Also known as: Brussels
International organization providing development aid, scholarships, and defence support to West Africa and Ghana, including €59 million for ocean governance and Erasmus+ scholarships for Ghanaian students.
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Europe’s biggest airlines have urged the European Union not to extend its Emissions Trading System to cover international flights, warning that the move would raise ticket prices, according to a letter seen by Reuters. …
Airline CEOs warn EU plan to expand carbon costs will raise faresJoy Online
… As major consumer markets, particularly the European Union, enact stricter due diligence laws (such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive), the role of foreign partners has shifted from mere oversight to active, on-the-ground co-investment. …
Cocoa must yield living income, free from deforestation and child labour – The NetherlandsJoy Online
… Fifty-two countries abstained, including the United Kingdom and every member state of the European Union. …
A crime does not rot: What would reparations look like for African sovereignty?Business & Financial Times
… He reiterated that with the AfCFTA now operational, Ghana has an historic opportunity to flood the continental market with its products – but that cannot be possible without quality assurance. “Exports to the European Union are also on the rise and the EU market is notoriously st …
Ghana Standards Authority highly understaffed – GSA bossJoy Online
… The project, funded by the European Union and implemented by GIZ, is expected to strengthen the OSP’s forensic and investigative capabilities, enhancing its capacity to handle complex corruption and financial crime cases in line with international standards. …
Zambian Anti-Corruption officials complete strategic visit to Ghana’s Office of the Special ProsecutorThe Ghanaian Times
… The proposal, which has been submitted to Cabinet, forms part of efforts to protect Ghana’s cocoa sector and ensure compliance with international standards, particularly the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). …
COCOBOD proposes 10-year jail term for cocoa smugglersJoy Online
… The SARIS Project is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the CDD-Ghana, Transparency International Ghana (TI-Ghana), and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC). …
CDD-Ghana urges citizens to strengthen district accountabilityJoy Online
… Drawing on the European Union’s definition of entrepreneurship, he described it as the ability to transform ideas into action, while defining creativity as the capacity to combine knowledge, experiences and concepts in new ways to address challenges and generate value. …
Dr Wuaku inspires youth to embrace entrepreneurship as a tool for innovation and social impactJoy Online
… When President Trump announced sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs in April 2025, the immediate focus fell on China and the European Union. …
America First in Africa: What Washington’s new playbook means for the continentBusiness & Financial Times
… Kenya’s premier competitive advantage,” Macharia said. “KEPHIS remains fully prepared to facilitate business, support industry expansion and protect the global integrity of Kenyan flowers.” KEPHIS noted that Kenya currently commands approximately 38 percent of the European Union …
Kenya flower industry defies global headwindsThe European Union has committed €59 million under the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to support 13 countries in addressing threats to their oceans, including declining fish stocks, illegal fishing, pollution and climate change. The announcement was made in Accra during a regional workshop on conservation measures and progress towards a global 2030 biodiversity target.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has committed €59 million under the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to support 13 countries in addressing threats to their oceans, including declining fish stocks, illegal fishing, pollution and climate change. The announcement was made in Accra during a regional workshop on conservation measures and progress towards a global 2030 biodiversity target.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A major blaze in central Spain has stabilised and evacuation orders have been lifted in Avila province, though rising temperatures in Spain and France have triggered new wildfire alerts and evacuations in other areas, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C in Spain and 42°C in southwest France.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Donald Trump says the US will investigate the European Union and threaten fresh tariffs over fines handed to American tech companies including Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon. Trump says fines should be "entirely reversed" and is initiating a Section 301 trade investigation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
A GlobalInfo Analytics poll found that 42 per cent of Ghanaian voters disagree with the government's decision to extradite Fredrick Kumi ("Abu Trica") to the USA before completion of his appeal process, while 29 per cent agreed and 29 per cent had no opinion. The High Court in Accra had approved Abu Trica's extradition to face trial over an alleged romance fraud scheme involving approximately US$8 million.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fast-fashion retailer Shein swung to a $99m loss in the first quarter of the year as US President Donald Trump's removal of import duty exemptions on small packages slowed sales, amid ongoing US-China tariff uncertainty. The company, preparing for a Hong Kong stock market debut, said it is considering raising US prices to offset increased costs.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Bono Regional Director of the NCCE told a forum on accountability in Sunyani that Ghanaians should remain law-abiding, and leaders must uphold ethical standards and transparency. He said respect for the rule of law is critical to democracy and national development.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
French authorities have ordered evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula with hundreds fleeing by boat as a wildfire consumes 8,700 hectares in the Gironde region. Spain has also declared a national emergency as wildfires burn near Madrid, while a separate major fire in France's Landes region has prompted evacuation of more than 23,000 people.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian-Belgian travel advisor has called on the African Union to impose sanctions on South Africa over persistent xenophobic attacks against other African nationals, arguing that until proportionate sanctions are applied, the attacks and lawlessness targeting migrants will continue. He urged continental leaders to intensify public education and cautioned prospective travellers against fraudulent visa agents.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The US president has singled out Canada's dairy supply management system—which sets production quotas, prices, and import controls—as one of three main irritants justifying a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods effective in August. Canadian politicians say the system is non-negotiable, with Quebec's premier and the US-Canada Trade Minister describing it as central to Canada's economy and rural communities.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Cocoa Initiative's 2025 Annual Report reveals that 1.68 million children across cocoa-growing communities in West Africa have been protected and supported through child labour monitoring systems, with programme coverage expanding to 1.33 million cocoa-farming households across Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
French lawmakers voted to ban social media use for children under 15, with the bill set to take effect this school year after President Emmanuel Macron signs it into law. The ban makes France the first EU country to impose such a restriction, following Australia's implementation of a ban for under-16s last year.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority and the Netherlands' Centre for the Promotion of Sustainable Production and Trade have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen economic cooperation and provide direct market access for Ghanaian exporters to the Netherlands and the European Union.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Netherlands' CBI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise a trade partnership, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation and provide Ghanaian exporters with direct market access to the Netherlands and wider EU markets.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A reconciliation committee of France's Parliament approved a bill to ban social media access for those under 15, with French President Macron seeking implementation by early September. The measure follows Australia's ban for under-16s and comes as European Commission President Von der Leyen has supported similar limits across the EU.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa says Ghana has failed to take decisive action against misinformation and disinformation, which threaten the country's democracy and social cohesion. He argues that successive governments have not responded proactively, and that political actors tolerate false information when it benefits their opponents.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana's defence and security sector under the European Peace Facility to help contain emerging security challenges and prevent spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel. The announcement followed a meeting between Ghana's Deputy Minister for Defence and an EU delegation led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy has called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to improve financial discipline and internal controls. The Public Financial Management Compliance League Table recorded a national compliance score improvement from 33 per cent in 2024 to 66.2 per cent in 2025.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Austria's Tyrol region has imposed restrictions on truck traffic across the Brenner Pass—Europe's busiest Alpine freight corridor, used by more than 2.4 million heavy goods vehicles yearly—to reduce congestion, noise and air pollution, but Italy and transport operators argue the measures delay deliveries and disrupt trade. The dispute is before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Austria's Tyrol region has introduced traffic restrictions to reduce pollution from the Brenner Pass, Europe's busiest Alpine freight corridor used by over 2.4 million heavy goods vehicles annually. Italy and business groups argue the measures delay deliveries and disrupt cross-border trade, while Austria says they are necessary to protect residents' health; the dispute is before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Women parliamentarians and gender advocates from West Africa gathered at a peer review conference in Accra to develop stronger regional action against violence against women and girls, focusing on strengthening laws, improving implementation, and fostering cross-border collaboration.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders in Ghana's honey industry are calling for stronger quality controls, certification and traceability systems as the country seeks to regain access to the European Union market. Industry leaders argue that meeting recognised production standards is critical to building buyer confidence and allowing producers to compete on the global market at premium prices.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family and Dagbon Traditional Council have announced a three-day Adua—Islamic collective religious gatherings to seek Allah's mercy for the deceased—scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, urging the people of Dagbon to maintain peace during the mourning period.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian military officers, hackers, and private companies for a years-long cyber-espionage campaign against the bloc, with attacks documented in at least nine countries including France, Germany, and Poland. Germany summoned the Russian ambassador in response, calling the attacks "unacceptable."
14 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The European Union announced new sanctions targeting Sudan's gold trade, which it said finances the military conflict. The measures include a ban on purchase, import or transfer of Sudanese gold, and prohibit the sale, supply, transfer or export of mercury and cyanide to Sudan.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has been selected to host the 2026 African Cashew Alliance Annual Cashew Conference and Expo from September 15–18 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, bringing together more than 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries across the global cashew value chain under the theme "Sustainable Cashew Supply through Policy, Investment and Partnership."
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has expressed condolences for the death of the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, describing him as a leader whose wisdom and commitment to peace and reconciliation fostered unity and stability in Dagbon.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Los Gallardos, southeastern Spain, with six injured. A sustained heatwave with temperatures around 40°C has caused wildfires across southern Europe, with hundreds of firefighters battling major incidents in France, Portugal and Spain, and thousands forced to evacuate their homes.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
BioMex and German Development Cooperation are accepting applications for Cohort 2 of a fully funded, internationally recognised Certificate Programme in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences and life sciences, with a deadline of July 10, 2026. The programme offers participants selection from 26 modules across 6 thematic competence clusters tailored to individual career goals.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →