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… The 2026 reckoning Drawn in Group I with France, Norway, and Iraq, Senegal opens their journey against the French on June 16 at MetLife Stadium. …
Seoul to New Jersey: Senegal’s reckoning with France, 24 Years onJoy Online
When Iraq’s football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country’s matches against Norway and France, which will be played in the US cities of Boston and Philadelphia this month. …
‘A World Cup for them not us’: Fans’ anger at US travel bans and visa restrictionsJoy Online
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser as Scotland’s World Cup Group C opponents Morocco were held to a 1-1 friendly draw by Norway in New York. …
Injury worry for Morocco after friendly draw against NorwayJoy Online
… In December, the UK and Norway signed a pact to hunt Russian submarines in the North Atlantic to protect undersea cables. …
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technologyJoy Online
… The study, led by University College London (UCL), involved more than 4,000 newly diagnosed patients over the age of 40 in the UK, Norway, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. …
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggestsThe Ghanaian Times
… Senegal on June 16, Norway vs. Senegal on June 22, Ecuador vs. …
Price of World Cup bus in New York reduced after fan outcryJoy Online
… Marine culture is being practised in countries including China, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Vietnam, Chile and the Philippines. …
Ghana eyes marine culture push to revive collapsing fish stocksThe Ghanaian Times
… The game is on May 23 in Oslo, Norway. Olofsson worked the women’s final at the 2024 Paris Olympics tournament, won by the United States 1-0 against Brazil. …
German referee Siebert to officiate Arsenal-PSG Champions League finalJoy Online
… Austria, the Czech Republic, DR Congo, Haiti, Iraq, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Scotland and Turkey are back after long absences. …
World Cup debutants to wear collectable patches on shirtsBusiness & Financial Times
… When oil was discovered, policymakers spoke confidently about learning from Norway. …
RE-IMAGINE GHANA with H. Aku Kwapong, PhD: From advisory commission, the case for blowing up the NDPC to executive platformErling 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 →