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Ghana and Rwanda have reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, remembrance, and the prevention of genocide through the unveiling of two monuments at Burma Camp in Accra. …
Ghana, Rwanda unveil genocide memorialsJoy Online
… Lessons from History Highlighting the potential consequences of irresponsible communication, Mr Otabil referenced the role misinformation played during the genocide in Rwanda. …
‘Markets move on information’ — BoG Communications Director warns against misinformationBusiness & Financial Times
… Increased Competition for Investment Ghana must compete with countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, Rwanda, Morocco, and South Africa for UAE capital. …
UAE-Africa Economic relations continue to deepen in 2026Joy Online
… Rwanda’s transformation did not emerge overnight. Their progress was built on continuity, consistency and long-term thinking. …
The Inconvenient Truth: Democracy cannot succeed where political parties need failure to surviveJoy Online
… Others were weakened as Russian mercenaries and troops from Rwanda were deployed to shore up Touadera’s government as well as U.N. …
US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer saysJoy Online
Nature-based solutions implemented across forest landscapes in Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda have shown how ecosystem restoration can go hand in hand with improved livelihoods and climate resilience, according to findings from pilot projects implemented by the African Forest Forum ( …
AFF pilot projects show nature-based solutions can restore ecosystems and improve livelihoodsJoy Online
… The award was presented during a ceremony held in Kigali, Rwanda, on 5 June 2026, where distinguished leaders from across Africa were honoured for their impact in various sectors. …
CEO of Medi-Moses Clinic Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey recognised among Africa’s most influential health leadersJoy Online
… The award was presented during a ceremony held in Kigali, Rwanda, on 5 June 2026, where distinguished leaders from across Africa were honoured for their impact in various sectors. …
CEO of Medi-Moses Clinic Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey recognised among Africa’s most influential health leadersJoy Online
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday said its executive board approved Rwanda’s request for a new $250 million, 38-month extended credit facility to help it deal with tighter global financial conditions while protecting social and development spending. …
IMF approves $250 million credit facility for RwandaJoy Online
… The Inter-Parliamentary Union ranks Ghana 147th out of 193 countries for women’s representation in parliament, behind our neighbours Rwanda, Senegal and Namibia. …
Sweety Aborchie: The half-built staircase, women, power, politics (Issue 4)Over 20 Ghanaian youth are participating in the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia, where the CEO of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations says the event could unlock business partnerships, scholarships and joint ventures in entrepreneurship, technology, media, education and culture.
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Over 20 Ghanaian youth are participating in the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia, where the CEO of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations says the event could unlock business partnerships, scholarships and joint ventures in entrepreneurship, technology, media, education and culture.
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About 10,000 young people from 191 countries, including representatives from 19 African nations, gathered in Ekaterinburg, Russia for the week-long 2026 International Festival of Youth (September 11–17), which provides a platform for young leaders to participate in activities covering media, entrepreneurship, science, education, technology, public administration, culture, sport and civic engagement.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is rolling out updated road traffic regulations covering commercial motorcycles and tricycles, vehicle licensing, driver requirements, road safety, and digital traffic enforcement. The new framework, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025 and Road Traffic Regulations 2026 with 247 regulations, replaces 2012 rules and is being disseminated by the Transport Ministry with the NRSA, DVLA, and police.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is among nine African countries where average incomes have more than doubled since 1990, with GDP per capita rising from about US$1,850 in 1990 to approximately US$7,360 in 2025, according to data from Our World in Data. The economic expansion has contributed to improvements in living standards, including declines in extreme poverty and child mortality.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Africa Food Systems Forum in Rwanda, 24-year-old Ghanaian entrepreneur Fareeda Mustapha asked President Paul Kagame what governments must do to make agricultural and food systems a major engine of job creation for Africa's youth. Kagame called for policies that support young people and improve access to agricultural financing, saying governments must "de-risk" support mechanisms.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Billionaire Aliko Dangote is planning to build a $15–16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, with a 700,000-barrel-per-day capacity and expected completion by 2030, but securing crude supply poses a challenge since Kenya currently has no commercial oil output, unlike Nigeria where Dangote's existing refinery operates.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Africa Clean Air Network report found that parts of West Africa, particularly Senegal and Cape Verde, experienced more than 120 days in 2025 when air quality exceeded the World Health Organization's daily safety guideline for PM2.5 particles, primarily due to seasonal Saharan dust.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that African societies repeatedly emphasize the continent's deficits and external dependencies, risking that young people internalize poverty and lack as identity rather than circumstance. The author contends that this narrative neglects to teach African youth what Africa can become, positioning solutions as arriving from elsewhere rather than being built locally.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory, being established at KNUST, aims to develop local capacity to build, maintain and improve advanced scientific instruments rather than rely on imports. The laboratory, to be commissioned September 22, will train African scientists in photonics applications including medicine authentication, disease screening and environmental monitoring.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo called for stronger regional collaboration among West African governments, the private sector, and farmers to build a self-sufficient rice industry. Despite the region's production potential, West Africa spends more than US$3.5 billion annually importing rice, though countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Benin, and Sierra Leone have begun working together on the rice value chain.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
African leaders at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali say the continent has made significant progress in transforming food systems but needs decisive investments to build a more sustainable agrifood sector. They emphasize the need for governments to take greater ownership of food systems agendas through effective coordination and delivery mechanisms.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commercial National Motor Riders Union has defended the government against allegations that it abandoned commercial motorbike riders after the 2024 elections, citing a technical committee established to research regulation, a stakeholder delegation's study visit to Rwanda, and a regulatory bill laid before Parliament.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2027 will take place January 27–29 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, themed "The Borderless Africa We Want: Move Freely. Pay Seamlessly. Trade More." The venue change from the Accra International Conference Centre—which is undergoing refurbishment—will limit attendance to about 1,000 people, compared to 6,400 at the previous edition.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo has called on young Ghanaians to venture into agriculture and food sector business, noting that Ghana's farming population is ageing. He emphasized that youth need not become farmers to benefit from the food systems sector, as opportunities exist across the value chain, and advised them to start small, keep business records, and gain practical experience.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo has called for a borderless Africa to facilitate the movement of agricultural produce and strengthen intra-African trade, noting that African countries have different agricultural strengths and resources. He acknowledged that bottlenecks including visa restrictions, tariffs, and inadequate infrastructure hinder current trade, and urged the expansion of existing trade corridors to create a more integrated African market.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Young Ghanaian entrepreneurs attending the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali say they are confident of securing investments and partnerships to scale their agrifood businesses. The 20th edition of the Forum, scheduled for September 1–4, 2026, expects more than 5,000 stakeholders from over 50 countries.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defeated Zambia 3-1 on August 30 in Nairobi to reach the quarterfinals of the Africa Volleyball Nations Cup. Ghana will face Rwanda in the quarterfinals on September 1.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority says the ban on expanded polystyrene food containers is the first phase of a broader strategy to eliminate non-biodegradable single-use plastics, driven by scientific evidence on environmental and public health risks including drain blockages and threats to marine life.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Malta, which established formal diplomatic relations in 1974 after both experienced post-colonial struggles against British rule, served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now exploring ways to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people ties.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Dutch court found Eugene N guilty of war crimes and genocide for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, including ransacking Tutsi homes and directing attackers at a stadium shelter where roughly 3,000 Tutsis had taken refuge, resulting in a life sentence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Malta established formal diplomatic relations on 27 February 1974, building on historical connections between anti-colonial leaders Kwame Nkrumah and Dom Mintoff. The two countries served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now seeking to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people cooperation.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is being recognised as a leading example of how domestic pension savings can be invested in private equity, venture capital, and SME financing. The country has launched initiatives including GVCA's 5% Pension and Insurance Industry Compact and a $70m SME Fund of Funds, and recently hosted the 7th Africa Pension Supervisors Association Conference in Accra.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians living abroad to register with Ghanaian diplomatic missions to help the government understand their needs and provide support. During an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Rwanda, she outlined the government's development agenda focused on stabilizing the economy and improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang told the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali that Africans must move beyond implementing external solutions to building their own capacity, institutions and expertise to address challenges. She encouraged African-led research and education that equips young people to shape Africa's future.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang met with Ghanaians in Kigali to discuss their experiences and share updates on government's Reset Agenda, emphasizing progress in stabilizing the economy, investments in road infrastructure, decentralization, and healthcare initiatives including Free Primary Healthcare and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, backed by its government, but faces questions about whether it has enough stadiums meeting Confederation of African Football standards for a 24-team tournament. The country had just one approved stadium last season but is building a new international stadium in Addis Ababa.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called on Africans to take greater ownership of the continent's development and narratives, stating Africa must build its own institutions, expertise and capacity rather than implementing solutions designed elsewhere. Speaking at the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Rwanda, she emphasised that Pan-Africanism's core conviction—that Africans can work together to determine their own future—must remain central to development today.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa Mindset Reset Forum (August 25-26), organized by the Africa School of Governance. The forum brings together about 2,500 delegates from across African politics, business, academia, and civil society to discuss strengthening governance, institutions, and execution for continental development.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rwandan President Paul Kagame attributed the country's progress in governance and public service delivery to a deliberate commitment to self-reliance, arguing that effective resource use rather than resource abundance drives development.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →