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Order a long-term news report on Red Sea
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy Online
… In response, the Saudis pumped as much oil as they could – around five million barrels per day – through their east-west pipeline to their export terminal on the Red Sea, on their opposite coast, at Yanbu. …
Saudi Arabia’s dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran warJoy Online
… We’ve also noticed a pattern where tankers that are not able to go through the Strait of Hormuz are using the Red Sea, and that route has also become very long for Africa. …
Ghana must seek cheaper crude supply from Nigeria to cut fuel prices – Prof PeprahJoy Online
… Prices spiked after Houthi militia in Yemen attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening a key export route that Saudi Arabia has used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. …
‘I fear for wee families’ – home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeksJoy Online
… Brent had reached $100 per barrel as the conflict, which reduced oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, spilt over to the Red Sea, hindering exports from the world’s top exporter, Saudi Arabia, via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Asia. …
Oil slips 4% after US, Iran pause fighting over weekendJoy Online
… The latest strikes follow Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis’ claim to have attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea and growing concerns over increasing threats to global shipping caused oil prices to spike. …
US says it will use frozen Iranian assets to fund damage to ships as strikes continueJoy Online
Yemen’s Houthi fighters claim to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea – a move that threatens to further escalate the already volatile situation in the Middle East. …
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damageJoy Online
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi movement has said its forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea that “violated” its blockade of Saudi ports, as the US carried out a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. …
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikesJoy Online
… The new surge in prices comes after Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, following their announcement of a naval blockade on the kingdom. …
Oil surges to $100 per barrel after Red Sea attacksJoy Online
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% to their highest in more than six weeks on Thursday, with the United States launching a new round of strikes on Iran and Yemen’s Houthis targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea. …
Oil prices rise to six-week high as US-Iran tensions escalateJoy Online
… A Houthi media official had earlier said they were closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait – the Red Sea’s southern gateway – to Saudi vessels. …
Trump threatens to target Iran’s bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persistThe Saudi-led coalition says air defences intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Saudi Arabia's southern region, while fighting continues between the armed group and Yemeni government forces. Houthi media reported seven people wounded in coalition air strikes on the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
3 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Saudi-led coalition says air defences intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Saudi Arabia's southern region, while fighting continues between the armed group and Yemeni government forces. Houthi media reported seven people wounded in coalition air strikes on the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
3 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
Oil futures edged lower in early Asian trading Friday, though Brent crude has risen to a five-month high on supply concerns following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and a shutdown of a Libyan oil pipeline valve.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has called for stronger intelligence-sharing, coordinated maritime operations and cross-regional cooperation among African countries to combat piracy, trafficking and other transnational crimes. The maiden African Maritime Security Forum in Accra (October 14–15) brings together naval leaders, security experts and policymakers to discuss emerging maritime threats and strengthen continent-wide cooperation.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre called for a continent-wide strategy to address Africa's maritime security threats, including geopolitical tensions, organised crime, and shifting global shipping routes. Speaking at the inaugural African Maritime Security Forum in Accra, he noted that while Gulf of Guinea piracy has declined through regional cooperation, underlying causes of maritime insecurity persist.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei called for stronger regional cooperation, intelligence-sharing, and coordinated security operations among African states to combat maritime crime and protect the continent's blue economy, arguing that no country can effectively confront these threats alone.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia's energy minister said the kingdom will mount a "serious" response to deadly Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities. The Iran-backed Yemeni group has claimed the attacks are retaliation for Saudi military operations in western Yemen.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Several people were injured when King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked on Saturday, with western embassies warning citizens away and multiple airlines cancelling flights following the suspected strike by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Three Saudi nationals were killed in two Houthi attacks on Riyadh International Airport, according to Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority, with additional injuries reported among Saudi citizens and residents of various nationalities. The Iran-aligned Houthi group claimed responsibility for strikes on the airport and other Saudi facilities as part of escalating conflict with Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest in over two months after tanker attacks spiked, with only seven commodity vessels passing through on Tuesday. Crude crossing the strait declined 27% from the previous week to 10.1 million barrels a day, though increased exports from the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea helped maintain overall Middle East crude exports at pre-war levels.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude rose 1.27% to $105.64 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 0.76% to $93.11 after President Trump rejected Iran's UN-announced peace proposal, while Middle East tensions remain elevated amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ethiopia's Army Chief of Staff said the military is responding to tensions in the country's north with "wisdom and restraint," as seven armed groups announced an alliance committed to removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. Fighting has spread from Tigray into neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions, with the military reporting heavy losses for the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 0.07% to $99.18 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate dropped 0.39% to $90.17 per barrel as Saudi Arabia restored crude supply on its East-West Pipeline to the Red Sea and hopes emerged for a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran conflict through talks at the UN in New York.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Escalating Middle East conflicts risk sparking a broader regional war as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly. The Iran-backed Houthi group has seized strategic Red Sea territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy shipments, with officials doubtful Saudi Arabia can reverse the gains independently.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices hit their lowest in over a week on Monday as investors bet on potential diplomacy between the US and Iran during a UN meeting this week, though the two countries exchanged threats on Sunday. Brent crude fell to $101.71 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate dropped to $98.15 a barrel, breaking below the $100 psychological support level.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Smoke and flames were seen near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday following overnight alerts from Saudi civil defence warning of potential aerial attacks in the capital and Al-Kharj, amid escalating Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia since July.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents in Riyadh received air raid alerts and explosions were reported in the Saudi capital after the Iran-backed Houthis escalated attacks. It was the first such alert in Riyadh since the Houthis declared a "maritime embargo" in July and seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures declined on Thursday as reports that Saudi Arabia is offering extra crude cargoes through Oman eased concerns over supply disruptions following attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline to the Red Sea.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia's coalition spokesman said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening. The Houthis denied targeting the holy city, saying their operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases, and accused Saudi Arabia of "fabrications and lies."
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly by 7.1 million barrels, contrary to analyst expectations for a draw of 1.6 million barrels. Brent crude fell 0.86% to $107.82 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 0.92% to $104.86 a barrel, as investors assessed supply risks following Saudi Arabia's suspension of oil loadings at Yanbu port after an attack on its East-West pipeline.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A regional diplomatic meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf powers, scheduled for Monday, was postponed "in the interests of consensus," according to Oman's foreign minister. The postponement came amid fresh attacks on Middle East oil transit routes and Saudi Arabia's closure of a 1,200-km pipeline damaged in drone strikes.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Maritime trackers reported a projectile hit a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, with the crew evacuated after a fire broke out. The incident follows Saudi Arabia's temporary closure of its East-West pipeline after a drone attack, raising concerns about global oil supply disruptions as Brent crude surges above $100 a barrel.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia has closed its critical 1,200km East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq attacked it, following an admission from Iraq's government and the firing of a military commander. The pipeline has been moving 4% to 5% of global oil supply, and the closure comes amid wider Middle East tensions and Houthi advances in Yemen.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices have jumped to $105 a barrel as US-Iran conflict intensifies and the Strait of Hormuz faces effective closure, while US and UK long-term borrowing costs have surged to their highest level in decades. Analysts warn that rising energy and borrowing costs are placing pressure on financial markets and the global economy.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Yemen's Houthi movement has captured the Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, bringing the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key shipping route linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The seizure follows a Houthi offensive in the south-western coastal region that has killed hundreds and displaced thousands, amid escalating conflict with Saudi Arabia involving drone and missile strikes.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures held firm at $101.10 a barrel as Iran and the U.S. launched their largest attacks on shipping in their six-month-old conflict, with traders bracing for deeper supply disruptions. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain far below pre-war levels, and Brent prices have surged nearly 30% from early August lows as a permanent ceasefire agreement failed to materialize.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since late July as Iran and the U.S. escalated attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reporting strikes on 10 ships and the U.S. sinking five Iranian oil tankers. Oil markets are reassessing expectations for how long supply disruptions from the region will persist.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers, in the biggest declared wave of attacks on shipping by both sides since a six-month-old war began. The attacks sent oil prices surging, with Brent crude breaching $100 a barrel for the first time since July, and the U.S. average retail diesel price hit a fresh all-time high above $5.94 a gallon.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude climbed past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, driven by fresh US-Iran strikes and continuing Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities and Red Sea tankers. The price reflects the highest level since the Iran-US ceasefire collapsed in late July.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude oil futures surpassed $100 a barrel on Wednesday, a more than six-week high, amid intensifying Middle East conflict that threatens oil flows from the region. Prices have risen a quarter since early last month as the six-month-old U.S.-Iran conflict continues, with recent Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities and crude shipments via the Red Sea raising supply concerns.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 16 people were killed and 28 injured in a bus crash on a road between Dahab and Nuweiba in South Sinai on Wednesday morning. Jordanian nationals were among those killed; the cause remains unknown.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →