Also known as: Brussels
Supranational organization; Ghana's largest trading partner and source of foreign direct investment, with 50-year partnership focused on trade, investment, and development.
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The Chronicle
… The divisive vote risked putting the country’s free movement agreement with the European Union in jeopardy. …
Switzerland voters reject 10 million population capJoy Online
… The divisive vote risked jeopardising the country’s free movement agreement with the European Union and was opposed by the government, Swiss businesses, and all other major parties. …
Swiss voters reject 10 million population capJoy Online
Ghana and the European Union (EU) have pledged closer collaboration to help exporters comply with evolving market access requirements. …
Ghana, EU seek closer cooperation on export compliance and market accessThe Ghanaian Times
… The United Kingdom and all 27 European Union member states abstained. Some critics objected to the language of “the gravest crime against humanity,” arguing that it risks creating a hierarchy of historical atrocities. …
eparatory Justice and Historical Honesty: Why Ghana must lead a more courageous conversationThe Ghanaian Times
… The United Kingdom and all 27 European Union member states abstained. Some critics objected to the language of “the gravest crime against humanity,” arguing that it risks creating a hierarchy of historical atrocities. …
Reparatory Justice and Historical Honesty: Why Ghana must lead a more courageous conversationJoy Online
… The largest single stream of returns has come not from government evacuations but from the International Organisation for Migration’s voluntary return programme, funded mainly by the European Union. …
Ghana repatriates over 5,000 stranded citizens since COVID-19 pandemic – JoyNews ResearchJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a new phase in Ghana-European Union (EU) relations anchored on trade, investment, innovation and industrialisation and not traditional aid and development assistance. …
Mahama calls for new Ghana-EU partnership driven by trade, investment and industrialisationJoy Online
… The United Kingdom and all 27 European Union member states abstained. Some critics objected to the language of “the gravest crime against humanity,” arguing that it risks creating a hierarchy of historical atrocities. …
Reparatory justice and historical honesty: Why Ghana must lead a more courageous conversationDaily Guide
… In the European Union, courts have emphasised that even where lotteries operate under monopoly structures, licences must be granted through open, fair and competitive processes. …
KGL’s ‘Big Payment’ Price Of State Backed Monopoly, Not HeroismBusiness & Financial Times
… The European Union wants to be a partner in the next phase of that journey by supporting investments that create jobs and improve the prosperity of Europeans and Africans alike. …
Why the EU–Ghana partnership mattersSwiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, with early projections showing 55% voting against it. The right-wing Swiss People's Party backed the measure, which risked jeopardizing Switzerland's free movement agreement with the European Union.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, with early projections showing 55% voting against it. The right-wing Swiss People's Party backed the measure, which risked jeopardizing Switzerland's free movement agreement with the European Union.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Swiss voters rejected a proposal by the right-wing Swiss People's Party to limit the country's population to 10 million, with nearly 55% voting against the measure. The government, Swiss businesses, and all major parties opposed the initiative, which risked jeopardizing Switzerland's free movement agreement with the European Union.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana and the EU have pledged closer collaboration to help exporters comply with evolving market access requirements, with Ghana's GIPC chief raising concerns about frequent changes to EU regulations including the Deforestation Regulation and sanitary standards. The Foreign Affairs Minister proposed developing a local assessment mechanism to ensure exports meet EU requirements before shipment, and participants agreed on sustained dialogue and technical cooperation to strengthen trade.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama championed a Ghana-led UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 that describes the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calls for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstaining, though major Western powers including the US, UK, and all EU member states either voted against or abstained.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama championed a UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 describing the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparatory justice measures; 123 states supported the resolution, three opposed it, and 52 abstained.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has repatriated more than 5,000 stranded citizens from around the world since the COVID-19 pandemic began, most recently bringing home 327 nationals from Côte d'Ivoire whose homes were destroyed in a demolition exercise. The repatriations follow earlier evacuations from countries including South Africa and the United Kingdom, with contributions from the International Organisation for Migration's voluntary return programme.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called for Ghana-EU relations to shift from traditional aid and development assistance toward trade, investment, innovation and industrialisation, with both sides working toward more strategic and equitable relations that promote shared prosperity. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue in Accra, he cited changing global conditions—including geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, climate change and technological disruption—as making strong international partnerships more important.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands to listen to migrants' stories and call for legal and safe migration pathways, emphasizing their dignity and lamenting deaths at sea as Europe's conscience must not grow accustomed to migrant deaths.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama secured a UN General Assembly resolution on 25 March 2026 describing the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstentions, though the United Kingdom and all EU member states abstained and the United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against it.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo has arrived in the Canary Islands to draw attention to the perilous journeys of migrants crossing the Atlantic from West Africa, calling for safe and legal pathways to Europe and a humane welcome for those attempting the dangerous passage.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Daily Guide argues that KGL's GH¢173 million payment to the National Lottery Authority is being overstated as corporate achievement, when it actually reflects state-granted monopolistic control over USSD and digital lottery channels that yields supernormal profits without competing against other licensed operators.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
An annual Ghana-EU Partnership dialogue on 11 June 2026 commemorates 50 years of EU presence in Ghana, with President Mahama and Foreign Minister Ablakwa co-chairing discussions on deepening cooperation in security, trade, investment, and development. The EU is Ghana's largest trading partner and source of foreign direct investment.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged stronger stakeholder collaboration to unlock Ghana's culture and creative industry for job creation and inclusive economic growth, speaking at the launch of Ghana's Revised Cultural Policy. She highlighted UNESCO recognitions of Ghana's Kente and Highlife as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and urged citizens to learn local languages and use technology to digitise indigenous culture.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that KGL's GH¢173 million payment to the National Lottery Authority and its higher contributions versus other operators result from state-backed monopolistic control over USSD and digital lottery channels, rather than corporate ingenuity or outcompetition.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration has urged European nations to impose travel restrictions on people who have recently been in Central African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak, citing concerns about virus spread during the World Cup. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already barred noncitizens who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the previous 21 days from entering the U.S.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN General Assembly formally declared the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel slavery as the gravest crime against humanity, with 123 countries voting in favour and calling for reparatory justice. The writer argues the moment matters to Ghanaians because slavery and colonialism's effects persist in economies built on extraction, educational systems, and the devaluation of Black bodies.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Erudite Women's Empowerment Foundation (EWEF), with EU funding through UN Women, is implementing "The WYDE WPP" project to strengthen young women's leadership, advocacy and participation in governance and community decision-making through mentorship and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The project builds on EWEF's earlier "She Leads" initiative, which resulted in some young women participants contesting in District Assembly elections.
9 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Europe's largest airlines have warned the European Commission against extending its Emissions Trading System to cover international flights, saying the expansion would raise ticket prices. The system currently covers only flights within Europe, and the Commission is considering including emissions from flights departing the EU as part of a review due next month.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands, a major player in cocoa supply chains, is investing in efforts to ensure cocoa farming delivers living income to families while eliminating deforestation and child labour. According to research by the National Opinion Research Centre, roughly 1.56 million children are engaged in child labour in cocoa production across Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, with 95% facing hazardous conditions.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations General Assembly declared in March that the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel slavery constitute the gravest crime against humanity, with 123 countries voting in favour and the resolution calling for reparatory justice. The author argues this moment matters to ordinary Ghanaians because slavery and colonialism persist in contemporary economies built on extraction, educational systems, and the devaluation of Black lives.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of Ghana Standards Authority has disclosed the agency's inadequate human capital and operational impact, with manufacturers and exporters across regions forced to travel to Accra's sole testing laboratory for certification. The understaffed regulator struggles with backlog clearance, delaying producers of agricultural goods, minerals, medicines, food and cosmetics seeking local or international sales approval.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A delegation from Zambia's Anti-Corruption Commission completed a three-day study visit to Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor to examine investigative techniques, asset recovery, digital forensics, and prosecution strategies for high-level corruption cases. The Special Prosecutor outlined the office's statutory independence, mandate, and challenges including institutional resistance and resource constraints.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has submitted a proposal to Cabinet imposing up to 10 years imprisonment, fines of up to five times the value of seized cocoa, and penalties of up to 200,000 units for cocoa smuggling. The measure aims to deter illegal trade, protect Ghana's cocoa sector, and ensure compliance with international standards including the European Union's Deforestation Regulation.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development has called on citizens to demand transparency and strengthen accountability at the district level, particularly through Social Auditing Clubs using the Local Governance Act. The call was made during a training programme in Sogakope under the SARIS Project, which is funded by the EU and operates across 24 selected districts in Ghana.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Financial literacy advocate Dr Wuaku David Kofi encouraged young people to view entrepreneurship as a tool for solving societal challenges and driving positive change, not merely as a pathway to financial success. He stressed that entrepreneurship is about identifying opportunities and developing sustainable solutions to real-world problems in a technology-driven world.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Kenya's flower industry is showing resilience amid global pressures, with IFTEX 2026 attracting 210 exhibitors — the highest in the event's history and up from 189 last year. Since 2023, exhibitor numbers have grown from 159 to 210, with nearly 20 percent of the growth coming from new growers.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The East Gonja Municipal Directorate of the NCCE engaged over 140 students and staff at Salaga Technical Institute on ethical leadership, integrity, and anti-corruption, with support from the European Union and German Development Cooperation. The event aimed to promote transparency and accountability among young people and shape them into responsible citizens.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online reports that Elubo, a major border town in Ghana's Western Region, has no streetlights, leaving residents and traders operating in darkness at night and creating security risks despite continued economic activity.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana officially launched an e-visa system on 25 May 2026 to modernize visa administration and simplify travel, with the government announcing that African passport holders will not be required to pay visa fees when using the platform.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →