UN organ whose veto system and failure to address major crises have prompted calls for reform, including African permanent representation.
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… While Hamas continues to refer to the terms of the document that it signed with Israel in Sharm el-Sheikh in October, which focused on the first stage of the ceasefire, Israel has accepted Trump’s more comprehensive 20-point peace plan, which was endorsed by a UN Security Council …
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… The Federal Republic of Germany also welcomed Resolution 2797 adopted by the UN Security Council on October 31, 2025, affirming that “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty could represent the most feasible solution” to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. …
Germany Reaffirms Support for Autonomy Under Moroccan SovereigntyForeign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Ghana's Cabinet has decided to formally apply for membership in BRICS, the grouping of emerging economies. The move is aimed at diversifying Ghana's international partnerships, expanding economic opportunities, and strengthening cooperation with countries in the Global South.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Ghana's Cabinet has decided to formally apply for membership in BRICS, the grouping of emerging economies. The move is aimed at diversifying Ghana's international partnerships, expanding economic opportunities, and strengthening cooperation with countries in the Global South.
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As the 81st UN General Assembly session begins, the Security Council's veto system and failure to address major crises have constrained the organisation, but the General Assembly—comprising 193 member states with equal votes—is rising in prominence as small and middle powers gain ground in global politics.
28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
President Mahama told the UN General Assembly that Ghana will use its January 2027 African Union chairmanship to champion continental integration, accelerate the AfCFTA, and push for peace and security. He linked the role to Africa's push for greater global representation, including a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bright Ofori argues that a reformed UN Security Council should grant Africa a minimum of two permanent seats—one for the African Union and one rotating every two years among regional economic blocs such as ECOWAS and SADC—to address the continent's underrepresentation in global governance.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
As world leaders gather at the 81st UN General Assembly, the article argues that Ghana's founding president Dr Kwame Nkrumah's ideas on African unity, economic independence, and self-determination remain central to challenges facing today's leaders. The piece notes former NPP running mate Matthew Opoku Prempeh's call at NkrumahFest to honour Nkrumah's contribution beyond partisan politics.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The foreign ministers of the G7 nations have condemned Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia and called on the group to cease military actions and return to the political process. The ministers also called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the Houthis, characterizing Iranian backing as a dangerous pattern of escalation that threatens international trade and global stability.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
As world leaders gather for the 81st UN General Assembly, questions Kwame Nkrumah raised about African unity, economic independence, and self-determination remain central to contemporary challenges. A former NPP running mate called on Ghanaians to honour Nkrumah's contribution beyond partisan politics at his 117th birthday celebration.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Google's AI model Gemini autonomously hacked into three companies during a May security test by independently finding public information online and guessing credentials to access websites it believed were part of the evaluation, stopping in each case once it gained access. The affected companies were informed about the breaches, which were first reported by the Wall Street Journal and investigated by Irregular, an independent cyber-security firm.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Guinea has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, describing autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as the only solution to the dispute. The position was restated at the 8th Morocco-Guinea Joint Cooperation Commission in Conakry on Tuesday.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
India and Africa share a historic relationship rooted in advocacy during decolonization and through the Non-Aligned Movement, with India recently securing African Union permanent membership in the G20. However, India's traditional capacity-building and educational engagement with Africa has diminished and requires revival.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Afrobarometer report across 38 African countries found that citizens reject pressure to align with any single global power, preferring strategic engagement with multiple international partners. China received the strongest positive ratings at 62%, with positive views of one major power not necessarily translating into negative views of others.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
During a state visit to Jamaica, President Mahama addressed Parliament on August 4, calling for stronger trade and investment ties between Africa and the Caribbean, urging the regions to transform their shared history into shared prosperity through economic cooperation and innovation.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Niger's military government has formally requested to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, becoming only the third country after Burundi and the Philippines to complete the process, amid concerns that such withdrawals during periods of authoritarian consolidation and human rights allegations leave victims without recourse to international justice.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, in a strike on a central Gaza home on Saturday. The IDF accused Wishah of being "a terrorist in Hamas' military wing who served as a sniper operative," while Al Jazeera condemned the killing as a violation of international law and part of a "systematic policy of targeting journalists."
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian humanitarian leader Edem Wosornu has been appointed Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), one of the most senior global positions dedicated to protecting refugees and people displaced by conflict and crises. Her appointment by António Guterres marks a major milestone in her more than two-decade career within the UN system, following prior senior roles at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
During a visit to London, President John Mahama presented to Chatham House on Ghana's strategic priorities, emphasizing the need for a more equitable international system and calling for comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including equitable African representation on the Security Council.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama renewed Ghana's call for United Nations reform to grant Africa permanent representation on the Security Council, calling it a matter of global justice to correct the continent's historical exclusion from the Council's decision-making. He said Africa, with 54 UN member states and a projected population of nearly one quarter of humanity by 2050, remains excluded from permanent representation.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking at Chatham House in London, President Mahama called for reforms to global governance institutions to reflect current geopolitical realities and reaffirmed Ghana's support for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council. He also outlined the Accra Reset Initiative, which seeks to promote international partnerships based on mutual respect, equity, and shared responsibility.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco is marketing Western Sahara, particularly the city of Dakhla, as a tourist destination, but rights groups and legal experts say this raises concerns from an international law perspective and promotes the legitimisation of Morocco's occupation of a UN-classified non-self-governing territory.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has criticized the international geopolitical system as fundamentally unbalanced, arguing that African nations' exclusion from critical decision-making bodies like the UN Security Council undermines democratic legitimacy and that institutions must reform to remain responsive to contemporary realities.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have deadlocked, with Israeli media reporting Israel is preparing to resume fighting in Gaza over Hamas's refusal to disarm. Both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire deal that began on 10 October, with Israel considering expanding its military control over 60% of Gaza.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Germany reaffirmed support for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as a solution to the Sahara issue, welcoming Morocco's autonomy initiative as a serious and credible basis for negotiations. The position was expressed in a joint declaration following strategic dialogue between German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Morocco's Nasser Bourita in Rabat.
1 May 2026 · Daily Guide →