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June 2026
3 JunJoy Online
… A hike in Europe next week is all but fully priced in, following data showing inflation accelerated further last month, while traders see about a 75% chance of a June rate rise in Japan. …
Oil jumps on Mideast missiles while AI bulls carry stocks higher
1 JunJoy Online
… His catalogue has amassed more than two billion streams worldwide, and his music has reached audiences across Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. …
Patoranking teams up with Ruger for new afro-dancehall single ‘Shake That’
1 JunBusiness & Financial Times
… On trade, he observed that intra-African trade accounts for only 15 percent of Africa’s total trade compared to nearly 70 percent within Europe and approximately 50 percent in Asia; and asked: “Can Africa’s manufacturers scale if markets remain fragmented? …
Africa must rethink GDP-led development model
May 2026
30 MayJoy Online
… If you look at major cities in Europe or the US, you would see concentrations of maybe less than half of what you’re seeing in Accra. …
EPA, Columbia University partner to map air pollution across Ghana — even in places without monitors
30 MayBusiness & Financial Times
… In 2024, undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea and West Africa disrupted connectivity across Africa, Europe, and Asia, costing Nigeria alone an estimated $590 million in economic losses. …
The silent fragmentation: The internet is quietly breaking apart, and Africa must choose its side
25 MayJoy Online
… A spree of free trade deals between India and the UK, Europe, Australia and other countries could hasten the trend and lead to a “deluge of outbound deals from India as companies head off to invest in the West to build up bases in the years to come”, Mukherjea says. …
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
25 MayBusiness & Financial Times
… In the next couple of years, more than 60 percent of the continent’s population will be youth, but between Africa and Europe, whilst the youthful population is increasing on this side, it is dwindling on the other side. …
Without enough jobs Africa could become global criminal force by 2030 -Expert warns
25 MayJoy Online
… A spree of free trade deals between India and the UK, Europe, Australia and other countries could hasten the trend and lead to a “deluge of outbound deals from India as companies head off to invest in the West to build up bases in the years to come”, Mukherjea says. …
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
25 MayJoy Online
… Back injuries, shoulder and knee damage, wrist and finger problems from repetitive manual tasks, and the cumulative wear of night shifts and rotating patterns are documented throughout African immigrant worker communities across Europe and North America. …
Fear, Fatigue, and Broken Systems: Why the Ghanaian abroad can’t come home and what Ghana must build before they can

Society

AU envoy calls for Ghana education overhaul to prevent conflict

The News

African Union High Representative Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas has called for a fundamental overhaul of Ghana's education system, arguing that quality education is essential for preventing conflict and sustaining peace. He says education must produce ethical leaders and responsible citizens capable of driving national development, warning that societies failing to provide young people with quality education and opportunities create conditions for division and conflict.

2 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

AU envoy calls for Ghana education overhaul to prevent conflict
African Union High Representative Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas has called for a fundamental overhaul of Ghana's education system, arguing that quality education is essential for preventing conflict and sustaining peace. He says education must produce ethical leaders and responsible citizens capable of driving national development, warning that societies failing to provide young people with quality education and opportunities create conditions for division and conflict.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

EU urges Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients to return to Ghana
The European Union has urged Ghanaian students selected for the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme to return home after their studies with knowledge and skills to contribute to Ghana's development. Since 2014, a total of 3,618 Ghanaian students and academic staff have benefited from study, training and teaching opportunities in Europe under the Erasmus+ programme.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Interior Minister urges unity beyond politics, religion, tradition
At a Tijjania Islamic faith celebration in the Bono East Region, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak advised Ghanaians not to allow partisan politics, religion, or tradition to divide the nation, emphasizing that peace and treating one another as siblings is essential for national development.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

UHAS marks 4th International Day, celebrates cultural diversity
The University of Health and Allied Sciences held its 4th International Day, bringing together students, staff, diplomats and international partners to celebrate cultural diversity and strengthen global academic partnerships through cultural performances, music, dance and international cuisine.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
EU awards 446 Ghanaians Erasmus+ scholarships for 2026
The European Union has awarded 446 Ghanaians the Erasmus+ Scholarship Programme for 2026, comprising 28 students for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (14 with full scholarships) and 418 students and staff selected under International Credit Mobility, a short-term exchange programme. EU Ambassador Rune Skinnebach described the awards as representing "real opportunities, real ambitions, and real stories of transformation."
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 24 July

Africa held back by politicking over nation-building ambition
An editorial argues that Africa's development is hindered not by politics itself but by "politicking"—the prioritization of party survival and factional victory over national interest and problem-solving. The piece distinguishes between politics as a noble tool for organizing society and politicking as a destructive end in itself.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Houthi Red Sea attacks threaten global shipping and trade
Yemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to turn back from the Bab El Mandeb strait and threatening to disrupt the main maritime route from Europe to Asia. The attacks come amid escalating US-Iran strikes and a Saudi-nuclear deal that has raised regional tensions.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
12,000 evacuated as wildfires spread in France's Gironde
About 12,000 people have been evacuated from south-west France as wildfires spread in the Gironde region, destroying 2,400 hectares of land around the Bay of Arcachon. Authorities are moving 8,800 others as a precaution, with many evacuees coming from campsites; similar wildfires have also broken out in Spain and Italy.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Around 12,000 evacuated as France battles south-west wildfires
Approximately 12,000 people have been evacuated from south-west France as wildfires continue following the deaths of two firefighters near Bordeaux airport. More than 2,000 hectares of land have been destroyed in the Gironde region, with vehicle bans imposed in forested areas and roads closed.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

Ghana, Netherlands deepen security cooperation against organised crime
Ghana and the Kingdom of the Netherlands reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in fighting organised crime, terrorism, violent extremism, drug trafficking and other transnational security threats. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister raised concerns about emerging security challenges in Ghana and West Africa, including violent extremism, organised crime, drug trafficking, money laundering and illicit financial flows, with particular emphasis on the growing threat of synthetic drug abuse among Ghanaian youth.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nearly 150 migrants dead or missing off West Africa
The UN refugee agency reported that 144 people died or went missing in maritime disasters off Mauritania between July 14 and July 18 as migrants attempted to reach Europe, while rescue teams saved 387 others.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zonta International holds 67th convention in Vancouver
Zonta International, an organization of women and some men in 65 countries working on women's human rights, held its 67th Convention in Vancouver. Guest speaker Sally Armstrong, a journalist and humanitarian, told over 300 delegates that women are catalysts for change in their communities.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
EU ambassadors negotiate 21st Russia sanctions package
EU ambassadors will meet Wednesday to seek agreement on a 21st sanctions package targeting Russia's banking sector, though Greece opposes planned restrictions on Russian LNG supplies, arguing they would shift market share rather than impact Russian revenues.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Ethiopian police arrest suspected leader of human trafficking network
Ethiopian police have arrested 17 suspects, including alleged ringleader Mohammed Tahir, in connection with a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking ring accused of transporting over 40,000 Ethiopians to Saudi Arabia and collecting more than 1 billion Ethiopian birr from victims through extortion, abuse, and torture in Yemen detention warehouses.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Global systems extract costs from ordinary Ghanaians daily
A Chronicle essay traces one day in the life of Abena, a 34-year-old fabric seller in Madina who navigates multiple global systems—including money-transfer networks that charge sub-Saharan Africa an average of 8 percent, far above the global 3 percent target—each extracting value before day's end, illustrating how international financial infrastructure shapes the lives of ordinary Africans.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
ECOWAS endorses Nigeria–Morocco $25bn Atlantic gas pipeline
West African leaders have endorsed the legal and institutional framework for the Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline at an ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The 6,800-kilometre pipeline is intended to transport Nigerian natural gas to Morocco and potentially supply European markets through existing connections.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
ECOWAS endorses Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline framework
West African leaders have backed the legal and institutional framework for the 6,800-kilometre Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline at an ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The project, developed by Nigeria's NNPC and Morocco's ONHYM, aims to transport Nigerian natural gas to Morocco and potentially supply European markets.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal and Morocco seek EU funds for power interconnector
Portugal and Morocco are asking the European Commission to consider a power interconnector between the two countries for EU funding and private investment. A power blackout in Spain and Portugal in April 2025 revived the project, which would strengthen energy security for both countries by diversifying electricity sources beyond limited existing European connections.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal and Morocco seek funding for power interconnector
Portugal and Morocco will ask the European Commission to fund a long-planned power interconnector between the two countries and explore private-sector investment, following a blackout in Spain and Portugal in April 2025 that exposed the Iberian Peninsula's weak electricity connections to the rest of Europe.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco to add 60,000 hotel beds before 2030 World Cup
Morocco plans to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds—about a fifth of its current total—by the time it co-hosts the 2030 World Cup. The government is investing more than 190 billion dirhams in infrastructure including rail, road, airports, and stadiums, aiming to attract 26 million visitors by 2030.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

West African leaders endorse $25bn Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline
West African leaders have formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000km project running along the Atlantic coast of 14 African nations. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with the pipeline intended to carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and link into Europe's gas network.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Climate adaptation becoming economic priority for governments and businesses
Climate change is shaping economic activity, with rising temperatures and extreme weather placing pressure on infrastructure, agriculture, and supply chains. Governments, businesses, and communities are increasingly integrating climate resilience into long-term planning and investment strategies to reduce risks and strengthen economic stability.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Chinese air-conditioner brand Midea becomes sought-after during European heatwaves
As Western Europe experiences record heat and intensifying heatwaves, portable split air-conditioners made by Chinese manufacturer Midea have sold out across the region and become highly sought-after products, with units reselling at double or triple their original retail price of around €750.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalism's future hinges on trust over technological advancement
At the European Forum Alpbach 2026, discussants argued that while artificial intelligence is transforming news gathering and distribution, editorial judgment, ethical decision-making, and independent verification remain fundamentally human tasks. Credibility has become journalism's greatest competitive advantage in an era of instant digital content creation, especially as manipulated videos and AI-generated content spread rapidly during major conflicts.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Volunteer firefighter under investigation for France forest fire
A volunteer firefighter in France has been placed under formal investigation on suspicion of starting a forest fire south of Paris that burned more than 2,000 hectares and forced about 1,000 evacuations. He is among at least six people questioned over the Fontainebleau blaze; the 18-year-old initially confessed to setting fire to twigs with lighter and petrol before retracting the confession.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Benjamin Tetteh scouts young Ghanaian footballers for European opportunities
Benjamin Tetteh, director of Kick Nation Sports, leads efforts to identify talented young Ghanaian footballers and create pathways into European football by travelling across regions to scout and select promising players.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth Mentorship Conference held to inspire positive mindset
The Amy Butler Foundation organised a Youth Mentorship Conference themed "The Power of the Mindset" with about 200 students from junior high schools in the Eastern Region, featuring mentors from Ghana, Europe and the United States who conducted interactive sessions on leadership and opportunities in technology and Artificial Intelligence.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 13 July

F Istanbul 2026 food and beverage expo planned for August
F Istanbul 2026, scheduled for 26–29 August 2026 at Istanbul Expo Centre, will bring together food and beverage industry professionals, buyers and manufacturers for trade, investment and business partnerships. The event will showcase products and technologies across food production, processing, packaging and distribution, with a B2B matchmaking programme to facilitate international buyer engagement.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kintampo South MP visits Libya on migrant welfare mission
Felicia Adjei, MP for Kintampo South and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, undertook a five-day visit to Libya to engage authorities and meet Ghanaian migrants, particularly from Bono East and Bono regions, to address challenges including unemployment, lack of documentation, poor working conditions, exploitation, limited healthcare access, and threat of arrest.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Amy Butler Foundation hosts youth mentorship conference in Eastern Region
The Amy Butler Foundation, in collaboration with Foundation Light Global and Every University, organised a Youth Mentorship Conference themed "The Power of the Mindset" for about 200 junior high school students at Mamfe Apostolic School Complex. The conference brought together mentors from Ghana, Europe and the United States to inspire young people to develop a positive mindset, explore opportunities in technology and AI, and build confidence and leadership potential.
13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →