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Also known as: U.N. cultural agency UNESCO · United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

UNESCO — international organization whose Representative List includes Ghana's Highlife music, partnering on heritage, education, and press freedom initiatives in Ghana.

2026-04-262026-08-23
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  1. April 2026

  2. Business & Financial Times

    … She further noted that celebrating International Jazz Day in Ghana ensured the country’s inclusion on global jazz calendars recognised by UNESCO and the United Nations. …

    Maximum Jazz hosts International Jazz Day concert, honours Ella Fitzgerald

  3. Business & Financial Times

    … Organizations such as the UNESCO have emphasized that the return of cultural property and human remains is essential to restoring dignity and addressing historical injustices. …

    The Business Strategy Analyst with Jules Nartey-Tokoli: Pinpointing responsibility, power, and narrative in the transatlantic slave trade and the contemporary reparations debate (III)

  4. Joy Online

    … The policy comes with a lot of strengths, including human-centred and ethical framing, emphasis on responsible AI and national values and alignment to global best practices such as those enshrined in the OECD, UNESCO responsible AI guidelines. …

    Ghana’s new AI strategy: Bold vision, effective implementation holds the Key
Opinion

Journalism must serve public interest, not attention-seeking

The News

Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.

21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Journalism must serve public interest, not attention-seeking

    Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. GJA President urges journalists to prioritize truth over speed

    Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association, called on journalists to prioritize truth and accuracy over speed and popularity, stressing that success should be measured by story credibility rather than audience size. Speaking at the GJA's 77th anniversary symposium, he emphasized that press freedom must be accompanied by responsibility, and that media credibility depends on accuracy, fairness, independence, accountability and respect for individual rights.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Free press is necessity for nation-building, not luxury

    At the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th anniversary symposium, UNESCO's representative to Ghana stated that a free and independent press is essential—not optional—for nation-building and democracy. He highlighted the media's historical role in Ghana's independence struggle, democratic consolidation, election monitoring, corruption exposure, and accountability of public officials.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghana's tourism receipts fell despite rising visitor numbers

    Nineteen months into the NDC government's term, Ghana's tourism sector shows a paradox: international arrivals rose from 1.29 million in 2024 to 1.31 million in 2025, but tourism receipts fell sharply from about $4.82 billion to $4.34 billion, with average visitor spending dropping from roughly $3,743 to $3,320. The article critiques the government's tourism initiatives as heavy on promises and activity but light on measurable policy delivery.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. GNECC holds district dialogues on inclusive education financing

    The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition has organized District Accountability Dialogues in two Ahafo Region districts to promote transparent and equitable education financing for girls and children with disabilities, bringing together local stakeholders to inspect fund allocation and advocate for stronger tracking of education money.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. Ghana secures $4.5m to protect coastal forts from climate change

    Ghana has secured a $4.5 million five-year Korea-Ghana Heritage Project (2026–2030) to strengthen protection of its forts and castles from climate impacts including coastal erosion, flooding, and structural instability. The initiative will initially focus on six heritage sites in the Greater Accra Region and establish scientific climate-risk assessment and monitoring systems alongside national conservation policies.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Ghana's Health Ministry develops AI policy framework for healthcare

    The Ministry of Health is developing a comprehensive National AI Health Policy and Guidelines to provide a legal, ethical and operational framework for safe and equitable adoption of AI across Ghana's healthcare system. The policy aims to strengthen governance, data protection, digital infrastructure, workforce readiness and regulatory oversight to ensure AI supports improved healthcare delivery while safeguarding patient rights.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Highlife to the World campaign launches ahead of Ghana's 70th anniversary

    Ghana's "Highlife to the World: Black Star Experience 2027" campaign was officially launched in Barcelona on 2 August 2026, marking the start of a global initiative to promote the country's iconic music genre ahead of its 70th anniversary celebrations. The campaign will feature workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. GETFund and UNESCO sign partnership to strengthen digital AI skills in TVET

    The Ghana Education Trust Fund and UNESCO have signed a Letter of Intent to develop digital and artificial intelligence competencies across Ghana's Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions, aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with skills for a technology-driven economy.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana inaugurates UNESCO Commission General Assembly

    Ghana has inaugurated the General Assembly of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO, the country's highest decision-making body for guiding national engagement with UNESCO, as part of implementing the Ghana Commission for UNESCO Act 2023. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu highlighted the Assembly's role in the Commission's governance and noted members may represent Ghana at international engagements including meetings at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Academics urge universities to break disciplinary silos

    Leading academics have called for postgraduate training in Ghana to shift from traditional thesis writing towards research delivering practical solutions to socio-economic challenges such as youth unemployment, climate change, and economic pressures. They emphasized the need for higher education to move away from disciplinary silos and foster interdisciplinary research with industry links.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Study reveals sexual harassment and discrimination in Ghana's creative sector

    A national study presented in Accra on 28 July 2026 found widespread sexual harassment and discrimination against young women in Ghana's creative sector. The Behind the Scenes project, led by researchers at the University of Cape Coast with support from the International Center for Research on Women and the Mastercard Foundation, called for safer workplaces and stronger gender equity measures.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Tech for Girls founder seeks investment to scale digital skills training

    Ambassador Johanna Swaniker, founder of Tech for Girls, has called for increased financial and institutional support to expand the programme that trains young women aged 18–35 in coding and digital technology, citing funding as the biggest challenge to scaling the initiative despite growing demand.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Diplomats tour Ahanta West forts during heritage month

    Foreign diplomats, a UNESCO official, and students toured historic forts and landmarks in Ahanta West on July 26, 2026, during the month-long Ahanta Heritage Month celebrations. The tour, organized by the Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, visited Fort Gross Friedrichsburg, Cape Three Points, and Fort Batenstein in Butre.

    31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 July

  1. Egypt, Ghana to sign seven MoUs on education and technology

    Egypt plans to sign seven Memoranda of Understanding with Ghana covering education, technology, pharmaceuticals, cybersecurity, and cultural heritage restoration to deepen bilateral cooperation. The agreements are part of preparations to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations next year and include plans to revive the Ghana-Egypt Joint Commission, which has not met for about three decades.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Prof. Kwofie urges Africa to harness data for AI solutions

    The Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Ghana has called for Ghana and Africa to transform untapped data into AI solutions for health, agriculture, climate change and other societal challenges. He noted that over the past five years, AI investment in Africa has surged from roughly $1.2 billion to an estimated $4.1 billion.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ghana strengthens international partnerships to combat illegal fishing

    Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Emelia Arthur says the government is strengthening international partnerships to address illegal fishing, climate change, marine pollution, and declining fish stocks through collaboration with organisations including Blue Ventures Conservation, the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, UNESCO, and other global institutions.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana launches Highlife to World campaign in Paris

    Ghana's Highlife to the World campaign has launched internationally with a masterclass in Paris, celebrating the history and global influence of Highlife music following its inscription on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The initiative, organised by MUSIGA in partnership with BenayaCon Promotions and ShowBiz Africa, aims to preserve and promote Highlife on the global stage.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

  1. Ghana launches Highlife music campaign in Barcelona in 2026

    Ghana will hold a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign, promoting and preserving Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout beginning in March 2027.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ghana launches Highlife global campaign in Barcelona August 2026

    Ghana will launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign with a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, featuring Ghanaian artists including Stonebwoy, Obrafour, and others. The campaign, organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid and partners, aims to promote and preserve Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout in March 2027.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Journalism's future hinges on trust over technological advancement

    At the European Forum Alpbach 2026, discussants argued that while artificial intelligence is transforming news gathering and distribution, editorial judgment, ethical decision-making, and independent verification remain fundamentally human tasks. Credibility has become journalism's greatest competitive advantage in an era of instant digital content creation, especially as manipulated videos and AI-generated content spread rapidly during major conflicts.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Ghana Minister meets UNDP on AI, fintech digital projects

    Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George reaffirmed government commitment to digital transformation in talks with UNDP, discussing flagship digital initiatives, AI for public service delivery, and plans for a national fintech fund aligned with a proposed innovation and startup legislative framework. UNDP outlined progress on three collaboration areas: an Italian-supported digital flagship project, an MSME digital platform initiative, and a Japanese-backed AI programme for public service delivery.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Press freedom essential to democracy amid disinformation

    Free press enables democracies to function by equipping citizens with accurate information to scrutinise leaders and participate in civic life. Journalists face increasing risks globally, including killing, detention and harassment, particularly those reporting on corruption and conflict.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

  1. AIMS Ghana graduates record 130 students from 24 African countries

    The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana held its 14th graduation ceremony on 27 June 2026, conferring Master of Science degrees in Mathematical Sciences to 130 students — its largest graduating class — drawn from 24 African countries. The cohort comprised 49 graduates from the regular MSc programme and 81 from the Master of Mathematical Sciences for Teachers programme, with 30% female representation overall.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Press freedom under unprecedented threat in 2025

    According to Joy Online, the number of journalists killed, detained, or forced into exile in 2025 reached one of the highest levels ever recorded. The article argues that without a free press, atrocities go unrecorded and democratic accountability is undermined.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. Columnist argues AI is sophisticated imitation, not true intelligence

    Business Strategy Analyst Jules Nartey-Tokoli argues that while AI systems can imitate intelligent behavior through computational speed, vast datasets, and complex algorithms, they do not possess intelligence comparable to human beings; true intelligence, he contends, is a natural phenomenon rooted in living minds.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Accra conference adopts reparatory justice framework for African descendants

    Heads of State and Government, ministers, and civil society leaders adopted the "Accra Next Steps Commitments on Reparatory Justice" at a three-day consultative conference in Accra, establishing a roadmap to implement a landmark UN resolution that declared the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. The conference, convened by President John Dramani Mahama in his role as African Union Champion on Advancing the Cause of Justice and the Payment of Reparations to Africans, brought together representatives from 123 UN member states that supported the resolution.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Ghana hosts reparatory justice conference led by Mahama

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed confidence that the global campaign for reparatory justice for Africans is approaching a breakthrough, citing unprecedented international support since a landmark UN resolution on slavery. President Mahama, serving as African Union Champion for Reparatory Justice, convened a three-day High-Level Next Steps Conference in Accra bringing together heads of state, foreign ministers, legal experts, and diaspora representatives to deliberate on the next phase of the reparations agenda.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Macron urges UN, AU, UNESCO to support global reparatory justice push

    French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the United Nations, UNESCO, and African Union to support the global push for reparatory justice as a necessary step in addressing the historical legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Speaking virtually at the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra, Macron proposed launching an international scientific initiative with Ghana and other participating countries and institutions to formulate concrete recommendations.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Yilo Krobo Municipality reports infrastructure and service improvements

    The Yilo Krobo Municipality has achieved significant infrastructure expansion and improvements in public service delivery within the first year of the NDC administration, according to the MCE. Key accomplishments include completion and commissioning of healthcare facilities, and the assembly's focus on healthcare, education, sanitation, roads, agriculture, and employment creation.

    18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

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