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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Mr Mohammed-Mubarak acknowledged the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Russia, which dates back to the administration of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. …

    Ghana’s democracy remains strong despite its challenges – Interior Minister assures Russian envoy
  3. Joy Online

    … He listed China, the United States, the European Union, Russia, the Gulf States, India, Turkey and Brazil among the external actors seeking partnerships with African countries. …

    ‘Africa is being short-changed because we fail to negotiate well’ – Col Festus Aboagye
  4. Joy Online

    … of prolonged uncertainty remains,” said Priyanka Sachdeva, head of market insights at Phillip Nova. “As long as the risk to supply remains, some degree of ​war premium can continue to be priced into oil.” ANZ’s Hynes also pointed to the impact the ​Middle East war ⁠and the Russia …

    Oil extends losses on hopes for Middle East talks to ease supply woes
  5. Joy Online

    … In a social media post, St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena said no rental agreement had been signed with the concert promoters. “Accordingly, the concert cannot take place on our site.” West would have been the first major Western performer to play Russia since it invaded Ukraine in 2 …

    Russian stadium says it won’t host Kanye West gigs
  6. Joy Online

    … But a wider arms embargo would require a Security Council vote, with Russia and China opposing the move. …

    Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate
  7. Joy Online

    … Other trade partners that could be affected by the US announcement include India and Russia, who have not yet responded.

    China warns it will protect its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
  8. Joy Online

    … Vietnam, South Korea and Russia are among the largest export destinations for the vegetable. …

    China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Society

Landfill concerns prompt stakeholder talks in Adipa communities

The News

Residents and traditional authorities in Adipa have raised environmental and public health concerns over waste transportation to the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site. A stakeholder engagement facilitated by MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh brought together local officials, community representatives, and Zoomlion, with the company pledging support measures to address community concerns.

12 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Landfill concerns prompt stakeholder talks in Adipa communities

    Residents and traditional authorities in Adipa have raised environmental and public health concerns over waste transportation to the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site. A stakeholder engagement facilitated by MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh brought together local officials, community representatives, and Zoomlion, with the company pledging support measures to address community concerns.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Civilian cargo ship sinks after Black Sea drone attack

    A civilian cargo ship, the Alfa Watan, has sunk and its crew is missing after being attacked by air and sea drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria's coast. A second vessel, the Able, carrying grain was also hit; its 18 crew members were rescued by Bulgarian sailors.

    14 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

  1. Committee formed to address Adipa landfill waste disposal concerns

    A 17-member committee has been formed to address concerns raised by residents of Adipa and surrounding communities over waste disposal activities at the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site, following a stakeholder meeting involving traditional authorities, local government officials, and company representatives. The committee will be chaired by the Chief of Nsawam, and Zoomlion has announced a package of interventions including health centre construction, water projects, fumigation exercises, and scholarship support for affected communities.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. NAFCO CEO urges Africa to invest in agricultural technology

    George Abradu-Otoo, CEO of Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company, called for increased investment in technology—including artificial intelligence, drones, and climate sensors—to strengthen food security across Africa. He made the call at BIOPROM 2026, a biotechnology forum in Russia, and commended Ghana's government for initiatives like the Agriculture for Economic Transformation programme.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Oil prices fall as G7 releases emergency reserves

    Brent crude fell 0.65% to $101.59 a barrel and US WTI dropped 1.03% to $90.12 as the Group of Seven agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves, while Middle East crude exports rose above pre-war levels in four of the final seven days of September.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Zelenskyy named Ghana at UN for Russian war recruitment

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the 81st United Nations General Assembly that Russia is using citizens from Ghana and 46 other countries in its war against Ukraine.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Putin warns Russia ready to use all weapons for Kaliningrad

    Vladimir Putin said Russia will use all weapons at its disposal if Kaliningrad comes under direct attack, insisting Moscow is responding to Western statements about preparing for war in 2029 or 2030. Russia has accused NATO of preparing to blockade the Baltic exclave, warning it would use nuclear weapons if the West cut off Kaliningrad from the rest of Russia.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. UK discusses strategic fuel reserves release with EU partners

    Britain is in talks with EU partners to release additional strategic fuel reserves, including diesel, if needed, following President Trump's threatened ban on US diesel exports. Diesel prices in the UK hit record highs this week, hovering just under 200p per litre.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Russian drones strike Kyiv's Southern bridge in daylight attack

    Two Russian drones hit the Pivdennyi (Southern) bridge, one of Kyiv's main arteries across the Dnipro river, as a metro train was crossing, halting public transport. City authorities said preliminary checks found no critical damage to the structure, but the strikes signal a new stage in Moscow's attacks on the Ukrainian capital and follow coordinated strikes on the city's energy grid.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Putin signals intent to continue Russia's Ukraine invasion campaign

    With pro-Putin legislators now dominant in Russia's parliament after recent elections, Putin appears prepared to continue the full-scale invasion of Ukraine despite battlefield losses and economic damage. Russian media suggests Moscow is emboldened by Ukraine's shortage of air defence missiles and expects intensified strikes this winter.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. UK negotiates with US over threatened diesel export ban

    The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential diesel export stoppage and preparing contingencies, Chancellor John Healey has said. UK diesel prices reached record highs on Monday amid global supply pressures, and US President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana should build nuclear capacity carefully alongside renewables

    Ghana aims to establish a 1 GW nuclear plant by 2030 with IAEA support, but faces financing challenges, technical hurdles including grid capacity limits, and geopolitical risks. The government should pursue a diverse investment strategy including renewable energy technologies alongside nuclear development.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. UN General Assembly gains prominence amid Security Council paralysis

    As the 81st UN General Assembly session begins, the Security Council's veto system and failure to address major crises have constrained the organisation, but the General Assembly—comprising 193 member states with equal votes—is rising in prominence as small and middle powers gain ground in global politics.

    28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Five men arrested at RAF Fairford on terrorism suspicion

    British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford airbase in England after a tip-off about suspicious vehicles. US President Donald Trump said the suspects were looking to do "big damage," and an Iranian-linked motive is considered the most likely, though Russian sabotage and Islamist plots are also being investigated.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. China defends Iran and Cuba sovereignty at UN General Assembly

    China's Vice President Han Zheng criticized the United States without naming it directly at the UN General Assembly, calling for respect for Middle Eastern countries' sovereignty and urging the US to lift its blockade on Cuba. The remarks came amid reports of Chinese military support to Iran and followed Trump's warning to Xi Jinping during White House talks to avoid supporting Iran.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Zelenskyy urges Ghana, 46 nations to protect citizens from Russian recruitment

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that Russia is using nationals from 47 countries in its war, naming Ghana among them, and appealed to those nations to protect their citizens from being recruited or deceived into fighting. Zelenskyy said some foreign nationals had been sent to the battlefield through deception and urged the countries to limit Russia's ability to recruit their people.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. German, Russian foreign ministers meet for first talks since 2022

    Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Russia to abandon its "dangerous path of escalation" during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday — the first such meeting since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Tensions have worsened following a disputed drone incident at a German airport last month, which Berlin blamed on Russia.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Brazilian president commends Mahama's reparative justice effort

    Brazilian President Lula da Silva commended Ghana's President Mahama for leading a UN General Assembly resolution, adopted in March with 123 votes in favor, that declared the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans and racialised chattel slavery the "gravest crime against humanity." The resolution was spearheaded by Mahama alongside the African Union and CARICOM, and faced 3 votes against and 52 abstentions.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Trump backs proposal to ban US diesel exports

    US President Donald Trump said he would support halting American diesel exports to ease pump prices for drivers, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming officials are assessing whether a full or partial ban would work without disrupting refinery capabilities.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Star International Film Festival 2026 comes to Kumasi

    The 11th edition of the Black Star International Film Festival will run from 24–27 September 2026 in Kumasi, featuring films and industry sessions from 12 countries under the theme "Film & Global Culture: The New Wave of African Cinema."

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

  1. US and Denmark agree on Greenland security deal

    The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security following President Trump's threats to seize the territory. Trump said the agreement grants the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs" in the semi-autonomous Danish territory, with no cost to the United States and expected to be signed next week.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Macron warns of intensifying Russian hybrid attacks on Europe

    French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Russia's hybrid attacks against Europe and France have intensified, and said he ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites. He said France had been targeted by such attacks in recent weeks and that Russia's intent is to intimidate Europe and break support for Ukraine.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. US House passes law enabling 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

    The US House of Representatives passed legislation giving President Donald Trump broad powers to impose sanctions on Russia and tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas. India and China are among those most exposed, as both are major buyers of Russian crude.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Brics summit in Delhi gathers leaders amid regional tensions

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted leaders from the Brics group, including China, Russia, Iran, the UAE, and South Africa, in Delhi this weekend. Though India successfully brought these geopolitically diverse nations together—despite histories of border disputes and the ongoing Iran-Middle East conflict—the summit exposed tension over achieving consensus on a new global order.

    17 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Ghana, UAE discuss youth development partnership at Russia festival

    Ghana's Youth Development Minister George Opare Addo held discussions with the Director General of the Federal Youth Authority of the United Arab Emirates on strengthening cooperation in youth development, exchanging perspectives on youth policy, innovation, and institutional development at the International Festival of Youth in Russia. The two sides explored areas of mutual learning and potential partnerships to create opportunities for young people and strengthen youth-focused institutions.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana-Russia partnership must create more youth opportunities

    Ghana's Minister for Youth Development George Opare Addo has praised Ghana-Russia relations dating back to President Nkrumah's era, noting the relationship has supported educational development through scholarships for Ghanaian students, many of whom have returned to contribute to Ghana's development. He called for deeper cooperation that delivers tangible opportunities for young people in both countries.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. US charges five men with plotting to kill Ukrainian allies

    The US Department of Justice has charged five men allegedly connected to Russian Intelligence Services with plotting to murder Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe, and with paying or attempting to pay people to target those aligned with Ukraine. All five remain at large, and the charges carry a maximum 20-year prison sentence for conspiracy to finance terrorism.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Language barrier limits Ghanaian youth opportunities in Russia

    Ghana's Minister for Youth Development has raised concerns that the dominance of the Russian language could limit opportunities for young Ghanaians seeking education and employment in Russia, and urged Russian authorities to make more information available in English.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Putin aide calls for critical thinking against AI-era misinformation

    Andrei Fursenko, aide to Russia's President, told the International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg that critical thinking and trust in reputation are essential safeguards against unreliable information in the "post-truth era" as artificial intelligence and the internet shape how people access information.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Russian drones strike Ukrainian bus and train, killing five

    Russian drones hit a passenger bus and train in southern Ukraine on Wednesday, killing five people, Ukrainian officials said. The attack occurred near the frontline city of Nikopol, with seven additional people injured, as Moscow continues strikes on transport links and infrastructure.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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