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… The United Nations warmly welcomes and fully supports this important African Union-led initiative. …
A Healthier Africa Begins In Accra – UN Supports AU Summit On HealthJoy Online
… In a statement, the embassy said Russia’s priority was to deepen political dialogue with Ghana, including closer coordination at the United Nations (UN). …
Russia, Ghana trade volume rises to over $800m as Moscow seeks deeper cooperationThe Chronicle
… A United Nations study found that two countries with the same debt levels, the same reserves, and the same growth can receive different ratings, and pay different prices, largely because of where they are on the map. …
The Systems -Who Controls Them, Who Benefits, and Who Pays: One Ordinary Day in One Ordinary LifeJoy Online
… Mahama singled out Ablakwa’s role in securing international backing for Ghana’s resolution on reparations at the United Nations, saying the Foreign Affairs Minister successfully engaged countries to support the initiative. …
Ablawka is among my hardest-working ministers – President MahamaJoy Online
… According to Madam Apppiagyei, Ghana’s Revised National Population Policy, Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy for young people, the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, and the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 all affirm that investing in young people is the surest …
World Population Day: Population Caucus Chair urges more investment in youthJoy Online
The United Nations has documented a rapid escalation of extremist activity across West Africa and the Sahel, signalling a volatile shift in the region’s security landscape. …
UN warns of widening terrorist threat across West Africa and the SahelJoy Online
… 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 GhanaiansGhana and Gabon have called on African countries to collectively address xenophobia and discrimination, arguing the menace threatens continental cohesion and Africa's shared progress. The call follows renewed xenophobic attacks on black migrants in South Africa, in which Ghana has confirmed two citizen deaths since April.
15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana and Gabon have called on African countries to collectively address xenophobia and discrimination, arguing the menace threatens continental cohesion and Africa's shared progress. The call follows renewed xenophobic attacks on black migrants in South Africa, in which Ghana has confirmed two citizen deaths since April.
15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
China's Ambassador to Ghana said the country will expand defence cooperation through military training, infrastructure development, equipment support and humanitarian collaboration. The commitment was made at a reception in Accra marking the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, with bilateral trade reaching US$14.1 billion in 2025.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana and Gabon have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during a three-day state visit by Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The MoUs cover political consultations and cooperation in diplomat training between the two countries' foreign affairs institutions.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's President Mahama and visiting Gabon President Nguema called for African countries to collectively reject xenophobia and discrimination, and committed to closer coordination through the African Union and other multilateral forums on issues of continental interest.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh warned Ghana not to take its peace and security for granted, noting that instability in neighbouring countries demonstrates how quickly situations can change. She linked regional stability to economic development and stressed the need for stronger West African cooperation on emerging security risks.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ambassador D.K. Osei, president of the Ghana Council on Foreign Relations, called for bold and visionary leadership across Africa, warning that the continent risks losing its influence in an evolving global order unless leaders deepen integration and speak with one voice on international issues. He argued that achieving Agenda 2063 development aspirations will require difficult decisions, sacrifices, and potential ceding of sovereignty, particularly in security and foreign policy, while questioning whether African states are prepared to strengthen the AfCFTA and pursue initiatives such as a common currency.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to strengthen cooperation and collective action, warning that weakening multilateral institutions and growing bilateral agreements could expose developing countries to greater economic and security risks. She said the changing international environment requires Africa to rethink how it engages with global powers, as power is increasingly shaped by a country's ability to build and control technology, industrial systems, logistics networks and security capabilities.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ambassador D.K. Osei, president of the Ghana Council on Foreign Relations, has urged Ghana to use its upcoming AU chairmanship to drive continental reforms under Agenda 2063, arguing that African nations must be willing to make political and economic sacrifices to deepen integration through the AfCFTA and other initiatives, though he expressed doubt about whether countries are genuinely prepared for such bold steps.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to reassess their strategic positioning as the world moves away from traditional globalization, with major powers increasingly questioning the benefits of economic integration and viewing global integration as risks to national interests.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Hannah Tetteh, UN Special Representative for Libya, has warned that the weakening of the global multilateral system could have serious consequences for Africa, particularly countries with limited influence on the international stage, and that smaller and less powerful nations would be disproportionately affected if multilateral cooperation continues to deteriorate.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Government has announced a state funeral for the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, to be held at the forecourt of Jubilee House on Friday, July 31, 2026, in recognition of his decades of service as a distinguished diplomat including roles as Ghana's Foreign Minister, UN Special Representative for Somalia, and President of the ECOWAS Commission.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GAIA Africa and the Green Africa Youth Organization have launched the in-person phase of the Africa Zero Waste Academy 2026 in the Eastern Region, bringing together selected participants from across Africa for training in designing localized zero waste systems that reduce emissions and create green jobs. More than 700 practitioners applied for the programme, now in its second year.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana and Gabon have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their six-decade relationship during bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, July 28, with both leaders calling for deeper African cooperation to address shared challenges and advance continental development.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Lebanon have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in education, trade and manufacturing following the presentation of the Open Letters of Lebanon's Ambassador-designate to Ghana. The countries aim to strengthen collaboration in trade and knowledge sharing in motor manufacturing, construction materials and pharmaceutical industries.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest him based on an ICC warrant. Netanyahu told Fox News he was "not concerned" about the threat and accused Mamdani of "fomenting hate," while the mayor has since walked back the arrest threat, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to do so.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu, a former U.N. under-secretary-general and special representative for children and armed conflict, has been nominated by Uganda to become the next UN secretary-general, making him the seventh contender to succeed Antonio Guterres at the end of this year.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has called for closer economic cooperation with Egypt as the two countries prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi highlighted Egyptian companies' contributions to Ghana's economy and expressed commitment to expanding private-sector collaboration.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Heads of State and Government, health ministers, and development partners met in Accra to advance Africa's health agenda, with a focus on ending AIDS and tuberculosis by 2030, reducing maternal mortality, and boosting local pharmaceutical manufacturing. Delegates are expected to adopt a fully-costed continental roadmap and declarations on monitoring non-communicable and neglected tropical diseases.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana and the Kingdom of the Netherlands reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in fighting organised crime, terrorism, violent extremism, drug trafficking and other transnational security threats. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister raised concerns about emerging security challenges in Ghana and West Africa, including violent extremism, organised crime, drug trafficking, money laundering and illicit financial flows, with particular emphasis on the growing threat of synthetic drug abuse among Ghanaian youth.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN refugee agency reported that 144 people died or went missing in maritime disasters off Mauritania between July 14 and July 18 as migrants attempted to reach Europe, while rescue teams saved 387 others.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is hosting an African Union Extraordinary Summit on Health on July 21–22, 2026, focused on ending AIDS and tuberculosis by 2030, reducing maternal deaths, and addressing communicable and non-communicable diseases across the continent. The United Nations supports the initiative and frames health as foundational to sustainable development and social justice.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia has grown from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024, according to the Russian Embassy. The two countries are expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture and mining, including a memorandum of understanding between Ghana's Atomic Energy Commission and Russia's Rosatom.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Chronicle essay traces one day in the life of Abena, a 34-year-old fabric seller in Madina who navigates multiple global systems—including money-transfer networks that charge sub-Saharan Africa an average of 8 percent, far above the global 3 percent target—each extracting value before day's end, illustrating how international financial infrastructure shapes the lives of ordinary Africans.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Russian cruise missiles struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off Odesa on Sunday, killing nine crew members and one pilot in what was the deadliest such attack to date. The attack reflects intensified Russian strikes on merchant vessels that sustain Ukraine's maritime export corridor, which accounts for over two-thirds of Ukrainian agricultural exports.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama described Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as one of his hardest-working ministers, crediting him with securing international backing for Ghana's UN reparations resolution and leading the repatriation of Ghanaians from conflict areas.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Caucus on Population and Development has urged sustained investment in youth, warning the country risks missing a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to harness its demographic dividend. With nearly 12 million Ghanaians (about one-third of the 34.4 million population) aged 15–35, the caucus chair highlighted challenges including unemployment—with one in four young people aged 15–35 not in education, employment, or training in 2025—and skills gaps.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN has documented rapid escalation of extremist activity across West Africa and the Sahel, with militant factions expanding their operational footprint and increasingly threatening coastal nations along the Gulf of Guinea. Terrorist groups are adapting their tactics using advanced technology such as drones, communications systems, and cryptocurrencies, while their intersection with organised crime complicates regional security efforts.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria plans to take on a bigger role in coordinating humanitarian responses, transitioning away from a system led largely by international donors and U.N. agencies, while continuing to receive technical backing from the U.N. and other partners. The move aims to strengthen the country's ability to respond to conflict, displacement, food insecurity, flooding, climate shocks and public health emergencies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that instead of blaming young people for declining discipline and work ethic, African society should examine whether adults are modeling the very behaviours — intolerance, corruption, and civic indifference — that they then observe in the next generation.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →