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2026-04-242026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Trump posted the image on Truth Social on Monday, showing the US, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered in stars and stripes.

    Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump’s stars and stripes map
  3. Joy Online

    On the other hand, Canada is the second-largest trading partner of the US, after Mexico, although its exports are far more diversified.

    US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol, motorbikes and other goods
  4. Joy Online

    Another post showed a map of North America – including Canada and Mexico – and Greenland all overlaid with the US flag.

    Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
  5. Joy Online

    The rising tensions create uncertainty about the broader U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, which is up for its annual review after U.S.

    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Benin produced a spirited comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against Mexico in their opening match at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (WWL), while Tanzania were beaten 4-1 by Brazil in Bielsko-Biala.

    U-20 WWC: Benin hold Mexico, Tanzania fall to Brazil
  7. Joy Online

    However, Dogboe’s career has also been marked by difficult moments, most notably his successive defeats to Mexico’s Emmanuel Navarrete, which saw him lose his world title.

    Isaac Dogboe reveals mental health battles, calls for support for athletes
  8. Daily Guide

    He was handed the responsibility of guiding Ghana at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

    Carlos Queiroz Stays On As Black Stars Head Coach
  9. Daily Guide

    The list travels confidently across the globe, from Mexico to India, America, Switzerland, Nigeria, Zambia and back home to Ghana, proving that higher education, like galamsey and football disappointment, now enjoys impressive international cooperation.

    Congratulations On Your Degree; GTEC Has A Small Question
  10. August 2026
  11. Joy Online

    This mirrors how Google names the Gulf of Mexico for users after Trump declared it was called the Gulf of America in 2025.

    Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
  12. Joy Online

    When Trump entered the White House in 2025, he signed a similar order that changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

    Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump's expansionist map

    Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after President Trump posted a map showing Iceland, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered by the American flag and labelled "United States of America". Iceland's foreign minister called the post "completely inappropriate".

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US bans Canadian alcohol, dairy, motorbikes amid trade war

    The US has imposed import bans on Canadian products including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods, and motorbikes through executive orders, effective 29 September, in retaliation for Canada's tariffs on American goods. Trade negotiations between the countries collapsed in late August, and both nations have expressed concerns about rising prices and falling customer numbers.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Canada's counter-tariffs on US goods take effect amid stalled trade talks

    Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$28bn worth of American products, with rates as high as 50%, as talks between the two countries remain stalled since late August. Both nations have expressed interest in a deal, but no negotiations have resumed.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Canada imposes $20 billion tariffs on US goods

    Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect after midnight on Tuesday, covering $20 billion in U.S. goods with duties ranging from 15% to 50%, as negotiations between the neighbouring countries collapsed and an 18-month trade dispute intensified.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Benin draws Mexico 2-2; Tanzania loses to Brazil 4-1 at U-20 WWC

    Benin made their first World Cup appearance and earned a 2-2 draw against Mexico in their opening match, with 15-year-old Romaine Gandonou scoring twice to complete a comeback from two goals down. Tanzania were beaten 4-1 by Brazil in Bielsko-Biala, recovering briefly to equalize through a Winfrida Gerald penalty before being overpowered in the second half.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 5 September

  1. Isaac Dogboe calls for mental health support for athletes

    Former WBO super bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe has spoken about the mental health difficulties he faced as a professional boxer, particularly following his defeats to Emmanuel Navarrete, and called for greater awareness and support for athletes' mental well-being.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. GFA confirms Carlos Queiroz continues Black Stars head coach

    The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Black Stars after reaching agreement on a new deal, ending uncertainty that followed his initial four-month contract expiring after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Queiroz, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds at the World Cup, their first appearance in that stage since 2010, before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.

    4 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 3 September

  1. GTEC publishes list of 100 unrecognised tertiary institutions

    Ghana's tertiary education regulator has released a list of 100 institutions it says are currently not recognised due to quality assurance concerns, spanning countries from Mexico to Ghana. GTEC advises the public to exercise caution regarding certificates from these institutions, though it stops short of declaring them fake or their qualifications worthless.

    3 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 30 August

  1. Canada installs Lake Ontario sign after Trump rename order

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a large sign reading "Lake Ontario. Now and Always" on Canada's shoreline in response to Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rename the lake to Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods; Google said it will display "Lake America" for US users and "Lake Ontario" for Canadian users on its maps.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Canadian premier erects Lake Ontario sign after Trump rename order

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a "Lake Ontario. Now and Always." sign on Canada's shoreline in response to US President Donald Trump signing an executive order to rename it Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. Black Princesses face Mexico in U20 World Cup warm-up

    Ghana's U-20 women's team will play Mexico on August 29 as part of preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, their second friendly after beating Sleza Wroclaw 4-0. The Princesses are in Group C with Ecuador, South Korea and France, with their campaign beginning September 6.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

    US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately. The move follows collapsed trade talks and new 50% US tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods, which Canada plans to counter with "dollar for dollar" tariffs; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the change, stating the lake's name dates back over 400 years.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei joins Real Madrid for €2 million

    Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei, 21, has completed his move to Real Madrid from Granada for €2 million and will initially play for the club's reserve side. The Accra-born player, capable of playing centre-back or right-back, has earned Ghana national team recognition and made two La Liga 2 appearances for Granada this season.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 27 August

  1. Gideon Mensah focused on Bundesliga commitment after Köln move

    Ghana left-back Gideon Mensah joined Köln on a free transfer following the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has emphasized the importance of treating every game seriously in the Bundesliga. Mensah said transfer discussions with Köln began before the World Cup, making the move straightforward, and has already made his debut in the DFB Pokal.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana defender Kojo Oppong Peprah to join Turkish club Fenerbahce

    Ghana international Kojo Oppong Peprah is set to transfer from French side OGC Nice to Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce on a four-year deal before the close of the transfer window. The 22-year-old made 39 appearances for Nice last season and featured for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo joins Libyan club Al-Swehly

    Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has completed a permanent move to Libyan top-flight side Al-Swehly on a three-year deal with an option to extend for another year, joining as a free agent after his contract at Real Oviedo expired. The 28-year-old, who appeared at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghana, turned down offers from Turkish, French, and MLS clubs before accepting the move to Libya.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Canada imposes up to 50% retaliatory tariffs on US goods

    Canada has announced counter-tariffs as high as 50% on nearly C$28bn worth of US products in retaliation to President Trump's recent tariffs on Canadian imports. The Canadian levies are set to take effect on 8 September, and Canada will also provide C$7.5bn in support for affected businesses and workers.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Maradona's 1986 'Hand of God' football sells for £2.5m

    The Adidas Azteca ball used by Diego Maradona in Argentina's 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the 1986 World Cup has sold for £2.5 million (US$3.3m) at Heritage Auctions in the United States. Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser, who collected the ball after the match, confirmed its authenticity before the sale, which fell short of the expected £7.3 million in bids.

    25 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei to sign for Real Madrid

    The 21-year-old centre-back is set to join Real Madrid from Granada, initially with the club's reserve side. Naasei, who made his Ghana senior debut in a friendly against Mexico, has made two La Liga 2 appearances for Granada this season.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. Black Star Film Festival announces 2026 selection from 11 countries

    The Black Star International Film Festival's 11th edition will feature films from 11 countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, the United States, South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Cameroon, Singapore, the Dominican Republic, and Russia. The festival takes place September 24–27, 2026 in Kumasi and follows submissions from 42 countries.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 23 August

  1. Trump, Canada clash over trade tariffs and statehood rhetoric

    US President Trump said Canada wants "the benefits of being a State, without being one" after trade talks collapsed and the US imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tariffs a "miscalculation" and said Canada would match them "dollar-for-dollar" from 8 September, describing the situation as a trade "war".

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 22 August

  1. Canada will match US tariffs dollar-for-dollar after trade talks collapse

    Prime Minister Mark Carney said the fresh wave of US tariffs on Canada is a "miscalculation" after trade talks collapsed on Friday. Canada will retaliate with matching tariffs from 8 September on steel, dairy, appliances and electronics, among other goods.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Burnley, Wrexham compete for winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

    Burnley and Wrexham are competing to sign Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi before the transfer window closes on September 1, with Burnley keen to strengthen their attacking ranks. The 23-year-old has Championship experience from loans at Sheffield United and Stoke City, and recently made his Ghana debut in a friendly against Mexico.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. US says 40+ countries helped China evade tariffs

    The White House reported that more than 40 countries, including Canada, India, Mexico, Japan and South Korea, routed Chinese exports through their borders to sidestep US tariffs, costing American jobs and billions in revenue through transshipping. China's embassy said trade wars have no winners and opposed the tariff measures.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. New Zealand withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino re-election

    New Zealand has become the latest nation to withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, joining England, Wales, Norway, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The withdrawal follows Infantino's aborted plans to sell 20% of the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors, and New Zealand is also seeking an independent review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise Scheme.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. White House reports 40+ countries route Chinese exports to avoid tariffs

    The White House said more than 40 countries, including Canada, India, Mexico, Japan and South Korea, have helped China sidestep US tariffs by routing exports through nations with lower American import duties. According to government and private sector estimates, between $30 billion and roughly $300 billion in goods have been moved through this process, known as transshipping.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Ghanaian boxer Laryea prepares for Argentine bout Saturday

    Ghana's featherweight John 'Expensive' Laryea travels to Buenos Aires to face Adrian Maximiliano Robledo in his 25th professional fight, with coach Carl Lokko confident the victory would aid his championship ambitions and WBA ranking climb.

    12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Trump defends Infantino against removal amid FFE controversy

    US President Donald Trump said it would be a "terrible mistake" to remove Fifa president Gianni Infantino, whose position has come under pressure following accusations from Uefa, Concacaf and the AFC that he broke trust through deception with a failed Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF rebuke Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan

    Three football confederations have issued a joint letter criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his failed proposal to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, stating that "football belongs to no individual" and calling for an independent review into the stake sale proposal.

    11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Trump defends FIFA president Infantino amid removal pressure

    US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" to remove FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose position has come under pressure following UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation's open letter accusing him of breaking trust through his aborted FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal to sell 21% of commercial and ticketing rights to a private investment company.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

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