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… He also called for greater international attention to conflicts and humanitarian emergencies in Sudan and other parts of Africa, saying global responses should be guided by the protection of civilians and respect for sovereign integrity.
Mahama backs stronger global action to lift Cuba embargoJoy Online
… President Mahama also called for greater international attention to the war in Sudan and conflicts elsewhere, saying the same standards of civilian protection, humanitarian access and accountability must apply across conflicts. …
Mahama condemns Gaza carnage, backs Palestine and two-state solutionJoy Online
The United Nations has said it is prepared to investigate allegations that Sudan’s armed forces used chemical weapons, provided it receives a formal mandate. …
UN says it could investigate Sudan chemical weapons allegations if given mandateJoy Online
… The Black Stars missed the 2025 AFCON after a miserable qualifying campaign against Angola, Sudan and Niger, finishing without a win from six games. …
Carlos Queiroz’s real test begins as Ghana face Côte d’Ivoire in BouakéJoy Online
… He also linked the continent’s political challenges to conflicts in countries including Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon. …
Political independence earned under Nkrumah is being eroded – P.L.O LumumbaJoy Online
… He cited conflicts in Somalia, Sudan and Cameroon’s Anglophone regions, terrorism in the Sahel and the migration of young Africans in search of opportunities abroad. …
Africa’s dependence on foreign powers betrays Nkrumah’s unfinished vision – P.L.O. LumumbaJoy Online
… The review is expected to cover at least four major operations: the COVID-19 evacuations in 2020, the evacuation from Ukraine in 2022, the Sudan evacuation in 2023 and the recent South Africa operation in 2026. …
Foreign Affairs Ministry requests special audit of evacuation spending since 2017 to dateJoy Online
… The Foreign Affairs Ministry has also requested a special audit of government-funded evacuation exercises undertaken since 2017, including the COVID-19, Ukraine, Sudan and South Africa operations. …
SA Evacuation Exercise: Detailed breakdown of the GH¢27.18m spent on chartered flightsDaily Guide
Sudan’s war has become more than a contest for military control. For millions of Sudanese, it has evolved into a prolonged struggle for security, dignity, access to basic services and the possibility of returning to a normal life. …
Sudan: A Nation Under Strain, And An Appeal For The World To Look AgainJoy Online
At least 82 people have died, and dozens more remain missing following a catastrophic gold mine collapse in a remote corner of Sudan. …
Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people, with many more missingThe Chronicle argues that US entry restrictions imposed on African countries—full bans on Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and partial restrictions on Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania—represent a modern form of gunboat diplomacy, using economic and political leverage instead of military force to dictate terms.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Chronicle argues that US entry restrictions imposed on African countries—full bans on Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and partial restrictions on Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania—represent a modern form of gunboat diplomacy, using economic and political leverage instead of military force to dictate terms.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
The article argues that Ghana's major political parties weaponize Black Stars failures—citing recent 2-0 and 4-2 defeats in 2027 AFCON qualifiers—to attack opponents, while both have historically interfered in GFA governance when it suits their interests, blurring the line between legitimate oversight and political manipulation.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told the UN General Assembly that Ghana rejects calls to abolish the International Criminal Court, arguing instead that the institution should be strengthened to hold perpetrators of crimes against humanity accountable. Ablakwa, speaking at a session marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration, said the ICC "needs our protection, not our condemnation" and called for severe consequences for those who commit such crimes.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told the UN General Assembly that the International Criminal Court should be strengthened rather than abolished to hold perpetrators of crimes against humanity accountable. Ablakwa, speaking at a session marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration, also urged action against racism, racial discrimination, and historical injustice, and questioned Africa's exclusion from the UN Security Council's permanent membership.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria came from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at home in their opening Group L match of AFCON 2027 qualifying. Debutant Moses Usor scored the winning goal, and Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau next on Tuesday.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Ethiopia's Army Chief of Staff said the military is responding to tensions in the country's north with "wisdom and restraint," as seven armed groups announced an alliance committed to removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. Fighting has spread from Tigray into neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions, with the military reporting heavy losses for the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 81st UN General Assembly, President Mahama warned of a drift toward unilateralism in global affairs and called for the UN Charter to reign supreme, criticizing veto power as a license for impunity. He condemned what he described as persecution of Palestinians in Gaza, citing over 20,000 children killed, and reaffirmed Ghana's support for a viable Two-State solution.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama delivered a speech calling for systemic international reform, global justice, and renewed commitment to human dignity. He reflected on Ghana's cultural heritage and the concept of belonging, cautioning against its weaponisation into nativism and xenophobia while emphasising the shared humanity of all global citizens.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 81st United Nations General Assembly, President Mahama renewed Ghana's call for the lifting of the economic, commercial, and financial embargo on Cuba, arguing that the international community should support Cuba's economic and social development rather than measures that impose hardship on ordinary citizens.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama addressed the UN General Assembly to condemn the humanitarian consequences of the Gaza conflict and reaffirm Ghana's support for Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution. He called for stronger international action, criticised collective punishment and mass displacement, while also condemning acts of terrorism by Hamas.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations said it is ready to investigate allegations that Sudan's armed forces used chemical weapons if given a formal mandate. The allegations remain contested, and no independent international investigation cited has established responsibility, though the US determined in 2025 that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons in 2024.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz's Ghana face Côte d'Ivoire in an away AFCON qualifier in Bouaké, marking the Portuguese coach's first competitive match in his second spell. After missing the 2025 AFCON following a winless qualifying campaign, Ghana must demonstrate the defensive discipline that helped them reach the World Cup knockout stage.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba has warned that the political independence achieved by African countries under Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah is gradually being eroded by external economic and political influence. Lumumba argues that Nkrumah understood political independence would remain vulnerable without economic independence and African unity, and warned of colonial influence returning in different forms after formal independence.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, speaking at NkrumahFest 2026 in Nkroful, warned that Africa's continued reliance on foreign powers for medicines, food, technology and narrative represents an unfinished chapter of Dr Kwame Nkrumah's Pan-African vision. Lumumba said the most meaningful way to honour Nkrumah was to confront the challenges preventing African countries from becoming genuinely self-reliant.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of government-funded emergency evacuation exercises since 2017, including evacuations from COVID-19 (2020), Ukraine (2022), Sudan (2023), and South Africa (2026), to assess how public funds were used and identify lessons for strengthening future emergency preparedness.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's evacuation of 1,964 citizens from South Africa between May and September 2026 cost GH¢49.72 million, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights alone. Additional costs included GH¢9.42 million for commercial airline tickets, GH¢997,644 for ground transportation, GH¢634,350 for food, and smaller amounts for accommodation, medical services, and communications.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sudan's government is calling for renewed international focus on the humanitarian and infrastructural devastation caused by the conflict that began with the RSF rebellion in April 2023, which it alleges has subjected civilians to unlawful killings, sexual violence, forced displacement, and widespread destruction of infrastructure.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
At least 82 people have died and dozens remain missing following a catastrophic collapse at the Al-Zara gold mine in Sudan's West Kordofan province. Rescue operations are severely hampered by lack of heavy machinery, with only a single privately owned forklift available for excavation work.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's GoldBod model is drawing interest from seven African countries—Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Sudan, and Namibia—which have undertaken official visits over a 12-month period to study Ghana's approach to centralised gold market regulation and formalised gold trading for value maximisation and local value retention.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has raised concerns that the Minister of Foreign Affairs's announced figures for the 2026 evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa at a cost of GH¢49.72 million cannot be fully verified against underlying records, citing discrepancies with earlier public accounts.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi hopes to be called up to the Black Stars after scoring twice in Hearts' 4-0 opening win over Berekum Chelsea. Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to name his squad in coming days for September 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Sudanese rebel group, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, carried out an artillery attack on the town of Dilling in South Kordofan province, killing at least five people including a child and injuring several others. The Sudan Doctors Network condemned the bombardment of civilian areas as a violation of international humanitarian law and called on the international community to pressure the group to stop attacking civilians.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that social media platforms are fundamentally changing how Africans determine who governs them, replacing traditional military coups with a new form of state capture built on narratives and information control rather than barracks seizures.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent global action to address the worsening humanitarian crises in Sudan and Gaza, citing the political stalemate in Sudan that has left thousands dead and millions displaced, as well as the ongoing war in Gaza following Israel's crackdown after the Hamas attack on June 7, 2023.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The African Union Commission has welcomed a new Sudanese-led dialogue initiative aimed at ending the conflict in Sudan since April 2023, saying it could provide a platform for Sudanese stakeholders to address their differences and work towards peace and political stability. The Commission called for the dialogue to include civil society, political groups, and other sections of Sudanese society, and to be conducted inside Sudan under the supervision of an independent committee of Sudanese elders.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has arrived in Luanda, Angola, for the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, focused on strengthening conflict prevention and resolution mechanisms across the continent. The summit, led by Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, aims to assess existing peace and security frameworks and agree on measures to improve coordination and implementation of African peace and security structures amid ongoing regional conflicts.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →