Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa and appealed to Ghanaians to avoid retaliatory strikes against South African businesses. Minister Ablakwa summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner and urged Ghanaians to show maturity and restraint despite viral reports of attacks on foreign nationals.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa and appealed to Ghanaians to avoid retaliatory strikes against South African businesses. Minister Ablakwa summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner and urged Ghanaians to show maturity and restraint despite viral reports of attacks on foreign nationals.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's government announced it is relocating Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian legally residing in South Africa, after he was subjected to a xenophobic attack by a vigilante group. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said consular measures were taken to ensure his safety, and he commended South African authorities for their response.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
The JoyNews Impact Makers Awards 2026 will honour Ghanaians using personal resources to address social challenges, recognising individuals who have self-funded initiatives such as building classrooms, schools, and health clinics in underserved communities. The event is scheduled for May 15, 2026, at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz held his official unveiling press conference in Accra on Thursday, speaking to the media for the first time since his appointment. He discussed topics including team unity, ego, and opportunities for local players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Two children with congenital heart defects have undergone or are scheduled for open-heart surgeries at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra through support from the Children's Heart Foundation Ghana and partners, including the Australian High Commission, which mobilised funding via a Melbourne Cup charity fundraiser.
24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has begun developing a new cooperative legal framework to modernise the sector and drive structural transformation. A joint committee will draft a Cooperative Legislation Bill for parliamentary approval and presidential assent to replace outdated legal provisions.
24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African Union's High Level Ministerial Committee on global health, which aims to strengthen Africa's influence in global health decision-making and reform the global health architecture.
24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has launched Ghana's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2035), which positions AI as a tool to enhance rather than replace human capability. The policy aims to make Ghana a leading AI hub in West Africa while driving economic growth, improving public service delivery, and strengthening institutional efficiency.
24 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Business & Financial Times column argues that banning Toyota Voxy vehicles would not significantly reduce road accidents in Ghana, noting that national crash data shows Voxy involvement is less than 1% of all crashes and that systemic factors like driver behaviour and economic pressure—not the vehicle itself—are the primary causes.
24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Naa Puowelle Karbo III, Paramount Chief of the Lawra Traditional Area and immediate past Vice President of the National House of Chiefs, died on 21 April 2026 at the Bank of Ghana Hospital in Accra after a short illness. He was enskinned in 2007 and served as former President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs.
24 April 2026 · Daily Guide →