Ethiopia

2026-04-252026-10-29

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August 2026
10 AugJoy Online
… And we asked the Department of Home Affairs if it had lied about a planned deportation of him to Ethiopia, and had instead smuggled him back into South Africa on an expired passport and refugee permit. …
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
4 AugJoy Online
… The dissemination forms part of a wider seven-country study being conducted in Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda to examine gender-based inequities affecting young women in Africa’s creative sector.
Study exposes widespread gender barriers in Ghana’s creative sector
4 AugJoy Online
… The initiative follows the implementation of a similar ethics education project in Ethiopia in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Ghana, Malta launch project to strengthen ethics education
3 AugJoy Online
Ghanaian entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, John Aggrey, has been honoured with the international “Public Diplomacy Leader” award in the Business Diplomacy category at a ceremony held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. …
Ghanaian John Aggrey honoured with ‘Public Diplomacy Leader’ award in Ethiopia
1 AugJoy Online
… In its April report, HRW called on the Saudi authorities to immediately halt executions of Ethiopian migrants and ensure all cases were handled in line with international law. …
Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
July 2026
31 JulJoy Online
… Africa Command, announced this during a digital press briefing on the sidelines of the 2026 Africa Logistics and Communications Symposium (ALCS26) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. …
Ghana, US deepen defence logistics cooperation
29 JulJoy Online
… in line with the continent’s long-standing rotational understanding within the UN system.Despite the challenges, Ambassador Osei said there remains hope if Africa can produce visionary leaders willing to challenge the status quo.He recalled a period when leaders such as Ethiopia …
Ghana must use AU chairmanship to drive Africa’s transformation – Ambassador D.K. Osei
28 JulJoy Online
… The project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Malta through the Malta High Commission in Ghana, following the successful implementation of a similar project in Ethiopia in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). …
Ghana, Malta launch project ethics to strengthen ethics education
26 JulJoy Online
… Ethiopia has the highest construction GVA in SSA. It is followed by Cote d’lvoire and Uganda in 2nd and 3rd respectively. …
Ghana’s construction ‘Gross Value Added’ to slow down in 2027, 2028 – Fitch Solutions

Society

Africa CDC calls for coordinated response to Ebola outbreak exceeding 10,000 cases

The News

The Africa CDC has urged African countries to strengthen cross-border cooperation as an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus spreads beyond the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of October 26, the outbreak had recorded 10,172 confirmed cases and 4,932 confirmed deaths across five affected countries and territories, making it the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record.

6 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

Africa CDC calls for coordinated response to Ebola outbreak exceeding 10,000 cases
The Africa CDC has urged African countries to strengthen cross-border cooperation as an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus spreads beyond the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of October 26, the outbreak had recorded 10,172 confirmed cases and 4,932 confirmed deaths across five affected countries and territories, making it the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

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 →

Tuesday 27 October

African climate negotiators rally youth ahead of COP31, COP32
The Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change urged international partners and young advocates to unite around an integrated climate agenda focused on resilience, equity, and practical action at the Regional Conference of Youth Africa 2026 in Accra, emphasising that climate change affects food security, water, energy, health, and development across the continent.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia attacks, church says
More than 60 people have been killed in attacks on Christians in Ethiopia's Oromia region, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. A local official blamed the attacks on a newly formed rebel coalition, the Alliance for Survival, which includes the Oromo Liberation Army.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama attends 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow
President John Mahama has arrived in Moscow to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the visit, he will hold bilateral talks with Putin, attend forum sessions, receive honorary doctorates from two Russian universities, and engage with Russian businesses to advance Ghana-Russia cooperation.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's restoration efforts raise questions about long-term sustainability
An opinion feature explores whether Ghana's environmental restoration initiatives—from degraded mining landscapes to threatened mangroves—address the immediate livelihood needs of communities dependent on the land, questioning who will maintain efforts after donors leave and how quickly land damaged by activities like galamsey can become farmable again.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

Mahama calls Africa to assert interests amid geopolitical competition
At the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa in Ethiopia, President Mahama warned against Africa becoming a battleground for global powers competing over critical minerals and technology, and called on African countries to take a proactive role in shaping the global order rather than remaining passive. He emphasized economic sovereignty and justice as foundations for peace and security, citing the Accra Reset initiative as a framework to address Africa's structural economic challenges.
25 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mahama calls AfCFTA Africa's greatest conflict-prevention architecture
President Mahama presented the 2026 State of Peace and Security in Africa Report at the Tana High-Level Forum in Ethiopia, arguing that the African Continental Free Trade Area should be seen not just as a commercial project but as a framework for reducing tensions and preventing conflict through deeper economic interdependence among African countries.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama warns African leaders against foreign powers' interference
At the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa in Ethiopia, President Mahama urged African countries to unite and protect their sovereignty, warning that external powers from the East, West, and Gulf are seeking leverage, access, and client states. He stressed that Africa must take control of its political, economic, and security priorities or risk becoming a battleground for competing foreign interests.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 24 October

Gender Minister urges Canada-Africa cooperation on women's economic access
Ghana's Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey called for stronger Canada–Africa cooperation to improve women's access to finance, markets and economic opportunities, citing structural barriers that limit women's full economic participation. She highlighted Canada-supported projects in Ghana and identified three areas for further cooperation: expanding affordable finance for women-owned businesses, strengthening women's trade participation, and investing in skills development and childcare.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama ties Africa's conflicts to control of natural resources
At the Tana High-Level Forum on Peace in Africa in Ethiopia, President Mahama said the struggle for control of Africa's natural resources and extraction profits drives the continent's security crises, and warned that Africa risks remaining vulnerable unless its leaders take greater control of their resources and determine their own security priorities.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa must unite to protect resources and security from foreign powers
President Mahama warned at Ethiopia's Tana Forum that foreign powers seek strategic influence and access to Africa's natural resources, and urged African leaders to coordinate a response to protect the continent's sovereignty and security.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama calls for African self-funding of peace operations
President Mahama has urged African countries to take greater responsibility for financing their own peace operations, curbing illicit financial flows, and building technological resilience, arguing that Africa must reduce dependence on external funding and take charge of its own security and development. He warned that reliance on foreign funding leaves the continent vulnerable to external decisions, citing the Somalia mission which requires about 190 million dollars annually against the AU Peace Fund's 20 million dollars capacity.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya records second Ebola death in outbreak cluster
A 65-year-old woman, a close family member of Kenya's first Ebola victim, has died, bringing the death toll to two. Seven other Ebola patients are receiving treatment at isolation facilities, with all cases contained within one cluster and no evidence of community spread.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

Mahama inaugurates Megech Dam with Ethiopian PM in Gondar
President John Dramani Mahama joined Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali to inaugurate the Megech Irrigation Development Project in Gondar. The dam, which covers 870 hectares with a storage capacity of 185 million cubic metres, is expected to support irrigation across 17,000 hectares of farmland and provide drinking water to Gondar and surrounding towns.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Three-year study examines PhD training models across Ghana and Africa
A research project by PASGR, funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York, has begun examining doctoral training models in Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Uganda to identify gaps in PhD education and recommend reforms. The study focuses on social sciences, humanities and education, addressing concerns about limited domestic research funding, inadequate supervisory capacity and lack of comparable data on doctoral completion rates in Ghana.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 22 October

Ghana reaffirms women's economic empowerment commitment in Addis Ababa
At the Second Egumeni Dialogue on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Addis Ababa, Ghana's Gender Minister stressed that women's economic empowerment must be treated as a macroeconomic priority and cited measures including the National Gender Policy 2025–2034, the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024, and a proposed Women's Development Bank to address structural barriers.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

Ghana's economy projected to reach $128bn, stay 8th in Africa
The International Monetary Fund projects Ghana's GDP to reach $128.64 billion in 2026 with 5.7% growth, maintaining the country's 8th largest economy position in Africa. Ghana's economy will rise from $108.1 billion in 2025 as it climbs from 10th to 8th position.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama addresses Financial Times Africa Summit in London
President John Mahama is speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026 in London, where he will discuss Africa's economic opportunities and challenges. He will subsequently travel to Ethiopia to lead the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

IMF projects Ghana's GDP to reach $128.64bn in 2026
The International Monetary Fund's October 2026 World Economic Outlook projects Ghana's gross domestic product at US$128.64 billion in 2026, positioning it as Africa's eighth-largest economy ahead of Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ghana's economy is forecast to grow 5.7 per cent in real terms in 2026, above the sub-Saharan African regional average of 4.5 per cent.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 19 October

Africa's 30% of global critical minerals vital for AI transition
The IMF says Africa's 30 per cent share of global critical mineral reserves positions the continent to benefit from surging demand for AI infrastructure and clean energy technologies. The Fund estimates that adopting and scaling AI across Africa could increase economic growth by more than four percentage points over 10 years.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2027 moved up to January 13–15
The Africa Prosperity Network has rescheduled the 2027 Africa Prosperity Dialogues to January 13–15, advancing the event by two weeks from its original January 27–29 dates. The move aims to align with the African Union's continental calendar and avoid conflicts with the AU Summit (January 30–31 in Addis Ababa) and Ramadan.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana applies for BRICS membership amid economic transition
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister announced cabinet approval for Ghana's application to join BRICS, linking the decision to the President's "New Economy" agenda and a desire to chart Ghana's own path without constraints from international institutions. The move formalizes existing trade relationships with BRICS nations already visible in Ghana's economy.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana joins WHO initiative to strengthen lead testing capacity
Ghana is among six sub-Saharan African countries selected for WHO support to strengthen laboratory capacity for blood lead testing and improve monitoring of lead exposure. A Ghana Health Service, Pure Earth and UNICEF survey found that 52% of children under five in Ghana had elevated blood lead levels.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana ranks joint 6th in 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index
Ghana scored 64 in the 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, up from 58 in 2025, placing it joint 6th with Botswana. The improvement was driven by gains in equities and companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, with the broader regional macroeconomic environment also improving across the AFMI's 29 countries.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

UK threatens Eritrea with visa ban over migrant returns
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if Eritrea's government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign national offenders. From Thursday, Eritrean diplomats will face movement restrictions outside London and fast-track visas for VIPs will be stopped.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

Ghana applies to join BRICS as partner, not full member
Ghana's Cabinet approved a formal application to join BRICS as a partner country in October; partner status, created in 2024, allows attendance at summits and meetings but no decision-making power, unlike the eleven full members who decide by consensus.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Economic transformation matters more than BRICS membership, analyst argues
Financial analyst Dr Richmond Akwasi Atuahene has argued that Ghana's economic salvation depends on domestic structural transformation rather than shifting geopolitical allegiances, saying that joining BRICS will not address systemic vulnerabilities in the Ghanaian economy. He advocates dismantling the colonial-era "Guggisberg economy" and replacing it with a modern, self-sustaining, value-added model.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →