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October 2026
26 OctJoy Online
… The delegation, led by Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Thoko Tembo, met Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, as part of a learning mission supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). …
Malawi delegation studies Ghana’s mining reforms and responsible gold governance
22 OctJoy Online
… nsitions and the Future of Governance in Africa: From Youth Mobilisation to Institutional Influence,” was convened through a collaboration between the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC), Reform Initiatives and the United Nations Development Programme …
Ghana Youth–Policy Dialogue opens in Accra, calls for greater youth influence in governance
17 OctJoy Online
… Training senior public officials Beyond the appointment of AI focal persons, Mr George disclosed that the government is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNESCO to train senior civil servants, including chief directors and directors across public in …
Government appoints AI focal persons across ministries to drive national strategy
16 OctJoy Online
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has held separate meetings with representatives of Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and industrial …
Trade Minister engages Russia, UAE and UNDP to boost trade, investment
15 OctJoy Online
… The ministry is also working with UNESCO and the United Nations Development Programme to build the capacity of civil servants, including chief directors and directors, to support the responsible deployment of the technology. …
Sam George cautions ministers against reading unverified AI-generated speeches
14 OctJoy Online
Ms Shaima Hussein, Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has urged Ghana to prioritise locally developed artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address national needs, strengthen public institutions and safeguard the country’s dig …
Ghana must prioritise home-grown AI solutions to meet national needs – UNDP
8 OctDaily Guide
… Edward Ampratwum, Programme Specialist and Head Governance Cluster United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has called for greater inclusion of young people in the country’s peace and security processes. …
UNDP Calls For Youth Participation In Peace, Security Agenda
2 OctJoy Online
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has invited the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, to participate in the Northern Peace Conference scheduled for October 26 to 27, 2026, in Tamale. …
UNDP invites Mahama Ayariga to Northern Peace Conference in Tamale
September 2026
16 SeptJoy Online
… The head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Gaza office, Alessandro Mrakic, told reporters at the scene that between 70 and 100 people were believed to be trapped under the rubble. …
Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
16 SeptJoy Online
… However, at one point it collapsed entirely, tragically crashing down on people as they slept.” The head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Gaza office, Alessandro Mrakic, told reporters at the scene that between 70 and 100 people were believed to be trapped under …
At least 20 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses

Mining & Energy

Malawi studies Ghana's gold mining governance reforms

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A Malawi delegation led by its Mining Minister met Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister to learn from Ghana's experience in mining-sector reforms, focusing on responsible sourcing, artisanal mining, and mineral revenue management. Ghana's Lands Minister outlined ongoing reforms including clearer timelines for mining licences and involvement of district-level committees in assessing proposed concessions.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Malawi studies Ghana's gold mining governance reforms
A Malawi delegation led by its Mining Minister met Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister to learn from Ghana's experience in mining-sector reforms, focusing on responsible sourcing, artisanal mining, and mineral revenue management. Ghana's Lands Minister outlined ongoing reforms including clearer timelines for mining licences and involvement of district-level committees in assessing proposed concessions.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Ghana Youth–Policy Dialogue calls for youth governance influence
A Ghana Youth–Policy Dialogue Forum opened in Accra with speakers calling for young Africans to move beyond political mobilisation toward greater influence over policymaking and governance institutions. The forum, convened by the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council, Reform Initiatives, and the UNDP, examined whether governance institutions are adequately responding to changing youth participation in public affairs.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

Ghana appoints AI focal persons across ministries for national strategy
Ghana's Communication Minister Sam George announced that the government has appointed artificial intelligence focal persons across all ministries and cabinet ministers have completed AI training, with the government conducting an AI readiness assessment with UNESCO to prepare government institutions for AI adoption.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Trade Minister meets Russia, UAE, UNDP on cooperation
Ghana's Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare held separate meetings with ambassadors from Russia and the UAE, and the UNDP Resident Representative to advance bilateral trade, investment partnerships, and industrial development. Discussions with Russia focused on bilateral trade challenges ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, while talks with the UAE centred on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and potential UAE investment in industrial park development.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Minister warns officials to verify AI-generated speeches before delivery
Communication Minister Sam George has cautioned government ministers against delivering speeches generated by artificial intelligence without verification, noting that some directors are already using AI to prepare ministerial speeches. He warned that AI systems may draw from unverified sources and produce convincing but inaccurate responses, and raised the concern during a Cabinet AI retreat.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Ghana should prioritise locally-developed AI solutions for development
The UNDP Deputy Resident Representative has called on Ghana to focus on home-grown artificial intelligence solutions that address national development priorities and strengthen public institutions, rather than relying solely on externally developed technologies. The appeal was made during a three-day Digital and AI Champions Training for government officials, organised by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in partnership with UNDP.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

UNDP urges greater youth participation in Ghana's peace efforts
At the launch of the Ghana Civil Society Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security, a UNDP Programme Specialist called for greater inclusion of young people in the country's peace and security processes, arguing that sustainable development and durable peace require meaningful youth participation. Civil society leaders stressed that young people are already contributing to peacebuilding but remain underrepresented and under-resourced.
8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 2 October

UNDP hosts Northern Peace Conference in Tamale October 2026
The United Nations Development Programme has invited Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga to a two-day Northern Peace Conference on October 26–27, 2026, in Tamale, organized with the Parliamentary Northern Caucus, National Peace Council, and Northern Development Authority to strengthen peacebuilding and dialogue across Northern Ghana.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Building collapse in Gaza kills 21, including eight children
At least 21 people, including eight children, have been killed and dozens are missing after a war-damaged six-storey building collapsed in Gaza City overnight. Witnesses said the building had tilted dangerously after an Israeli strike over a year ago, and displaced families were living inside because of limited shelter options.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 20 killed in Gaza building collapse
At least 20 people, including five children, have been killed and dozens are missing after a war-damaged six-storey building collapsed in Gaza City. Rescue teams say residents had been living in the apartments despite warnings they were unsafe, and between 70 and 100 people are believed trapped under the rubble.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

NPC trains 60 women in Kansogo on countering violent extremism
The National Peace Council has trained 60 women in Kansogo, Bawku West District, to identify and counter violent extremist narratives as part of the "Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in the Atlantic Corridor" project funded by Denmark and Norway through UNDP. The training targeted young women active on social media to equip them with skills to disseminate counter-narratives and support peace efforts in vulnerable communities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Former FIFA Secretary General joins African sports advisory board
Fatma Samoura, who served as FIFA Secretary General from 2016 to 2023 and was the first woman and first non-European to hold the position, has joined the Advisory Board of African Collaborations Group, a platform focused on developing sport and entertainment districts across Africa.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Security agencies urge civilians to report crime in border communities
Security agencies including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and others have called on residents of border communities to provide timely and credible information to help prevent crime and counter violent extremism. The call was made at a Civilian-Security Dialogue in Naaga in Kassena Nankana Municipality, organized by the National Peace Council as part of the Atlantic Corridor Project funded by Denmark and Norway through UNDP.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

National Peace Council urges civilian-security trust in border areas
The National Peace Council has called on civilians and security agencies in Tempane District border communities to deepen trust and information sharing to strengthen security and enable early response to emerging threats. The council organized a civilian-security dialogue with 200 participants and officials from multiple agencies, and donated three motorbikes to support security operations.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Government stakeholders trained in disaster risk financing, parametric insurance
Scores of stakeholders from government institutions have undergone a four-day capacity development programme on parametric insurance and disaster risk financing, organised by NADMO and the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with UNDP, to strengthen Ghana's preparedness for climate-related disasters, particularly flooding.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

NADMO, Finance Ministry, UNDP launch disaster risk financing training
NADMO, the Ministry of Finance, and UNDP have begun a four-day capacity development training from August 24 to 27, 2026, bringing together representatives from government agencies, insurance bodies, and local assemblies in Greater Accra to strengthen Ghana's ability to finance and manage financial risks linked to climate-related disasters, particularly flooding.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

ICT emerges as equalizer for Ghana's struggling SMEs sector
Ghana's SMEs account for approximately 60% of GDP and over 90% of all businesses, but face severe structural challenges including a $4.8 billion annual financing gap and limited market access. Information and Communication Technology is emerging as a potential solution to bridge these gaps and unlock entrepreneur potential.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Peace Council urges Naaga residents to report extremism
The National Peace Council has urged residents of Naaga in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality to report suspicious persons and activities to security agencies, warning that violent extremist groups are increasingly spreading extremist narratives and hate speech through online platforms.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Peace Council urges vigilance against violent extremism in Naaga
The National Peace Council has urged residents of Naaga in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons and activities to security agencies to prevent violent extremist groups from gaining a foothold. The council noted that extremist groups increasingly use online platforms to spread extremist narratives, hate speech, and misinformation to influence communities.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

CDD-Ghana calls for accountability in 2024 election violence cases
The Centre for Democratic Development has demanded justice for victims of 2024 election-related violence, arguing that accountability and completion of investigations into violence from the 2020 and 2024 elections are crucial to prevent future incidents and maintain national cohesion.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Political parties warned against foreign information manipulation tactics
George Sarpong, Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission, has cautioned political parties against becoming tools for foreign actors seeking to manipulate Ghana's information environment. He explained that foreign information manipulation and interference exploits truthful but contextually deceptive material amplified through algorithms, and warned that political parties are particularly vulnerable vectors for such divisions.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

NMC warns parties against foreign information manipulation threat
The National Media Commission's Executive Secretary has cautioned political parties against becoming tools for foreign actors seeking to manipulate Ghana's information environment through foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), which exploits truthful but decontextualised information and amplifies it to create divisions.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

Peace Council educates Binaba on online extremist narratives
The National Peace Council has sensitised residents of Binaba in the Bawku West District on the dangers of online violent extremist narratives, hate speech and fraudulent job offers used to recruit young people into extremist networks, as part of the Atlantic Corridor Project funded by Denmark and Norway.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Ghana Enterprises Agency reaffirms support for SMEs
The CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency has reaffirmed government commitment to strengthening the country's MSMEs, describing them as the backbone of the nation's economy and driving force behind inclusive growth, innovation and job creation. Speaking at the 10th National MSME Day celebration themed on digital empowerment and innovation, she emphasized the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past decade through increased investment, partnerships and policy support.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

ECOWAS to launch Gender Equality Seal initiative next year
ECOWAS will roll out the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions (GES-PI) initiative next year to strengthen gender mainstreaming across public institutions in the sub-region. The initiative, implemented in partnership with UNDP and GIZ, will assess institutions against internationally recognised standards and implement reforms promoting gender-responsive governance, with the goal of attaining "Gold Seal" certification.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 3 August

Reform-LBG engages stakeholders on peacebuilding project in Lewuniyiri
The Centre for Social Development (CSD) Reform-LBG held a stakeholder engagement in Lewuniyiri, Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District, bringing together about 85 participants including women, youth and persons with disabilities to strengthen local ownership of its peacebuilding and livelihoods project and foster community collaboration on sustainable development.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Ghana's children unsafe during daily school commutes
A law student describes witnessing a five-year-old child transported unsafely on a motorbike to school, and notes that despite Ghana's constitutional protections and the Children's Act, many poor families lack safe transportation options while wealthier families can afford protected commutes.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

IFC convenes development partners on ESG sustainability in Ghana
The International Finance Corporation brought together development partners including the World Bank Group, GIZ, KfW, UNDP, and SECO to strengthen collaboration on environmental, social and governance initiatives and accelerate sustainable business practices in Ghana's private sector.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

NACOC holds second dialogue on Ghana's drug policy reforms
The Narcotics Control Commission, alongside international partners, concluded a two-day national dialogue on drug policy, human rights, and public health. Participants—including policymakers, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and civil society—reviewed implementation of Ghana's narcotics legislation and discussed ways to strengthen public health, protect rights, and improve justice and rehabilitation services.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's flood crisis reflects coordination gaps across institutions
Flooding in Greater Accra has cost over GHS 6.3 billion between 2015 and 2025, with damage to SMEs, public infrastructure, and residential property, while Ghana loses an estimated USD 200 million annually to natural disasters. The article argues that the persistence of these losses demonstrates flooding is fundamentally a governance challenge requiring coordinated institutional action rather than merely an environmental problem.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →