Also known as: Republic of Mali
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… The Black Queens now turn their attention to the 2026 WAFCON, where they will face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali.
WAFCON 2026: Black Queens wrap up preparations with 4-0 win over MalawiJoy Online
The U.N. human rights office on Thursday called for an investigation into reports of the torture and killing of surrendering Malian soldiers during an ambush of a military convoy by insurgents and separatists, saying such actions would amount to a war crime. …
UN rights office deplores alleged killing, torture of Malian soldiers by insurgentsJoy Online
… Mr Akurugu said the debriefing formed part of a regional advocacy strategy to promote the Bamako Declaration adopted in Mali in March this year. …
Stakeholders assess Ghana’s preparedness for Sahel security threatsJoy Online
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – three countries led by military governments – have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. …
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 AfconJoy Online
… The victims are reported to come from several West African countries, including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire, highlighting the cross-border nature of the suspected trafficking network. …
EOCO rescues 39 victims in Hohoe anti-trafficking operation, investigates suspected travel fraud syndicateJoy Online
… Political operatives linked to Wagner have been active across Africa for more than a decade, in particular in the Central African Republic, Mali and Madagascar. …
Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in AngolaJoy Online
… Drawing on ACILA’s research, Nyarko outlined the major atrocity situations that have defined the continent over the past decade, including conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, M …
Early warning must be matched by early action to prevent atrocity crimes in Africa – William NyarkoJoy Online
… The Black Queens are in Group D for the tournament, where they will play Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali in the group stages.
WAFCON 2026: Winner to receive record $2 million prize moneyJoy Online
Militants linked to al Qaeda and a Tuareg-led separatist group ambushed a military convoy in northern Mali over the weekend, and a source close to the rebels said more than 50 soldiers and allied Russian fighters were killed and others taken hostage. …
Mali insurgents ambush army convoy, source says more than 50 killedJoy Online
… Mali and Togo experienced price declines during the month. In Niger (Niamey), and Burkina Faso, rice prices decreased marginally, indicating relatively stable market conditions. …
AGRA Food Security Monitor shows a mixed picture for Ghana’s food marketsMining entrepreneur Alhaji Ali Ibrahim has called on Ghana to develop and export world-class mining technologies and systems rather than continue exporting raw minerals, arguing the country has over a century of mining experience and enough mineral reserves for another 300 years to sustain such innovation.
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Mining entrepreneur Alhaji Ali Ibrahim has called on Ghana to develop and export world-class mining technologies and systems rather than continue exporting raw minerals, arguing the country has over a century of mining experience and enough mineral reserves for another 300 years to sustain such innovation.
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Ghana's women's football team opened their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde on Wednesday, with goals from Doris Boaduwaa and an own goal securing the win and a strong start to their 2027 Women's World Cup qualification push.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens begin their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde in Morocco, seeking a semi-final appearance to secure a FIFA Women's World Cup spot and their first WAFCON trophy. The Black Queens, three-time runners-up and third-place finishers at the last edition, are tournament favourites despite facing debutants Cape Verde.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Climate Impact Lab report warns Ghana is caught in a "Mortality-Cooling Trap" where rising temperatures outpace electricity supply growth, projecting 19 additional heat-related deaths per 100,000 people by 2050 and over 4,000 additional deaths annually, with about a third of the population in high-risk areas.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Climate Impact Lab report projects that climate-driven temperature changes will cause about 430,000 additional deaths annually by 2050, with ten times more deaths in poor countries than in richer ones. Access to electricity for cooling systems will largely determine how many lives can be saved, but many countries most vulnerable to rising temperatures lack sufficient electrical capacity for fans and air conditioners.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a win over Egypt and will compete in Group D against Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali. The tournament doubles as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier, and the team has greater experience than in 2024, when most players competed in continental football for the first time; Ghana has reached three WAFCON finals but lost all to Nigeria.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that Ghana's 2,090 km land borders cannot be realistically patrolled by conventional means and must embrace drone technology for security, citing documented use of kamikaze drones by jihadist groups including JNIM and Islamic State affiliates across the Sahel and increasingly near Ghana's borders with Togo, Ivory Coast, and Benin.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mali's industrial gold production is expected to remain below 60 metric tons annually through 2029, according to a mines ministry plan, extending a decline that followed the introduction of a revised 2023 mining code and disputes between the state and miners.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named a final 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with seven players making their first tournament appearance. Ghana faces Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Africa has committed to sponsor Multimedia Group Limited's coverage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, funding an all-expenses-paid trip for one journalist. The Black Queens will compete in the tournament starting July 26, facing Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in their group stage.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team won 4-0 against Malawi in their final friendly before the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Doris Boaduwaa scored three goals and Sharon Sampson added one in Casablanca, with Ghana set to face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali at the tournament.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN human rights office has called for an investigation into reports of torture and killing of surrendering Malian soldiers during an ambush by insurgents and separatists in northern Mali on Saturday, saying such actions would amount to a war crime. A source close to the Azawad Liberation Front reported more than 50 pro-government fighters were killed, though Reuters could not independently confirm the toll.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders are discussing Ghana's preparedness to address security threats from instability in the central Sahel, ahead of a national forum in Accra. The engagement supports the Bamako Declaration, adopted in Mali in March, which calls for coordinated action to promote peace and security across the Sahel and West Africa.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Three West African nations led by military governments have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing regional integration and sustainable development of African football. The Caf president said the countries will have "as good a chance as everybody else" despite their military governance and ongoing security challenges from jihadist groups.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office, in collaboration with Ghana Police Service, rescued 39 persons during an intelligence-led operation on July 19 targeting an alleged human trafficking and travel fraud syndicate operating in Hohoe. Preliminary investigations indicate 14 of those apprehended are suspected perpetrators while 25 are believed victims from several West African countries.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A court in Luanda found political consultant Igor Ratchin and translator Lev Lakshtanov guilty of terrorism and spying, sentencing them to 11 and 8 years respectively. They were arrested over accusations of stirring anti-government protests, spreading disinformation, and attempting to interfere in Angola's presidential election; authorities linked their alleged activities to Africa Politology, a Russian political network connected to the Wagner mercenary group.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
William Nyarko, Executive Director of the Africa Center for International Law and Accountability, has called for Africa's early warning systems to be matched by timely political action, arguing that failure to act on credible warnings continues to cost lives across the continent. Speaking at a conference on mass atrocity prevention, Nyarko noted that while progress has been made in detecting risks of mass atrocities over the past decade, preventive action has too often lagged behind early warning.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe announced that the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations winner will receive a record $2 million in prize money, a $1 million increase from the previous edition. The 2026 tournament will expand from 12 to 16 teams and serve as qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Al Qaeda-linked and Tuareg separatist militants ambushed a military convoy in northern Mali over the weekend, with a source close to the rebels saying more than 50 soldiers and Russian fighters were killed and others taken hostage. Mali's army reported retaliatory airstrikes that killed at least 20 insurgents.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the latest AGRA Food Security Monitor, Ghana recorded a significant decline in maize prices, falling 27.7% over six months and 57% year-on-year, while rice prices remained the highest among 17 countries analysed at USD 980/MT, though down 29.6% from a year earlier.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The June 2026 AGRA Food Security Monitor shows Ghana's maize prices fell 7.8% month-on-month and 27.7% over six months, with annual declines of 57% marking the largest drop among analysed countries. Rice prices rose slightly monthly (0.5%) but Ghana recorded the highest rice price in the region at USD 980/MT, 29.6% below year-ago levels.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens will play Nigeria in a pre-tournament friendly as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team defeated Côte d'Ivoire 1–0 in their first friendly and will face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali in Group D of the continental tournament, which runs July 26 to August 16 in Rabat.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens have landed in Morocco to begin final preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with eighteen players reporting to camp under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren. The squad, drawn in Group D with Cape Verde, Mali, and Cameroon, will focus on tactics, fitness, and team chemistry ahead of the tournament.
14 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Queens have opened camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team will face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali in Group D, with the tournament also serving as qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria has fully reopened its airspace to Malian flights effective Friday, and President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the return of Algeria's ambassador to Bamako. Both countries had closed their airspace to each other in April 2025 following a dispute over a Malian surveillance drone, which Algeria said it shot down for airspace violation while Mali claimed it crashed on its territory.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A convoy carrying over 200 Russian paramilitary Africa Corps fighters and over 100 Malian soldiers came under attack in northern Mali on Thursday; the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front claimed responsibility for the attack on the convoy heading to the town of Anefis.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Kim Lars Björkegren has announced a 27-player provisional squad for Ghana's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign, combining experienced players like captain Portia Boakye with emerging talent and home-based stars. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D, with all matches at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
7 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a provisional 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, including captain Portia Boakye and players from Ghana's domestic Women's Premier League. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Military coups in West and Central Africa, along with constitutional amendments extending presidential terms, are challenging the continent's progress toward unity and raising questions about whether African democracy can deliver on citizens' needs for reduced corruption, security, and jobs. Political stability is described as foundational to ambitious continental goals like the African Continental Free Trade Area.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team will face Cape Verde on July 29, Cameroon on August 2, and Mali on August 6 in Group C of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, all at the Moulay Rachid Stadium following CAF's fixture revisions.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →