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… The 532-member group chat, called “Traders of Greater Europe”, was used to arrange cash transfers across borders for their clients, including to UK cities such as Birmingham and London. …
WhatsApp chat used to launder cash for crime and extremismJoy Online
… Or having people from different parts of London could mean an escalation in threat levels because of rival gangs,” they said. …
Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBCJoy Online
… He warned that continued harassment of African businesses on the continent could encourage capital to move outside Africa. “When African capital is harassed in Africa, we should not wonder why it flees to London and Dubai,” he said. …
AfCFTA faces ‘grave danger’ from protectionism, xenophobia and investor harassment – Sir Sam JonahDaily Guide
… He also recalled how Dr Likee invited him to his planned London show but said he declined because he does not travel outside Ghana. …
I Support Ama McBrown Because Of Dr Likee – Oboy SikiJoy Online
… The organisers cited their experience in convening investment-focused events, including the Africa Agriculture Investment Summit in London in 2024 and 2025, Toronto in 2025 and Columbus in 2026. …
Agricwealth Ghana CEO Evans Kyere-Mensah to join Ohio Growth ConclaveJoy Online
… She held major exhibitions around the world, including at the Tate Modern gallery in London, which was ran for three years after being extended several times because of its popularity. …
Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97Joy Online
… Born in Cheshire in 1946, Curry’s first acting job after university was in the original London production of groundbreaking rock musical Hair in 1968. …
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80The Ghanaian Times
… Tete last fought in July 2022, beating Briton Jason Cunningham by knockout In London, but it was later ruled a no-contest after he failed a drugs test. …
4 arrested over boxing champion’s murder in South AfricaJoy Online
Thousands of worshippers gathered at OVO Arena Wembley in London on Saturday, 22nd August, for MOGmusic’s Back to Basics Worship Experience. …
Thousands gather at OVO Arena Wembley for MOGmusic’s ‘Back to Basics’ worshipJoy Online
… He also became one of the first men to run a sub-two-hour marathon in record-eligible conditions earlier this year when finishing second behind Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe in the London Marathon. …
Kejelcha breaks men’s half marathon world record by 29 secondsPrincess Diana's iconic black silk evening dress, worn to a 1994 Vanity Fair party hours after Prince Charles admitted to an affair, is being auctioned by Sotheby's on 9 December with an expected price of up to $300,000. The dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, was previously sold in 1997 along with 79 others to raise money for charities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Princess Diana's iconic black silk evening dress, worn to a 1994 Vanity Fair party hours after Prince Charles admitted to an affair, is being auctioned by Sotheby's on 9 December with an expected price of up to $300,000. The dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, was previously sold in 1997 along with 79 others to raise money for charities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tyson Fury has publicly proposed a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk via social media, but Usyk's manager Sergey Lapin dismissed the proposal, saying Usyk is not a back-up plan and that serious intentions require concrete offers, not press statements. Fury's negotiations for a heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua in November remain stalled over the venue.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government is taking steps to revive and restructure the Aayalolo rapid bus transport system to address traffic congestion in major cities including Greater Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs said the government would engage relevant transport and traffic authorities to develop a framework to make the bus service more rapid and attractive to commuters.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A Bangkok cosmetic clinic told investigators that Nigerian influencer Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo requested a penis enlargement procedure in a single session despite doctor advice to split it into two sessions. Ubiribo died on March 6, less than a day after receiving hyaluronic acid filler injections; a post-mortem examination and toxicology investigation linked his death to the injection and a pulmonary embolism.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis of Robert Mugabe's life from his birth in 1924 through his death in 2019, tracing his transformation from schoolteacher to revolutionary who led Zimbabwe's independence from Rhodesian rule in 1980 and his subsequent nearly four decades in power before his removal by the military in 2017.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands relocated 86 tonnes of its gold from the US and Canada to London, citing preparation for severe crises amid increasing geopolitical unrest. France and Germany have similarly moved gold reserves back to Europe in response to global instability and trade tensions.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman, Igho Ubiribo, died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure at a clinic in Bangkok, Thailand in March. A UK coroner ruled that the cosmetic procedure caused a fatal pulmonary embolism, with chest pain and loss of consciousness occurring shortly after the injection of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats star Davido has threatened to leave music following persistent attacks from individuals globally, posting on X that he would "soon leave their music" to pursue other ventures, though fans and industry players have urged him not to bow to pressure.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Ghana will be represented at the funeral of Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the University of Cambridge's youngest Black professor who was born in Britain to Ghanaian parents. President John Mahama has sent a letter of condolence, and the minister said the government stands with the Arday family during mourning.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uber has begun autonomous rides in London using AI developed by Britain's Wayve, making London the second European city after Zagreb to offer robotaxis. Fewer than 20 Wayve-powered Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles are available at launch, with a licensed operator on board during initial operations before fully driverless services begin.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Dutch central bank has relocated 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London, held by the Bank of England, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest" and the need to strengthen resilience and preparedness in a crisis situation. The transfer took place between March and August through a combination of physical transport and buying and selling operations.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
While Ghanaian musicians like Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale achieve international success, the country risks producing celebrities rather than building a sustainable entertainment industry that supports producers, managers, engineers, and other supporting roles. Government has pledged GH¢20 million each for film and the wider creative arts sector.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ariana Grande wrapped up her Eternal Sunshine tour in London on Tuesday and announced she is stepping back from public-facing appearances, including withdrawing from a planned production of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George at London's Barbican.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Musician Fadu will join 10,000 young leaders from 191 countries at the International Festival of Youth 2026 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, from 11 to 17 September 2026.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will leave the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras to focus on global issues including defence, security, trade and technology.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse will attend the Grand Homowo UK Festival in London on October 3, 2026, organised by Ga Dangme UK & Ireland at Wandsworth Civic Centre. The festival will celebrate Ga heritage and traditions, marking the second time the Ga Mantse attends the UK event, with a theme commemorating 200 years since the Battle of Katamanso.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammyflex TV Production Manager Roland Amartey will lead the station's coverage of the 10th Anniversary Ghana Music Awards UK on 31 October 2026 at the Royal Regency in London, delivering red-carpet interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes content.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Star International Film Festival is making local language cinema central to its 2026 conversation on strengthening African viewership of African films. The festival questions whether telling stories in languages African audiences actually speak could bring cinema closer to them and help build deliberate, sustained engagement with African films.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mining magnate Sam Jonah warned at the Global Business Forum in Accra that the African Continental Free Trade Area risks becoming another failed African initiative if member states do not honour commitments and make economies competitive. He cited intra-African trade at 15–16 percent of total trade as unacceptably low compared to 50 percent in Asia and over 60 percent in Europe.
31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Afrobeats singer Davido has claimed in a podcast interview that he was the first to know British-Nigerian record producer Maleek Berry, stating he met him in London when he first left home. Maleek is a close associate of Wizkid, and the claim reignites a decade-long rivalry between the two singers.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A European Broadcasting Union investigation found that a 532-member WhatsApp group called "Traders of Greater Europe" was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros in cash for organized crime and extremism, including funding to Islamic State militants in Syria. The chat, which contained over 82,000 messages between February and December 2022, used the hawala transfer system to arrange cross-border cash transfers with no paper trail.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prison governors have told the BBC that inmates freed under the government's 2024 early release scheme are returning to jail at a rapid rate after reoffending, with some breaching their release conditions. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced changes to the next early release scheme starting in October, excluding anyone convicted of unlawful killing, though this will keep hundreds more in prison as English and Welsh jails operate at over 97% capacity.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Sam Jonah has warned that the African Continental Free Trade Area faces "grave danger" of failure if African countries do not demonstrate stronger commitment to its implementation, saying the project is threatened by protectionist policies, xenophobia, and the treatment of African investors and workers across the continent rather than lack of vision.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran actor Oboy Siki says he supports actress Nana Ama McBrown only because of his close relationship with comedian Dr Likee, and he does not like what McBrown does, though he clarifies this does not mean he has a personal problem with her.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Evans Kyere-Mensah, Chief Executive Director of Agricwealth Ghana, has been invited as a distinguished speaker at the Ohio Growth Conclave 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, scheduled for October 29–30, 2026. The two-day event will bring together about 200 participants to explore investment and collaboration opportunities between Africa and Columbus, with discussions focusing on agribusiness, technology, trade, and sustainability.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist known for her colorful polka dot sculptures and installations, died on 14 August at a hospital in Tokyo. The avant-garde pioneer became a global cultural icon in her 80s and 90s after decades of relative obscurity, with her work commanding some of the highest prices ever paid for a female artist.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tim Curry, best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. The English actor also appeared in films including Annie, The Hunt for Red October, Home Alone 2, and the 1990 TV version of It, and was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Four people have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete, 38, who was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape on Friday in what officials described as an ambush. A young woman with him was also shot and hospitalized; one 22-year-old suspect appeared in court facing murder and attempted murder charges, while three others arrested on Sunday face firearm possession charges and are due in court.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thousands of worshippers gathered at OVO Arena Wembley on 22nd August for MOGmusic's Back to Basics Worship Experience, featuring worship leaders including Emmanuel Smith, Warehouse Worship, Israel Houghton, Ntokozo Mbambo and Joe Mettle, with a focus on prayer, spiritual revival and support for Compassion charity.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha won a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires on Sunday, running 56 minutes 51 seconds to break the men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds, pending official ratification. The 29-year-old regains the record after Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo held it with a time of 57:20.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →