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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … According to the organisation, the resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on Friday, September 4, 2026, by 164 votes in favour to one against, with six countries — Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine — abstaining. …

    GIGS welcomes UN adoption of Equal Earth map as correction to ‘450 years of cartographic injustice’ against Africa
  3. Joy Online

    … The research, which UNICEF described as one of the largest studies ​of its kind, was based on national representative surveys collected between 2020 and 2025 of around 21,000 internet-using children in the 21 countries, which ​included Kenya, Pakistan, Brazil and Serbia. …

    UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … Addressing the first Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, Serbia, on September 1, 2026, President Mahama recalled the words of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, at the movement’s founding conference in 1961. …

    Prez Mahama calls for renewed, action-oriented Non-Aligned Movement
  5. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the 65th Anniversary Conference of NAM in Belgrade, Serbia, President Mahama also paid tribute to other pioneering leaders of the NAM, such as President Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India, President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt, and …

    Mahama lauds Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s pioneering role towards NAM formation
  6. Joy Online

    … The meeting focused on opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Serbia, particularly in agriculture and other areas of mutual interest. …

    Ghana, Serbia explore deeper cooperation in agriculture
  7. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the 65th Anniversary Conference of NAM in Belgrade, Serbia, President Mahama also paid tribute to other pioneering leaders of the NAM, such as President Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India, President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt, and …

    Mahama honours Nkrumah’s role in founding Non-Aligned Movement
  8. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama held a bilateral meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade, Serbia, on the sidelines of the 65th Anniversary Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). …

    Photos: Mahama holds talks with Serbian President in Belgrade
  9. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the 65th Anniversary High-Level Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Belgrade, Serbia, President Mahama called for greater support for developing countries, particularly through increased climate finance, adaptation funding and investment in renewable energy. …

    Mahama unveils ‘Accra Reset’ blueprint for fairer global economic order
  10. Joy Online

    … The President said this at the 65th Anniversary High-Level Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Belgrade, Serbia. …

    Mahama calls for stronger climate finance, renewable energy investment for developing nations
  11. Joy Online

    … President Mahama made the call at a high-level commemorative meeting marking the 65th anniversary of the First Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries in Belgrade, Serbia. …

    Mahama challenges Non-Aligned Movement to move from declarations to action

Monday 26 October

  1. Serbian student-led movement defeats Vučić's party in parliamentary elections

    Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat in snap parliamentary elections to a student-led protest movement formed less than two years ago in response to a railway station disaster. The student movement won 52.9% of the vote according to independent pollsters, with celebrations erupting in Belgrade and other cities.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. Nevada police identify decades-old barrel victim as Edward Jackson

    Police in Nevada have identified remains found in a corroded barrel near Las Vegas in May 2022 as Edward "Buddy" Lelburian Jackson, shot in the head in the 1980s. He was discovered after Lake Mead water levels dropped during a drought, and identified through DNA and family records.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Netherlands defeats Serbia in Nations League group

    Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning goal as the Netherlands beat Serbia to move to the top of their Nations League group. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk marked his 100th international appearance in the victory, with head coach Xavi remaining unbeaten in his tenure.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Ethan Mbappé receives three-game UEFA Champions League ban

    UEFA has suspended 19-year-old Ethan Mbappé for three Champions League games following his red card for striking Betis defender Natan with an elbow in Lille's opening loss to Real Betis. He will miss Lille's matches against Arsenal, Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt, becoming eligible to return on November 25 against Bayern Munich.

    29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. UEFA bans Ethan Mbappé three Champions League games

    Ethan Mbappé will serve a three-game Champions League ban for his red card in Lille's opening loss to Real Betis, following a charge of assaulting defender Natan with an elbow. The 19-year-old will miss Lille's matches against Arsenal, Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt, and can return on November 25 against Bayern Munich.

    29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Serbian president resigns amid student protests, corruption allegations

    Aleksandar Vučić resigned as Serbia's president after more than a year of student-led protests and public discontent over government corruption allegations, including anger following the collapse of Novi Sad railway station's roof that killed 16 people in 2024. He will stand as his party's candidate for prime minister in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ireland players skip handshake, anthem formalities at Israel match

    Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with Israel counterparts and bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem before a 3-0 UEFA Nations League victory. Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the squad's actions were meant to raise awareness about the Israel-Gaza war, responding to calls from activists to withdraw from the fixture.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Germany winless under Klopp after home loss to Greece

    Jürgen Klopp's unbeaten start as Germany manager ended with a 1-0 home defeat to Greece in the Nations League, his second match after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. Greece, ranked 41st, claimed their biggest win by world rankings since defeating England at Wembley in 2024.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Klopp urges positive patriotism amid far-right German election gains

    New Germany coach Jürgen Klopp said his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after the far-right Alternative for Germany party won 43.8% in regional elections. Klopp stressed he wants to "reclaim the flag" and promote "positive patriotism" that combines German pride with openness and diversity.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Former Kosovo president sentenced 25 years for war crimes

    Hashim Thaci, former Kosovo president and former top commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army, was found guilty of war crimes including murder, torture and illegal detention by a tribunal in The Hague and sentenced to 25 years in prison for crimes committed during Kosovo's break from Serbia in the 1990s.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Camp Nou chosen to host 2029 Champions League final

    UEFA selected Barcelona's renovated Camp Nou over Wembley Stadium to host the 2029 Champions League final, marking improved relations after the European Super League dispute. Bayern Munich's stadium was confirmed to host the 2028 final, and the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

    16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Ghana's Ambassador hosts African diplomats' meeting in Belgrade

    Ghana's Ambassador to Serbia, Kwesi Ahwoi, hosted the September 2026 meeting of the Group of African Ambassadors resident in Serbia at the Ghana Mission's Residence in Belgrade, bringing together African diplomatic representatives to discuss issues of common interest and strengthen cooperation among African missions.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. UN adopts Equal Earth map, correcting centuries of Africa distortion

    The Ghana Institute of Governance and Security welcomed the UN General Assembly's adoption of a resolution endorsing the Equal Earth map projection as a fairer alternative to the Mercator projection, describing it as a landmark step correcting over 450 years of cartographic distortion of Africa. The resolution was adopted by 164 votes in favour to one against (the United States), with six countries abstaining.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. UNICEF: 20 million children faced online sexual abuse yearly

    About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, with most cases occurring on social media, according to a UNICEF report. More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe experienced at least one form of sexual abuse or exploitation online in the year before being surveyed.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Mahama urges Non-Aligned Movement to strengthen coordination

    President Mahama addressed the Non-Aligned Movement conference in Belgrade on September 1, 2026, calling for a renewed and action-oriented NAM that turns resolutions into practical action and strengthens consultation among member states on issues affecting them and the wider world.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Mahama lauds Nkrumah's role in founding Non-Aligned Movement

    President Mahama has paid tribute to Dr Kwame Nkrumah's pioneering role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement, which was founded 65 years ago to help newly independent nations safeguard sovereignty and oppose colonialism during the Cold War era.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ghana, Serbia explore deeper agricultural cooperation

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa held bilateral talks with his Serbian counterpart Marko Đurić on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade, focusing on deepening cooperation in agriculture and other areas of mutual interest. President John Dramani Mahama also met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, calling on NAM members to translate commitments into concrete action.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama honours Nkrumah's role in Non-Aligned Movement founding

    President Mahama praised Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah's pioneering role in founding the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War era, speaking at the 65th Anniversary Conference of NAM in Belgrade, Serbia. Mahama noted that Ghana's anti-colonial struggle and NAM history are inextricably linked, with Nkrumah among the foremost leaders who gave political expression to the movement at the historic 1961 Belgrade Conference.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama meets Serbian President at NAM summit in Belgrade

    President Mahama held bilateral talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade during the 65th Anniversary Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. Mahama called for greater climate finance, adaptation support, renewable energy investment, and digital inclusion for developing nations, urging NAM countries to become active participants in AI development rather than technology consumers.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Mahama unveils Accra Reset for fairer global economic order

    President John Mahama has unveiled the "Accra Reset", a strategic blueprint aimed at advancing a fairer global economic order through resource sovereignty, local industrialisation, fair trade and stronger South-South cooperation. Speaking at the 65th Anniversary High-Level Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, he called for greater support for developing countries, particularly through increased climate finance and investment in renewable energy.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Mahama urges climate finance and renewable energy for developing nations

    At the Non-Aligned Movement's 65th Anniversary High-Level Meeting in Belgrade, President Mahama called for stronger climate finance and adaptation support from developed countries, and urged increased investment in renewable energy to help developing nations respond to climate change. He also emphasized the need for developing countries to participate actively in technological innovation and governance, and noted Ghana's upcoming leadership roles in the African Union and African climate negotiations.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Mahama urges Non-Aligned Movement toward coordinated action

    President Mahama challenged the Non-Aligned Movement to translate its commitments into coordinated action capable of producing practical outcomes on global challenges, rather than relying solely on declarations. Speaking at a 65th anniversary commemoration in Belgrade, he said the movement's strength should be measured by its ability to use collective influence through coordinated diplomacy, and that principles from the 1961 founding conference remain relevant amid growing global tensions.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Mahama calls for Global South unity at Non-Aligned Movement summit

    President Mahama addressed a commemorative meeting in Belgrade marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement, urging members to build on shared interests to strengthen their collective voice and ensure greater influence for the Global South in international affairs. He said Ghana remains committed to working with NAM members to strengthen multilateralism and establish a fairer international order.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

    The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion and 2022 retiree Roger Federer has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, describing it as "one of the greatest honours" of his life.

    31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Mahama attends 65th Non-Aligned Movement anniversary in Serbia

    President Mahama will participate in a high-level meeting in Belgrade marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement on August 31 and September 1, 2026, at the invitation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The commemoration will bring together leaders to reflect on the movement's history and discuss its relevance to contemporary global challenges, with Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa leading the delegation.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Mahama invited to 65th NAM anniversary summit in Belgrade, 2026

    President John Mahama has been invited by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to attend the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade on August 31–September 1, 2026, as Special Guest of Honour, in part because Ghana's founder Kwame Nkrumah was among NAM's founding fathers.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in UN prison

    Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 1992–95 wars in the former Yugoslavia, has died aged 84 in a UN detention facility in The Hague where he was serving a life sentence. Mladić commanded Bosnian Serb forces responsible for ethnic cleansing, the siege of Sarajevo that killed more than 10,000 people, and the massacre of 8,000 men and boys at Srebrenica.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Trump envoy seeks Sudan-wide arms embargo amid drone escalation

    The US Africa envoy has called on the UN Security Council to extend its arms embargo to all of Sudan to halt external military and financial support, citing escalating drone attacks by both the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Russia and China oppose the move, saying it would weaken Sudan's army's effectiveness, and a wider embargo would require a Security Council vote.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Child among three killed in Russian missile strikes near Kyiv

    At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian missile attacks east of Kyiv on Saturday, with falling debris damaging buildings and cars and fires breaking out at multiple locations. Three others were wounded, and President Zelensky arrived in Belgrade for his first visit to build wider support for Ukraine amid concerns about depleting interceptor stockpiles.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. European rivers hit record lows amid prolonged drought

    The Rhine, Danube, and other major European rivers have fallen to record low levels as prolonged heatwaves and drought conditions strain the continent. Low water levels threaten navigation, shipping, and economic activity across Europe's busiest waterways.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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