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International organization that has voted on map projections, warned of humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, backed child protection frameworks, and trained peacekeeping instructors in Ghana.
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… The move was outlined at a joint transition workshop in the capital of Abuja, where the Nigerian government and the United Nations began talks on transferring greater responsibility for planning, coordination, and financing of operations to national institutions. …
Nigeria to lead humanitarian response as UN support evolves, minister saysJoy Online
… According to the United Nations, it is the world’s youngest continent, with nearly 70 per cent of Sub Saharan Africa’s population below the age of thirty. …
What Is Wrong with Us? The children are not failing us. They are following us.Joy Online
… United Nations rules allow countries to exercise control of territorial seas up to 12 nautical miles (13.8 miles) from their coastline. …
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through HormuzJoy Online
… The findings coincide with the global observance of World Population Day on July 11, instituted by the United Nations in 1989 to draw attention to population issues, reproductive health, education, employment and the need for governments to invest in young people. …
Financial hardship delaying marriage and parenthood among young GhanaiansDaily Guide
… The United Nations (UN), established in 1945 after the devastation of the Second World War, placed human dignity at the heart of the international order. …
Understanding Human Rights, Refugees, Statelessness, and Asylum: Why These Issues Matter to Us AllHeads of major AI companies including Anthropic's Dario Amodei have urged the pace of AI development to be slowed down, citing existential risks, though geopolitical competition with China complicates agreement on such a slowdown.
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Heads of major AI companies including Anthropic's Dario Amodei have urged the pace of AI development to be slowed down, citing existential risks, though geopolitical competition with China complicates agreement on such a slowdown.
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Ukrainian forces breached Russia's Kursk region in August 2024, overrunning more than 777 sq km of territory and leaving more than 300 Russians missing according to the local governor, with some 2,000 people estimated to have remained in settlements captured by Ukraine's military.
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A UN official warned that Ukraine faces its toughest winter since Russia's full-scale invasion, with risk of "humanitarian catastrophe" if Russian attacks cut off power and water access. Russia has intensified aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while both countries deny deliberately targeting civilians.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has backed Ogun State's industrialisation, agriculture and skills development drive, calling for stronger collaboration and emphasizing the UN's focus on local-level development where jobs are needed and foundations for future generations are strengthened.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice held a training in Asokore Mampong Municipality for community leaders and grassroots organisations on how to support efforts to end gender-based violence. The Deputy Commissioner addressed neglect and poverty as drivers of abuse and emphasised support for teenage girls who become victims.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A person with American and Ghanaian identities reflects on the complexity of the reparations conversation, asking where she stands as both a descendant of enslaved people transported from Africa and a current Ghanaian citizen, and questioning what "healing" should look like without first honestly naming the wound.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The UN voted 164–1 to support adoption of more accurate map projections, with Togo leading an African initiative to counter the Mercator map's distortion of continental sizes. The resolution is not legally binding and does not restrict use of the Mercator projection for maritime and aerial navigation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana will strengthen engagement with the African diaspora following the UN's recognition of African trafficking and enslavement as the "gravest crime against humanity," emphasizing that recognition must lead to sustained action including historical, cultural and economic links.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has urged stronger national systems and closer institutional collaboration to prevent children from being recruited or used in armed conflict, stressing the need to identify vulnerabilities early. Her call was made at the opening of a two-day inaugural meeting of the Multi-Stakeholder Working Group on the implementation of the Vancouver Principles in Ghana, organised by the National Peace Council and the Dallaire Institute.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama addressed the Non-Aligned Movement conference in Belgrade on September 1, 2026, calling for a renewed and action-oriented NAM that turns resolutions into practical action and strengthens consultation among member states on issues affecting them and the wider world.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Office of the National Chief Imam has backed the introduction of Arabic as an optional subject in public schools, saying it would give students valuable linguistic skills for global engagement. The support comes after concerns from some stakeholders about the neglect of Ghanaian languages in favour of foreign languages.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 65th anniversary meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, President John Mahama reiterated Ghana's opposition to the long-standing US economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba, arguing that unilateral coercive measures undermine sovereign equality and the multilateral system.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama challenged the Non-Aligned Movement to translate its commitments into coordinated action capable of producing practical outcomes on global challenges, rather than relying solely on declarations. Speaking at a 65th anniversary commemoration in Belgrade, he said the movement's strength should be measured by its ability to use collective influence through coordinated diplomacy, and that principles from the 1961 founding conference remain relevant amid growing global tensions.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
American forces attacked two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing and injuring people according to Iran's IRGC, which vowed "response and punishment." Iran responded by striking US military bases in Jordan, with Jordan intercepting eight missiles, and claimed to have targeted an air base in the UAE with drones, though the UAE denied being targeted and confirmed only shooting down a drone.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to Brazil has appealed to Chile for support in Ghana's re-election bid for the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term. The appeal forms part of Ghana's broader diplomatic campaign to rally international backing for its candidacy.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening UN peacekeeping operations as 24 military personnel completed a United Nations Military Observers Training of Trainers course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra from 17 to 28 August 2026, fully funded by Canada's Ministry of National Defence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN has urged newly trained military observer instructors to take their specialized peacekeeping knowledge back to their countries and strengthen national training systems. A two-week Training of Trainers course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra brought together 24 participants, including four from the Ghana Armed Forces and 20 international participants, and was funded by Canada's Ministry of National Defence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN's Integrated Training Service called on newly trained military observer instructors to become "force multipliers" by bringing specialised peacekeeping knowledge back to their countries and institutions. The two-week UN Military Observers Training of Trainers course at Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre brought together 24 participants, including four Ghana Armed Forces officers and 20 international participants, and was funded by the Canadian Ministry of National Defence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel's Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has disagreed with President John Mahama's characterization of Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, stating that genocide is defined by intent to destroy, not casualty figures, and that Israel's military activity was defensive following the October 7 attack.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
After Meta settled a US lawsuit by agreeing to add child safety measures, the UN human rights chief said all social media platforms should be redesigned to protect children and that governments must act rather than wait for courts to intervene. Meta's proposed changes include time limits and parental supervision controls, aligned with the UN's May framework for safer platform design.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Armed men attacked Kenscoff, a community near Haiti's capital, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50 others on Sunday, according to UN reports. The attack is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, with victims including at least five children, and a gang leader threatening to kill hostages if authorities attempt to rescue them.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama will be Special Guest of Honour at the 7th Africa Sustainability Report Summit, Exhibition and Awards (AASuP), scheduled for September 24–26, 2026 at the La Palm Royale Beach Hotel in Accra. The three-day event, organised by Think Energy Media and the Association of African Sustainability Practitioners, will bring together policymakers, businesses, and sustainability professionals to explore Africa's transition to a green economy and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo called for international action to help contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed more than 2,500 lives and spread rapidly across the central African country. The outbreak is Congo's 17th Ebola epidemic and became the biggest in the country's history in terms of confirmed cases in late July.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Africa's reparations campaign over transatlantic slavery and trafficking seeks meaningful Western support for policies and programmes addressing slavery's enduring consequences, particularly investments in young people and sustainable development, rather than direct cash payments to African governments.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
UNICEF says severe acute malnutrition admissions in Somalia jumped 32 percent in the first six months of 2026 as more than 200 health and nutrition facilities closed due to international aid cuts, with nearly 1.9 million children projected to be malnourished this year.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed disappointment with the United States voting against a UN resolution recognising the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity. Speaking to TRT World, Mahama said he did not hold the US principally accountable for slavery, noting that most enslaved Africans taken to the United States were transported there by European powers when the US was still a colony, though he acknowledged slavery continued in the US after independence until the Civil War.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ebola virus is spreading "exponentially" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a death toll exceeding 2,500, according to UN warnings. The outbreak faces obstacles including conflict, attacks on health workers, conspiracy theories among locals, and the absence of a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Schools should function as protective spaces where learners feel secure and valued, addressing not only academic instruction but also emotional, social, and psychological needs of vulnerable students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →