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Joy Online
… Dr Asiama speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, said one of the major changes introduced since he assumed office was the decision to “demystify” the central bank and deepen engagement with stakeholders across the economy. …
BoG’s consultative approach helping shape economic recovery – GovernorJoy Online
… Speaking at Chatham House in London, President Mahama detailed how Ghana was forced to intervene after its citizens came under attack, particularly in Durban and other areas. …
South African authorities did ‘little to quell’ xenophobic violence – MahamaThe Ghanaian Times
… Dr Ayeh made the remarks while referring to President John Dramani Mahama’s recent engagement with members of the Ghanaian diaspora in London during his official working visit to the United Kingdom. …
NPP focusing on funeral politics instead of national issues – Dr Sammy AyehBusiness & Financial Times
… The agreement, signed during President John Dramani Mahama’s official visit to London, sets out a framework for cooperation between the two countries from 2026 to 2028, focusing on private-sector-led growth, trade expansion, industrial development and skills training. …
UK, Ghana launch growth pact as £215M investment drive targets jobs, infrastructureBusiness & Financial Times
… The agreement, signed during President John Dramani Mahama’s official visit to London, sets out a framework for cooperation between the two countries from 2026 to 2028, focusing on private-sector-led growth, trade expansion, industrial development and skills training. …
UK, Ghana launch growth pact as £215m investment drive targets jobs, infrastructureJoy Online
… Speaking at Chatham House in London on Ghana’s position in an increasingly complex and competitive global environment, President Mahama said the country’s ability to exert influence internationally ultimately depends on the strength of its domestic institutions, economic governan …
Democracy remains Ghana’s strategic asset – MahamaJoy Online
… He noted that procedural issues surrounding its passage mean “there’s still quite a while to go.” Speaking at Chatham House in London on the first day of Pride month, Mr Mahama outlined the multiple stages the bill must still navigate after Parliament passed it on May 29, 2026. …
Anti-LGBTQ law still faces scrutiny before my assent – MahamaJoy Online
… Speaking at Chatham House in London, the President said he had been informed that the Speaker of Parliament was already addressing issues relating to alleged lapses in the passage of the bill. …
Anti-gay bill still far from becoming law – Mahama flags quorum and procedural concernsJoy Online
… Speaking at Chatham House in London on Monday, June 1, President Mahama said the continent must strengthen its internal economic resilience in response to growing supply chain disruptions, shifting trade blocs, rising economic nationalism, and increasing global uncertainty. …
No African country can navigate today’s global challenges in isolation – MahamaThe Chronicle
… estigate them should they be suspected of some illegal deeds and nobody in my government will be shielded. “I have told my appointees that they will face the music should they fall foul of the law,” John Mahama told a section of Ghanaians at a Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London …
Government investigating 36 criminal cases—MahamaUS alt-pop musician Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday along with five others, including Argentine content creator Gaspi. Tree was on a world tour at the time of the crash, which saw one helicopter fall onto a car park, igniting around 20 vehicles.
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US alt-pop musician Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday along with five others, including Argentine content creator Gaspi. Tree was on a world tour at the time of the crash, which saw one helicopter fall onto a car park, igniting around 20 vehicles.
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The UK and Japan have agreed a multi-billion-pound investment deal in which Japanese firms will spend more than £9bn on UK infrastructure and financial services and up to £9bn on UK offshore wind, creating tens of thousands of jobs, according to Downing Street.
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Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on FIFA to intervene after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada, making him unavailable for Ghana's World Cup Group L opener against Panama on 17 June. The Ministry argues that all qualified nations should have access to their eligible players throughout the competition.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
King Charles III and the royal family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, watched the Red Arrows flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony during the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which featured over 1,400 armed forces members, 200 horses, and 400 musicians.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development announced that its President and Chairman, Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has been named recipient of the Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership Award – Regional Integration & Economic Transformation at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards 2026. EBID has also been positioned as a Strategic Development Finance Partner of the ALM Africa Summit 2026, and Dr Donkor will serve as Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the awards ceremony on 3 July 2026 in London.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams has strongly criticised Canada's decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match against Panama on June 17, calling the move unfair and an overreaction that violates the principle of presumption of innocence. Ghana has formally protested the visa refusal.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey's refusal of entry to Canada highlights Section 36 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which can bar people facing criminal charges—even without conviction—if the conduct allegedly occurred outside Canada. For domestic matters, a conviction is required; for foreign conduct, officers need only "reasonable grounds to believe" criminal activity occurred.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup tournament opener against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, though he may be eligible to play in subsequent group matches in the United States. Partey, who faces multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK, was included in Ghana's squad but cannot travel to Canada after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto; his visa application was refused by the Canadian government. Partey, facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK to which he has pleaded not guilty, remains eligible to play in Ghana's subsequent matches in the United States.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that while Africa's cultural influence — music, fashion, film — gains global attention, this visibility risks becoming extraction disguised as partnership unless Africans define what "forward" means and retain ownership of their creative value.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rains submerged parts of Ghana's capital again this month despite President Mahama's 2024 campaign promise of an "engineering solution" to Accra's perennial flooding problem, which he said would include sustainable drainage systems, waterway clearing, and proper waste management.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A year after an Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 260 people (241 on the plane and 19 on the ground), families like the Patels continue to battle challenges in identifying remains, with some caskets found to contain the remains of multiple victims after return to home countries.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a senior pilot killed in an Air India Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025 that killed at least 260 people, says he will continue to defend his son's reputation ahead of an expected update from investigators. A preliminary report found both engines' fuel control switches moved to "cut-off" shortly after take-off, but investigators have not linked either pilot to cockpit audio where one pilot asked the other why he had "cut-off."
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ahmad Tea announced the appointment of Premier League and Ghana international footballer Antoine Semenyo as its new Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership features Semenyo in Ahmad Tea's "Preparation is Everything" campaign, celebrating the dedication and excellence required in both professional sport and the brand's craftsmanship.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ahmad Tea announced Premier League and Ghana international footballer Antoine Semenyo as its Global Brand Ambassador ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Semenyo will feature in the brand's "Preparation is Everything" campaign, which draws parallels between the meticulous craftsmanship of Ahmad Tea blends and the dedication required for success in professional sport.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK has restricted learner drivers to swapping tests only to the three nearest centres to their original booking location, responding to 64,500 no-shows on practical driving tests last year and average waiting times exceeding five months across Britain.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cocoa Board is advancing a new locally financed funding mechanism using commercial paper to raise working capital for cocoa purchases, with plans to roll out the facility before the 2026/2027 cocoa crop season. The initiative involves pension funds, commercial banks, and international cocoa buyers, and is intended to replace Ghana's three-decade-old syndicated loan arrangement with a more flexible and sustainable source of funding.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb have transformed Accra's property market, particularly in areas like East Legon and Osu, creating economic benefits through tourism and property owner income but raising concerns about housing affordability and rental availability for residents amid rising rents and prices.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, will address global leaders, investors and policymakers at the Africa Agriculture, Trade and Investment Summit (AATIS) 2026 in Ohio on June 19–20, 2026. He is expected to discuss Ghana's agricultural transformation agenda and investment opportunities in agribusiness.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN General Assembly formally declared the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel slavery as the gravest crime against humanity, with 123 countries voting in favour and calling for reparatory justice. The writer argues the moment matters to Ghanaians because slavery and colonialism's effects persist in economies built on extraction, educational systems, and the devaluation of Black bodies.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's finance minister has revised the end-year 2026 petroleum revenue target upward to approximately US$1.5 billion from the initially budgeted US$985 million, citing rising international crude oil prices driven by Middle East developments. Details of the revision will be presented in the Mid-Year Budget Review in July 2026.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Ghana's Finance Minister and Bank of Ghana Governor presented the government's economic reform programme—including debt restructuring, fiscal discipline, and financial sector strengthening—to international investors and financiers at a breakfast meeting in London.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Finance Minister and Bank of Ghana Governor presented the country's economic reforms and investment prospects to international financiers and investors at a high-level breakfast meeting in London, highlighting debt restructuring, fiscal consolidation and monetary policy measures aimed at macroeconomic stabilisation.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK for talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Downing Street, focusing on defence, air defence cooperation, and diplomatic prospects for ending the war. The UK and France lead a "coalition of the willing" to provide security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any future peace process.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A woman who had been applying for hundreds of jobs without success says that tailoring her CV to match each job description and company values, rather than sending generic applications, helped her secure a role.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Following heavy rains that have damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure in Accra and other parts of the country, the Government has pledged to intensify efforts to address persistent flooding challenges and support recovery efforts in affected communities.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has activated emergency response measures in flood-affected communities across Accra and other parts of the country following successive heavy rains, working with partner agencies to deploy response teams, provide relief items, assess infrastructure damage, and intensify drainage maintenance.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced Ghana is moving toward mandatory identity verification for pornographic websites using National Identity Cards or driver's licenses, citing the UK's regime as a model. Experts question whether the proposal, which the minister says is heading to Cabinet, has any realistic chance of working, citing concerns about VPNs, data security, and social media workarounds.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that annual deadly flooding in Accra results from poor leadership rather than citizens alone, citing past disasters in 2015 and 2026 and criticizing both President Mahama and President Akufo-Addo for inaction during their respective tenures.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →