a Greek-owned LNG tanker. No party has claimed responsibility, no casualties were reported, and the port continued operating at full capacity.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga led rank outsiders Malawi to a shocking 3-2 victory over defending champions Nigeria in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco on Tuesday, with Temwa scoring twice and Tabitha once.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →