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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … According to the United Nations, Africa is urbanising faster than any other region globally. …

    What is wrong with us? We celebrate buildings but neglect the systems that keep cities alive

  3. Joy Online

    … The training, organised by POS Foundation, in partnership with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), was on the theme: “Strengthening Media Reporting to Advance Accountability under Ghana’s UPR Process Ahead of the 2027 Review.” The UPR is a state-driven mechanism of the United …

    Journalists trained on UPR reporting ahead of Ghana’s 2027 Review

  4. Joy Online

    … The updated NDCs, covering the period 2025 to 2035, were presented to stakeholders in Accra on Friday for validation and consultations ahead of submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). …

    Ghana seeks $53.3bn to implement 10-year climate action plan

  5. Joy Online

    … Delivering her address at the Andrew Wiles Building of the University of Oxford, Professor Opoku-Agyemang tied the credibility of institutions like the United Nations directly to their willingness to reform. …

    Prof. Opoku-Agyemang demands a permanent African voice on the UN Security Council

  6. Joy Online

    … The Commission also praised the ongoing facilitation of talks by the United Nations, the African Union, and bilateral partners, and encouraged sustained and coordinated international diplomatic engagement to reconcile existing political differences.

    African Union expresses concern as Somalia talks end without consensus

  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … The event attracted high-profile participation including Ghana’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, His Excellency Robert Afriyie and his Deputy, representatives from United Nations Permanent Missions, and the Kenyan Ambassador to Ethiopia. …

    Black Star Experience coordinates Ghana Month in Ethiopia to strengthen Pan-African tourism, culture and business connections

  8. Joy Online

    … Dr Samuel Ben Owusu, West Africa Head of Mission for the Pan-African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission and Country Director of the International Association of World Peace Advocates [IAWPA-Ghana], has returned from a high-level engagement at the United Nations headquarters in New …

    Amb. Ben Owusu champions tech solutions at UN STI Forum

  9. Joy Online

    … On the sidelines, President Mahama also held key bilateral engagements with global and regional leaders, including Madam Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Mr António Guterres of the United Nations, the leadership of the African Continental Free Trade Area, …

    Mahama returns from Nairobi Summit

  10. Joy Online

    … The United Nations last week called Trump’s fuel ​blockade unlawful, saying it had obstructed the “Cuban people’s right to development while undermining their rights to food, education, ​health, and water and sanitation.”

    Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil amid US oil blockade

  11. The Ghanaian Times

    … He met with Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund and António Guterres of the United Nations. …

    Mahama returns home after High-Level Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
Politics

ECOWAS mourns former Commission President James Victor Gbeho

The News

The ECOWAS Commission has expressed condolences on the death of former Commission President Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, describing his passing as a major loss to Ghana, West Africa, and the international diplomatic community. Gbeho served as ECOWAS Commission President from February 2010 to March 2012 and held several high-profile positions including Ghana's Foreign Minister and UN Ambassador.

10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. ECOWAS mourns former Commission President James Victor Gbeho

    The ECOWAS Commission has expressed condolences on the death of former Commission President Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, describing his passing as a major loss to Ghana, West Africa, and the international diplomatic community. Gbeho served as ECOWAS Commission President from February 2010 to March 2012 and held several high-profile positions including Ghana's Foreign Minister and UN Ambassador.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Former Foreign Minister and ECOWAS President Gbeho dies at 91

    Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who served as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2001 and as President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2010 to 2012, died at a hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at age 91. Born in Keta in 1935, Gbeho was a lawyer and diplomat who also represented Anlo Constituency in Parliament and held ambassadorial postings in China, India, Nigeria, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and at the United Nations.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ghana leads UN resolution on reparatory justice for enslaved Africans

    President Mahama championed a Ghana-led UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 that describes the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calls for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstaining, though major Western powers including the US, UK, and all EU member states either voted against or abstained.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana leads UN resolution on transatlantic slavery reparatory justice

    President Mahama championed a UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 describing the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparatory justice measures; 123 states supported the resolution, three opposed it, and 52 abstained.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. African conferences produce speeches but deliver few real solutions

    Across Africa, government officials and policymakers regularly gather at conferences and summits that generate powerful speeches and ambitious declarations, but citizens—especially young people—question what measurable change actually results from these events.

    12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  4. AWLA-Ghana convenes forum to shape family law conference agenda

    The African Women Lawyers Association-Ghana held a high-level consultative forum in Accra with more than 100 participants including judges, legal practitioners, and policymakers to set priorities and refine the agenda for an upcoming National Family Law and Justice Conference, covering topics such as marriage, domestic violence, child custody, inheritance, and property rights.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Somali referee barred by US to officiate UEFA Super Cup

    Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the US and barred from World Cup duty by American authorities, has been selected by UEFA to officiate the August 12 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  6. Mahama seeks trade-focused Ghana-EU partnership replacing aid model

    President Mahama has called for Ghana-EU relations to shift from traditional aid and development assistance toward trade, investment, innovation and industrialisation, with both sides working toward more strategic and equitable relations that promote shared prosperity. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue in Accra, he cited changing global conditions—including geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, climate change and technological disruption—as making strong international partnerships more important.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana yet to receive 2026 World Cup official ticket allocations

    Ghana's UN Mission has announced that official ticket allocations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have not yet been received, despite President Mahama's recent promise of tickets for the diaspora. The Mission is working with authorities in Accra and will announce further details when allocations become available.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana leads UN resolution on reparatory justice for enslavement

    President Mahama secured a UN General Assembly resolution on 25 March 2026 describing the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstentions, though the United Kingdom and all EU member states abstained and the United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against it.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. GIPC chairman Opong-Fosu confirms NDC leadership consultations ongoing

    Akwasi Opong-Fosu, chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre's Governing Board, has acknowledged calls from NDC stakeholders urging him to take a leadership role, stating that over the past two months he has engaged in extensive consultations on repositioning the party with a focus on grassroots reconnection, restoring confidence, and renewed hope.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Flutterwave and Tempo partner on stablecoin payments infrastructure

    Flutterwave and Tempo have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Tempo's blockchain network within Flutterwave's Send App and for Business platforms to enable faster, more efficient cross-border payments and settlements across Africa, addressing high remittance fees and settlement delays.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Over 300 Iraqi Kurdish migrants kidnapped in Libya

    More than 300 migrants from Iraqi Kurdistan heading to the UK were kidnapped in Libya by a militia who demanded $5,000 per person from families and threatened forced organ removal; the BBC has learned at least one hostage died and it is unclear how many remain captive.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. She Grows Conference advocates recognition for women farmers

    Stakeholders at a two-day "She Grows Conference 2026" in the Northern Region called for policymakers, development partners and industry players to recognise women farmers as entrepreneurs, innovators and key drivers of economic growth. The event brought together 500 women farmers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, traditional leaders and others to explore opportunities for advancing women's participation in agriculture and entrepreneurship.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. World Oceans Day 2026: ocean protection as climate and economic necessity

    World Oceans Day, marked annually on June 8, highlights the ocean's critical role in regulating climate, supporting livelihoods, and generating oxygen through marine organisms. Experts say protecting oceans is now an economic, social, and climate necessity as the world faces rising temperatures and biodiversity loss.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. African Group criticises UN climate talks for neglecting loss and damage

    The African Group of Negotiators has criticised the UN's June Climate Meetings in Bonn for the absence of dedicated discussions on loss and damage and National Adaptation Plans, calling the process insensitive to Africa's climate vulnerabilities, particularly amid projections of El Niño conditions between June and August 2026.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. UN condemns violent Libya protests, blames social media disinformation

    The United Nations expressed deep concern over violent protests outside its offices in Tripoli this week, in which hundreds of demonstrators blocked the UNHCR office during demonstrations against migrants. UN officials blamed social media for spreading disinformation about the world body's work in Libya and said countering such misinformation was "extremely challenging."

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Ex-child soldier in Somalia struggles with psychological scars

    A 34-year-old former child soldier in Mogadishu, Somalia, continues to battle psychological trauma from his involvement in the Islamist insurgency that erupted nearly 20 years ago, while the city has limited resources devoted to supporting those suffering from conflict-related mental health issues.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Cowbell distributes 10,000 breakfasts for World Milk Day in Kumasi

    Dairy brand Cowbell provided 10,000 servings of complete breakfast to students from basic schools in Kumasi to mark the 2026 World Milk Day under the theme "role of women in dairy and nourishment." The initiative is part of Cowbell's ongoing nutrition improvement efforts in communities since 2020.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Foh-Amoaning calls African parliaments to resist international LGBTQ advocacy

    Anti-LGBTQ campaigner Moses Foh-Amoaning has called on African parliaments to develop a coordinated strategy to resist what he describes as aggressive lobbying by the United Nations and other international organisations in support of LGBTQ rights, speaking at the closing forum of the Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. French colonial legacy in Africa resurfaces amid reparations demands

    African leaders are demanding compensation from former colonizers for wealth built through slavery, while French President Macron pursues an Africa charm offensive without accepting responsibility. African nations are increasingly turning to China for financial and political alternatives, helping dismantle French postcolonial influence in West Africa, though France has only recently moved to repeal colonial-era legislation classifying enslaved people as "moveable goods."

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bagbin condemns foreign pressure tying aid to legal changes

    Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has condemned external pressure on African countries to alter their laws and cultural values as a condition for receiving development assistance and international cooperation, arguing that conditioning aid on changes to domestic laws violates the principle of sovereign equality enshrined in the UN Charter.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Mahama outlines Ghana's vision for equitable global order at Chatham House

    During a visit to London, President John Mahama presented to Chatham House on Ghana's strategic priorities, emphasizing the need for a more equitable international system and calling for comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including equitable African representation on the Security Council.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Shell operated polluting Nigeria pipeline despite internal warnings

    Internal documents show Shell continued operating a major oil pipeline in Nigeria for years despite knowing it was causing widespread pollution, despite a 2008 warning from a senior executive about risks from theft and infrastructure failures. UK legal proceedings by Niger Delta communities seek Shell liability for pollution from over 100 leaks between 2011 and 2013.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bagbin calls for African sovereignty against external pressure

    Speaker Alban Bagbin told the Fourth African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values that African countries must resist external pressure to alter domestic laws and cultural norms, arguing that conditioning development aid on legal changes violates UN principles of state sovereignty.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama advocates for Africa's permanent UN Security Council seat

    President John Mahama renewed Ghana's call for United Nations reform to grant Africa permanent representation on the Security Council, calling it a matter of global justice to correct the continent's historical exclusion from the Council's decision-making. He said Africa, with 54 UN member states and a projected population of nearly one quarter of humanity by 2050, remains excluded from permanent representation.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. MP alleges NDC altered anti-LGBTQ bill with exemptions

    The Member of Parliament for Assin South claims the NDC Majority in Parliament deleted 22 provisions and introduced 31 new ones to the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill before it was passed. He alleges that the revised bill now exempts foreign envoys, NGO representatives, and UN officials from punishment for promoting LGBTQ-related activities.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. President Mahama calls for UN reforms, Africa permanent Security Council seat

    Speaking at Chatham House in London, President Mahama called for reforms to global governance institutions to reflect current geopolitical realities and reaffirmed Ghana's support for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council. He also outlined the Accra Reset Initiative, which seeks to promote international partnerships based on mutual respect, equity, and shared responsibility.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. 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 25 May

  1. Venezuelan prison inmates protest mistreatment, clashes erupt

    Violent clashes have erupted between inmates and security at a prison in the Venezuelan state of Barinas after prisoners protested alleged mistreatment including violent searches, solitary confinement, and shootings. Prisoner rights organisations say inmates at Injuba jail have been complaining for over a week about conditions under the prison's new director.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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