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… He also linked the latest case to a wider regional and global narcotics economy, saying West Africa continues to face the risk of becoming a transit and processing hub for international drug syndicates. …
Ghana risks becoming a narco-state if drug networks infiltrate institutions – Prof Antwi-DansoJoy Online
Ghana has renewed its drive to position itself as West Africa’s premier investment destination as the 7th Ghana Investment and Trade Week (GITW) officially opened in Accra on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, bringing together government officials, traditional authorities, investors and bus …
Global investors converge on Accra as Ghana pushes 24-hour economy agenda at Ghana Investment & Trade WeekJoy Online
… Ghana Investment and Trade Week (GITW), MIE Events, have reaffirmed their commitment to using the platform to attract foreign direct investment, strengthen industrial partnerships and position Ghana as a preferred gateway for global businesses seeking opportunities in West Africa …
MIE Group targets bigger investment deals as 7th GITW Week opens in AccraJoy Online
… th partners that the US government was funding in Congo up until [the cuts] shut most of that down, that no one would have seen that an unidentified viral haemorrhagic fever was spreading,” adds Jeremy Konyndyk, who led the USAID response to the 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa …
Why Ghana and other African nations are turning down Trump aid moneyJoy Online
… We are confident that his visionary leadership, extensive experience and commitment to regional collaboration will strengthen WAFEO and further elevate the engineering profession across West Africa,” he said. …
GhIE congratulates Ing Rev. Prof. Charles Anum Adams on election as WAFEO president-electJoy Online
The Project Manager of the “Preparedness for Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding in West Africa” (HAWA) programme, Sophia Stanger, has called for stronger climate-responsive humanitarian systems and deeper regional collaboration, warning that extreme weather events are beco …
HAWA Project Manager calls for climate-responsive humanitarian systems as extreme weather intensifiesJoy Online
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has officially opened the Preparedness for Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding in West Africa (HAWA) Core Course 2026 in Accra, with senior officials calling for stronger regional cooperation, inclusive part …
KAIPTC opens HAWA 2026, calls for stronger regional cooperation to tackle West Africa’s humanitarian crisesJoy Online
… Akrong, has called for deeper regional collaboration and inclusive capacity-building to address the increasingly complex humanitarian and security challenges facing West Africa. …
KAIPTC calls for stronger regional cooperation to tackle West Africa’s worsening humanitarian crisesJoy Online
… ims and communities who are deceived, trafficked and exploited.” The QI Group executive outlined a series of initiatives undertaken by the company to combat misinformation and protect vulnerable groups, including public awareness campaigns across multiple countries in West Africa …
QNET calls for intensified action against organised fraud and trafficking in West AfricaJoy Online
… g cross-border human trafficking, migrant smuggling and online fraud, saying sustained collaboration between the private sector and law enforcement has already contributed to the rescue of hundreds of victims and the prosecution of criminal syndicates operating across West Africa …
QNET touts EOCO partnership as key tool in fight against trafficking and online fraudDerrick Van Yeboah, a Ghanaian national, was sentenced to 85 months in prison for his role in an international criminal organization based in Ghana that stole more than $100 million from victims across the United States through romance scams and business email compromises.
9 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Derrick Van Yeboah, a Ghanaian national, was sentenced to 85 months in prison for his role in an international criminal organization based in Ghana that stole more than $100 million from victims across the United States through romance scams and business email compromises.
9 hours ago · The Chronicle →
ECOWAS has called on member states to strengthen their national gender institutions to accelerate progress towards gender equality and the implementation of regional and international commitments. The Resident Representative cited weak institutional capacity, inadequate financing and poor coordination among national gender mechanisms as major obstacles to advancing gender equality across the sub-region.
11 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Professor Nii Odoi Yemoh has called on Ghanaians to remember the Battle of Katamanso (also known as the Battle of Dodowa), fought on August 7, 1826, which brought together the Asante Empire against a coalition of coastal states including the Ga-Adangbe, Fante, Akuapem, Denkyira, Wassa, Ningo, Krobo, and Ada, transforming the political landscape of the then Gold Coast and influencing the course of Ghana's history.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched investigations into alleged criminal recruitment networks after 272 Ghanaian nationals were reported to have been drafted into the Russia-Ukraine conflict through fraudulent overseas employment schemes. The Foreign Affairs Minister said 55 of the reported cases involved Ghanaians who had died, while two others were being held as prisoners of war.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists gathered in Accra for an International Association for Structural Geology and Tectonics conference argued that Africa's competitive advantage in gold, lithium and other critical minerals depends on investment in geological research, scientific training and exploration technologies. Better geological knowledge, researchers say, can improve mineral exploration, reduce mining risks and strengthen environmental management.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that Ghana's 2,090 km land borders cannot be realistically patrolled by conventional means and must embrace drone technology for security, citing documented use of kamikaze drones by jihadist groups including JNIM and Islamic State affiliates across the Sahel and increasingly near Ghana's borders with Togo, Ivory Coast, and Benin.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partnership covering codeshare, cargo collaboration, and frequent flyer programmes. The agreement, effective from 24 July 2026, will allow passengers to connect across both airlines' networks and strengthen cargo cooperation between West Africa and Etihad's 118 destinations.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Ishmael Yamson, a member of Ghana's Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, said at the Kgalema Motlanthe Winter Seminar 2026 in Johannesburg that Africa's economic transformation requires the free movement of people, skills and ideas across borders, arguing that well-managed migration has historically driven growth and regional integration.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Ishmael Yamson, a member of Ghana's Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, told the Kgalema Motlanthe Winter Seminar 2026 that Africa's economic transformation depends on the ability of people, skills and ideas to move freely across borders, and that well-managed migration has historically been a major driver of economic growth and regional integration.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
QNET has formally endorsed the UNODC-INTERPOL Global Public-Private Partnership Framework Against Fraud and participated in the inaugural UNODC-INTERPOL Global Fraud Summit in Vienna. The company's partnership with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was presented as a case study in public-private cooperation against organised fraud.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian-Belgian travel advisor has called on the African Union to impose sanctions on South Africa over persistent xenophobic attacks against other African nationals, arguing that until proportionate sanctions are applied, the attacks and lawlessness targeting migrants will continue. He urged continental leaders to intensify public education and cautioned prospective travellers against fraudulent visa agents.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama and Beninois President Romuald Wadagni held talks at the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra, agreeing to strengthen bilateral relations on economic cooperation, peace, security, and West African integration, including potential cotton imports from Benin for the Juapong Textiles Factory.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II unveiled the Ga Mantse Tennis Open at the Ga Mantse Palace, a premier sporting event scheduled for August 2026 that will feature Ghana's professional male and female tennis athletes competing for championship honours and national ranking points. The tournament aims to foster community unity, drive youth development, and promote sports tourism as part of the Homowo Festival celebrations.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Kofi Abotsi, Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, will deliver the keynote address at a high-level gathering of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Dakar, Senegal, scheduled for September 21 to 25, 2026. He will speak on the intersection between the Court's work, justice and innovation, and the future of West African regional integration.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
John Wumborti, Acting Commissioner of Ghana's Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau, has been appointed Interim President of the West African Society of Air Safety Investigators (WASASI). The appointment is intended to strengthen Ghana's role in regional and global aviation safety discussions and aircraft accident investigation capacity.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Stakeholders are discussing Ghana's preparedness to address security threats from instability in the central Sahel, ahead of a national forum in Accra. The engagement supports the Bamako Declaration, adopted in Mali in March, which calls for coordinated action to promote peace and security across the Sahel and West Africa.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Authorities in Liberia seized a large quantity of cocaine worth an estimated $370m in a raid on a suspected illegal storage facility near Monrovia, marking the country's biggest drugs bust. Several people, including two foreigners, were arrested during the operation on Tuesday in Duazon, following a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
After spending approximately US$1.47 billion in 2025 to settle energy-sector debts and restore investor confidence, Ghana must now demonstrate that energy reform can attract new investment, strengthen domestic gas supply, and support industrial growth as it prepares for African Energy Week 2026.
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 →
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission has warned that global drug trafficking networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, exploiting technology and cyberspace to expand illicit operations across borders, with Ghana experiencing a trend where criminal networks are using cyberspace to trade in narcotics.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission warns that global drug trafficking networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and cyberspace to expand illicit operations. He called for stronger regional and international cooperation, noting that Ghana is experiencing criminal networks using cyberspace to trade in narcotics.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ambassador to the SheaPark Resource Hub Project joined traditional leaders in Buipe to observe Shea Day, calling for urgent action to protect Ghana's shea trees through collective efforts by government, traditional authorities, development partners and communities. The Forestry Commission reported that West Africa loses an estimated eight million shea trees annually due to population growth, agricultural expansion, bushfires, unsustainable removal and climate change.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana has signed Memorandums of Understanding with Malaysia's International Islamic University of Malaysia and Indonesia's University of Darussalam Gontor to accelerate non-interest banking education, joint research, and capacity-building among Ghana's financial regulators.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Global Shea Alliance warns that West Africa loses an estimated eight million shea trees each year due to population growth, agricultural expansion, bushfires, unsustainable tree felling, and climate change. Without urgent action, global demand for shea products could exceed supply by 2044, threatening the livelihoods of millions across the region.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Samuel Inkoom Football Academy has appointed Lawrence Kofi Abedu Aubyn as Sporting Director, responsible for strategic planning and institutional development. The academy, based in Kasoa, won the Division 3 League last season and gained promotion to the Second Division.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
West African women leaders and parliamentarians meeting in Accra adopted the Accra Declaration calling for violence against women and girls to be treated as a legislative emergency and committing to sweeping legislative and policy reforms. The declaration warns that despite many West African countries enacting progressive laws to combat gender-based violence, implementation remains weak due to inadequate enforcement, insufficient funding, and entrenched social norms.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Female parliamentarians and gender ministers from across West Africa have adopted the Accra Declaration on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, calling for the issue to be treated as a legislative emergency. They cited rising cases of gender-based violence, harmful cultural practices and weak law implementation as persistent problems undermining democracy and development in the sub-region.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
West African leaders have endorsed the legal and institutional framework for the Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline at an ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The 6,800-kilometre pipeline is intended to transport Nigerian natural gas to Morocco and potentially supply European markets through existing connections.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
West African leaders have backed the legal and institutional framework for the 6,800-kilometre Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline at an ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The project, developed by Nigeria's NNPC and Morocco's ONHYM, aims to transport Nigerian natural gas to Morocco and potentially supply European markets.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →