Thursday, 8 October 2026

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Thursday, 8 October 2026

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Ghanaian press · Organization

United Nations Security Council

International peace and security body; center of African calls for permanent continental representation and reform of post-war governance structures.

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In coverage

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April 2026
30 AprJoy Online
… Landau stressed the urgency of finding a solution, referencing the latest United Nations Security Council resolution. …
US reaffirms recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
29 AprJoy Online
… He also referred to the immediate aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001, when Nato allies mobilised in defence of the US. “In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when Nato invoked Article Five for the first time, and the United Nations Security Council was united in the fac …
The diplomacy at play behind the King’s speeches
27 AprJoy Online
… The initiative is anchored in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, adopted in 2015, which recognises young people as key partners in peacebuilding rather than security threats. …
Nationwide consultations underway for Ghana’s Youth peace and security plan

Politics

Mahama meets Kyrgyzstan FM on AU-UN cooperation

The News

President John Dramani Mahama discussed strengthening cooperation between the African Union and United Nations with Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev. The meeting focused on strategic collaboration ahead of Mahama's expected AU chairmanship in January 2027 and Kyrgyzstan's anticipated tenure as a non-permanent UN Security Council member, with emphasis on UN Security Council Resolution 2719 and coordination on peace and security.

2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Mahama meets Kyrgyzstan FM on AU-UN cooperation
President John Dramani Mahama discussed strengthening cooperation between the African Union and United Nations with Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev. The meeting focused on strategic collaboration ahead of Mahama's expected AU chairmanship in January 2027 and Kyrgyzstan's anticipated tenure as a non-permanent UN Security Council member, with emphasis on UN Security Council Resolution 2719 and coordination on peace and security.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Ghana opposes ICC abolition, calls for stronger action
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told the UN General Assembly that Ghana rejects calls to abolish the International Criminal Court, arguing instead that the institution should be strengthened to hold perpetrators of crimes against humanity accountable. Ablakwa, speaking at a session marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration, said the ICC "needs our protection, not our condemnation" and called for severe consequences for those who commit such crimes.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana rejects ICC abolition, calls for stronger enforcement
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told the UN General Assembly that the International Criminal Court should be strengthened rather than abolished to hold perpetrators of crimes against humanity accountable. Ablakwa, speaking at a session marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration, also urged action against racism, racial discrimination, and historical injustice, and questioned Africa's exclusion from the UN Security Council's permanent membership.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

Mahama: Reparations must transform global systems, not merely gesture
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 →
Mahama demands permanent UN Security Council seat for Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has renewed Ghana's call for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council, arguing that Africa's 1.5 billion people and role in global affairs warrant permanent membership with veto powers, and that the current post-war structure no longer adequately represents the contemporary international system.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Saudi Arabia issues first Riyadh air raid alerts as Houthi attacks escalate
Residents in Riyadh received air raid alerts and explosions were reported in the Saudi capital after the Iran-backed Houthis escalated attacks. It was the first such alert in Riyadh since the Houthis declared a "maritime embargo" in July and seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Saudi Arabia says it destroyed Houthi drone near Mecca
Saudi Arabia's coalition spokesman said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening. The Houthis denied targeting the holy city, saying their operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases, and accused Saudi Arabia of "fabrications and lies."
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

Six months after US-Israel campaign, Iran faces economic siege
Six months since the US and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran on February 28, the immediate threat has shifted from military strikes to sustained economic pressure. Iran's survival of the initial campaign is now complicated by an economic siege with no apparent resolution, moving beyond the military phase that followed the October 7, 2023 aftermath and the June 2025 twelve-day war.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 5 September

Kwesi Pratt urges African youth to reject external political narratives
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has urged African youth to reject externally driven political narratives and unite to challenge exploitation, neocolonialism, and extraction of the continent's natural resources. He criticized African governments for entering defence and intelligence cooperation agreements with Western powers and external actors, arguing that African countries should prioritise their own sovereignty and interests.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

Ghana and Malta strengthen ties as former UN Security Council peers
Ghana and Malta, which established formal diplomatic relations in 1974 after both experienced post-colonial struggles against British rule, served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now exploring ways to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people ties.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana and Malta strengthen diplomatic ties and shared interests
Ghana and Malta established formal diplomatic relations on 27 February 1974, building on historical connections between anti-colonial leaders Kwame Nkrumah and Dom Mintoff. The two countries served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now seeking to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people cooperation.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Africa short-changed in negotiations due to weak bargaining capacity
Retired Colonel Festus Aboagye has said Africa is being short-changed because African governments fail to negotiate well with foreign partners, and that having abundant resources does not automatically give countries influence. He argued that Africa exports raw materials while capturing only a fraction of the value from finished products, citing gold, oil and cocoa as examples, and warned that the continent's large youth population is not automatically an economic dividend.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

Mahama calls for stronger African voice in global affairs
President Mahama has called for Africa to move beyond its traditional role as aid recipient and become a stronger force in global affairs, arguing that African countries need to work together for greater representation in global decision-making institutions, particularly the UN Security Council, and develop common positions on major international issues.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 23 August

Mahama proposes five permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa
President Mahama has proposed that Africa be allocated five permanent seats on the UN Security Council, with one representative per region, to give the continent fairer representation in global peace and security decisions. He argues Africa should first secure expanded representation before negotiating veto-power reforms.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

Mahama urges stronger African Union-Caribbean partnership
President John Dramani Mahama, addressing Jamaica's Parliament during a state visit, called for deeper collaboration between the African Union and the Caribbean, highlighting Africa's youthful population, natural resources, and innovation capacity, and commending the Caribbean's leadership on climate justice and multilateral cooperation.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Requiem Mass held for late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho
Catholic faithful and state dignitaries paid tribute to the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho at a pre-burial service and Requiem Mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra. Church leaders and government officials praised his exemplary diplomatic service and commitment to integrity.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

Early warning systems must be matched with political action in Africa
William Nyarko, Executive Director of the Africa Center for International Law and Accountability, has called for Africa's early warning systems to be matched by timely political action, arguing that failure to act on credible warnings continues to cost lives across the continent. Speaking at a conference on mass atrocity prevention, Nyarko noted that while progress has been made in detecting risks of mass atrocities over the past decade, preventive action has too often lagged behind early warning.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

Mahama calls for African permanent seat on UN Security Council
President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for UN Security Council reforms, arguing that Africa's exclusion from permanent representation is a historical injustice and structural imbalance that undermines the multilateral system's credibility, particularly given the continent's 54 member states and projected population of nearly one quarter of humanity by 2050.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Morocco consolidates influence through reforms and strategic diplomacy
Morocco is strengthening its position as a strategically important North African country through sweeping reforms, diplomatic initiatives around its Sahara autonomy plan, and major investments in technology and infrastructure, while expanding partnerships across Europe, Africa, the Gulf states and the United States, according to the Stimson Centre.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

AU Chair demands permanent African seats on UN Security Council
The African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has renewed Africa's call for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, characterizing the continent's exclusion as a historical injustice. He reiterated Africa's proposal for no fewer than two permanent seats with veto powers and five non-permanent seats in an expanded Security Council, guided by the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

US reaffirms recognition of Morocco's Western Sahara sovereignty
The United States has reaffirmed its recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, with a US official stating the position and endorsing Morocco's autonomy proposal as the basis for resolving the decades-old territorial dispute.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

King Charles III addresses Congress with diplomatic messaging
King Charles III delivered a speech to Congress that addressed NATO, Ukraine, Western democracy, and climate change while earning 12 standing ovations. International outlets noted the speech contained subtle rebuttals to Trump's positions, demonstrating how the King balanced making substantive points on issues important to him while remaining cordial with his host.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

Ghana develops first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, Security
Ghana is conducting nationwide consultations to develop its first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security through a multi-stakeholder process led by the National Youth Authority and KAIPTC, with engagements underway across multiple regions to ensure the policy reflects young people's experiences and concerns.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →