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October 2026
15 OctThe Chronicle
… In opposition, Mr Mahama and the NDC frequently engaged the diplomatic corps, international missions (such as European Union ambassadors) and civil/religious bodies to express strong reservations about the independence and neutrality of the EC, under the Akufo-Addo administration …
EC Appointments: Mahama’s U-Turn Sparks Controversy
14 OctJoy Online
… The project, co-funded by the European Union (EU) with a total grant of €394,185, sought to strengthen digital marketing and emerging technology competencies within Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana. …
Ghana must integrate AI into mainstream education – DigiMarkt Project Board
14 OctJoy Online
The European Union has signed an additional €25 million ($29 million) in funding to expand migration cooperation into eastern Libya, according to a letter from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to EU leaders, seen by Reuters. …
EU expands migration cooperation with eastern Libya through new funding
12 OctJoy Online
… The PAIRed programme is commissioned by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, co-financed by the European Union in Ghana and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, and implemented by GIZ in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Finance.
NDPC reviews 2004 planning guidelines to reflect changes in decentralised system
11 OctJoy Online
… She also highlighted the University of Ghana’s Graduate Research Fund, which provides grants to postgraduate students, as well as research partnerships with organisations including the Mastercard Foundation, Wellcome and the European Union. …
UG Vice-Chancellor urges swift operationalisation of National Research Fund
11 OctJoy Online
… He therefore advocated an approach based on strategic autonomy and multi-alignment, allowing Ghana to deepen relations with BRICS members without undermining its cooperation with the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and international financial institutions. …
Ghana’s BRICS bid must be guided by national interest – International Affairs Analyst
10 OctJoy Online
… The test is whether Ghana can convert its interest into gains without damaging longstanding relationships with the United States, European Union and other Western partners. …
BRICS Or Balance? What Ghana’s bid really means
10 OctJoy Online
… He further disclosed that prior to the announcement, there were engagements with European Union member states, and Ghana was clear in communicating the rationale for its decision, which was within its right to diversify strategic options for development. …
Ghana not seeking full BRICS membership, applying as Partner Country – Ablakwa
9 OctJoy Online
… The €17 million initiative, implemented by the European Union, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ghana TVET Service, seeks to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and practical skills development. …
Special Initiatives Minister urges Wa Technical Institute to enrol more girls as EU-backed solar training lab opens
8 OctDaily Guide
… The European Union’s Project Manager for Governance and Security, Mohammed Musah, also called for stronger coordination among youth organisations, civil society and government to advance Ghana’s peace and security agenda. …
UNDP Calls For Youth Participation In Peace, Security Agenda

Business

Ghana warns manufacturers on EU carbon border rules

The News

The government is urging Ghanaian businesses to prepare for the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which entered its definitive regime on January 1, 2026, with carbon-related requirements for selected goods imported into the European Union. Minister Seidu Issifu says manufacturers and exporters must strengthen emissions reporting and adopt cleaner production methods to maintain competitiveness and access to international markets.

10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Ghana warns manufacturers on EU carbon border rules
The government is urging Ghanaian businesses to prepare for the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which entered its definitive regime on January 1, 2026, with carbon-related requirements for selected goods imported into the European Union. Minister Seidu Issifu says manufacturers and exporters must strengthen emissions reporting and adopt cleaner production methods to maintain competitiveness and access to international markets.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana must establish AI guidelines to prevent educational inequality
A KNUST lecturer warns that Ghana should not equate access to AI tools with readiness for AI-powered education, calling for national and institutional guidelines to regulate AI use in teaching and learning. He cautioned that AI integration could deepen inequalities between well-resourced urban schools and rural institutions, and stressed that AI cannot address fundamental infrastructure and staffing challenges facing Ghana's education sector.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

Spain provides €300,000 to complete NACOC forensic laboratory
Spain has given the Narcotics Control Commission €300,000 to complete its first forensic laboratory, strengthening Ghana's investigative capabilities in fighting drug trafficking and organised crime. The Spanish Ambassador also pledged support for training forensic officers and said Spain would deepen collaboration through capacity building and technical assistance.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

KAIPTC opens 2026 Gender Advisers' Course for African peacekeeping
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has opened its 2026 Gender Advisers' Course in Accra to strengthen the capacity of peace and security practitioners to integrate gender perspectives into institutional policies, programmes and operations across Africa. The course, now in its fifth cohort, has benefited more than 80 participants in previous sessions and aims to equip gender advisers with practical knowledge and strategic skills to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender mainstreaming critical to Africa's peace and security operations
An ECOWAS peace official has called for stronger integration of gender perspectives into peace and security operations across Africa, saying that policy commitments must translate into practical action. She stressed that gender mainstreaming is essential to understanding conflict dynamics, protecting civilians and building sustainable peace.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

NCCE educates Sagnarigu women on corruption reporting mechanisms
The Sagnarigu Municipal Directorate of the NCCE engaged women's groups on anti-corruption measures and reporting mechanisms to promote accountability, integrity, and ethical leadership as part of the Strengthening the Rule of Law and Fight Against Corruption programme, supported by the European Union and German Development Cooperation.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Public sector board appointments trigger politically exposed person status
An opinion piece by a governance strategist reflects on how accepting a public board appointment automatically confers "politically exposed person" (PEP) status under global anti-money-laundering standards, carrying financial and reputational burdens that make honest public service costly.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana, EU reaffirm cooperation with Sahel states on terrorism
Ghana and the EU have pledged to strengthen cooperation with Sahel countries to address terrorism, security threats and humanitarian challenges. At an October 2026 meeting in Accra, Ghana's Special Envoy noted that AES countries intend to continue cooperating with ECOWAS collectively despite their withdrawal from the regional organisation, while the EU's Sahel representative said the bloc is adopting a renewed approach centred on dialogue and identifying shared interests.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mahama invites global investors, affirms Ghana's policy of non-alignment
President John Dramani Mahama urged investors worldwide to consider Ghana at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026, stating that the country's non-alignment foreign policy allows it to maintain friendly ties with all nations while welcoming investment partnerships that offer mutual benefits.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

Mahama announces EU-funded water projects for Tamale, Yendi, Damongo
President John Mahama has announced plans to expand piped water networks in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo, financed by the European Union, and new heavy-duty pumps for Dalong waterworks are scheduled to become operational next month to ease pressure on Tamale's water supply.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama pledges infrastructure investment and peace in northern Ghana
President Mahama received a delegation of Dagbon chiefs and reaffirmed his government's commitment to addressing the infrastructure deficit in northern Ghana, emphasizing that peace and reliable public infrastructure are key drivers of private investment and job creation. He also assured the chiefs that his administration respects traditional authority and will not interfere in chieftaincy affairs.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Election transitions leave contractors unpaid, businesses struggling
An opinion piece warns that Ghana's peaceful democratic transitions, while admirable, often result in new administrations leaving committed entrepreneurs unpaid and loyal workers uncertain, as government contracts are reviewed following changes of government—threatening businesses built over decades.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama urges new Dagbon Regent to preserve regional peace
President Mahama met with the newly installed Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, and urged him to preserve the peace of the traditional area through words, decisions, and mutual treatment. The Regent visited to introduce himself and thank the President for supporting the late Yaa Naa Abukari II with medical treatment in South Africa and attending his funeral and the new Regent's installation.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

€323m secured for Tamale, Damango and Yendi water projects
President John Mahama says his government has secured €323 million in funding for water projects in Tamale, Damango, and Yendi, comprising €98 million in grants and €225 million in highly concessional financing from the European Investment Bank. The Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project aims to improve water supply and sanitation services in these communities, with work expected to commence soon.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Israeli police arrest 10 suspects in West Bank settler attacks
Israeli police arrested 10 suspects in the occupied West Bank following attacks by settlers on an American journalist and European diplomats last week. The arrests come as settler violence during the olive harvest season reaches record levels, with a human rights group documenting 269 incidents over 20 days.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must develop coherent strategy for great-power engagement
An opinion piece argues that Ghana lacks a cohesive national strategy for engaging with major powers like China and the US, instead reacting to opportunities ad-hoc; the writer notes Ghana's significant economic entanglement with China—including over 100 Chinese enterprises, a Chinese-majority power plant generating 20% of electricity, and $17 billion in debt exposure—and calls for Ghana to shift from inconsistent practices to strategic, long-term engagement.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Trump suspends Russia sanctions to maintain peace negotiations
US President Donald Trump suspended Russian sanctions to keep Moscow at the negotiating table during ongoing peace talks with Ukraine, citing a desire not to drive Russia away from the bargaining table. Trump blocked multiple congressionally passed sanctions on Friday, two days before they were due to take effect, deepening tensions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who called the move a "historic mistake."
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 18 October

EU steel tariffs harm Ukraine despite ongoing war, executive says
Yuriy Ryzhenkov, chief executive of Metinvest, called on the European Union to drop import restrictions on Ukrainian steel, arguing they were imposed "without any consideration for the situation Ukraine is in" and grouping Ukraine with countries like China. The EU has capped steel imports at 18.3 million tonnes per year, a 47% reduction from 2024 levels, to protect member-state manufacturers.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

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 →
NCCE engages Nadowli-Kaleo women on corruption and rule of law
The Nadowli-Kaleo District Directorate of the NCCE has engaged women's groups in the district to strengthen their participation in fighting corruption and promoting respect for the rule of law, as part of the PAIRed programme co-funded by Germany's BMZ, the European Union, and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Mahama criticized for appointing NDC-linked officials to EC
President John Mahama has appointed a former NDC campaign spokesperson as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and Emelia Afi Agbenyo, an NDC governance spokesperson, to the EC, drawing scrutiny given his previous opposition criticisms of President Akufo-Addo for appointing NPP-linked individuals to the same body.
15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 14 October

Ghana must integrate AI into TVET curriculum, DigiMarkt Board says
The DigiMarkt Project Board has called for Artificial Intelligence to be integrated into Ghana's mainstream education, arguing that AI and digital competencies will drive the future of work. The board warned that Ghana risks falling behind if it delays AI adoption over the next three decades.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
EU provides €25 million for Libya migration control and border management
The European Union has signed €25 million in additional funding to expand migration cooperation in eastern Libya, supporting border management, search-and-rescue, and anti-smuggling activities. The move reflects the EU's deepening engagement with eastern Libya as it seeks to curb irregular migration across the Mediterranean.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

NDPC reviews 2004 planning guidelines for decentralised governance
The National Development Planning Commission has begun nationwide consultations to update 2004 guidelines governing regional and district planning units, reflecting changes in institutional arrangements, budgeting processes, monitoring requirements and digital systems use across Ghana's decentralised system. The review, supported by GIZ's PAIRed programme, held its first sessions in October 2026 with stakeholder engagement in the Upper East, Central and Greater Accra regions.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 11 October

UG Vice-Chancellor calls for faster National Research Fund launch
The University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor has urged accelerated operationalisation of Ghana's National Research Fund, which was established by legislation in 2020 but remains non-functional more than six years later despite the governing board's inauguration in June 2025 and official launch in June 2026.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's BRICS membership bid must prioritize national interest
International affairs analyst Prince Anuwar-Sadat Amadu has urged the government to ensure Ghana's bid to join BRICS is guided by national interests, economic analysis and strategic diplomatic considerations, cautioning against presenting membership as an automatic solution to economic challenges.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

Ghana applies to join BRICS for economic diversification
Ghana's Cabinet has decided to pursue BRICS membership to diversify partnerships, widen economic opportunities and deepen cooperation with the Global South. The Foreign Affairs Minister says membership could provide access to trade, investment and diplomatic coalition-building with major emerging economies while reducing dependence on traditional Western partners.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana to apply for BRICS Partner Country status, not full membership
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa clarified that Ghana is applying as a BRICS Partner Country rather than seeking full membership, citing the desire to pursue national interest and engage with what he described as the largest trading bloc today comprising Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. Ablakwa said the decision affirms Ghana's non-alignment policy and will not affect relations with traditional partner countries.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

EU-backed solar training lab opens at Wa Technical Institute
A €17 million solar photovoltaic training facility has opened at Wa Technical Institute under the EU-Ghana Pact for Skills, implemented by the European Union, the International Labour Organization, and Ghana TVET Service. The Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives urged the institute to enrol more girls in renewable energy programmes, emphasizing that Ghana's green transition must create opportunities for both women and men.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →