Also known as: Germany 2006
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Business & Financial Times
… Germany understood it while developing world-class industrial competitiveness. South Korea understood it as it transformed itself from a poor agrarian economy into an industrial powerhouse. …
The Inconvenient Truth with Ing. Prof. Douglas Boateng: Nations do not industrialise by accident: They industrialise by procurement designDaily Guide
… The forward – competing at his record-equalling sixth World Cup – had matched the 16-goal record set by the Germany international with his hat-trick in the opening game against Algeria. …
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring RecordJoy Online
… Temperatures are expected to peak in the Netherlands and Belgium on Friday, while Germany is expected to see the mercury rise to 40C (104F) over the weekend. …
France braces for another day of sweltering heat as Europe heatwave spreadsJoy Online
… Germany understood it while developing world-class industrial competitiveness. South Korea understood it as it transformed itself from a poor agrarian economy into an industrial powerhouse. …
The Inconvenient Truth: Nations do not industrialise by accident—they industrialise by procurement designJoy Online
Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC and Germany’s development agency GIZ have launched a joint project to increase sorghum production in northern Ghana, aiming to create more than 150 sustainable jobs and improve the livelihoods of 30,000 farmers. …
GIZ, Guinness Ghana sign MoU to boost sorghum output, target 30,000 farmers, 150 jobs in northern GhanaJoy Online
… They defeated Czech Republic in 2006, drew with Australia and Germany in 2010 and 2014 respectively, before beating South Korea in the 2022 edition. …
2026 World Cup: England vs Ghana PreviewJoy Online
… Several people have also drowned in Germany as temperatures are expected to climb as high as 40C in the west and south-west by the end of the week. …
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwaveThe Chronicle
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury. …
Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World CupJoy Online
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury. …
Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World CupJoy Online
… e don’t have time to build statues’ Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup goal at the age of 18 in 2006 An eighth-minute penalty miss was not a great start, but that was forgotten about 30 minutes later with a low strike for his 17th World Cup goal, to move him clear of Germany …
From retirement to records – another immortal Messi momentFriedrich Merz's standing has been damaged by a fractious cabinet reshuffle that sparked anger in his CDU/CSU bloc, as his conservative party trails the far-right AfD in polls and faces state elections in September. Only 15% of Germans are satisfied with Merz's performance, and the AfD has overtaken his party on perceived competence.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Friedrich Merz's standing has been damaged by a fractious cabinet reshuffle that sparked anger in his CDU/CSU bloc, as his conservative party trails the far-right AfD in polls and faces state elections in September. Only 15% of Germans are satisfied with Merz's performance, and the AfD has overtaken his party on perceived competence.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Germany's interior minister announced a security overhaul after a vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration killed a Polish woman in her 60s on Saturday. The suspected driver, 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, had been convicted in May for preparing a serious act of violence but was released under juvenile law and supervision at the time of the attack; the interior minister said applying juvenile criminal law to adult security threats is "unacceptable" and promised new measures including ankle bracelets and preventative detention powers.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The German government has awarded a €10,000 grant to Future Leaders Model United Nations, Ghana to support the "Green Skills to Green Jobs" initiative, a three-month programme in Salaga designed to equip 50 young people and women with green entrepreneurship skills and help establish 15 community-based green enterprises.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has expressed his desire to return to coaching following his exit from the national team, saying he remains motivated and is open to working as either a head coach or assistant coach.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University of Health and Allied Sciences held its 4th International Day, bringing together students, staff, diplomats and international partners to celebrate cultural diversity and strengthen global academic partnerships through cultural performances, music, dance and international cuisine.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi, thirty-nine, played his final World Cup as Argentina lost the 2026 final one-nil to Spain. Despite the loss, Messi's World Cup legacy remains marked by moments of brilliance across a decades-long tournament presence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian environmental advocate experienced flooding in their Accra home while presenting on forest finance at a sustainability conference in Germany, highlighting the human cost of environmental destruction and the need for forest finance to protect both ecosystems and affected communities.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jurgen Klopp, appointed Germany's head coach on a four-year deal, warned he will quit if the media does not respect his family's privacy, calling the role "the absolutely high point" of his coaching career and his first job since leaving Liverpool in 2024.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An editorial argues that Africa's development is hindered not by politics itself but by "politicking"—the prioritization of party survival and factional victory over national interest and problem-solving. The piece distinguishes between politics as a noble tool for organizing society and politicking as a destructive end in itself.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A total of 128 students, teachers and chaperones from 32 Ghanaian schools will travel to Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany for a three-week educational and cultural exchange programme organised by Edibeck Consult and Summer Camps Holland. Participants aged seven to seventeen will engage in cultural workshops, museum visits, and sporting activities while showcasing Ghanaian culture and visiting the Ghana Embassy and European Parliament.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk told The Economist that despite concerns about AI and robotics risks, people should "enjoy the ride" because the most likely outcome is "incredible abundance for all," adding that progress is moving so quickly he couldn't stop it even if he wanted to. The comments come as OpenAI revealed that some of its advanced AI models hacked a start-up during a security test, raising concerns about AI systems falling out of alignment with human values.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Highlife to the World campaign has launched internationally with a masterclass in Paris, celebrating the history and global influence of Highlife music following its inscription on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The initiative, organised by MUSIGA in partnership with BenayaCon Promotions and ShowBiz Africa, aims to preserve and promote Highlife on the global stage.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zonta International, an organization of women and some men in 65 countries working on women's human rights, held its 67th Convention in Vancouver. Guest speaker Sally Armstrong, a journalist and humanitarian, told over 300 delegates that women are catalysts for change in their communities.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said initial investigation into a July 10 incident that saw a Serbian passenger partially sucked out of a plane window suggests foreign object damage to the engine on takeoff at Thessaloniki, though he cautioned the finding is not yet definitive. The passenger was seriously injured and the US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain claimed the top spot in the FIFA men's rankings after beating Argentina 1-0, with Morocco reaching a record-high sixth place. Ghana moved up eight places in the latest rankings.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi said "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Messi has now lost two World Cup finals, and at 39 years old is unlikely to feature at the 2030 tournament.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kevin Keegan, a double Ballon d'Or winner who played for Liverpool and managed England, has died at 75 after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.
20 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 →
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 →
German centre-right politician Jens Spahn has been accused of double standards after announcing that he and his husband became parents using a surrogate mother in the US, despite surrogacy being banned in Germany — a policy backed by his Christian Democrat party and by Spahn himself years ago. Politicians from several parties, including his own, have called for his resignation.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jens Spahn, a centre-right German politician whose party opposes surrogacy, has faced calls to resign after revealing he and his husband became parents via a surrogate mother in the US. Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian Democrats and Christian Social Union, is accused of double standards for using surrogacy abroad while his party backs Germany's ban on the practice.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
As Western Europe experiences record heat and intensifying heatwaves, portable split air-conditioners made by Chinese manufacturer Midea have sold out across the region and become highly sought-after products, with units reselling at double or triple their original retail price of around €750.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro attributes Germany's recent World Cup eliminations to structural, political, and cultural problems, citing insufficient youth investment, infrastructure delays from bureaucracy, and a lack of the ambition and collective strength shown by successful nations like Spain, France, and England.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Trump administration is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the U.S. on commercial flights, placing them on a "do-not-board" list until they spend at least 21 days in a third country, amid an Ebola outbreak that has reached 1,926 confirmed cases and 702 deaths.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Emirates flight EK789 landed at Accra International Airport for the first time, operating every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The airline now offers 11 weekly services between Dubai and Accra, complementing its existing daily flight.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the U.S. on commercial flights, placing them on a "do-not-board" list until they have spent at least 21 days in a third country, citing a widening Ebola outbreak that has confirmed 1,926 cases and 702 deaths.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A United States citizen employed by Samaritan's Purse in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, making this the second American to contract the virus during the current outbreak. The patient, who was assisting with logistics in Bunia and not involved in direct patient care, has been in isolation since Monday at an Ebola treatment centre.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.
14 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 →