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… ructural transformation of the global system. “We thank every nation that voted for justice, and I am deeply grateful to our brothers and sisters in the African Union, CARICOM, CELAC, and our partners across the Global South,” President Mahama said at the 81st UN General Assembly …
Real reparations requires structural transformation, not gestures – MahamaJoy Online
… Delivering a keynote address at a high-level side event on cultural restitution during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, President Mahama said Ghana was seeking to transform international recognition of historical injustices into concrete action. …
‘Africa’s cultural heritage story must continue with its return’ – Mahama insistsJoy Online
… Senior State Department officials announced the funding on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, hoping for pledges of new funds from other countries to meet a target of $2 billion to fight the disease, mainly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. …
US pledges $267m more to fight Ebola in central AfricaJoy Online
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has announced a Gaza recovery plan worth $2.45bn (£1.85bn) during a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. …
Trump’s Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza’s reconstructionJoy Online
… Excellencies, on 25th March this year, the UN General Assembly took a historic step. …
Full text: Mahama’s speech at high-level side event on return and restitution of cultural properties and heritageJoy Online
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has told the UN General Assembly that it will never “bend the knee” after almost seven months of war with the US and Israel, but is ready for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. …
Iran’s president tells Trump it will never ‘bend the knee’The Ghanaian Times
… Speaking at a Presidential Roundtable organized by the Open Society Foundation in New York on Monday, on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, President Mahama said the priority for developing nations must be to create jobs, improve public services, build infrastructure …
Mahama calls for stronger domestic capacity and sustainable financing for Global SouthJoy Online
… She will be speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, and will meet with US President Donald Trump. …
Four dead after powerful Typhoon Dujuan lashes JapanJoy Online
… Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she was “pleased that there is a prospect of a good agreement” for all three parties, which was expected to be signed at the UN General Assembly next week. …
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threatsJoy Online
… Mr Pratt cited the UN General Assembly resolution on reparations as a major achievement, saying its significance lay particularly in the unity demonstrated by African and Caribbean countries. …
Kwesi Pratt says reparations must deliver equal rights, African self-relianceGhana led a UN General Assembly resolution on March 25 recognising transatlantic trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement as crimes against humanity and calling for reparations, which passed 123–3 with 52 abstentions. The article examines how Ghana's diplomatic missions in New York, Geneva, The Hague, and Brussels translate principles into concrete outcomes.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana led a UN General Assembly resolution on March 25 recognising transatlantic trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement as crimes against humanity and calling for reparations, which passed 123–3 with 52 abstentions. The article examines how Ghana's diplomatic missions in New York, Geneva, The Hague, and Brussels translate principles into concrete outcomes.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
A UN report found that ecosystem restoration efforts have reached 252 million hectares across 149 countries and generated over one million green jobs, though the UN says progress remains insufficient to meet 2030 targets to reverse nature loss. The report warns governments must significantly increase restoration efforts and more than quadruple annual investment, estimating that scaling up restoration financing could create as many as 32 million additional jobs worldwide by 2030.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for UN reforms to ensure Africa's priorities are better reflected in global decision-making, aligning with President Mahama's advocacy for meaningful African representation, particularly on the UN Security Council.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term, joining 14 other countries selected by the UN General Assembly on October 13, 2026. The election places Ghana at the centre of renewed demands for stronger international action to prevent mass atrocities and protect vulnerable populations.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
South Korea said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine after the countries clashed over the public disclosure of two captured North Korean soldiers transferred to Seoul. Seoul claims Ukraine broke a confidentiality agreement by announcing the transfer; Kyiv's office denies any non-disclosure agreement existed.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
With pro-Putin legislators now dominant in Russia's parliament after recent elections, Putin appears prepared to continue the full-scale invasion of Ukraine despite battlefield losses and economic damage. Russian media suggests Moscow is emboldened by Ukraine's shortage of air defence missiles and expects intensified strikes this winter.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
China's Vice President Han Zheng criticized the United States without naming it directly at the UN General Assembly, calling for respect for Middle Eastern countries' sovereignty and urging the US to lift its blockade on Cuba. The remarks came amid reports of Chinese military support to Iran and followed Trump's warning to Xi Jinping during White House talks to avoid supporting Iran.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's foreign minister said only negotiation can end the conflict with the US after Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, through which about a fifth of the world's gas and oil supply flows, has been effectively closed since February.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it is up to the United States to decide whether to end the war, stating "we do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not." The conflict began on February 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation.
24 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 →
President Mahama told the UN General Assembly that the resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a grave crime against humanity must lead to structural transformation of global systems, not just gestures. He called for dismantling unfair trade regimes, predatory resource extraction, and discriminatory credit ratings to achieve real repair.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama told the UN General Assembly that Africa's cultural heritage story must continue through the return of treasures to the continent, not end with their removal. He called for mechanisms to return cultural property and human remains, and to invest in Africa's cultural infrastructure.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US State Department announced an additional $267 million to combat the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, bringing the Trump administration's total commitment to $886 million. Health authorities are aiming for a $2 billion funding target as the outbreak, detected in May, has become the second most lethal on record.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump's Board of Peace unveiled a $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan during the UN General Assembly, to be spread across 66 programmes over six months covering housing, diesel generation, and waste removal. The board estimates full recovery will require about $71.4bn over the next decade, though it acknowledged that $18bn has been pledged but only $280m handed over so far.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At a high-level side event, President Mahama spoke about the restitution of cultural properties and heritage, arguing that Africa's history and identity have long been held in foreign museums rather than with the communities that created them. He cited Ghana's experience, including the 2024 return of the sacred Mpomponsuo sword looted from the Asantehene's palace in 1874, as part of an ongoing journey toward justice.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that Iran will not "bend the knee" to US pressure and threats, but expressed readiness for diplomacy. He said any deal must include an end to the US blockade of Iranian ships and ports, and that Iranian resistance will only increase in the face of sanctions and pressure.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, President Mahama called for stronger domestic capacity, effective institutions and sustainable financing to help developing nations address growing debt pressures and create jobs, improve public services and expand opportunities for young people.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Four people died in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan struck Tokyo and surrounding prefectures with heavy rain and destructive winds, knocking out power for 50,000 and suspending hundreds of flights. Six others were reported missing; most evacuation orders were lifted as the storm moved away from Japan's eastern coast.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security following President Trump's threats to seize the territory. Trump said the agreement grants the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs" in the semi-autonomous Danish territory, with no cost to the United States and expected to be signed next week.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has called for reparations that go beyond financial compensation to include equal rights, control over Africa's resources, and greater collective self-reliance. Speaking at the Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations at the University of Ghana, Pratt emphasized that the struggle for reparative justice is winnable and cited the UN General Assembly resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and neocolonialism as crimes against humanity as evidence of progress through African unity.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana has a responsibility to protect and accurately interpret its historic forts, castles and other sites linked to the transatlantic slave trade, ensuring future generations understand the scale of injustice and African experiences of suffering, resistance and survival. She noted Ghana is custodian of significant sites and highlighted lesser-known locations like Assin Manso, Sankana and Golu that preserve memories of resistance to enslavement.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to Brazil has appealed to Chile for support in Ghana's re-election bid for the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term. The appeal forms part of Ghana's broader diplomatic campaign to rally international backing for its candidacy.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama has welcomed and endorsed the Luanda Action Plan, a strategic framework adopted at the African Union's 21st Extraordinary Session in August, which prioritises early warning systems and preventative diplomacy. Mahama emphasised the need for sustainable, predictable African-owned financing of the continent's peace and security agenda.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
African nations face pressure to exchange health data access for aid under the U.S. "America First Global Health Strategy," with experts warning the framework prioritizes American interests; Zimbabwe rejected a $367 million U.S. health deal in February 2026.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →