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… Several French departments have been ravaged by wildfires during a series of unusual and prolonged heatwaves that have swept across Europe this summer. …
12,000 evacuated as wildfires spread across France’s Gironde regionJoy Online
… The area is one of several French departments recently ravaged by wildfires during a series of unusual and prolonged heatwaves that have swept across Europe this summer. …
Around 12,000 people evacuated in France firesJoy Online
… cording to him, Ghana’s upcoming chairmanship of the African Union presents an opportunity to promote stronger continental cooperation against transnational organised crime through intelligence sharing, harmonised legal frameworks and deeper partnerships between Africa and Europe …
Ghana, Netherlands deepen security cooperation to combat organised crime and drug traffickingJoy Online
… The United Nations refugee agency reported that these tragic losses occurred during incidents between July 14 and July 18 as migrants attempted to make their way to Europe. …
Nearly 150 migrants dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents, UN saysJoy Online
… In Europe, where the pandemic was critically brutal, the countries which had female Presidents and Prime Ministers safely guided their countries through the pandemic with very few deaths, compared to other countries in their region. …
Women, agents of change: My take from Vancouver Zonta ConventionJoy Online
… Athens argued last week a forthcoming transfer ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) would simply shift market share outside Europe and would not impact Russian revenues. …
EU envoys meet to negotiate 21st Russia sanctions packageJoy Online
… In April, police arrested another ring accused of luring thousands of people to Libya, where they had hoped to travel on to Europe. …
Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ringThe Chronicle
… The value, the grinding, the branding, and the retail is captured in Europe. Her father grows gold and lives on crumbs. …
The Systems -Who Controls Them, Who Benefits, and Who Pays: One Ordinary Day in One Ordinary LifeJoy Online
… When completed, the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline will pass through 13 African countries before connecting to Morocco’s existing Maghreb–Europe Gas Pipeline network. …
ECOWAS backs $25bn Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline as Africa pushes energy integrationJoy Online
… When completed, the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline will pass through 13 African countries before connecting to Morocco’s existing Maghreb–Europe Gas Pipeline network. …
ECOWAS backs $25bn Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline as Africa pushes energy integrationGovernment is positioning the 24-hour economy as a driver of Ghana's horticulture industry, linking greenhouse production to cold storage, logistics and export markets. The initiative aims to connect production, processing, and markets through programs like Shiqpon and the Tamale Air Cargo Hub to build a competitive horticultural sector.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government is positioning the 24-hour economy as a driver of Ghana's horticulture industry, linking greenhouse production to cold storage, logistics and export markets. The initiative aims to connect production, processing, and markets through programs like Shiqpon and the Tamale Air Cargo Hub to build a competitive horticultural sector.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government is working with a private sector investor to develop a cut-flower production corridor from Daboya to the Tamale Air Cargo Hub for exports to Europe, West Africa, and the Gulf, as part of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Energy Agency forecasts global coal demand will rise 1.2% in 2026 to a record 8.94 billion tonnes, driven by disruptions to oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S.-Iran war began, encouraging higher coal-based electricity generation in countries with spare coal capacity. Future demand depends on whether shipping traffic through Hormuz recovers; if the strait remains largely closed to LNG shipments, coal demand could increase further.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices have jumped to $105 a barrel as US-Iran conflict intensifies and the Strait of Hormuz faces effective closure, while US and UK long-term borrowing costs have surged to their highest level in decades. Analysts warn that rising energy and borrowing costs are placing pressure on financial markets and the global economy.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority and Africa's Brain Bank have partnered to establish a medical city at Ada in the Greater Accra Region offering primary to tertiary healthcare services, aiming to position Ghana as a medical tourism hub in Africa and reduce the need for Africans to seek treatment abroad.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ivorian cocoa traders, cooperatives and buying agents are struggling to use a new national traceability system introduced ahead of January 2027 EU rules banning imports of commodities grown on recently deforested land. The system requires all cocoa purchases from September 1, 2026 to use an electronic producer card, and problems with implementation could slow purchases and deliveries at the start of the 2026/27 season.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel has given Britain a 30-day deadline to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to sanctions on settlement goods announced by Britain, France, and Canada. Israel has also barred 12 British politicians from entry, ordered British officials and diplomats to leave the West Bank and Gaza coordination centre, and prohibited Britain from training Palestinian security forces.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since late July as Iran and the U.S. escalated attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reporting strikes on 10 ships and the U.S. sinking five Iranian oil tankers. Oil markets are reassessing expectations for how long supply disruptions from the region will persist.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A person with American and Ghanaian identities reflects on the complexity of the reparations conversation, asking where she stands as both a descendant of enslaved people transported from Africa and a current Ghanaian citizen, and questioning what "healing" should look like without first honestly naming the wound.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and Accelerated Export Development Authority have mobilised financing commitments exceeding GH¢1 billion to support Ghana's poultry value chain, with the first phase targeting GH¢300 million. The funding, to be provided by private sector actors including ABSA, Fidelity and Ecobank, will support investments in feed production, day-old chick supply, equipment, processing, storage and veterinary services to boost local production and reduce dependence on imported chicken.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an initial public offering of Dangote Group's refinery business, which could raise approximately $1.63 billion if fully subscribed through the sale of 4.1 billion ordinary shares at 525 naira per share. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery, built at a cost of about $20 billion on the outskirts of Lagos, has transformed Nigeria's fuel market and the order book for the offer is set to open on September 14.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Boeing predicts Africa's commercial aircraft fleet will grow to 1,625 aircraft in 2045 from 755 in 2025, driven by a young and increasingly urban population, requiring 1,165 airplane deliveries over the next two decades. Single-aisle aircraft will account for about three-quarters of forecast deliveries, with passenger traffic within Africa expected to grow 6.5% annually.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has called for reparations that go beyond financial compensation to include equal rights, control over Africa's resources, and greater collective self-reliance. Speaking at the Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations at the University of Ghana, Pratt emphasized that the struggle for reparative justice is winnable and cited the UN General Assembly resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and neocolonialism as crimes against humanity as evidence of progress through African unity.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN voted 164–1 to support adoption of more accurate map projections, with Togo leading an African initiative to counter the Mercator map's distortion of continental sizes. The resolution is not legally binding and does not restrict use of the Mercator projection for maritime and aerial navigation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
TEDx Accra organisers partnered with The Or Foundation to transform discarded clothing from Kantamanto Market into event materials, including stage letters and rugs made from recycled textile waste and Cassaboard, a biocomposite created from post-consumer clothing and cassava-based binders.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy EU Ambassador to Ghana says the media and National Commission for Civic Education must play critical roles in educating citizens about a forthcoming constitutional review covering decentralisation, accountability, and human rights, including a proposed death penalty abolition. The EU pledged continued support for Ghana's civic education efforts and praised Ghana's press freedom ranking of 39th globally.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
From 11–17 September, Ekaterinburg will host the International Festival of Youth, bringing together 10,000 young people from 191 countries to engage through music, film, fashion, technology and creative industries. The event will feature a World Cultures District with over 100 cultural activities celebrating traditions and contemporary creativity from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A commentary examines waste trafficking in Ghana as a climate and health hazard, noting that while human activities contribute most post-industrial greenhouse gas emissions, Ghana and other African nations contribute less than 5% of global emissions.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mining magnate Sam Jonah warned at the Global Business Forum in Accra that the African Continental Free Trade Area risks becoming another failed African initiative if member states do not honour commitments and make economies competitive. He cited intra-African trade at 15–16 percent of total trade as unacceptably low compared to 50 percent in Asia and over 60 percent in Europe.
31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani's government reasserted control of a key airbase in Niamey after mutinous soldiers attacked on Saturday, amid broader jihadist insurgency challenges. The airbase hosts military aircraft, drones, a counter-terrorism unit of the Alliance of Sahel States, and Russian and Italian forces.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jewel Howard-Taylor, Liberia's ex-vice president (2018–2024), was remanded in prison on Tuesday after a court denied her request for medical release on humanitarian grounds. She faces charges of drug trafficking, money laundering, and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network, alongside three foreign nationals charged in absentia.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Board Chairman said the GPHA has demonstrated resilience and strategic vision over four decades through infrastructure expansion, technological adoption and operational efficiency improvements, positioning Ghana's ports as critical gateways for trade and regional integration.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana ranked 4th among African cocoa bean exporters to Europe between 2021 and 2024 with 53.7% of exports, according to Fitch Solutions. West Africa dominates global cocoa production at roughly 65% but Fitch Solutions warns the region faces growing pressure as EU sustainability and traceability requirements shape export flows.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer and IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil argued that effective civilian law enforcement and the rule of law, rather than military intervention, are critical to maintaining order and discipline. He made the comments at the Students and Young Professionals African Liberty Academy (SYPALA) 2026, disagreeing with military leaders' calls for stronger military involvement in enforcing discipline across the continent.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A hospital in southern Tunisia received at least 19 bodies of migrants recovered from the sea following a weekend boat sinking that carried members of the same family. The incident triggered violent protests in Ben Guerdane as residents demanded better living conditions and economic development, citing dangerous sea crossings to Europe as a result of years of marginalisation and lack of opportunities.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Seaborne petroleum product exports from Nigeria have grown sevenfold since 2023, driven by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's operations beginning in 2024 and subsequent maintenance in February 2026, which increased regional fuel trade flows and boosted supplies to Europe and Africa.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway's government has asked its supreme court to overturn a lower-court ruling that invalidated permits for three oilfields operated by Equinor and Aker BP. Environmental groups Greenpeace and Young Friends of the Earth argue that Norway failed to assess the climate impact of burning oil and gas from these fields.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tunisia's coastguard recovered eleven bodies after a boat carrying Tunisian migrants sank en route to Italy over the weekend, with three people still missing and one survivor. The boat departed Thursday with 15 people on board, including seven family members and a pregnant woman, and rescue efforts continued with military and civil protection teams backed by helicopters.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The British Council Ghana funded two Ghanaian creatives—a fashion entrepreneur and a writer—to participate in prestigious cultural opportunities in the United Kingdom in August 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana-UK cultural relations and showcase Ghana's creative sector globally.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tunisian coast guard recovered eight bodies of migrants whose boat sank off the coast this weekend while en route to Italy, with six others still missing. The boat departed Thursday with 15 people on board, one was rescued after 48 hours adrift, and search operations by coast guard, military, and civil protection teams continue.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →