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Also known as: Germany 2006

2026-04-272026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The United States is IKEA’s second-biggest market after Germany. The plaintiff said she was overcharged in July 2025 when she spent $859 on a loft bed.

    IKEA customers sue for share of Trump tariff refunds
  3. Joy Online

    It is owned by 24 African states and institutional investors, including African financial firms and Germany’s KfW Development Bank, which joined in April.

    AfDB to become top shareholder in Africa guarantee platform to boost derisking push
  4. Joy Online

    Germany’s economic strength continues to rest heavily on thousands of medium sized businesses that drive innovation and job creation.

    What Is Wrong with Us: Why we keep chasing payslips while ignoring the payrolls that create them
  5. Joy Online

    The tour will see him perform alongside the Fire Republik Band across the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

    Patoranking teams up with Ruger for new afro-dancehall single ‘Shake That’
  6. Joy Online

    The call was made by African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) Chair, Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, during a Climate and Health Capacity Building Workshop convened in Bonn, Germany, ahead of the 64th Session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64).

    Africa’s climate negotiators put health at the centre of climate action ahead of Bonn talks
  7. Joy Online

    have shown encouraging signs ahead of future competitions. “We know we have lost four games, but if you look at the performances, some we did well and some we didn’t do well,” Ayew said during Ghana’s presser ahead of their friendly with Wales. “I will always remember the Germany

    ‘Let’s be positive about the squad’ – Jordan Ayew urges patience with Black Stars
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    When Addo was eventually dismissed in March 2026 after losses to Austria and Germany, former GFA Vice President George Afriyie laid the blame directly at Okraku’s door accusing him of sidelining key stakeholders in decisions that affected the entire national team setup.

    The shadow squad: who really picks Ghana’s Black Stars?
  10. Joy Online

    When Addo was eventually dismissed in March 2026 after losses to Austria and Germany, former GFA Vice President George Afriyie laid the blame directly at Okraku’s door accusing him of sidelining key stakeholders in decisions that affected the entire national team setup.

    The Shadow Squad: Who really picks Ghana’s Black Stars?
  11. Business & Financial Times

    Cultural Purists from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland consistently demonstrate higher spending patterns than backpack tourists, often exceeding €2,000 per long-haul trip.

    Effectively harnessing the tourism potential of Ghana into the future: The Volta Region as the new frontier
  12. Joy Online

    Queiroz will be leading the Black Stars to their fifth global tournament since their debut in 2006 in Germany.

    2026 World Cup: ‘We are ready to fight together for every ball’ – Carlos Queiroz
World & Region

Global leaders welcome US-Iran peace agreement and ceasefire

The News

U.S. and Iranian officials announced a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global leaders including the UN Secretary-General, European nations, and Australia have welcomed the agreement, with emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation and freedom of navigation.

12 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Global leaders welcome US-Iran peace agreement and ceasefire

    U.S. and Iranian officials announced a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global leaders including the UN Secretary-General, European nations, and Australia have welcomed the agreement, with emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation and freedom of navigation.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Amad Diallo's late winner gives Ivory Coast World Cup victory

    Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their World Cup opener in Philadelphia. The victory marks Ivory Coast's return to the World Cup after 12 years and gives them a chance to qualify from Group E.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Germany beats World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1

    Four-time World Cup winners Germany defeated Caribbean debutants Curacao 7-1 in their Group E opener in Houston. Curacao, the smallest nation by size and population ever to participate in a World Cup, temporarily levelled at 1-1 before Germany's superior depth of talent proved decisive.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Former Foreign Minister and ECOWAS President Gbeho dies at 91

    Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who served as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2001 and as President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2010 to 2012, died at a hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at age 91. Born in Keta in 1935, Gbeho was a lawyer and diplomat who also represented Anlo Constituency in Parliament and held ambassadorial postings in China, India, Nigeria, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and at the United Nations.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Africa must pursue just clean energy transition

    An analysis of global energy dependency on finite fossil fuels and their greenhouse gas emissions, which cause rising sea levels, coastal displacement in Ghana and Africa, and health impacts, argues that sustainable energy transitions are necessary to mitigate climate change.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Germany players fund free transport for 600 fans to Ecuador game

    Germany's national team players are paying for free bus transport to take 600 fans from New York to their World Cup group match against Ecuador in New Jersey on June 25, in response to inflated transport costs at the tournament after FIFA refused to subsidise transport expenditure.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Cote d'Ivoire supporters denied US visas for World Cup

    Home-based Cote d'Ivoire supporters have been denied visas to travel to the United States for the World Cup, according to the president of the National Committee of Elephants Supporters. The visa denials prevent the supporters group from organising trips for fans to follow their team, which faces Ecuador, Curacao, and Germany in its group matches.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghana-Germany PSInno project launched to support northern SMEs

    The Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) project has been launched in Tamale to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises, with support targeting over 1,100 women-led and youth-led businesses in agribusiness and the digital economy. The initiative, implemented by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and German development agency GIZ, is expected to generate about 2,000 jobs and support around 60 innovations by 2028.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. TSMC does not rule out price rises amid inflation pressures

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world's largest chipmaker, has told the BBC that inflation is pushing up costs and has not ruled out price rises, though its CFO said the firm would not introduce sudden "fourfold, fivefold" increases. Any price increases could eventually affect customers' electronic device costs.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Frankfurt NPP chapter plans women's empowerment summit June 2026

    The Frankfurt chapter of Ghana's New Patriotic Party will host a virtual Women's Empowerment and Unity Summit on June 14, 2026, via Zoom at 8:00 PM CET / 6:00 PM Ghana time, featuring keynote speakers including former MP Mavis Hawa Koomson and NPP-USA Chairlady Yaa Frimpong to discuss women's leadership and party cohesion.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghanaian musicians to perform at inaugural Afro Park Party in Bremen

    Ghanaians in Germany will host the maiden Afro Park Party in Bremen on August 8, featuring performances from K.K. Fosu, Dr. Cryme, Flowking Stone, Ras Kuuku, Kwame Obaadie, and Patapaa. The family-friendly event, organised by Akwaaba Entertainment Group Bremen, aims to celebrate Ghanaian music, culture, and community spirit among the diaspora and other African communities in Europe.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. African negotiators press for climate finance and adaptation focus

    The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change has called for stronger focus on adaptation, climate finance, and equitable international cooperation at UN climate negotiations in Bonn, saying the climate process must respond more directly to the realities facing Africa and other vulnerable developing countries.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Germans show economic pessimism, prioritize savings over spending

    A Boston Consulting Group study found 64% of German respondents rated the economic situation as poor, above the European average of 56%, with four in ten German consumers preferring to save rather than spend additional income due to concerns over inflation and energy costs. Price sensitivity is reshaping German shopping habits, with discounts influencing up to 74% of purchasing decisions and 55% of consumers buying retailers' own-brand food products.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Gold prices fall amid rising U.S. Treasury yields

    Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,319.98 per ounce on Tuesday for a third consecutive session, pressured by rising Treasury yields that increase the opportunity cost of holding bullion, while Middle East tensions and expectations of higher U.S. interest rates weighed on the market.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana leads African climate negotiators at UN Bonn talks

    Ghana represented the African Group of Negotiators at the UN's climate negotiations in Bonn, calling for equitable climate action and raising alarm over forecast El Niño conditions threatening the continent's development. The group emphasized gaps in the negotiation agenda, including missing agenda items on Loss and Damage and National Adaptation Plans.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GSA PhD students in UK report scholarship payment delays persist

    Ghanaian PhD students in the UK under the Ghana Scholarship Authority have expressed frustration over continued delays in tuition fee and stipend payments, despite government assurances in April that funds had been released and would be disbursed by late April; as of June 8, no payments had been received by PhD, undergraduate, or master's cohorts.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana risks underestimating Panama in World Cup opener

    Ghana faces Panama in Toronto in its World Cup campaign opening, with many supporters viewing Panama as an easy win, but Panama are a tactically coherent possession-dominant side that could pose a serious challenge. Ghana's recent managerial change—Carlos Queiroz replacing Otto Addo just two months before the tournament—has left little time for preparation, with only a 1-1 draw against Wales to assess the team's readiness.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. African Group criticises UN climate talks for neglecting loss and damage

    The African Group of Negotiators has criticised the UN's June Climate Meetings in Bonn for the absence of dedicated discussions on loss and damage and National Adaptation Plans, calling the process insensitive to Africa's climate vulnerabilities, particularly amid projections of El Niño conditions between June and August 2026.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. GFA President Says Ghana Capable of Winning World Cup

    Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars are doing everything possible to win the World Cup, expressing belief that Ghana has a good team capable of competing for honours at the tournament.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Shakira, Burna Boy to perform at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

    Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official song "Dai Dai" for the first time at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico. The performance will also feature Alejandro Fernández, Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules and Tyla, with Shakira also co-headlining the World Cup Final halftime show alongside Madonna and BTS.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  7. Japan builds World Cup contender under coach Moriyasu

    Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu has built a squad capable of defeating elite teams, backed by recent wins over Germany, Spain, Brazil, and England. The team features striker Ayase Ueda, who scored 25 goals in 31 Eredivisie appearances in 2025-26, and operates with strong squad depth despite injuries to Takumi Minamino and Kaoru Mitoma.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Bosnia and Herzegovina qualifies for 2026 World Cup under Barbarez

    Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new coach Sergej Barbarez, who took over in 2024 and rebuilt the squad with 16 debut players, eliminating Wales and Italy in playoffs to reach only the second World Cup in the country's history.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. GJA honours journalists and public figures for press freedom

    The Ghana Journalists Association will recognise Ambassador Gina Blay, veteran journalists, and other distinguished media practitioners and public figures for their contributions to press freedom and media development, as part of World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 4 June

  1. World Cup 2026 ticket prices fall despite FIFA sellout promise

    With one week until the 2026 World Cup, thousands of tickets remain available for sale well below face value across multiple platforms, contradicting FIFA's promise of a sold-out event. New York and New Jersey attorneys general have launched an investigation into FIFA's ticket practices, alleging artificially inflated prices and misleading fans.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. KNUST and German university advance textile and plastic recycling

    The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany, is intensifying efforts to tackle Ghana's waste management challenges through innovative textile and plastic recycling solutions. Researchers and stakeholders at a GAIIA workshop explored sustainable waste management approaches, with emphasis on public education, waste segregation at source, and collective responsibility in addressing plastic pollution.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Cote d'Ivoire treats France friendly as final before World Cup

    Striker Oumar Diakité says Cote d'Ivoire will approach their June 4 friendly against France as a high-stakes match rather than routine preparation, despite France being his pick for World Cup favourites. Both teams will use the encounter at Nantes to prepare for their respective World Cup groups.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. UN General Assembly elects five nations to Security Council

    The United Nations General Assembly elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to the 15-member Security Council for two-year terms starting January 1, 2027. Germany, which campaigned for a seat, received 104 votes but finished third behind Portugal (134) and Austria (131) in the Western European group competition.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana, Germany launch PSInno to support northern agribusinesses

    Ghana has launched the Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) programme in partnership with Germany to support 1,100+ agribusinesses and youth-led firms in northern Ghana, with focus on strengthening agribusiness and promoting the digital economy, particularly for women-led and youth-led enterprises.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana draws with Wales, shows tactical improvement under Queiroz

    Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dr. Amoah urges African governments to prioritize job creation

    Businessman Dr. Kofi Amoah has called on governments across Africa to place job creation at the centre of national development agendas, arguing that decent-paying jobs are essential for economic prosperity and social stability. He contends that many young Africans migrate out of economic necessity rather than choice, and that Ghana in particular would retain more youth if it offered decent-paying jobs and living wages.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

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