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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Ghana has secured commitments from several European countries to return looted cultural artefacts and support efforts toward reparatory justice, with the Netherlands announcing plans to return 2,000 artefacts catalogued in its possession.

    Dutch to return 2,000 artefacts to Ghana as Reparatory Justice Conference secures major commitments
  3. The Chronicle

    Two players who made positive impacts in Sweden’s 5-1 demolition of Tunisia in their 2026 World Cup opener have taken different approaches to their preparations for the upcoming Group F match against the Netherlands on Saturday, 20th June (19:00 CEST).

    Isak trains alone as Sweden step up preparations for Netherlands
  4. Joy Online

    He disclosed that the European Union had formally indicated its readiness to engage Ghana on reparatory justice, while the governments of Germany and the Netherlands had communicated their willingness to return African artefacts removed during the colonial era.

    Next Steps: Victory on reparatory justice is on the horizon – Ablakwa
  5. Joy Online

    Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has apologised after saying that Japan players “all look alike” during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.

    Van der Vaart apologises over Japan racial slur
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    He leaves the post with matches to come against Japan on Saturday and the Netherlands on June 25.

    Tunisia replace Lamouchi with Renard after Sweden rout
  7. Joy Online

    Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

    Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
  8. Daily Guide

    Nii Nmai Dsane, Chief Executive Officer of Q-Advise, a global software licensing and contract advisory consultancy headquartered in the Netherlands, has been awarded a Citation of Appreciation by Methodist Basic School in recognition of his longstanding support and commitment to

    Nii Dsane, CEO of Dutch Consultancy Q-Advise, Honored for longstanding Support to Schools
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Senegal have won two of their three opening games at the World Cup, running out 2-1 victors over Poland in 2018 before slipping to a 2-0 defeat against the Netherlands in 2022.

    France seeking payback against Senegal
  10. Joy Online

    Instagram read: “An agreement has been officially reached to dismiss coach Sabri Lamouchi. “Plans are under way ‌to appoint ‌Mondher Kebaier as the national team ‌coach [on an interim basis].” Tunisia play Japan in their second group game on Saturday before facing the Netherlands

    2026 World Cup: Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi after opening match defeat to Sweden
  11. Joy Online

    Daichi Kamada’s late header rescued a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.

    World Cup: Japan twice comefrom behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands
World & Region

EU shifts Ghana partnership focus from aid to mutual security

The News

The European Union says it is evolving its relationship with Ghana from a traditional donor-development model to one based on shared interests and mutual security responsibilities. The EU argues that Ghana's democratic stability and regional peace are important to European security, particularly as instability and violent extremism spread across the Sahel.

20 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 20 August

  1. EU shifts Ghana partnership focus from aid to mutual security

    The European Union says it is evolving its relationship with Ghana from a traditional donor-development model to one based on shared interests and mutual security responsibilities. The EU argues that Ghana's democratic stability and regional peace are important to European security, particularly as instability and violent extremism spread across the Sahel.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Reijnders joins Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City for £52m

    Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City after less than a year at the club. The 28-year-old made 50 appearances for City but struggled to make an impact and has signed a five-year contract with Al-Qadsiah, managed by Brendan Rodgers.

    20 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Ghana hosts regional talks on implementing climate adaptation plans

    Ghana brought together officials from Kenya, the Netherlands, and South Africa for a three-day meeting to explore how to translate national climate adaptation plans into practical action, with financing, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement identified as key priorities.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghanaian film wins Locarno awards, actor honored

    'Ego Reach We All,' a 105-minute drama written and directed by Amartei Armar and produced by Yemoh Ike, won the Pardo for Change and saw actor Idrissu Tontie Jr. receive Best Male Performance at Switzerland's Locarno Film Festival. Shot entirely in Ghana with a local cast and crew, the film is a feature adaptation of Armar's 2018 short film Vagabonds, which won at the Montreal World Film Festival.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana, Netherlands sign pact to fight illicit drug trade

    Ghana and the Netherlands have formalised a commitment through a Letter of Intent to intensify collaboration against illicit drugs and criminal networks involved in the trade. The agreement, signed by Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Netherlands' Minister of Justice and Security D.M. Van Weel, builds on the Accra Call to Action and aims to strengthen international efforts to disrupt illicit drug markets and criminal proceeds.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 16 August

  1. Ghana and Netherlands sign drug-fighting agreement

    Ghana and the Netherlands have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen joint efforts against illicit drugs and dismantle criminal networks behind drug markets, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stating the agreement builds on the Accra Call to Action and seeks to disrupt trafficking of cocaine, synthetic drugs and illicit proceeds between the two countries.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Manchester City midfielder Reijnders set for Saudi move

    Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Qadsiah in a £52m deal. The 28-year-old Dutch international, who cost City £46.5m when he joined from AC Milan last summer, made seven goals in 47 appearances but struggled to make a significant impact.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Blast at Rotterdam petroleum facility kills one, injures six

    An explosion at a Gunvor petroleum storage tank in Rotterdam's port on Thursday killed one person and injured six others during maintenance work. Police found no immediate sign of sabotage and said all scenarios remained under investigation.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Solar eclipse wows millions across UK and Europe

    The UK and Europe experienced their most dramatic solar eclipse in nearly 30 years, with millions witnessing the event. The UK saw a partial eclipse with more than 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon, while parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain experienced a total eclipse.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Xavi appointed Netherlands head coach on four-year deal

    Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands, becoming the first non-Dutch coach since Austrian Ernst Happel in 1978. The 46-year-old signed a four-year contract following Ronald Koeman's resignation after the World Cup.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Arsenal's Arteta confirms Saliba, Timber sidelined for season start

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that centre backs William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will be unavailable for the start of the Premier League season. Saliba is recovering from a back injury sustained while on World Cup duty with France and is in rest mode, while Timber is still weeks away from returning after missing the World Cup with the Netherlands.

    11 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 3 August

  1. European rivers hit record lows amid prolonged drought

    The Rhine, Danube, and other major European rivers have fallen to record low levels as prolonged heatwaves and drought conditions strain the continent. Low water levels threaten navigation, shipping, and economic activity across Europe's busiest waterways.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. India seeks strawberry crop independence from foreign imports

    Around 85% of India's strawberry cultivation happens in Mahabaleshwar in western India, where the cool, high-altitude climate and well-drained soil are ideal. Despite the region's success, India relies entirely on imported strawberry plant varieties from California, Florida, Italy, and Spain, and has not developed a domestic variety.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Arsenal right-back Timber visits London for groin rehabilitation

    Jurrien Timber has travelled from Arsenal's Spain training camp to London for a groin check as part of his ongoing rehabilitation. Sources indicate the visit is routine and not due to a setback; Timber is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.

    30 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Timber returns to London for groin assessment during pre-season

    Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has travelled from the club's training camp in Spain to London for a groin check. Sources say the visit is part of his rehabilitation schedule, and he is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Tottenham's record £237m summer spend signals new ambition

    Defender Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's club-record £237m spending under manager Roberto de Zerbi reflects a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season in which the club finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation. Van de Ven expects the team to play "more enjoyable" football under De Zerbi with the new signings and a full pre-season.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government provides consular support to detained Asante Akyem MP

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government is offering consular assistance to Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong, who remains detained in the Netherlands on alleged money laundering and romance scam charges. The mission in The Hague is coordinating with Dutch authorities, the MP's family, and legal representatives to ensure his rights are protected.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Guardiola declines Italy coaching role to take break

    Pep Guardiola has turned down the vacant Italy coaching job, with sources indicating he intends to take "at least one year" out of football after leaving Manchester City. The Catalan coach wants to prioritize his personal life but remains open to international football roles in the future, as several nations have approached him.

    27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 25 July

  1. De Zerbi says unhappy Tottenham players should leave

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has attracted bids from Nottingham Forest.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Klopp warns media not to invade family privacy

    Jurgen Klopp, appointed Germany's head coach on a four-year deal, warned he will quit if the media does not respect his family's privacy, calling the role "the absolutely high point" of his coaching career and his first job since leaving Liverpool in 2024.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Al-Hilal signs West Ham winger Summerville for £60m

    Saudi club Al-Hilal have agreed a £60m deal (initial £55m plus £5m in add-ons) to sign Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville, 24, from relegated West Ham. The sale provides a windfall for West Ham as they look to cut their wage bill following relegation from the Premier League.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Enforce existing anti-graft laws, not new ones – Osei-Opare

    Former Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has called for stricter enforcement of existing anti-corruption laws rather than the passage of new ones, arguing that the country's challenge lies not in drafting laws but in implementing those already in place regardless of which government is in power.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Spain tops FIFA rankings; Morocco, Ghana, Egypt climb

    Spain claimed the top spot in the FIFA men's rankings after beating Argentina 1-0, with Morocco reaching a record-high sixth place. Ghana moved up eight places in the latest rankings.

    21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. GEPA and Netherlands CBI formalize Ghana trade partnership

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority and the Netherlands' Centre for the Promotion of Sustainable Production and Trade have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen economic cooperation and provide direct market access for Ghanaian exporters to the Netherlands and the European Union.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. GEPA and Netherlands CBI sign trade partnership agreement

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Netherlands' CBI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise a trade partnership, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation and provide Ghanaian exporters with direct market access to the Netherlands and wider EU markets.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. Police arrests for false publications risk reviving criminal libel law

    Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, warned that Ghana risks reintroducing the repealed criminal libel law if police continue arresting people over alleged false publications instead of allowing civil legal processes. He cited the arrest of broadcaster Kwabena Bobie Ansah over claims about former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo as an example, arguing that defamation should be handled through the National Media Commission, retractions, apologies, or civil court suits rather than police action.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. USTED students gain breast cancer awareness, stigma reduction

    Students at the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development attended a breast cancer awareness programme organised by Peace and Love Hospital and Breast Care International, where they learned about prevention, screening, early detection, and the importance of supporting people living with breast cancer.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Poultry sector needs 10-20 year legal strategy, CEO says

    The Rockland Farms CEO has called for Ghana's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative to be backed by a long-term, legally binding roadmap spanning 10 to 20 years, arguing that meaningful transformation requires sustained commitment beyond short-term interventions and political cycles. She notes that feed production, which accounts for about 80 per cent of broiler chicken production costs, is critical to reducing industry costs.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Poultry strategy needs 10 to 20-year legal roadmap

    Rockland Farms CEO Edith Akosah Wheatland says Ghana's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative requires a long-term, legally backed roadmap spanning at least a decade to two decades to transform the sector, as short-term interventions cannot succeed. She noted that feed production accounts for about 80 per cent of broiler chicken costs and that her company reduced expenses by building its own feed mill.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Nine African teams reached World Cup knockout stage, all eliminated

    Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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