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Erling Haaland tapped home a dramatic late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup. …
Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 16 at expense of Ivory CoastJoy Online
… The project is being implemented by the National Peace Council in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding support from the governments of Denmark, Norway and South Korea. …
Peace Council establishes peace committee, monitors to strengthen peace effortsJoy Online
… Elsewhere, Senegal, who finished third will face Belgium, DR Congo are set to play England, Côte d’Ivoire take on Norway, and South Africa will battle hosts Canada for a place in the last 16. …
World Cup 2026: Nine African nations reach knockout stage as Tunisia bows outJoy Online
… As it was, Haaland started and stayed on the bench as Norway made ten changes to their starting XI. …
Dembele hits terrific treble as France top groupThe Ghanaian Times
… Kenu said the virus entered Ghana in March 2020 through travellers from Turkey and Norway. …
Disease outbreaks stem from system failures, not border issues – Prof. Ernest Kenu:The Chronicle
… Although Africa’s second highest-ranked side had to contend with one of the pre-tournament favourites in France and a Norway team boasting arguably the competition’s best centre-forward, the Lions of Teranga were still backed to emerge from those encounters with something. …
Senegal needs victory at all cost against IraqThe Chronicle
Norway meet France at the Gillette Stadium on Friday evening for the final round of group stage matches in the 2026 World Cup. …
Norway meet France in final round of group stage matchesJoy Online
… Graham Potter’s side sit on four points – in third place in Group F – which will be enough to send them through to play one of France, Norway, Germany or Switzerland. …
World Cup: Japan and Sweden progress with draw – but tough ties awaitsJoy Online
… They will face France or Norway in the first knockout round on 30 June in Arlington, Texas.
‘We could call it racist’ – Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger commentsJoy Online
… The event also featured new commitments on land tenure rights from Peru and Brazil and a major forest finance pledge from Norway, underscoring growing momentum behind forest protection, sustainable land use and climate action ahead of COP30 in Brazil and COP31 in Türkiye. …
Ghana close to issuing forest carbon credits under J-REDD+ programme – MinisterErling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Peace Council has trained and established a Local Peace Committee and community monitors in Kongo, Tempane District, to strengthen peacebuilding and prevent violent extremism. The nine-member committee and 11 monitors, drawn from youth, women, minority groups and ethnic representatives, will identify and report early warning signs of conflict.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and eight other African teams—Algeria, DR Congo, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and South Africa—progressed to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Tunisia was eliminated. Ghana finished third in their group with four points and will face Colombia.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Ernest Kenu, head of epidemiology at the University of Ghana, argues that infectious diseases spread in Ghana through contaminated water, poor sanitation, overcrowded spaces, and weak surveillance systems rather than weak border controls. He cited cholera as an example, noting Ghana has recorded more than 15 outbreaks since 1970, with poor sanitation continuing to fuel transmission.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Senegal must defeat Iraq in their final 2026 World Cup Group I match to have a realistic chance of progressing as one of the eight best third-placed teams. The Lions of Teranga are currently ranked last among all third-placed teams and need a convincing victory to advance.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Norway meet France at Gillette Stadium on Friday evening in the final round of group stage matches for the 2026 World Cup. Norway sit second in Group I behind France due to goal difference, though can claim top spot with victory, while France need only avoid defeat to confirm first place.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Anthony Elanga's second-half goal earned Sweden a 1–1 draw against Japan, securing a last-32 spot for Potter's side. Japan finished second in the group and will face Brazil in the knockout stage.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae responded to Bastian Schweinsteiger's pre-match comments characterizing his team as "a bit African football" and "not so conditioned by tactics," saying the remarks could be considered racist and reflecting biases about African football. Fae made the comments after Ivory Coast qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in history with a 2-0 win over Curacao.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana announced it is close to issuing forest carbon credits under its J-REDD+ programme, which converts traditional REDD+ projects into national-scale carbon credit schemes focused on protecting forests while supporting rural communities through sustainable agriculture and livelihoods.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Didier Deschamps is returning to France to attend his mother's funeral and will miss the final Group I World Cup match against Norway. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will lead the squad in his absence.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of Friday's World Cup match against Iraq after sustaining a knee injury during Monday's 3-2 loss to Norway. Mendy left the field in the 63rd minute and media reports indicate he suffered a ligament issue.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Erling Haaland netted two goals to help Norway secure a 3-2 victory over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup, guaranteeing their place in the last 32. Haaland has now scored four goals in two World Cup matches, making him Norway's highest-scoring player in World Cup history.
24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
After losing 3-1 to France and 3-2 to Norway in Group I, Senegal's World Cup campaign is in jeopardy, but coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said the team's hopes are not dead. Senegal must beat Iraq in their final group game to qualify for one of eight best third-place slots.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal to qualify for the World Cup last 32, with the Manchester City striker now having four goals in two games — more than any other Norway player in World Cup history.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Senegal's World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by disputes over bonuses and payments, a late change of chef, and complaints over food, with concerns that off-pitch issues could affect team performance on the field.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France head coach Didier Deschamps has been granted permission to return to France following the death of his mother, and will miss France's final World Cup group game against Norway on Friday. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of the squad.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3–2 in the World Cup, securing their place in the last 32 alongside France. Haaland has now scored four goals in two games, more than any other Norwegian player in World Cup history.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A new cultural, trade, and diplomatic platform celebrating Ghana-Norway ties, the 'Akwaaba Nsuo & Velkommen Fjord Durbar 2026', was launched in Accra on Saturday. The three-day event in Oslo (July 31–August 2, 2026) will feature a trade exhibition, durbar of chiefs, and B2B networking sessions, drawing on the symbolism of Ghana's rivers and Norway's fjords to highlight water as a shared cultural, economic, and environmental identity.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A governance expert has submitted a policy proposal to Ghana's government urging it not to renew Gold Fields Ghana's mining lease over the Tarkwa Gold Mine when it expires in 2027, instead proposing the state assume sovereign majority ownership of the mine. The proposal comes as Gold Fields has applied for a 20-year extension, which has drawn opposition from civil society groups and academics.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars defeated Panama 1–0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and climbed eight places to 65th in the latest FIFA ranking, up from 73rd. The team next faces England on Tuesday, June 23rd, before playing Croatia in their final group game.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA introduced mandatory three-minute hydration breaks during World Cup matches in the US and Canada to help players cope with heat and humidity, but fans have booed the innovation at matches including England vs. Croatia in Dallas and Ghana vs. Panama in Toronto, citing disruption to game flow and suspicion of advertising-driven motives.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England captain Harry Kane scored twice in England's 4-2 World Cup victory against Croatia, equalling Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals. Lineker called Kane "the greatest English striker we've ever had," noting Kane's all-round game as exceptional.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored two goals on his FIFA World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their opening Group I match, marking the Scandinavian nation's first World Cup victory in 28 years.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Norway's Erling Haaland scored two goals on his World Cup debut to lead Norway to a 4-1 opening victory over Iraq in Group I. Iraq equalized early in the match but Norway's second goal came shortly after, and the team secured the win in their first World Cup appearance in 28 years.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, has undergone a successful lung transplant in Oslo after her pulmonary fibrosis condition worsened in recent months. She will remain in hospital for several weeks under observation as standard post-transplant care.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq in their opening Group I match at Boston Stadium. Norway made their World Cup return after 28 years, while Iraq appeared in the tournament for the first time in 40 years.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Players from Germany, Switzerland, and Norway have expressed concern about encountering venomous snakes at their World Cup training bases in the United States. Germany's Joshua Kimmich reported his team encountered a copperhead at their Winston-Salem camp, and the Swiss designated a "snake area" at their San Diego facility.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, was convicted of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a seven-week trial. He was found guilty of two counts of rape, including one at the crown prince's home, but acquitted of two other rape charges.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France captain Kylian Mbappé has pledged to increase his defensive efforts as the two-time world champions begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, acknowledging criticism over his performances both at Real Madrid and for his country.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →