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The Ghanaian Times
… The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), Mr Simon Madjie, said the opening of the London Trade House, following similar facilities in Philadelphia and Nairobi, demonstrated Ghana’s commitment to converting export potential into investment op …
Ghana strengthens UK trade ties …As GEPA opens Trade House in London to boost exportsJoy Online
… changing global landscape means that digital skills were no longer optional but essential, particularly for young women seeking to compete internationally. “A girl sitting in Accra today can develop software for a company in Vienna, build digital solutions for clients in Nairobi …
Technology is the new language of global cooperation – Diplomatic Affairs Media CEOJoy Online
… The tournament will be held at the Sikh Union Club in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6 to 8, and will serve as Africa’s qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup, scheduled for December 2026. …
Ghana’s Women’s team ready for inaugural U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa CupJoy Online
… It is going to come from a university student in Accra, an independent developer in Lagos, or a grassroots innovator in Nairobi. …
Building the Open Door: Why the African AI Revolution must belong to everyoneJoy Online
… The U.S. has said it will no longer support efforts in the country. ‘FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKS’ Health advocate Susan Wairimu Metta, who works with HIV-affected communities in Kisumu West, Kenya – the Kenyan area with the highest HIV prevalence rates outside Nairobi – said she …
Fewer children got US-backed HIV treatment after aid cuts, study findsJoy Online
… They’re building from Accra with churches in Nairobi, London, Toronto, Sydney and São Paulo in mind — a reminder that fintech isn’t the only sector where African startups can compete on a global stage. …
Meet the 3 Ghanaian founders teaching AI to follow the preacherJoy Online
… She also cited the meeting of both presidents in Nairobi on May 11 and 12 at the Africa Forward Summit, and France’s participation in Ghana’s conference on reparations on June 18 and 19. …
France, Ghana reaffirm strong partnership at Bastille Day celebrationJoy Online
… The upcoming conference builds on the success of the inaugural Indo-Africa Cleft Conference held in Nairobi in 2012 and aims to institutionalise collaboration between Africa and India by documenting successful care models and establishing long-term partnerships beyond the event.
Smile Train to convene Africa, India cleft specialists for Indo-Africa Cleft ConferenceJoy Online
… The visit comes barely a month after Zoomlion Kenya commenced operations in Nairobi under the city’s integrated waste management programme, with the company already making significant progress in transforming the capital’s waste management system. …
Zoomlion MD visits Kenya as company transforms Nairobi waste managementJoy Online
… They pointed to Nairobi, where the encroachment on Ngong Forest has left the city vulnerable to droughts and heatwaves. …
Policy just saved Achimota Forest. But culture must save the people – creativelyUNICEF 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.
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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.
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The article argues that as artificial intelligence spreads across Africa—from rural health diagnostics to agricultural technology—decision-making spaces and access to knowledge must be deliberately opened to grassroots developers and independent innovators, not just corporate executives and traditional leaders, to ensure breakthrough innovations reflect the continent's diversity.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received U.S.-supported HIV treatment in the year to October 2025 than in the previous fiscal year, according to a study that attributed the decline to Trump administration cuts and changes to foreign aid. The analysis found U.S.-supported pediatric HIV treatment fell by around 14% year-on-year, though the U.S. State Department disputed the methodology and said the decline reflects the program's success in preventing new infections.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tony Marfo, Charles Opoku-Agyeman, and Emmanuel Zeye have built AI platforms to address recurring challenges in churches, including media teams struggling to keep pace during sermons and the difficulty of repurposing teachings for wider reach. Their tools, including ScriptureLive, aim to reduce volunteer workload and improve congregational engagement.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in health, innovation, investment and cultural exchange, marking another year of strong bilateral ties. Key engagements cited include the co-chairing of the One Health Summit in Lyon on April 7, President Mahama's official visit to Paris on April 8 for talks with President Macron, and France's participation in Ghana's conference on reparations on June 18 and 19.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Smile Train will convene the Indo-Africa Cleft Conference in Goa, India, from July 20–23, 2026, bringing together more than 50 healthcare professionals from 18 African countries to strengthen collaboration and improve access to comprehensive cleft treatment.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Managing Director of Zoomlion Ghana Limited has visited Kenya to review the company's operations in Nairobi, where Zoomlion Kenya has evacuated more than 55,000 tonnes of waste since commencing operations on March 27, 2026, and is tackling the city's approximately 109 illegal dumpsites.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government revoked Executive Instrument 144, which had excised approximately 361.5 acres from Achimota Forest Reserve, restoring the land to forest status. The author argues that while policy has secured the forest's protection, cultural and behavioural change among Ghanaians is essential to ensure its long-term survival.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Yellow Card, a stablecoin-based infrastructure provider operating across over 60 countries, has received seven nominations at the Morgan Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Financial Crime Awards 2026 (Africa Edition), including a nomination for Organisational Excellence in Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An increasing number of Kenyan men, particularly among the Kikuyu ethnic group, are taking their mother's first name as their surname instead of their father's — a departure from tradition that has sparked debate and ridicule, though some see it as reflecting changing attitudes toward women in a patriarchal society. Notable figures like politician John Njũgũna Wanjikũ and musician Peter Kĩgia have adopted female surnames, either given at birth or chosen to honour their mothers.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating The Gambia in the final qualifying round, returning to the continental stage for the first time since 2016. Led by head coach Beldine Odemba and captain Mwanahalima Adam Jereko, the Harambee Starlets will compete in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Senegal.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Food Prize Foundation President Mashal Husain awarded AGRA the Norman E. Borlaug Medallion at an event in Nairobi, Kenya, recognising the organisation's two decades of advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems for smallholder farmers across Africa.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Kenyan court has charged eight schoolgirls with murder for the deaths of 16 of their fellow students in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Nakuru County in late May; all eight defendants pleaded not guilty.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tutors at St Monica's College of Education in Asante-Mampong completed a two-day retreat on grant writing, research development and scholarly publication, with nearly 60 participants from the college, Mampong Technical College of Education and selected senior high schools. The programme covered manuscript preparation, proposal development, grant acquisition and practical approaches to research addressing societal challenges.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Polygamist, a 22-episode Netflix series released in June about a wealthy Johannesburg businessman with multiple wives, has generated widespread social media engagement and international celebrity reactions, igniting debate about marriage, betrayal, and polygamy across Africa and beyond.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An assistant professor at Calgary University is chairing a free virtual international conference on AI, data science, and analytics on June 27, 2026. The third annual event aims to bridge theory and real-world impact, with a focus on inclusive AI and emerging technologies in developing nations.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FSD Africa, the British High Commission, and Ghana's Infrastructure Investment Fund have launched a Green Project Preparation Facility to bridge Ghana's infrastructure financing gap by preparing climate-aligned projects for investment. The facility is initially capitalised with GBP5 million from the UK Government.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenyan police fired tear gas in Nairobi on Thursday to disperse demonstrators commemorating the second anniversary of 2024 anti-government protests that left at least 60 people dead. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said 355 people were arrested across the East African country and apologised for security measures including barricades used to contain the demonstrations.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →