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July 2026
29 JulJoy Online
President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has commended Ghana’s ongoing mining sector reforms, describing them as an important step towards improving transparency, strengthening governance and ensuring greater value addition to the country’s natural resources. …
Gabon’s President praises Ghana’s mining reforms, backs push for greater transparency
28 JulJoy Online
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon on Tuesday paid tribute to Ghana’s founding President and Pan-Africanist, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, during a visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra as part of his official visit to Ghana. …
In Pictures: Gabon’s President pays tribute to Kwame Nkrumah on official visit to Ghana
28 JulJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger economic cooperation between Ghana and Gabon, with a focus on trade, investment, industrialisation and private-sector partnerships, as he held bilateral talks with Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the Jubilee …
Mahama pushes Ghana-Gabon economic alliance to unlock trade, investment and job creation
28 JulJoy Online
Ghana and Gabon have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their six-decade relationship, with President John Dramani Mahama calling for deeper African cooperation to address shared challenges and advance continental development. …
Mahama, Gabon’s Oligui Nguema renew six-decade partnership, call for stronger African cooperation
28 JulJoy Online
Ghana and Gabon are set to explore greater cooperation in climate action, natural resource management and maritime security, as President John Dramani Mahama and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema discussed ways to address shared environmental and security concerns. …
Mahama and Gabon leader discuss climate action, mining and maritime security cooperation
28 JulThe Ghanaian Times
The President of the Republic of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has arrived in Accra today on an official visit aimed at strengthening relations between Ghana and Gabon. …
Gabon President arrives in Accra for bilateral talks with President Mahama
28 JulJoy Online
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has arrived in Ghana for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. …
Photos: Gabon President arrives in Ghana for official visit
28 JulThe Ghanaian Times
Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, will begin a three-day official visit to Ghana today. …
Gabon President starts 3-day official visit to Ghana today
28 JulJoy Online
… Five countries across northern sub-Saharan Africa, Niger, Burkina Faso, Benin, and Nigeria among them, will see relative electricity increases exceeding 20% of current consumption, and cities like Libreville, Gabon, and Pretoria, South Africa, are projected to see some of the con …
Ghana faces a deadly gap between rising heat and its slow-growing electricity supply – Report
27 JulJoy Online
Gabon’s main opposition leader, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, has been in jail for more than three months after the government resurrected an 18-year-old private financial dispute as a pretext ‌to sideline him, his lawyers said in a statement. …
Gabon opposition leader jailed for political reasons, his lawyers say

World & Region

Harakati conference brings young African leaders to discuss integration

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Delegates from 17 African countries gathered in Accra for the fourth International Annual Conference of Harakati Za Muungano, discussing economic restructuring, political reforms, and African integration. The conference aims to prepare university leaders to work toward eliminating colonial borders and trade barriers, with speakers noting Africa's relatively low share of global trade and intra-African trade compared to other regions.

13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 13 August

Harakati conference brings young African leaders to discuss integration
Delegates from 17 African countries gathered in Accra for the fourth International Annual Conference of Harakati Za Muungano, discussing economic restructuring, political reforms, and African integration. The conference aims to prepare university leaders to work toward eliminating colonial borders and trade barriers, with speakers noting Africa's relatively low share of global trade and intra-African trade compared to other regions.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 6 August

Awareness of AfCFTA low despite rising African support for free trade
An Afrobarometer report across 38 African countries in 2024/2025 finds that only 13% of Africans have heard of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), yet support for free trade has surged to 62%, with 62% agreeing that easier cross-border trade creates economic opportunities compared to 34% who would limit trade to protect local producers.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Third-term presidential bids undermine African democracy, scholar warns
A University of Ghana political science lecturer cautioned against third-term presidential agendas, citing negative experiences in Algeria, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Malawi and Namibia where such extensions have created democratic tensions. While individuals have the constitutional right to seek court interpretation, he argued Ghana must learn from other African countries' experiences to protect its democratic stability.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 1 August

Gabonese President concludes three-day state visit to Ghana
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon departed Accra on Thursday after a three-day state visit, during which Ghana and Gabon signed two Memoranda of Understanding on political consultations and diplomatic training cooperation, and reaffirmed their commitment to African Union Agenda 2063 and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Gabon president lays wreath at Rawlings tomb in Accra
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema honoured former President Jerry John Rawlings by laying a wreath at his tomb in Accra's Military Cemetery, saying Rawlings' patriotism, leadership, and commitment to African ideals inspired him and contributed to Gabon's successful transition.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Gabon president honours Rawlings as African statesman
President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to late former President Jerry John Rawlings at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rawlings Mausoleum in Accra, describing him as a distinguished African statesman whose legacy continues to inspire the continent.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Gabon decry xenophobia, commit to African integration
Ghana and Gabon have called on African countries to collectively address xenophobia and discrimination, arguing the menace threatens continental cohesion and Africa's shared progress. The call follows renewed xenophobic attacks on black migrants in South Africa, in which Ghana has confirmed two citizen deaths since April.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana and Gabon sign cooperation agreements during state visit
Ghana and Gabon have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during a three-day state visit by Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The MoUs cover political consultations and cooperation in diplomat training between the two countries' foreign affairs institutions.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama, Nguema call for end to African xenophobic attacks
Ghana's President Mahama and visiting Gabon President Nguema called for African countries to collectively reject xenophobia and discrimination, and committed to closer coordination through the African Union and other multilateral forums on issues of continental interest.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabon's President Pays Tribute at Nkrumah Memorial Park
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday to pay tribute to Ghana's founding President and Pan-Africanism champion, during a three-day state visit at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Ghana and Gabon sign cooperation MoUs amid bilateral talks
Ghana and Gabon signed two Memoranda of Understanding on July 28 to deepen bilateral cooperation, with Presidents Mahama and Oligui Nguema agreeing to strengthen economic partnerships in trade, investment, and priority sectors including mining, oil and gas, energy, agriculture, and fisheries.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabon's president commends Ghana's mining sector reforms
During a state visit, Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema praised Ghana's mining reforms for improving transparency and governance, saying they position Ghana as an example for African countries seeking greater economic benefits from mineral resources. He highlighted the importance of local processing of natural resources, noting that both countries are pursuing policies to move beyond exporting raw materials.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Gabon's President honours Nkrumah during official Ghana visit
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to Ghana's founding President Kwame Nkrumah at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday, laying a wreath and observing a moment of silence as part of his official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama calls for deeper Ghana-Gabon economic cooperation
President John Dramani Mahama held bilateral talks with Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the Jubilee House, calling for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries focused on trade, investment, industrialisation, and private-sector partnerships. Mahama said Ghana's hosting of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat positions it to advance intra-African trade and economic integration.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama and Gabon's Oligui Nguema renew six-decade partnership
Ghana and Gabon have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their six-decade relationship during bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, July 28, with both leaders calling for deeper African cooperation to address shared challenges and advance continental development.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama, Gabon leader discuss climate, mining, maritime security
President John Dramani Mahama and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema discussed cooperation in climate action, natural resource management and maritime security. The presidents highlighted opportunities to exchange expertise in forest conservation, sustainable development, responsible mining, and carbon markets.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabon President Oligui Nguema visits Accra for bilateral talks
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrived in Accra on an official visit to strengthen relations with Ghana. He is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House, focusing on trade and investment, regional security, economic development, and continental unity.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gabon President arrives in Ghana for official visit
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has arrived in Ghana for an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with President John Dramani Mahama focusing on trade, regional security, economic cooperation and African unity.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabon's President begins three-day official visit to Ghana
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is visiting Ghana at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by government ministers and business officials. The leaders will hold bilateral talks to review relations and explore cooperation across political, trade, mining, energy, agriculture, and other sectors.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana faces heat-related death gap amid slow electricity growth
A Climate Impact Lab report warns Ghana is caught in a "Mortality-Cooling Trap" where rising temperatures outpace electricity supply growth, projecting 19 additional heat-related deaths per 100,000 people by 2050 and over 4,000 additional deaths annually, with about a third of the population in high-risk areas.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

Gabon opposition leader jailed over old financial dispute
Gabon's main opposition leader Alain Claude Bilie By Nze has been imprisoned for over three months since April 15 on charges related to a private financial dispute from 2008 involving about 7,600 euros. His lawyers say the charges are politically motivated and designed to sideline him after he unsuccessfully challenged President Brice Oligui Nguema in last year's election.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Gabon's president to visit Ghana for three days from July 28
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon will visit Ghana from July 28 to 30 at President Mahama's invitation, accompanied by a delegation of government ministers, officials, and business representatives. The two leaders will hold bilateral talks at the Jubilee House to review relations and explore cooperation in trade, investment, mining, energy, agriculture, and other sectors.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Ghana's sovereignty push attracts Ivorian tech entrepreneur Dakhlallah
Ghana is betting on data sovereignty and local infrastructure through initiatives like a $10 billion road programme and a Bank of Ghana directive requiring sensitive financial data to be stored domestically. Ivorian entrepreneur Hassan Dakhlallah, who has pursued similar policies in infrastructure and digital infrastructure, is arriving in Accra as the country seeks execution partners for these ambitions.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 13 July

Morocco eliminated in World Cup quarter-finals, eyes 2030 hosting
Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarter-final but will focus on the 2030 tournament, which they will co-host with Portugal and Spain. As co-hosts, Morocco are already qualified for 2030.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Mahama: government working to minimise flooding impact
President Mahama said the government is taking steps to reduce the impact of flooding, though floods cannot be completely eliminated as natural disasters. He attributed the severity of recent June 29 floods affecting southern Ghana to intensifying rainfall driven by climate change.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

Pan-Africanism tested by military coups and democratic instability
Military coups in West and Central Africa, along with constitutional amendments extending presidential terms, are challenging the continent's progress toward unity and raising questions about whether African democracy can deliver on citizens' needs for reduced corruption, security, and jobs. Political stability is described as foundational to ambitious continental goals like the African Continental Free Trade Area.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sierra Leone President visits Ghana to commiserate on floods
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, visited Ghana to commiserate with President Mahama over the June 29 flood disaster that hit seven regions, killing 12 people and leaving seven missing. The heavy rainstorm displaced approximately 48,000 people and affected multiple West African countries including Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ivory Coast.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

Niger's ICC withdrawal isolates victims of atrocities
Niger's military government has formally requested to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, becoming only the third country after Burundi and the Philippines to complete the process, amid concerns that such withdrawals during periods of authoritarian consolidation and human rights allegations leave victims without recourse to international justice.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

Xenophobia against African migrants spans multiple nations
Xenophobia in South Africa is part of a broader pattern across African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon, and Mauritania turning against fellow Africans during times of tension. Recent anti-immigration campaigns in South Africa, including confrontations with migrant workers and calls for undocumented migrants to leave, prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce stricter immigration enforcement measures.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

AfCFTA and Gabon agree implementation partnership for continental trade
The AfCFTA Secretariat and Gabon have sealed a new implementation partnership to accelerate the country's participation in Africa's single market and convert its industrial and export potential into tangible trade. The agreement was reached during a visit by AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene to Gabon, where he met with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and other officials.
24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →