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2026-04-262026-10-28
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  1. July 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The bank said it remains overweight on global equities, with a preference for the US and Asia excluding Japan, while also identifying selective opportunities in fixed income and alternative assets. …

    Standard Chartered urges portfolio diversification as Ghana’s outlook improves amid global market uncertainty

  3. Joy Online

    … In Japan, elderly persons regularly attend local community centres where they participate in physical exercise, cultural activities, games, and social interaction. …

    They carried us through life: Who will carry them now? A call to care for the aged

  4. Joy Online

    … Against Japan, they huffed and puffed before Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner booked their place in the round of 16. …

    Men in Yellow: The futile search for Jogo Bonito

  5. Joy Online

    … Countries such as Japan, Germany, Singapore, and the Netherlands budget for maintenance almost as carefully as they budget for construction. …

    What Is Wrong with Us? Why is it always somebody else’s fault?

  6. Joy Online

    … And then there is the absence of Lucas Paqueta, injured in the previous round against Japan. …

    Ageing Brazil need major surgery – but is Ancelotti the man to do it?

  7. Joy Online

    … Japan and Singapore succeeded not because they had better raw materials. They succeeded because they engineered disciplined, educated, and cohesive populations first. …

    Development studies is not a “degree to nowhere”—it’s the blueprint for nation-building

  8. Business & Financial Times

    … The participants, drawn from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia, underwent specialised training in parasitology, virology and bacteriology at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-NM …

    African laboratory professionals complete JICA-NMIMR infectious disease training
Business

Ghanaian media entrepreneur Bola Ray joins IGNITE Global Advisory Board

The News

Social commerce company IGNITE has appointed Ghanaian media entrepreneur Bola Ray to its newly formed Global Advisory Board, as part of an expansion aimed at connecting African micro-entrepreneurs and digital creators to global social commerce networks. The company unveiled four core product lines and said its model provides training, digital tools and consumer products to micro-entrepreneurs and brand affiliates.

26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 26 October

  1. Ghanaian media entrepreneur Bola Ray joins IGNITE Global Advisory Board

    Social commerce company IGNITE has appointed Ghanaian media entrepreneur Bola Ray to its newly formed Global Advisory Board, as part of an expansion aimed at connecting African micro-entrepreneurs and digital creators to global social commerce networks. The company unveiled four core product lines and said its model provides training, digital tools and consumer products to micro-entrepreneurs and brand affiliates.

    26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 23 October

  1. Typhoon Champi cancels hundreds of flights near Taiwan

    Typhoon Champi forced hundreds of flight cancellations across East Asia as it approached Taiwan's north-east coast on Friday, shutting schools and offices while authorities reported one death, 171 injuries, and 1,000 evacuations. The storm is forecast to bring 90cm of rain and winds of 191km/h, though forecasters are uncertain whether it will make landfall.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Japan Ambassador's Cup martial arts championship set for October 2026

    Ghana will host the 2026 Japan Ambassador's Cup on October 24–25 at the Accra Sports Stadium, featuring four traditional Japanese Budo disciplines—Judo, Karate-do, Kendo, and Jiu-jitsu—with approximately 300 practitioners expected to compete. The two-day event is organised to strengthen Ghana-Japan sporting partnership and cultural exchange.

    22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 19 October

  1. Ghana must develop coherent strategy for great-power engagement

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana lacks a cohesive national strategy for engaging with major powers like China and the US, instead reacting to opportunities ad-hoc; the writer notes Ghana's significant economic entanglement with China—including over 100 Chinese enterprises, a Chinese-majority power plant generating 20% of electricity, and $17 billion in debt exposure—and calls for Ghana to shift from inconsistent practices to strategic, long-term engagement.

    19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 16 October

  1. Boyedoe transforms discarded denim into luxury African fashion

    Ghanaian fashion house Boyedoe, founded in 2020, creates sustainable luxury by upcycling discarded clothing and has partnered with Afreximbank's CANEX programme to expand to international platforms including Paris fashion shows.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. China and North Korea open 3km bridge after twelve-year delay

    A road bridge spanning 3km between the Chinese city of Dandong and North Korean city of Sinuiju has opened after an initial 2014 launch was postponed, with Chinese officials calling it an important facility for connectivity and trade between the neighbours.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Anthropic reports 45% revenue surge ahead of stock market debut

    AI company Anthropic saw revenue surge by 45% to $16.8bn in the three months to the end of September, according to figures revealed as it briefed investors on a planned stock market listing before year-end. The company also reportedly made a profit for the second quarter in a row.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Ghana re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029

    Ghana has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a second consecutive term, securing 173 votes in the election for the 2027–2029 period. Ghana finished joint second in the poll alongside Kuwait and Nepal.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Ghana elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029

    Ghana has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term, joining 14 other countries selected by the UN General Assembly on October 13, 2026. The election places Ghana at the centre of renewed demands for stronger international action to prevent mass atrocities and protect vulnerable populations.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. IMF upgrades UK economy forecast to 1.3% growth for 2026

    The International Monetary Fund has revised its assessment of the UK economy upward, predicting 1.3% growth in 2026 compared to its July forecast of 1%, citing resilience despite global disruptions and AI investment driving broader economic momentum.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana must prioritize human capital over natural resources reliance

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's focus on natural resources like gold and bauxite overlooks the greater potential of human ingenuity and education; it cites examples of resource-poor nations like Singapore and Japan that achieved prosperity through STEM education, innovation, and industrial development.

    13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 12 October

  1. Burnham held one formal meeting with Manchester City chairman

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham had one formal meeting with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in October 2021 while mayor of Greater Manchester, at the UK Government's Global Investment Summit. He also met Al Mubarak informally in the stands at a City home fixture in September 2019.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Japan pledges deepened partnership with Ghana on development

    Japan's Ambassador to Ghana says Japan will continue supporting Ghana's sustainable economic and social development, focusing on infrastructure, industrial and agricultural development, health, and human resources. The partnership will deepen through dialogue, with Japanese investments spanning multiple regions including northern Ghana.

    12 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Ghana should prioritize human capital over natural resources

    Joseph Cudjoe argues that Ghana's overemphasis on natural resource wealth risks overlooking the knowledge, skills and innovation that drive prosperity, and calls for heavy investment in STEM education to develop human capabilities as the true foundation of national wealth.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Meta blocks ByteDance ads across US and seven other countries

    Meta has banned advertisements by ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, on Facebook and Instagram in the United States, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, effective immediately. The ban also extends to third-party advertisers running campaigns linking to TikTok and other ByteDance properties in those countries.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Japan fair trade officials raid beer giants over price-fixing

    Japan's Fair Trade Commission has raided the premises of Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin, and Suntory Spirits over allegations they colluded to raise beer prices. The four firms, which dominate Japan's beer market, announced price increases in April last year and October 2022, citing rising raw material and energy costs.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Black Maidens return to U-17 World Cup after age-cheating bans

    Ghana's Black Maidens will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco (October 17), their seventh appearance. The team returns after being absent from the last three editions due to a 2022 qualifying loss to Morocco and subsequent bans for age cheating.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. US travel restrictions on African nations mirror gunboat diplomacy

    The Chronicle argues that US entry restrictions imposed on African countries—full bans on Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and partial restrictions on Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania—represent a modern form of gunboat diplomacy, using economic and political leverage instead of military force to dictate terms.

    5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 4 October

  1. No Ghanaian firm ranks in Forbes world's best employers 2026

    No Ghanaian firm appeared among 900 companies in Forbes' World's Best Employers 2026 rankings, though subsidiaries of South African, Nigerian and Egyptian firms operate in Ghana. South African firms dominated the African rankings, with Nedbank leading the continent at number 26 globally.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. GAPTE must operate buses on advertised schedule, minister insists

    The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has directed GAPTE to operate Aayalolo buses on the new contra-flow system strictly according to advertised departure times, regardless of whether buses are full, to promote time management and change public behaviour.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline amid US trade tensions

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the fast-track approval of a 1,250km oil pipeline to the Pacific coast, arguing the project will diversify Canada's oil exports away from the US and reduce its economic dependency on American markets. The project is expected to boost Canada's GDP by up to C$30bn per year and create 140,000 jobs.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minister directs GAPTE to meet advertised contra-flow times

    The Minister of Local Government has directed GAPTE, which operates the Aayalolo buses, to adhere strictly to advertised departure times for the newly launched contra-flow system, arguing that punctuality will encourage passengers to adjust their schedules and improve time management behaviour.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20-fold to 200,000 yen

    Japan has increased fees for permanent residency by 20-fold to 200,000 yen ($1,270; £955) and introduced new income, pension, and Japanese-language requirements. The move is part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's immigration policy changes to manage the country's growing foreign population, which exceeded 4.12 million at the end of 2025.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver medal

    Fariba Hashimi, a 23-year-old Afghan cyclist who fled the country after the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and now trains in Italy, won silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya, Japan. Hashimi previously trained in disguise as a man in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women, and she hopes her achievement will inspire women to pursue their dreams without fear.

    24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. G7 ministers condemn Houthi strikes, demand political resolution

    The foreign ministers of the G7 nations have condemned Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia and called on the group to cease military actions and return to the political process. The ministers also called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the Houthis, characterizing Iranian backing as a dangerous pattern of escalation that threatens international trade and global stability.

    23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Typhoon Dujuan kills four in Japan, disrupts hundreds of flights

    Four people died in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan struck Tokyo and surrounding prefectures with heavy rain and destructive winds, knocking out power for 50,000 and suspending hundreds of flights. Six others were reported missing; most evacuation orders were lifted as the storm moved away from Japan's eastern coast.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Developing-world leaders return from advanced nations without implementing lessons

    An opinion piece argues that political leaders and business executives from the developing world frequently travel to disciplined, orderly cities like Singapore and London, observe working systems, and return home with photographs but no substantive change to their own governance or infrastructure.

    18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 17 September

  1. US House passes law enabling 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

    The US House of Representatives passed legislation giving President Donald Trump broad powers to impose sanctions on Russia and tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas. India and China are among those most exposed, as both are major buyers of Russian crude.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana hosts Japanese astronaut for space cooperation talks

    Ghana hosted Japanese astronaut Dr Koichi Wakata from September 15 to 19, 2026, for discussions on strengthening cooperation in space science, technology and innovation. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa emphasised the importance of international cooperation in space exploration and Ghana's strategic partnership with Japan ahead of the countries' 70-year diplomatic anniversary in 2027.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana, Japan explore cooperation in space science and technology

    Ghana and Japan are exploring deeper cooperation in space science, technology and innovation. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa hosted Japanese astronaut Dr Koichi Wakata for discussions on international partnerships to support national development, with 2027 marking the 70th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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