News agency cited in Ghanaian coverage of fuel exports, migrant deportations, and international incidents.
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Joy Online
… Reuters reported that vessel traffic through the Strait had fallen dramatically below its pre-war norm, while attacks on regional energy infrastructure and shipping have pushed Brent above US$100 per barrel at points in September. …
When oil rises but the pump does not rise as muchJoy Online
… kers at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali, operated by Barrick Mining, have issued a series of strike notices to management, raising the risk of labour disruptions from September 28 at one of Mali’s largest gold-producing operations, according to documents seen by Reuters …
Multiple unions threaten strikes at Barrick’s flagship Mali gold mine, documents showJoy Online
… Reuters video and photographs showed a huge pillar of black smoke rising in the area, with the airport highway, main terminal building and other facilities in the foreground. …
Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threatJoy Online
… Journalists from Reuters and AFP reported hearing explosions in the capital, but authorities have since said the danger has passed. …
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacksJoy Online
… The clarification follows a Reuters report based on comments by BOSTenergies Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor during an energy conference in Bangkok. …
No politics behind fuel export reduction to Sahel – BOSTenergiesJoy Online
… The clarification follows an interview its Managing Director, Afetsi Awoonor, granted Reuters on the sidelines of an energy conference in Bangkok. …
BOST clarifies fuel export cut to Burkina Faso, Mali – Says no imminent shortage in GhanaJoy Online
… The proposed 278-kilometre (173-mile) West-East onshore pipeline will enable the company to meet growing industrial sector demand and reduce its reliance on the West African pipeline shared by neighbouring countries, Blay told Reuters on the sidelines of the Gastech conference. …
Ghana Gas to decide on $500 million gas pipeline early next year, CEO saysJoy Online
… Crude oil stocks in the top-producing nation fell about 640,000 barrels last week, the EIA data showed, compared to expectations of a 1.62 million-barrel draw according to a Reuters poll of energy analysts.
Oil prices extend losses as fears of Middle East supply disruptions easeThe Ghanaian Times
… It further cited a Reuters report that French customs officials on September 10, 2026, seized nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at the port of Dunkirk. …
Minority in parliament demands parliamentary probe into Ghana’s alleged role as narcotics transit hubJoy Online
… hat would end the industry in one of only three countries, alongside Norway and Japan, that still allow commercial whale hunts. “Over recent decades, bills to ban whaling have been discussed in parliament a few times, but every time it ended in nothing,” Loftsson told Reuters …
Iceland’s last whaling company shrugs off threat of permanent banAn Institute for Energy Security analysis notes that while geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude above US$100 per barrel, Ghana's domestic fuel prices have been moderated by relative exchange-rate stability, disinflation, and targeted fuel relief, despite the country depending on imports for over 60% of petroleum products.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
An Institute for Energy Security analysis notes that while geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude above US$100 per barrel, Ghana's domestic fuel prices have been moderated by relative exchange-rate stability, disinflation, and targeted fuel relief, despite the country depending on imports for over 60% of petroleum products.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Unions representing workers at Barrick Mining's Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali have issued strike notices over demands for overtime pay, expense reimbursement, and implementation of labour agreements. The notices, filed by mine worker unions and catering and support staff contractors, threaten labour disruptions from September 28 if demands are not met.
12 hours ago · 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 →
BOSTenergies has clarified that reduced fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali are due to ongoing revamp works at its Bolgatanga depot, not political, security, or diplomatic considerations. The company denies Reuters reports suggesting an imminent fuel shortage in Ghana prompted the reduction.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
BOST Energies Limited has reduced fuel supplies to Burkina Faso and Mali, attributing the cut to ongoing revamp works at its Bolgatanga depot rather than any imminent fuel shortage in Ghana. The company clarified that its Managing Director's Reuters comments were misinterpreted, and stressed there is no shortage and no supply cuts based on political, security, or diplomatic grounds.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
State-owned Ghana Gas plans to make a final investment decision by early next year on a $500 million, 278-kilometre West-East onshore pipeline project to transport gas from its processing plant in the west to industries in the southeast, CEO Judith Adjobah Blay said. The project aims to meet growing industrial demand and reduce reliance on the shared West African pipeline.
17 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 →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has called for an independent parliamentary inquiry into the country's involvement in major narcotics trafficking cases under the NDC government, citing multiple drug seizures over the past 18 months including a 3.3-tonne cocaine consignment intercepted in March 2025 valued at over US$350 million.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Iceland's government plans to submit a bill in February that could permanently ban whaling, but the country's sole active whaling company, Hvalur, says it believes previous ban attempts have failed and claims it has public support. The company operates two catcher boats, employs about 150 people, and has caught 85 fin whales this season against a quota of 150.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said its passenger-carrying capacity is running 15 to 17% above year-earlier levels as Gulf carriers rebound from Iran war disruption, with strong demand expected heading into the winter travel season and load factor at 92% in August.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
French authorities intercepted nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine concealed in a container of plastic waste shipped from Ghana at the northern port of Dunkirk, worth about €225 million. The Chronicle editorial warns that Ghana risks becoming attractive to transnational drug trafficking networks as a transit point for narcotics destined for Europe and raises questions about how such large consignments are leaving the country undetected.
14 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
An Egyptian man deported to Equatorial Guinea who spoke out against alleged rough treatment by security forces has been taken into police custody and is being held incommunicado, according to his lawyer. Security forces also seized phones from migrants at a hotel where they are being held, citing a Reuters story as the reason.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is demanding action on the alleged financiers and principal traffickers behind a US$350 million cocaine shipment seized at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast over a year ago. The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee noted that only the driver, a housemaid, and peripheral suspects have been arraigned, while the main figures remain unidentified and unpunished.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for a full-scale independent inquiry into the country's emergence as a narcotics transit hub, citing high-profile drug seizures exceeding US$1 billion under the current NDC administration over the past 18 months, including a 3.3-tonne cocaine interception in Cape Coast and other major confiscations.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two women adopted from Mumbai orphanages as babies and raised in the Netherlands met as teenagers, became lifelong friends, and have now discovered through DNA testing that they are biological sisters.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Céline Dion performed her first full show in over four years on Saturday in Paris, launching a 26-show residency at La Défense Arena following a six-year hiatus due to stiff person syndrome diagnosis. The emotional return marked her first full performance since 2020, though she appeared for one song at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
French customs officers seized nearly 3.9 metric tons of cocaine concealed in a container of plastic waste shipped from Ghana at the port of Dunkirk on Thursday, with an estimated street value of €225 million. This is the second major drug seizure from Ghana in months, following an Australian seizure of methamphetamine; prosecutors have opened an investigation with potential charges including organised importation of narcotics carrying sentences up to 10 years.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Minerals Commission is developing minimum wage and tender benchmarks for contract mining firms to prevent underbidding and protect worker pay, as the country requires miners to shift surface operations to Ghanaian-owned contractors and underground operations to joint ventures with at least 50% local ownership by December 31.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump said he would issue a $5,000 dividend to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win the House and Senate in November's election, with the condition that the money be spent in the United States.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,412.84 per ounce on Thursday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar, while investors awaited U.S. producer price index and consumer inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest-rate policy.
10 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 →
Singapore Airlines, backed by state investor Temasek, is expected to seek greater influence over management and board voting power before approving a capital injection into Air India. The conditions would be negotiated with Air India's majority owner Tata Sons, which has approved a $1.1 billion infusion while Singapore Airlines holds 25.1% of the stake.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge, connecting the two countries across the Tumen River and enabling movement of cargo and passengers. The move comes as ties between the countries have strengthened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, though Ukrainian investigative organization Truth Hounds claims the bridge is intended primarily as a covert military logistics corridor.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an initial public offering of Dangote Group's refinery business, which could raise approximately $1.63 billion if fully subscribed through the sale of 4.1 billion ordinary shares at 525 naira per share. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery, built at a cost of about $20 billion on the outskirts of Lagos, has transformed Nigeria's fuel market and the order book for the offer is set to open on September 14.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An environmental group said at least 37 people died after inhaling fumes while attempting to tap an oil pipeline in southern Nigeria's Rivers State on Thursday, the worst known death toll since October 2023. Authorities have not confirmed the toll and investigations are ongoing to establish circumstances and verify facts.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN voted 164–1 to support adoption of more accurate map projections, with Togo leading an African initiative to counter the Mercator map's distortion of continental sizes. The resolution is not legally binding and does not restrict use of the Mercator projection for maritime and aerial navigation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nepal's disaster authority chief told Reuters that property, housing, and infrastructure worth at least $2.56 billion were damaged in catastrophic floods last week. Early recovery costs over the first four months to rebuild roads, shelters, and provide utilities are estimated at around $52.6 million.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran reported 18 dead and 108 wounded from recent U.S. strikes, including four killed and 67 wounded at a wedding ceremony. The escalation has prompted concern over civilian casualties and prompted regional alarm, with Iran launching retaliatory missile and drone attacks.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →