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The Chronicle
… He highlighted that despite continuous repatriation efforts, many return within weeks due to Abuja’s central geography and proximity to four neighbouring states, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kaduna. …
Abuja security threat: Wike moves to restrict Okada, Keke operationsThe Ghanaian Times
… But leading committee members say they are backing Infantino, including CAF Vice President Fouzi Lekjaa from Morocco and fellow FIFA Council members Hany Abo Rida (Egypt), Hamidou Djibrilla (Niger) and Ahmed Yhaya (Mauritania). …
Infantino gets backing from leading African football administratorsJoy Online
… Burkina Faso is projected to see 60 additional deaths per 100,000, Mali 37, Chad 47, and Niger a striking 68, among the highest in the world. …
Ghana’s climate future brings less malaria but more deadly heat, new research showsJoy Online
… Thirteen of the 18 trapped countries sit in northern sub-Saharan Africa, including Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad, with the rest concentrated in Southern Asia. …
Ghana faces a deadly gap between rising heat and its slow-growing electricity supply – ReportJoy Online
… All of these people live in either low-income or lower middle-income countries today, mostly in northern sub-Saharan Africa such as Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Chad. …
Climate change projected to cause more AC adoption for the wealthy and shorter lives for the poor – ReportJoy Online
… ed situations where arrested drug traffickers claimed the substances were being transported to neighbouring countries and were not intended for the Ghanaian market. “Interestingly, anytime we make such an arrest of drug sailors, all that you will hear is that it is going to Niger …
Ghana’s borders not for illicit drug trafficking – NACOC warns neighbouring countriesJoy Online
… In January 2026, an Islamic State affiliate reportedly used kamikaze drones in a single coordinated assault on Niamey’s international airport in Niger. …
Wings Over the Sahel: Why Ghana and West Africa must build a drone-ready security doctrineJoy Online
… He said the declaration emerged from a regional meeting involving representatives from Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Côte d’Ivoire, including officials from government institutions, academia, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations and development partners. …
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
… not begin in Nigeria because the country was initially flagged as a potential stumbling block. “The plan is finance the project in segments starting with the Morocco-Mauritania-Senegal axis, then moving to the Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire axis… then the final connection would be to Niger …
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline planA girl trafficked from Niger to Ghana for street begging escaped from her trafficker near Kumasi Central Mosque and was discovered by a local resident. She bore visible bruises from punishment for failing to meet daily begging quotas and is now sheltered by the resident's family.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
A girl trafficked from Niger to Ghana for street begging escaped from her trafficker near Kumasi Central Mosque and was discovered by a local resident. She bore visible bruises from punishment for failing to meet daily begging quotas and is now sheltered by the resident's family.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Chronicle argues that US entry restrictions imposed on African countries—full bans on Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and partial restrictions on Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania—represent a modern form of gunboat diplomacy, using economic and political leverage instead of military force to dictate terms.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Russia is deepening relationships with Ghana and other West African countries through cultural exchanges, educational programs, and agricultural cooperation via its Center for Public Diplomacy, with culture presented as a bridge to understanding beyond politics.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece calls on President Mahama to dissolve the Ghana Football Association, citing the Black Stars' poor recent performance: group-stage exits at AFCON 2021, 2023, and the World Cup 2022, failure to qualify for AFCON 2025, and an eight-match AFCON qualifying winless streak spanning three years.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana begin a fresh AFCON qualifying campaign after their disappointing 2025 campaign, in which late goals in opening matches against Angola and Niger left them with one point from their first two games; Ghana ultimately finished without a victory and failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in two decades.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens defeated Niger 6-1 in their fourth match of the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup, recording their third victory in the competition. The team will face Côte d'Ivoire on the final day.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz's Ghana face Côte d'Ivoire in an away AFCON qualifier in Bouaké, marking the Portuguese coach's first competitive match in his second spell. After missing the 2025 AFCON following a winless qualifying campaign, Ghana must demonstrate the defensive discipline that helped them reach the World Cup knockout stage.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pan-Africanist Professor P.L.O. Lumumba says President Mahama is helping rekindle Ghana's historic Pan-African role and revive aspects of the vision championed by Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah, pointing to Mahama's continental engagement and international advocacy.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
With President Bassirou Diomaye Faye chairing ECOWAS and President John Dramani Mahama expected to assume the African Union chairmanship in 2027, two West African leaders will simultaneously hold influential positions in Africa's regional and continental architecture. The article argues this convergence of leadership presents an opportunity to redefine regional integration and rebuild relationships across West Africa, particularly as ECOWAS faces challenges including the withdrawal of three member states and mounting terrorism, economic pressures, and climate vulnerability.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament called for renewed commitment by lawmakers to tackle climate change, citing increasing flooding, heat waves, and rising sea levels affecting livelihoods and security across the sub-region. The second ECOWAS Parliamentary Seminar in Accra convened lawmakers from member states to deliberate on measures to address climate change adaptation challenges.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A physicist argues that Ghana should understand air pollution by examining the atmosphere as a dynamic physical system governed by fundamental principles of energy and matter, rather than focusing only on visible smoke or health concerns.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens will play Nigeria in their second game of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup on Friday, September 18, after beating Burkina Faso 4-0 in their opener. Nigeria leads the table after a 5-0 win over Niger in their first match.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's state-owned fuel distributor BOST Energies has cut diesel and gasoline exports to Burkina Faso and Mali since August to prioritise domestic demand, managing director Afetsi Awoonor said. Global supply tightness driven by conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East has driven fuel prices to record highs and strained BOST's ability to meet export requests.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Sports Stadium has been cleared by CAF to host international matches and will serve as the home venue for Niger and Somalia's 2027 AFCON Qualifiers games, according to the National Sports Authority. The facility is currently the only approved venue for FIFA Category A matches in Ghana.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens have travelled to Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire, to defend their title in the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup, which begins today with Ghana's opening match against Burkina Faso. The tournament will be played in a league format with Ghana facing five opponents across two venues, with the final match against Cote d'Ivoire scheduled for Saturday, September 27.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-17 women's national team has travelled to Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls' Cup, which begins on Tuesday, September 16, with 22 players called up. The tournament will serve as qualifiers for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Black Maidens will face Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Côte d'Ivoire in a round-robin format.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 20 Ghanaian youth are participating in the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia, where the CEO of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations says the event could unlock business partnerships, scholarships and joint ventures in entrepreneurship, technology, media, education and culture.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
About 10,000 young people from 191 countries, including representatives from 19 African nations, gathered in Ekaterinburg, Russia for the week-long 2026 International Festival of Youth (September 11–17), which provides a platform for young leaders to participate in activities covering media, entrepreneurship, science, education, technology, public administration, culture, sport and civic engagement.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC must overturn a 1-0 deficit when they face Malian club FC Diarra in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, needing to win by at least two clear goals to progress.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's government is developing an integrated rail, inland water, and road transport system to decongest highways and the Port of Tema. The plan routes cargo by rail from Tema to Mpakadan, then by lake transport to Buipe, and finally by road to northern Ghana and landlocked neighbours including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi has inspected the ongoing Techiman 24-hour economy model market project and expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction work, just over three months after contractors took over the site. He said the rehabilitation would improve businesses, spur socio-economic growth, create job opportunities, and attract investment to the region.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Africa Clean Air Network report found that parts of West Africa, particularly Senegal and Cape Verde, experienced more than 120 days in 2025 when air quality exceeded the World Health Organization's daily safety guideline for PM2.5 particles, primarily due to seasonal Saharan dust.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Abu Sakara Foster, founder of the National Interest Movement, has urged African youth to dismantle the economic and political systems constraining the continent's freedom and development. Speaking at a youth dialogue in Accra on diaspora engagement and Africa's future, he argued that Africa's current global economic position limits its ability to employ its own resources for its own people, and called for greater diaspora engagement to confront this "suppressive system."
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Niger's government has blamed France for inciting an attack by mutinous soldiers on a military airbase and the presidency in Niamey on August 29, saying a "vast network of accomplices led by France" was responsible. The government says it has compiled evidence and reserves the right to bring the matter before international courts.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has urged African youth to reject externally driven political narratives and unite to challenge exploitation, neocolonialism, and extraction of the continent's natural resources. He criticized African governments for entering defence and intelligence cooperation agreements with Western powers and external actors, arguing that African countries should prioritise their own sovereignty and interests.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pan-African activists and youth gathered at the University of Ghana for an International Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations, arguing that Africa's economic challenges stem from legacies of slavery, colonialism, and external control. The forum, organized by the Pan-African Progressive Front, called for African youth to lead campaigns for debt cancellation and reparatory justice as linked issues of economic sovereignty.
5 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Maidens have been drawn into Group B alongside Nigeria, Togo and Niger for the 2027 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup, hosted by Côte d'Ivoire and scheduled to begin September 15, 2026. The tournament will prepare Ghana for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that social media platforms are fundamentally changing how Africans determine who governs them, replacing traditional military coups with a new form of state capture built on narratives and information control rather than barracks seizures.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Security agencies including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and others have called on residents of border communities to provide timely and credible information to help prevent crime and counter violent extremism. The call was made at a Civilian-Security Dialogue in Naaga in Kassena Nankana Municipality, organized by the National Peace Council as part of the Atlantic Corridor Project funded by Denmark and Norway through UNDP.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →