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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Health Minister Aden Duale said the patient, who fell ill a month ago and was treated in several hospitals in DR Congo, died days after arriving in Nairobi. …

    Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … nt of commitment.” Kenya to ‘accelerate preparations’ CAF president Patrice Motsepe met Kenyan President William Ruto on his visit to the country on Friday Motsepe began his inspection visit for AFCON 2027 in Tanzania before touring Kenya, where he inspected two venues in Nairobi …

    Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027
  5. Joy Online

    … The impressive haul represents a significant improvement on the university’s performance at the 2022 FASU Games in Nairobi, Kenya, where UG won 16 medals across three disciplines. …

    University of Ghana athletes return from 12th FASU Games after medal success in Cairo
  6. Daily Guide

    … A political leader, senior official or business executive boards a flight from Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg or Lusaka and lands in Singapore, Dubai, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Tokyo or Seoul, where the airport runs on time, the immigration process works, the roads are …

    What Is Wrong With Us: We Fly Halfway Around The World To Admire Discipline, Then Fly Home To Tolerate Chaos
  7. Joy Online

    … The last time the University achieved such a milestone was in 2022 in Kenya, Nairobi. …

    12th FASU Games: University of Ghana win 23 medals in Cairo
  8. Daily Guide

    The London Stadium Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, beating London to secure the rights to stage the event for the first time in Africa. …

    Nairobi Beats London To Host 2029 World Athletics Championships
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships (WAC), with the Kenyan capital becoming the first African city to stage the ‌event. …

    Nairobi to host 2029 WAC in African first
  10. Joy Online

    World Athletics have confirmed Nairobi as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships. …

    Kenya confirmed hosts of World Athletics Championships 2029
  11. Joy Online

    … A political leader, senior official or business executive boards a flight from Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg or Lusaka and lands in Singapore, Dubai, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Tokyo or Seoul, where the airport runs on time, the immigration process works, the roads are …

    What Is Wrong With Us: We fly halfway around the world to admire discipline, then fly home to tolerate chaos
  12. Joy Online

    … Mr Gadzanku made the call at the 2026 International Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, where he was a panelist. …

    AGI calls for workplace training to boost youth employability
World & Region

Kenya confirms first Ebola death; outbreak spreads from DR Congo

The News

Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola death—a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo and died days after arriving in Nairobi. The patient tested positive for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola; more than 4,000 people have died from the outbreak in DR Congo this year.

6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Kenya confirms first Ebola death; outbreak spreads from DR Congo

    Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola death—a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo and died days after arriving in Nairobi. The patient tested positive for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola; more than 4,000 people have died from the outbreak in DR Congo this year.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. CAF chief demands urgency as Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda prepare for AFCON 2027

    CAF president Patrice Motsepe has urged Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to show heightened urgency in readying stadiums and facilities for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, set for June–July next year. He stressed that despite some facilities remaining below required standards, postponement is not an option and the three nations must begin testing stadiums in January.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

  1. University of Ghana wins 23 medals at FASU Games in Cairo

    University of Ghana athletes returned to Accra after winning 23 medals (10 gold, 8 silver, 5 bronze) at the 12th FASU Games in Cairo, competing in athletics, badminton and tennis—an improvement on their 16-medal haul at the 2022 FASU Games in Nairobi.

    19 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. University of Ghana wins 23 medals at FASU Games

    The University of Ghana won 23 medals—10 gold, eight silver, and five bronze—at the 12th Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Games in Cairo, Egypt, across athletics, badminton, and tennis.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

    Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa. The decision, confirmed at a World Athletics Council meeting in Budapest, beat London's bid, with World Athletics President Sebastian Coe calling Nairobi's proposal "compelling and emotional."

    16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Nairobi selected as first African host of World Athletics Championships

    World Athletics announced that Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first African city to stage the event. The championships will take place at Kasarani Stadium, while Munich was awarded the 2031 edition.

    16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Kenya to host inaugural World Athletics Championships in Africa

    World Athletics confirmed Nairobi as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first time Africa will host the full championships. The event will be held at Kasarani Stadium, which is undergoing renovation ahead of Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Why leaders copy discipline abroad but tolerate chaos at home

    An opinion piece questions why political and business leaders from the developing world travel to orderly cities like Singapore, London and Tokyo, document best practices, but fail to implement similar discipline and systems upon returning home. The author argues that geographic ignorance can no longer excuse this gap.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. AGI urges SMEs to adopt workplace training for youth employability

    The Association of Ghana Industries called on small and medium-sized enterprises to adopt workplace-based training to enhance the employability of young people, arguing that closer collaboration between industry and TVET institutions is critical to ensuring graduates acquire practical skills that match labour market needs.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Ubuntu Aquatics wins Africa Youth Tourism Innovation Challenge

    Ubuntu Aquatics CC in Namibia won the 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge, with the award presented at the 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Polokwane, South Africa's Limpopo Province. Several other African tourism organisations, destinations and individuals were also recognised for contributions to tourism development across the continent.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kenya airport strike disrupts flights for second day

    Aviation sector workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi are on a nationwide go-slow strike to demand better working conditions and implementation of a previously agreed deal, causing flight delays of more than six hours, cancellations, and stranding hundreds of passengers.

    1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 31 August

  1. BSIFF 2026 explores local language cinema to build African audiences

    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 →

  2. Kenya police use tear gas against traders protesting import duty increase

    Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse small-scale traders protesting an import duty hike that took effect on August 20, with hundreds of businesses in central Nairobi closing in response. The Kenya Revenue Authority said the change, which raises the minimum customs benchmark for a consolidated 40-foot container from 2.5 million to 3.2 million Kenyan shillings, aims to curb under-declaration of imports, but traders say it will increase clearing costs and hurt small businesses relying on consolidated shipments.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Ghana beats Zambia, advances to Africa Volleyball Nations Cup quarterfinals

    Ghana defeated Zambia 3-1 on August 30 in Nairobi to reach the quarterfinals of the Africa Volleyball Nations Cup. Ghana will face Rwanda in the quarterfinals on September 1.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. AfCFTA in grave danger from protectionism and xenophobia, Sir Sam Jonah warns

    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 →

  2. Kenya police disperse traders protesting import duty increase

    Police fired tear gas to disperse small-scale traders protesting an import duty hike in central Nairobi on Friday, with hundreds of businesses closed. The Kenya Revenue Authority raised the duty effective August 20 to curb under-declaration of imports, but traders say the change will increase the cost of clearing goods and hurt small businesses relying on consolidated shipments.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Somalia child malnutrition crisis worsens amid aid cuts

    UNICEF says severe acute malnutrition admissions in Somalia jumped 32 percent in the first six months of 2026 as more than 200 health and nutrition facilities closed due to international aid cuts, with nearly 1.9 million children projected to be malnourished this year.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Ecuador intelligence chief, wife, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash

    Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan were among seven people killed when a helicopter crashed in Kenya's Samburu County on Wednesday. The other five victims were Americans; the helicopter was on a scenic flight from a wildlife conservancy to a river in the area.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Swiss diplomat appointed ambassador to Ghana, Benin, Togo

    Dr. Thomas Oertle has been appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to Ghana, Benin and Togo. He previously served as Switzerland's Head of Mission in Muscat and held senior roles in African cooperation and Middle Eastern diplomacy.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

    Kenya has submitted an official bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships and seeks to become the first African nation to stage the event. The bid, backed by the government, faces competition from London, Rome and Munich, with World Athletics expected to decide next month.

    17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 14 August

  1. African e-learning platform launches to teach green economy skills

    Sustainability Skills and Careers Launchpad Africa (SSCLAfrica), a new African-centred e-learning platform, has been launched to equip the continent's workforce with green skills and knowledge for the emerging green economy. The platform offers courses in renewable energy, climate resilience, sustainable finance, circular economy and other green competencies, with content designed around African realities and case studies.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Nairobi bids for 2029 World Athletics Championships with presidential backing

    Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, backed by a personal guarantee from President William Ruto, with a decision expected on September 15. If awarded, it would be the first time the championships are held on the African continent.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Africa has lost 24% of species since pre-industrial period

    Africa is losing species and natural resources that millions depend on for food, income and clean water, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity warned at a meeting in Nairobi. The continent contains about a quarter of the world's biodiversity but has lost about 24% of its species since the pre-industrial period, driven by climate change, invasive species, pollution and overuse.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Nairobi bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

    Kenya's capital has formally submitted its bid to become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome and Munich for the 2029 event. World Athletics will announce the host city in September.

    11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 10 August

  1. Nairobi bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

    Nairobi has submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome, and Munich for hosting rights. The event would make Nairobi the first African city to stage the world championships. World Athletics will announce the host city in September.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. African labour leaders push worker-centred energy transition at COP31

    African trade union leaders and climate negotiators met in Nairobi for a summit to shape a unified continental position on energy sovereignty and green industrialisation ahead of COP31. Labour movement representatives called for energy to be treated as a public good under democratic control rather than as a market commodity, and warned against Africa exporting raw critical minerals while importing expensive finished products.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in London to boost exports

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Trade House in London to provide Ghanaian exporters with a permanent marketplace in the United Kingdom and create new opportunities for trade and investment. The facility will showcase processed foods, beverages, textiles, cosmetics and light manufactured goods, and host sector-focused exhibitions and business-to-business meetings to connect Ghanaian producers with UK buyers.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Technology reshapes global cooperation, digital skills now essential

    The CEO of Diplomatic Affairs Media said technology has become the new language of global cooperation, with nations collaborating through innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital trade rather than traditional diplomacy alone. She told graduates of the HACSA Foundation's Tech4Girls Programme that digital skills are now essential, particularly for young women seeking to compete in the global economy.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. Ghana's U18 women's hockey team competes for World Cup spot

    Ghana's Under-18 women's hockey team will compete at the inaugural U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6 to 8. The tournament serves as Africa's qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup scheduled for December 2026, with Ghana competing against Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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