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West Africa

2026-04-242026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    It also lines up with Accra’s growing profile as a base for the diaspora, NGO and embassy staff, and a rising number of digital nomads using Ghana as a soft-landing point in West Africa.

    Ghana’s accommodation mix is shifting and Airbnb-style stays are quietly winning ground
  3. Joy Online

    He said Ghana’s reputation as a leading destination for internationally oriented education in West Africa is driven by political stability, the use of English, strong education policies, and institutional commitment to quality.

    British Columbia College marks 10 years of quality education with colourful graduation ceremony in Accra
  4. Joy Online

    The two parties also agreed to work towards strengthening collaboration among political parties across the African continent, with particular emphasis on enhancing engagement within West Africa.

    NDC signs cooperation accord with Russia’s United Russia Party
  5. Joy Online

    Addressing participants as the Special Guest at the Third West Africa Youth Summit in Accra, the former President said Africa’s ability to overcome poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment would largely depend on how successfully it educated its youthful population.

    Akufo-Addo urges African youth to champion education for continental transformation
  6. Joy Online

    U.S. and Nigerian forces successfully executed a high-stakes operation in May that eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior leader within the Islamic State West Africa Province.

    US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State counterterrorism mission
  7. Joy Online

    Produced and directed by Muhammida El Muhajir for WaxPrint Media with a commitment to honouring the humanity and complexity of one of history’s most influential leaders, When Malcolm Smiled offers a deeply personal perspective on Malcolm X and his experience in Ghana/West Africa,

    When Malcolm Smiled earns Best Actor award at Cannes FIFI 2026
  8. Business & Financial Times

    The online phase ran from April 20 to May 15, 2026, while the practical component took place in Accra between June 1 and June 26, allowing participants to undertake laboratory-based diagnostics and research training at one of West Africa’s leading biomedical research institutions

    African laboratory professionals complete JICA-NMIMR infectious disease training
  9. Joy Online

    He explained that the establishment of the Supreme Court in 1876 did not mark the beginning of organised judicial administration in the Gold Coast but rather unified existing judicial structures operating across the British territories in West Africa.

    Supreme Court at 150: Prof. Bondzi-Simpson traces evolution of Ghana’s judiciary from colonial era to constitutional democracy
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking on the initiative, Teddy Appah-Dankyi, Senior General Manager for West Africa at Bolt, said, “Our driver-partners are at the heart of everything we do.

    Bolt celebrates driver excellence with rewards for top performers in Ghana
  11. Joy Online

    The planned chemical complex is expected to reduce Ghana’s reliance on imported sodium cyanide and caustic soda by producing the chemicals locally to meet domestic demand while supplying markets across West Africa.

    24-Hour Economy Authority and Petrochemical Holdings GmbH partner to establish 2 projects in Ghana

Today

  1. Ghanaian sentenced to 85 months for stealing $100 million via scams

    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

  2. ECOWAS calls member states to strengthen gender institutions

    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

Yesterday

  1. Ghana must treat peace as continuous investment – UN envoy

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ghana marks 200-year anniversary of Battle of Katamanso

    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

  2. Ghana investigates recruitment of nationals into Russia-Ukraine conflict

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. Ghana's geology conference emphasizes African mineral research capacity

    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

  2. Ghana must adopt drone-based security doctrine for border patrol

    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

Saturday 25 July

  1. Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines sign partnership deal

    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

Friday 24 July

  1. Africa's growth depends on free movement of people and skills

    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

  2. Africa's economic growth requires free movement of people and skills

    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

  3. QNET endorses UN anti-fraud framework, partnership gains recognition

    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

  4. AU should sanction South Africa for xenophobic attacks

    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

  5. Mahama, Wadagni pledge closer Ghana-Benin cooperation

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ga Mantse launches inaugural tennis championship for August 2026

    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

  2. UPSA Law Dean to keynote ECOWAS Court conference in Dakar

    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

  3. AIB Ghana boss named Interim WASASI President

    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

  4. Ghana assesses readiness for Sahel security spillover threats

    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

  5. Liberia seizes cocaine worth $370m in largest drugs bust

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Ghana's energy sector must move beyond crisis management to productive investment

    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

  2. Nearly 150 migrants dead or missing off West Africa

    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

  3. NACOC warns drug traffickers using cyberspace to expand operations

    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

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Drug trafficking networks exploit technology across borders

    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

  2. Ambassador celebrates Shea Day, calls for tree conservation

    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

  3. IFRIG signs partnerships with Malaysian, Indonesian universities for non-interest banking

    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

  4. West Africa losing 8 million shea trees annually, GSA warns

    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

  5. Samuel Inkoom Football Academy appoints new sporting director

    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

  6. West African female leaders declare violence against women legislative emergency

    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

  7. West African women leaders declare violence against women legislative emergency

    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

  8. ECOWAS endorses Nigeria–Morocco $25bn Atlantic gas pipeline

    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

  9. ECOWAS endorses Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline framework

    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

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