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Antsino Ndemugwanitha Twanyanyukwa Namibian referee Antsino Ndemugwanitha Twanyanyukwa has been appointed to officiate Ghana’s decisive FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Senegal. …
Ghana-Senegal U-17 Women World Cup Qualifier Match Officials AnnouncedThe Ghanaian Times
Black Maidens Head Coach, Joe Nana Adarkwa, has expressed confidence ahead of Ghana’s decisive return leg against Senegal, insisting his side is fully focused on securing qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. …
Black Maidens coach confident ahead of Senegal clashThe Ghanaian Times
… The renewed push was announced at the opening of a regional workshop in Accra on Monday, which brought together law enforcement officials and investigators from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, The Gambia and other regional instit …
EOCO, INTERPOL step up fight against trafficking, scamsJoy Online
… The Elephants were knocked out in the final qualifying round after a fiercely contested tie against Senegal. …
WAFCON 2026: Cote d’Ivoire eye fresh start on continental returnJoy Online
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is planning to set up his own political party, a coalition supporting him said, the latest evidence of a durable split with his recently ousted prime minister. …
Senegal’s Faye plans to form his own political partyJoy Online
… Onana started Belgium’s opening game of the World Cup – a 1-1 draw against Egypt – before coming on as a substitute in wins against New Zealand and Senegal. …
Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACLJoy Online
… She explained that these campaigns have been rolled out across several countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso, reaching thousands of people through community outreach programmes, media engagements and educational initiatives. …
QNET touts EOCO partnership as key tool in fight against trafficking and online fraudJoy Online
… According to Ms Chandrasekaran, awareness campaigns have been undertaken in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and other countries through television, radio and community engagement programmes. …
QNET renews commitment to EOCO partnership in combating human trafficking and Model Q criminal networksJoy Online
Back-to-back quarter-finalists at the last two editions, Senegal head into the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 as one of the continent’s most consistent emerging sides. …
WAFCON 2026: Senegal eye semi-final breakthroughJoy Online
… They completed the job in the return leg, played in Senegal, where captain Mwanahalima Adam Jereko scored the only goal of the match to secure a 1-0 win and a 4-1 aggregate triumph. …
WAFCON 2026: Kenya return to the continental stage after a decadeGhana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned members of the Tijjaniya Muslim Movement embarking on pilgrimage to Senegal to exercise heightened caution over road travel security concerns and instead opt for air travel, particularly for long-distance journeys.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned members of the Tijjaniya Muslim Movement embarking on pilgrimage to Senegal to exercise heightened caution over road travel security concerns and instead opt for air travel, particularly for long-distance journeys.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
According to a WHO and UNICEF assessment, only 16% of Ghana's health facilities meet basic sanitation standards—which require improved and usable toilets, separate facilities for men and women with menstrual hygiene provision, and access for people with limited mobility. The gaps in sanitation across West Africa are particularly stark, with Guinea-Bissau at 7%, Burkina Faso at 11%, and Mali at 12%.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal hired Patrick Vieira to replace Pape Thiaw, who was fired after the team was eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 32. Vieira, a 50-year-old former World Cup winner as a player with France, has previously coached New York City FC, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg, and Genoa.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Patrick Vieira, the Senegal-born former Arsenal captain and France World Cup winner, has been appointed head coach of the Senegalese national A team, replacing Pape Thiaw. Vieira most recently managed Genoa in Serie A before departing by mutual consent last November.
19 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police Intelligence Directorate personnel seized about 500 cartons of Tramadol and arrested a 21-year-old Burkinabe national, Abdul Ali, at Widana during an operation on August 18. According to preliminary police intelligence, foreign nationals from Mali, Togo, Burkina Faso and Senegal are allegedly behind the importation of the illicit drugs, with Widana being used as a transit and distribution point.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, has been named the new head coach of Senegal's men's national team, replacing Pape Thiaw who was sacked after Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination. Vieira, 50, will manage his country of birth and is expected to begin with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations next month.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Sports Authority Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah acknowledged that sporting authorities failed to adequately support athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the nation won two medals. He cited logistical shortfalls including boxers sharing equipment and called for better engagement with athletes and coaches rather than imposing decisions on them.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Shipping disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz raised urea prices sharply, doubling fertiliser costs in African markets where food already consumes about half of household spending. The article argues that Africa's reliance on imported fertilisers—the third major supply shock in five years—reflects structural dependence rather than a single crisis, and that existing technologies and institutions on the continent could reduce this vulnerability.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Delegates from 17 African countries gathered in Accra for the fourth International Annual Conference of Harakati Za Muungano, discussing economic restructuring, political reforms, and African integration. The conference aims to prepare university leaders to work toward eliminating colonial borders and trade barriers, with speakers noting Africa's relatively low share of global trade and intra-African trade compared to other regions.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Youri Tielemans completed a move to Manchester United this July after the club triggered a £35m release clause, ending months of interest dating back to 2019. The Belgian midfielder, who credits Aston Villa with restoring his form, described joining United as "a great achievement" and said there are clubs above Villa.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Senegalese court sentenced three TikTok influencers who worked for online communications channel Feenal Digital to prison time and fines for insulting the president, with one sentenced to three months and two others to two months each—a move critics characterized as an assault on free speech.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian culinary content creator Chef Abbys will launch a multi-country food tour on August 20 across Nigeria, Togo, Senegal, Cape Verde, Liberia, and Côte d'Ivoire, collaborating with regional food creators and tourism stakeholders to showcase West African cuisine and cultural heritage to a global audience.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A Senegalese court sentenced three TikTok influencers who worked for Feenal Digital to prison time and fines for insulting the president, prompting critics to condemn the move as an assault on free speech. Mandoumbe Diop was sentenced to three months in prison, while Magueye Diaw and Moustapha Ndiaye each received two months; their lawyer said the posts were comical and did not warrant criminal prosecution.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco finished top of Group A at the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Senegal in Rabat, remaining unbeaten and without conceding a goal. Algeria qualified for the quarter-finals by beating Kenya 2-0 to secure second place in the group.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Invest in Africa has opened applications for the MicroGREEN Programme, a scheme funded by the African Development Bank aiming to support 1,000 young entrepreneurs aged 18–35 in Ghana and Senegal across agroforestry, fisheries, aquaculture and biodiversity value chains. Successful applicants will receive entrepreneurship training and business development support.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece analyses the Bank of Ghana's potential role in supporting government efforts to indigenise Ghana's mining sector, as locally-owned firms like Engineers and Planners Limited take over concessions such as the Damang Mine from foreign operators.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A national study presented in Accra on 28 July 2026 found widespread sexual harassment and discrimination against young women in Ghana's creative sector. The Behind the Scenes project, led by researchers at the University of Cape Coast with support from the International Center for Research on Women and the Mastercard Foundation, called for safer workplaces and stronger gender equity measures.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fisheries Commission's Deputy Executive Director has called on Gulf of Guinea countries to share fisheries and marine biodiversity data to attract international funding for ocean conservation and coastal community livelihoods. He warned that countries risk losing critical funding if they fail to generate and share credible information.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 warns that ransomware, business email compromise, organised online scams and AI-driven cybercrime are among the most serious digital security threats confronting Africa, with South Africa accounting for 92 per cent of ransomware detections in 2025 and criminals increasingly targeting essential public services.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Research from the Climate Impact Lab and a Nature journal study shows Ghana will see falling malaria rates as temperatures rise, but heat-related deaths are expected to climb and the country's electricity supply is not growing fast enough to help people cool down and protect themselves.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
INTERPOL's 2026 African Cyberthreat Assessment Report finds that AI enables 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa, with cybercrime-related losses more than doubling since 2024 to USD 484 million, driven by AI-facilitated scams and automated social engineering campaigns.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ambassador D.K. Osei, president of the Ghana Council on Foreign Relations, has urged Ghana to use its upcoming AU chairmanship to drive continental reforms under Agenda 2063, arguing that African nations must be willing to make political and economic sacrifices to deepen integration through the AfCFTA and other initiatives, though he expressed doubt about whether countries are genuinely prepared for such bold steps.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At a Tijjania Islamic faith celebration in the Bono East Region, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak advised Ghanaians not to allow partisan politics, religion, or tradition to divide the nation, emphasizing that peace and treating one another as siblings is essential for national development.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of spreading criticism about his leadership and the World Cup. He claimed FIFA delivered the "greatest event on earth" and praised the 2026 tournament's safety and unity, including Iran's participation, contradicting accounts from Iran's head coach who said his team were the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Food insecurity across Africa improved last year for the first time in a decade, with hunger rates declining from 20.3 percent in 2024 to 20 percent in 2025 and moderate or severe food insecurity falling from 58.5 to 56.6 percent, representing 8.6 million fewer people affected. Sustaining these gains will require shifting focus from reducing hunger alone to making nutritious diets affordable through investment in agricultural infrastructure and markets.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco defeated Kenya 4-0 in their opening Group A match at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Rabat, with goals from Ibtissam Jraidi (twice), Sakina Ouzraoui, and Meriem Atiq. The result placed Morocco atop Group A on goal difference.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria won their first Group A match of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 with a 2-0 victory over Senegal, with Marine Dafeur scoring from a penalty in the 13th minute and Mélissa Bethi adding a late second.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu, a former U.N. under-secretary-general and special representative for children and armed conflict, has been nominated by Uganda to become the next UN secretary-general, making him the seventh contender to succeed Antonio Guterres at the end of this year.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says financing is the biggest barrier to unlocking Africa's energy potential, noting that between 2012 and 2021, about 77 per cent of the US$345 billion mobilised by public and private financiers for African energy projects went to only ten countries including Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says financing is the biggest barrier to unlocking Africa's energy potential, noting that between 2012 and 2021, about 77 per cent of the US$345 billion mobilized for African energy projects went to only ten countries. He called for coordinated public and private investment and regional electricity trade to develop sustainable power systems.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →