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… The family member said the widower who had flown from Gabon , the father of the deceased who had travelled from Asante Juaben in the Ashanti Region and a large number of relatives who came from Kumasi to Apaaso were highly disappointed by the unfortunate development. …
Missing corpse from Oda Hospital morgue surfaces at SuhumJoy Online
… According to official federation reports, Côte d’Ivoire finished the African qualifiers unbeaten with eight wins and two draws against Gabon and Kenya. …
2026 World Cup: Adingra and Pepe return to the Côte d’Ivoire squad for tournamentJoy Online
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has extended warm congratulations to his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, and the people of Gabon, following the inauguration of a new Congress Centre. …
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President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts. …
President Mahama in Gabon for first International Forum focused on Innovation and DevelopmentJoy Online
President John Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to take part in the first International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level gathering focused on growth, technology, and investment across Africa. …
Mahama joins global leaders in Libreville for Innovation and Development forumJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama joined fellow African leaders, investors, and technology experts in Libreville, Gabon, for the first International Forum for Innovation and Development, focused on driving growth through political stability, investment, and artificial intelligence.
Photos: President Mahama in Libreville for Global Innovation and Development forumJoy Online
… In addition to the five founding members it also includes Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Nigeria and the Republic of the Congo. …
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel OPECGhana 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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'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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A family in Akyem Apaaso discovered the body delivered from Oda Government Hospital morgue for burial was not their relative, 62-year-old Margaret Yaa Kyeraa. Following investigation, Kyeraa's body was found at Suhum Government Hospital after a corpse transfer between facilities.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire have confirmed their 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, led by head coach Emerse Faé. The Elephants finished African qualifying unbeaten with eight wins and two draws, marking their fourth World Cup appearance.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Gabon's people on the inauguration of a new Congress Centre, describing it as a significant national milestone and part of the "Democracy City" project that reflects Gabon's commitment to dialogue, diplomacy, and continental aspirations.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event bringing together heads of state, government officials, investors, and technology experts focused on political stability, business climate, and artificial intelligence as catalysts for growth.
3 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, for the first International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level gathering of heads of state, government officials, investors, and technology experts focused on growth, technology, and investment across Africa. The forum, held under the patronage of Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and centred on political stability, business climate, and artificial intelligence, is expected to conclude with the adoption of the "Libreville Declaration" outlining commitments to strengthen governance and promote digital integration.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama joined fellow African leaders, investors, and technology experts at the first International Forum for Innovation and Development in Libreville, Gabon, focused on driving growth through political stability, investment, and artificial intelligence.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC and OPEC+ next month, citing the need for flexibility to meet growing global energy demand after recent investments in production capacity. Analysts describe the exit as potentially weakening the cartel, and the move is seen as aligning with US interests under President Donald Trump.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →