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… The United Nations’ 2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report found that fewer than 6 per cent of the 32 measurable Sustainable Development Goal targets on the continent were on track for 2030, and it warned that gaps in data meant even that verdict was incomplete. …
What Is Wrong With Us: A continent cannot be built forever in the future tenseJoy Online
… Ms Kraft acknowledged significant progress in developing gender-related policies within the United Nations, African Union, ECOWAS and European Union but expressed concern about the persistent gap between policy commitments and implementation. …
Gender mainstreaming essential to addressing Africa’s growing security challenges – EPSG officialJoy Online
… The Commission said the sanctions had also undermined progress towards Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) regional macroeconomic convergence and integration targets, the AU’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals …
African Union renews call for immediate, unconditional lifting of Zimbabwe sanctionsJoy Online
… Only then can they stop global heating from running far past 1.5 degrees Celsius (°C) and bring it back down by the end of the century, the United Nations said on Wednesday. …
World must cut emissions 18% in four years to find a way back below 1.5°C – UN 2026 Emissions Gap ReportDaily Guide
… Margussen said the EU was working with the United Nations (UN), the African Union (AU), ECOWAS and other partners to find practical solutions to the security challenges facing the region. …
Ghana, EU Seek Renewed Cooperation With Sahel States To Tackle TerrorismJoy Online
… It has been presented in draft form at certain levels of government, but it has to be discussed fully,” he said. Dr Spio-Garbrah said the plan, once adopted, would guide Ghana’s engagements with the AU, the United Nations, the IMF, the World Bank and bilateral partners in Europe …
Ghana develops five-year plan to advance reparations agendaJoy Online
… The discussions also covered President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for reparatory justice and prospects for broader dialogue following a United Nations resolution led by Ghana declaring the transatlantic enslavement of Africans the gravest crime against humanity. …
Ghana, UK make progress in talks to secure IELTS exemption for students, professionals – AblakwaJoy Online
… The challenge comes as the Minister pushes for the establishment of a national housing fund to help address Ghana’s growing housing deficit and advance the country’s progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal on sustainable cities and communities by 2030. …
TDC cites poor road access and land encroachments as major hurdles to real estate developmentJoy Online
Ghana has called for a more representative, responsive and effective United Nations (UN), urging reforms to ensure Africa’s priorities are better reflected in global decision-making. …
Ghana calls for UN reforms to give Africa greater voice in global decisionsThe Chronicle
… Drawing on previous findings by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the United Nations and other organisations, he said human rights violations in mining communities were longstanding and required coordinated action by state institutions and mining …
A Rocha Ghana Raises Alarm Over Human Rights Abuses In Mining CommunitiesAn opinion piece argues that Africa's 1.5 billion people have heard enough promises of industrialisation, jobs, housing, electricity, education and healthcare at conferences and rallies, but need tangible proof through reliable services and fulfilled commitments rather than repeated declarations.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Africa's 1.5 billion people have heard enough promises of industrialisation, jobs, housing, electricity, education and healthcare at conferences and rallies, but need tangible proof through reliable services and fulfilled commitments rather than repeated declarations.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN's International Civil Aviation Organisation has lifted airspace restrictions it imposed on Libya in 2015 during the country's civil war. Libya's Transport Ministry said the decision reflects progress in the civil aviation sector and expects a surge in international airline transit permits, with 61,968 flights per month projected for the 2026-2027 winter season, up from an average of 2,000 per month in the prior season.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An ECOWAS peace official has called for stronger integration of gender perspectives into peace and security operations across Africa, saying that policy commitments must translate into practical action. She stressed that gender mainstreaming is essential to understanding conflict dynamics, protecting civilians and building sustainable peace.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Union has renewed its call for the immediate and unconditional lifting of unilateral sanctions on Zimbabwe institutions and individuals, citing their adverse impact on the country's socio-economic development, access to international finance, foreign investment, and development assistance.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Environment Programme says countries must cut greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2030 and 45% by 2035 compared with 2025 levels to have a chance of keeping global heating to 1.5°C; even with deep cuts starting now, warming would likely peak at 1.7–1.8°C mid-century before potentially falling back to 1.5°C by 2100.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian President Lula has petitioned the electoral court to disqualify right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, alleging that Meta limited content to boost Bolsonaro's campaign ahead of Sunday's final election round. Bolsonaro filed a counter-petition accusing Lula of mass dissemination of government posts on WhatsApp, while UN experts expressed concern about reported discrepancies in both campaigns' ability to reach voters on Meta's platforms.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and the EU have pledged to strengthen cooperation with Sahel countries to address terrorism, security threats and humanitarian challenges. At an October 2026 meeting in Accra, Ghana's Special Envoy noted that AES countries intend to continue cooperating with ECOWAS collectively despite their withdrawal from the regional organisation, while the EU's Sahel representative said the bloc is adopting a renewed approach centred on dialogue and identifying shared interests.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has developed a five-year action plan to advance reparations through diplomatic engagement, reparative financing and reforms to the global financial architecture, aligning with the African Union's Decade of Reparations as President Mahama prepares to assume the role of AU Champion on Reparations.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana has made significant progress in negotiations with the United Kingdom to exempt Ghanaian students and professionals from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations, after discussions with UK Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband established that Ghana meets the minimum statistical threshold for English proficiency required for favourable consideration.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Development Corporation has identified inadequate road access to some of its lands and land encroachments as major challenges affecting its expansion of commercial real estate development. The corporation is targeting March 2027 for completion of ongoing construction works.
21 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 →
Israeli police arrested 10 suspects in the occupied West Bank following attacks by settlers on an American journalist and European diplomats last week. The arrests come as settler violence during the olive harvest season reaches record levels, with a human rights group documenting 269 incidents over 20 days.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Rocha Ghana's deputy national director has raised concerns over alleged widespread human rights abuses, environmental destruction and intimidation in mining-affected communities across Ghana, citing cases in the Eastern and Ashanti Regions where residents have lost farmlands, livelihoods and access to clean water, and those who challenged mining activities faced threats, harassment and violence.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that poor ministerial performance stems not from individual failure but from a political system that rewards patronage and loyalty over merit, leaving national strategies unfulfilled because ministers have no incentive to pursue them.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad, scheduled for December 3, 2026, after widespread domestic and global criticism; families of the 13 victims killed in the 2009 Fort Hood attack will still be permitted to view the execution in person.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Ashanti Regional Muslim Peace Committee called for UN intervention to prevent further escalation of reported attacks on Saudi Arabia attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement, warning that continued hostilities could endanger civilian lives and undermine regional stability. He urged the UN Security Council and international stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and peaceful negotiations over military confrontation.
14 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana has made significant progress in its campaign for reparatory justice following adoption of a Ghana-led UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the greatest crime against humanity. The resolution, supported by 123 UN member states, has helped build international momentum for restitution, apologies, and other measures to address historical injustices associated with slavery.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations says 113 million Nigerians (48.7 per cent of the population) are deprived of health, education, and living standards, according to the 2026 UNDP and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative report. Poverty is highest in rural and northern areas, with clean cooking fuel and electricity identified as the biggest poverty gaps.
13 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
October 11 marks the United Nations' International Day of the Girl, which aligns with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 on gender equality and women's empowerment. Global and local organizations are working toward achieving these goals through programmes addressing poverty, equality, education, health, and climate change.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association has accepted President Mahama's request to organize a national forum on hate speech. The GJA and Media Foundation for West Africa have formally notified the Presidency and established a technical committee to develop a framework for the forum.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has declared that UN Security Council reform is essential to the UN's legitimacy, and Africa won General Assembly backing for equal-area maps showing the continent at true size. However, an intelligence analyst argues that without changes in Africa's underlying power, permanent seats would face the same pressures as current elected members and risk becoming symbolic rather than substantive instruments of influence.
12 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
A UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing has advised Ghana to support its Rent Control Department with resources and strengthen institutional mechanisms to monitor rent increases. He noted that unaffordability of formally built housing has driven about 31 per cent of the urban population into informal settlements.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama met with UN Special Advocate Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to discuss strengthening women's financial inclusion in Ghana. While 78.3% of Ghanaian women aged 15 and above had a bank or mobile money account in 2024, up from 27.1% in 2011, disparities in credit access between women and men remain a concern.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana enacted the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168) to replace the 2000 Act, modernising its security and intelligence architecture through strengthened regional and local governance, clearly defined intelligence agencies, and reinforced oversight of national security.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The FAO called for stronger policy, institutional and technical systems across Africa to help countries access climate finance under the REDD+ programme. The call was made at a South-South Workshop held in Ghana, attended by representatives from Benin, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone to share experiences and strengthen readiness for results-based climate finance.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization is urging Ghana to use innovation, research, and technology to strengthen food security and reduce reliance on imported commodities like tomatoes and chicken. The FAO representative encouraged young people to develop agricultural solutions and leverage science, technology, and AI to improve local production.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidents Mahama and El-Sisi reaffirmed historic ties between their nations during a bilateral meeting at the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit in Egypt, pledging to deepen cooperation across trade, security, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure development. The leaders discussed concrete steps to strengthen political consultations, expand commercial activities, and streamline registration of Egyptian pharmaceutical products in Ghana to improve healthcare access.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
World Habitat Day, established by the United Nations in 1985, highlights the fact that over 3 billion people lack adequate housing, with more than 1.1 billion living in informal settlements. For Ghana, acquiring land, rising building material costs, and limited access to affordable long-term housing loans make homeownership increasingly difficult for most households.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tigray People's Liberation Front has temporarily withdrawn from Mekelle, the regional capital, as fighting between rebel and federal government forces intensifies in Ethiopia's northern regions. The conflict has escalated in recent weeks despite a 2022 peace agreement, raising concerns about regional destabilization in the Horn of Africa.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →