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African football boss Patrice Motsepe has called for a “heightened sense of urgency” from next year’s Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. …
Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027Joy Online
… We have to work, grow, compete and earn our destiny.” After guiding the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Queiroz will switch attention to helping the team qualify for next year’s AFCON to be staged in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. …
Black Stars: ‘We cannot win AFCON when we have not qualified’ – Carlos QueirozJoy Online
… es. “If the starting point is that Tanzania will not be ready, then you are saying we as Africans don’t have the capability and ability to be on time with integrity and host a world-class AFCON, and I’m deeply committed.” Tanzania will co-host the tournament with Kenya and Uganda …
AFCON 2027: ‘There is no Plan B’ – Motsepe says CAF has no plans to replace Tanzania as co-hostsThe Ghanaian Times
… The agreement is part of a wider diplomatic effort to end decades of conflict in the eastern DRC, a region bordering Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi that has been plagued by armed groups and repeated fighting. …
Geneva talks put Rwanda, DRC peace deal to the testJoy Online
… Uganda hosted the World Cross Country Championships in Kampala in 2017, while Botswana staged the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone in 2026 – the first time that event was held in Africa. …
Kenya confirmed hosts of World Athletics Championships 2029Joy Online
… Separately on Monday, Prince Harry was told that Uganda would now take part in the Invictus Games next year. …
Harry and Meghan to have security review and children change schoolJoy Online
Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, once the world’s youngest reigning monarch, was buried on Saturday, days after a row broke out over who would succeed him. …
Uganda’s King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successorJoy Online
… es on the list are Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, The Bahamas, Dominica, Eswatini, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Morocco, Maldives, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Singapore, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda …
Check out 41 countries Ghanaians can visit without a visa on ordinary passportsDaily Guide
… Somalia complete the four-team group, with the top two teams qualifying for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. …
Black Stars Have ‘No Business’ Missing 2027 AFCON – AfriyieJoy Online
… Other countries on the list include Mauritius, Egypt, Cabo Verde, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso and Mozambique. …
Ghana among 9 African countries where average incomes have more than doubled since 1990CAF president Patrice Motsepe has urged Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to show heightened urgency in readying stadiums and facilities for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, set for June–July next year. He stressed that despite some facilities remaining below required standards, postponement is not an option and the three nations must begin testing stadiums in January.
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe has urged Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to show heightened urgency in readying stadiums and facilities for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, set for June–July next year. He stressed that despite some facilities remaining below required standards, postponement is not an option and the three nations must begin testing stadiums in January.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Head coach Carlos Queiroz has urged Ghanaians to be realistic, saying the team cannot discuss winning the Africa Cup of Nations until they have qualified. Queiroz emphasised the need for ambition alongside humility, noting the Black Stars' recent history of group stage exits and missed qualifications, and prioritized 2027 AFCON qualification before focusing on the 2030 World Cup.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has ruled out replacing Tanzania as co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, affirming the continent's commitment to ensuring all three host countries—Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda—are ready for the tournament despite concerns about Tanzania's preparedness.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda are meeting in Geneva for talks on implementing the 2025 Washington Accords through the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism, with mediators from the United States, Qatar, Togo and the African Union Commission. The talks come as fighting persists in eastern DRC and key security commitments—including the DRC's obligation to neutralise the FDLR and Rwanda's disengagement of forces—remain unresolved.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World Athletics confirmed Nairobi as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first time Africa will host the full championships. The event will be held at Kasarani Stadium, which is undergoing renovation ahead of Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will have their publicly funded police protection reconsidered by the royal security committee (Ravec) following their return to full-time residence in the UK, which will assess risks they face and their family's movements including school runs. The couple has also changed their children's school within days of enrollment due to security concerns.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who became Tooro's king at age three and once held the record for world's youngest reigning monarch, was buried on Saturday following his death from cancer. A succession row has emerged between clan elders who named his cousin Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next monarch and Oyo's family, who say his 2022 will names his young son as heir.
13 September 2026 · 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 →
Former Ghana Football Association vice-president George Afriyie says the Black Stars have "no business" failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Ghana faces Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Somalia in Group C, with the top two teams advancing; Afriyie also called for a fully operational Black Stars management structure ahead of the qualifiers.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom died last month aged 34 while undergoing cancer treatment in the US. Royal clan elders have named TV news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as his successor, but the late king's family rejected this, saying he left a 2022 will naming his young son as heir, and accusing elders of creating confusion during mourning.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda is withdrawing from the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by the Duke of Sussex, two months after committing to participate. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the decision on social media, stating it was made to avoid being seen as opposed to King Charles III, following a letter clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan are not working royals.
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 →
Uganda is pulling out of the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by Prince Harry, only two months after announcing participation. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the withdrawal on social media, stating it was to avoid being construed as opposed to King Charles III.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union has urged the government to take greater ownership of Ghana's energy sector challenges rather than relying heavily on IMF and World Bank prescriptions, and questioned why Independent Power Producers' pricing was not receiving greater attention in sector reform discussions.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union has challenged the IMF and World Bank to broaden their focus on Ghana's energy crisis to include the pricing structure of Independent Power Producers, arguing that IPP agreements and generation costs are key concerns that must be addressed for lasting energy sector stability.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union argues Ghana has capacity to address its energy challenges independently, suggesting focus on structural problems like power generation costs and Independent Power Producer agreements rather than external financing. The IMF estimates a US$1.1 billion sectoral financing shortfall in 2026 due to collection losses and costly generation contracts.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President William Ruto established a deadline for unlicensed foreign traders to stop operations, citing widespread visa rule violations by visitors entering as tourists or investors who engaged in unauthorised retail work. Hundreds of Burundian nationals are securing travel documents to leave, though some face financial constraints; the UN estimates about 16,000 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers reside in Kenya, and Burundi's government has protested the enforcement measures.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Petroleum Commission hosted Uganda's Petroleum Authority Board for peer-learning on petroleum regulation and governance. The engagement aimed to share experiences on areas including legal frameworks, health and safety, environmental standards, and local content development.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya's trade ministry warned foreign nationals that visa-free entry does not permit work, as the government moves to shut down unlicensed small businesses run by foreigners. President William Ruto set a deadline for foreign small-scale traders to cease operations, citing concern that foreigners were entering as investors or tourists but engaging in retail and local trade in breach of their visa status.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 women's national team lost 3-0 to debutant Ecuador in their opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Poland. The Black Princesses, missing centre-back Margaret Agyapomaa due to suspension, struggled to create chances and face South Korea and France in their next two Group C matches.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uber has shut down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, citing a thorough business review. The move follows long-running complaints from Nigerian drivers about low app prices and high commission charges, as well as pressure from rival platforms; Uber says it remains committed to sub-Saharan Africa, where Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa are now its only operating markets.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, announced plans to confer new traditional titles on the 12 finalists of the Africa Monologue Challenge Season Three before they leave Ghana, during a courtesy visit at his residence as part of the competition's activities.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Princesses will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland without several important squad members, including captain Linda Owusu Ansah (ACL injury), defender Comfort Yeboah (club release issue), Jessica Appiah Asamoah (knee injury), and striker Mercy Attobrah (ACL injury recovery).
1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record, with official figures confirming more than 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths, though more than 1,360 people have recovered. The World Health Organisation warns the outbreak remains entirely out of control, with transmission patterns threatening to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic that claimed over 11,000 lives.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Star International Film Festival is making local language cinema central to its 2026 conversation on strengthening African viewership of African films. The festival questions whether telling stories in languages African audiences actually speak could bring cinema closer to them and help build deliberate, sustained engagement with African films.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Princesses will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland without several key players, including captain Linda Owusu Ansah, who suffered an ACL injury in August. The team is seeking to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in eight consecutive tournament appearances.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Nigeria have been drawn in the second round of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for a place at the continental finals in Senegal. The tie will be decided over two legs in October, with the winner moving toward the finals in November and earning a direct ticket to the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, king of Tooro in western Uganda since age three, has died aged 34. The Tooro kingdom did not disclose the cause, though a Ugandan government minister said he had been critically ill and seeking treatment in the US.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →