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The US Embassy in Ghana hosted a grand reception in Accra celebrating 250 years of American independence and US-Ghana relations, including remarks from the Chargé d'Affaires recalling the founding declaration and noting that the US was present when Ghana gained independence in 1957.
22 min ago · Daily Guide →
The US Embassy in Ghana hosted a grand reception in Accra celebrating 250 years of American independence and US-Ghana relations, including remarks from the Chargé d'Affaires recalling the founding declaration and noting that the US was present when Ghana gained independence in 1957.
22 min ago · Daily Guide →
The World Bank Group forecasts global growth will slow to 2.5% in 2026, down from 2.9% in 2025, amid Middle East conflict, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and higher energy prices. Brent crude oil is projected to average US$94 a barrel in 2026—36% above 2025 levels—while global inflation is expected to rise to 4% this year.
1 hour ago · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion article argues that anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, driven by beliefs that foreign nationals displace local workers, threatens the informal traders, migrant entrepreneurs and township supply chains that sustain the country's economy.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
National Chairman of Nigeria's Peoples Redemption Party Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed expressed concern over growing hatred and divisions in Nigeria, blaming poor leadership and politicians' exploitation of ethnic and religious differences. He called for leaders to abandon identity politics and focus on policies addressing insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and declining public services that affect all Nigerians.
4 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Armed gunmen reportedly abducted the traditional ruler of Ode Oriya community in Nigeria's Ondo State on Saturday evening. Police have launched a rescue operation following the incident.
4 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Patrick Bruel, a 67-year-old French singer and actor, has been placed under judicial investigation on counts of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment after two days in custody. Bruel has consistently denied the charges; being placed under investigation means an examining magistrate will review the case more closely, with most such procedures resulting in trial.
4 hours ago · The Chronicle →
A tourist train wagon overturned in Cártama, Spain on Saturday evening, injuring 17 people, four of whom were evacuated to hospital including three children. The accident occurred during an annual tapas festival event and the cause remains unknown.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, with early projections showing 55% voting against it. The right-wing Swiss People's Party backed the measure, which risked jeopardizing Switzerland's free movement agreement with the European Union.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has nominated Adrian Vestea, a National Liberal Party member and former mayor, as prime minister to form a new government after the previous nominee withdrew. Vestea, 52, is the county council president of Brasov and a former development minister, and said he aims to lead a political government focused on reforms and keeping Romania on a pro-Western path.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
British forces have seized the Russian oil tanker Smyrtos, which was sailing under a Cameroon flag and attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the operation "delivers yet another blow to Russia" and hampers funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will be banned from social media, citing concerns that platforms make children unhappy, enable bullying and abuse, are designed to be addictive, and interfere with activities essential to child development such as homework, reading, playing, and sleep.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
A Mexican man was caught on video making a slanted-eyes pose toward a South Korean content creator during a World Cup match in Guadalajara; after the clip went viral online with over 65,000 comments and 120,000 shares, he apologized and was removed from his position as president of a Mexican engineering guild.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
US alt-pop musician Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday along with five others, including Argentine content creator Gaspi. Tree was on a world tour at the time of the crash, which saw one helicopter fall onto a car park, igniting around 20 vehicles.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Marius Borg Høiby, 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison by Oslo District Court. The court cleared him of two other rape counts but convicted him of numerous other offences.
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Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed 782 Ebola cases, including 181 deaths, after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours. The outbreak, confined to three eastern provinces, has spread to two new health zones for the first time.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The United States deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to the Central African Republic, according to her lawyer, who described the transfer as "super dangerous" because the activist has no connection to the country. The Iranian American Legal Defence Fund had warned that three Iranian women fleeing persecution faced deportation risk.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Uruguay's national team experienced a travel delay from Cancun to Miami on the eve of their World Cup 2026 match against Saudi Arabia due to an airline permitting error. FIFA blamed the airline for paperwork issues preventing the aircraft's clearance to fly, while the Uruguayan FA blamed FIFA for the disruption.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
U.S. and Iranian officials announced a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global leaders including the UN Secretary-General, European nations, and Australia have welcomed the agreement, with emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation and freedom of navigation.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Oil prices declined after Pakistan announced a deal between the US and Iran, with President Trump saying the agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Brent crude fell 3.8% to $84.02 a barrel and US oil dropped 4.1% to $81.40, after the strait had been effectively closed since February airstrikes triggered Iranian threats against vessels.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare hospital in Lagos of obstructing a coronial inquest into the circumstances surrounding her 21-month-old son's death in January. An investigation panel by Nigeria's Medical and Dental Council had previously found evidence of possible medical negligence by the hospital.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup after US authorities cited his alleged "association with suspected members of terror organisations," but FIFA will pay him his full tournament fee despite his inability to participate.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Eleven skydivers and one pilot died when a skydiving company's Pacific Aerospace P750 airplane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday after failing to gain altitude. All 12 people on board were killed, and the NTSB is investigating.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The WHO Director-General has strongly condemned renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing them as a "tragic betrayal" of the country's historic struggle for freedom. The violence has killed at least five Ethiopians and five Mozambicans, displaced thousands of families, and sparked mass demonstrations.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Swiss voters rejected a proposal by the right-wing Swiss People's Party to limit the country's population to 10 million, with nearly 55% voting against the measure. The government, Swiss businesses, and all major parties opposed the initiative, which risked jeopardizing Switzerland's free movement agreement with the European Union.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced criticism after skipping Canada's opening World Cup match in Toronto to attend a USA game in Los Angeles where his girlfriend, pop star Katy Perry, performed at the opening ceremony. Trudeau justified his choice on social media as "supportive boyfriend duties," though some Canadians online called his decision disrespectful.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Health workers in a displacement camp in Congo that recorded Ebola deaths have been forced away by locals who deny the deaths were from Ebola, hampering contact tracing efforts. The standoff affects efforts to contain the virus in 22 displaced persons sites in the health zone with around 81,124 residents, where several treatment sites have been attacked by locals skeptical of Ebola precautions.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Nigeria's team "Error" won the 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026, organised by the ECOWAS Commission and Ghana's Cyber Security Authority in Accra, securing the $10,000 grand prize. The four-day event brought together cybersecurity professionals from 12 ECOWAS member states who developed solutions to regional cybersecurity challenges including ransomware, phishing, and fraud.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Canadian authorities denied entry to Ghana's midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the national team's World Cup match against Panama, sparking legal and diplomatic controversy. Ghana's government and football association have protested, arguing the exclusion of an unconvicted athlete violates the Rule of Law, while Canada has cited privacy protocols and FIFA has deferred to Canada's border sovereignty.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will learn his sentence Monday on 40 charges including four counts of rape, which he denies; prosecutors seek seven years and seven months, while his defence seeks a year-and-a-half.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, a former military spokesman, was abducted with his wife in Katsina state last month and has died in captivity. The abduction underscores ongoing security challenges in north-west Nigeria, where criminal gangs known as "bandits" frequently conduct kidnappings for ransom and attacks on rural communities.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" once agreed, though Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed caution about the timeline.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al Qaeda-linked group controlling territory in Mali, has shifted toward less violent methods, focusing on collecting taxes on crops and livestock and distributing aid to the poor, rather than issuing threats as they did five years ago. The group has grown stronger since Mali's 2020 military coup led to the expulsion of French and U.N. forces and has demonstrated its power through coordinated attacks across the country.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
King Charles III and the royal family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, watched the Red Arrows flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony during the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which featured over 1,400 armed forces members, 200 horses, and 400 musicians.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has warned that African languages risk being excluded from the global artificial intelligence revolution unless intentionally included in AI system design. She argues that without embedding African languages in AI training databases, systems will serve only part of the world despite Africa's over 2,000 living languages spoken by more than 1.4 billion people.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel has carried out air strikes in southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations from about 20 locations, with at least one person killed in Marrakeh, Lebanese state media reports. Pakistan's Prime Minister, mediating US-Iran talks, says a peace deal is closer than ever and likely within 24 hours, with Iran's foreign minister saying the agreement would include an end to conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Workers have begun removing US President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington after a federal judge ruled the addition was unlawful and ordered its removal. The judge found that the venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Ministry formally protested Canada's refusal of a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, calling the decision unfair and inconsistent with the presumption of innocence, as it was based on ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom with no conviction. The government has initiated diplomatic engagements with Canadian authorities to seek a review of the decision.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027 as part of its sanctions package following the war with Ukraine. The temporary licence will be reviewed every two weeks and could be revoked sooner than the end date.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump announced that the US military killed Niño Guerrero, leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, in an airstrike coordinated with Venezuelan authorities. The gang has been designated a foreign terrorist organisation by the Trump administration.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Foreign Minister said a deal with the US to end fighting includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade, with nuclear programme talks to follow later. US officials confirmed some details, saying economic benefits for Iran would depend on Tehran meeting its obligations.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala claims to have had access for months to FBI first-person view drones used for counterterrorism monitoring, and threatened to target the World Cup. The SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist activity, said Handala published photos and footage claimed to be from the breach, though SITE disputed the authenticity of at least one video.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Foreign Minister said a deal with the US to end fighting includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade, though nuclear talks would follow later. US officials confirmed some details, linking economic benefits for Iran to Tehran meeting its obligations.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is seeking a review of Canada's denial of a visa to Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto. Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to challenge the decision, while Partey remains eligible for Ghana's other group matches.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey's refusal of entry to Canada highlights Section 36 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which can bar people facing criminal charges—even without conviction—if the conduct allegedly occurred outside Canada. For domestic matters, a conviction is required; for foreign conduct, officers need only "reasonable grounds to believe" criminal activity occurred.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine commended the U.S. Embassy in Accra for issuing more than 12,000 visas to Ghanaian students, describing educational exchange as central to the Ghana-U.S. relationship.
12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A shooting in Midland, west Texas resulted in one confirmed death and at least ten other wounded victims. Police were in a standoff with the suspect for about two hours before the gunman was found deceased.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A storm chaser and video journalist, Scott Lasker, heard a woman screaming for help while filming tornado aftermath near Chicago and helped pull her husband from the rubble of their home in Streator, Illinois. A tornado system produced at least a dozen reported tornadoes across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving extensive damage and hundreds of thousands without power.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 17-year-old boy was killed during police clashes with demonstrators protesting a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine centre at a Kenyan military base; his mother found his body at a mortuary two days later. Witnesses said he was shot in the head, though police say they are awaiting post-mortem results to determine the cause of death.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr. (IShowSpeed), with over 50 million YouTube subscribers and 135 million followers across platforms, revealed Ghanaian ancestry in January 2026 and was granted a Ghanaian passport and given the Ghanaian name Barima Kofi Akuffo at a ceremony in Akropong.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Bola Tinubu declared that Nigeria's security forces killed more than 13,000 insurgents over the past year and that insurgency-related deaths have dropped 81 per cent since he took power in 2023. He also noted that 124,000 fighters and dependents have laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Following xenophobic violence in South Africa in May 2026 that affected Ghanaian traders, Mozambican families, and other migrants, millions of Africans across Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique cheered for Mexico against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11. The article examines how the sporting event became a moment reflecting continental tensions over xenophobia and pan-Africanism.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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 →
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 →
Ghana has begun repatriating 327 Ghanaian nationals affected by demolitions in Port Bouët, Abidjan. Of those, 228 arrived safely on June 11, with arrangements made for the remaining 99 on June 12; Ghana provided transport for returnees and their belongings, and Ivorian authorities have expressed intention to compensate victims.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
China's foreign ministry confirmed the arrest of U Min Zin, a US-based scholar and director at a think tank focused on Myanmar, accusing him of spying and endangering national security. He was detained in early June in Kunming, a Chinese city bordering Myanmar, and the arrest is unusual as China rarely detains US citizens on national security charges.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as the Iran war raised business costs and affected turnover, according to the Office for National Statistics, though the three-month growth rate remained positive at 0.7%.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalism students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication joined a live Channel One TV discussion on how Ghana can maximise benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area. A five-member panel, including the Acting National AfCFTA Coordinator and CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed opportunities and challenges, with speakers highlighting issues such as Ghana's high manufacturing power costs compared to global competitors.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has repatriated more than 5,000 stranded citizens from around the world since the COVID-19 pandemic began, most recently bringing home 327 nationals from Côte d'Ivoire whose homes were destroyed in a demolition exercise. The repatriations follow earlier evacuations from countries including South Africa and the United Kingdom, with contributions from the International Organisation for Migration's voluntary return programme.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England's cricket director Rob Key says the team may face a complete alcohol ban following an incident involving Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson at a London nightclub, breaching an existing midnight curfew. The move comes after multiple alcohol-related disciplinary issues among the squad over six months.
12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the repatriation of 327 Ghanaian nationals from Abidjan after a mass demolition exercise in Port Bouët Municipality left them without housing or livelihoods. The government provided transport for the returnees, and Ivorian authorities have indicated willingness to compensate those affected, with Ghana's diplomatic mission tasked with coordinating the compensation process.
12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The government of Ghana has repatriated 327 Ghanaian nationals stranded in Port Bouët, Côte d'Ivoire, after a mass demolition exercise displaced residents and destroyed livelihoods. Ghana provided buses and trucks to transport the returnees and their belongings free of charge back to Ghana.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank forecasts global growth will slow to 2.5% in 2026 from 2.9% in 2025, the lowest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the Middle East conflict raising energy prices, inflation, and borrowing costs. Two-thirds of economies have been downgraded relative to January forecasts, and developing economies outside China and India face nearly a decade with no progress in narrowing their income gap with advanced economies.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U.S. Embassy marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a gathering of government officials, clergy, business leaders, and diplomatic staff. The Chargé d'Affaires highlighted the deepening partnership between Ghana and the United States across health, education, science, economy, and technology.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The U.S. is entering peak summer driving season amid a gasoline supply crunch, as refiners prioritize diesel and jet fuel exports to address global shortages from Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while domestic demand remains robust despite pump prices surging roughly 40% since the war started. Gasoline inventories sank to their lowest seasonal level in a decade at 215.1 million barrels in early June, with analysts warning of a supply deficit.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump said on Thursday a peace deal with Iran could be signed as soon as this weekend, with the Strait of Hormuz to open upon signing; Iran's Foreign Ministry said large parts of the agreement have been finalised but no final conclusion has been reached.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has named Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in New York, as director of national intelligence after Congress objected to his previous choice for lacking intelligence experience. Clayton, who formerly led the SEC, will oversee 18 government intelligence agencies and replace outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands to listen to migrants' stories and call for legal and safe migration pathways, emphasizing their dignity and lamenting deaths at sea as Europe's conscience must not grow accustomed to migrant deaths.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump claimed an initial agreement to end the war with Iran is close after cancelling strikes, but Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said reports of an agreement were "speculative" and that "nothing has been finalised." The two countries have exchanged intermittent fire despite agreeing a ceasefire in April, with Trump repeating claims that a deal is near.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
SpaceX has raised $75bn from financial firms ahead of its initial public offering on Friday, with shares priced at $135 each and an expected initial stock market value of nearly $1.8tn. If shares trade at or above that price, SpaceX will immediately become one of the most valuable public companies in the world.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A year after an Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 260 people (241 on the plane and 19 on the ground), families like the Patels continue to battle challenges in identifying remains, with some caskets found to contain the remains of multiple victims after return to home countries.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the US and Canada has been delayed from its scheduled Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony to resolve outstanding technical issues, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney saying a delay of "a few weeks is time well spent".
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared that El Niño conditions are now underway in the tropical Pacific, with sea surface temperatures having risen sharply. The pattern could bring another record-hot year – most likely in 2027 – with disruption to weather, food supplies and economies, potentially ranking among the strongest El Niño events ever recorded.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in jail for ordering the sending of drones into North Korea in October 2024, which prosecutors say was intended to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for his failed martial law attempt in December. The Seoul District Court also convicted three military officials and found Yoon bore "greatest responsibility" for actions that increased the risk of military conflict.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Federal High Court in Lagos convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, after authorities discovered 31.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard the ship at Apapa port in January. The court imposed fines totalling $6 million, including 100,000 naira per crew member and $5.3 million in restitution from the ship to the Nigerian government.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to three new health zones in North Kivu and Ituri, with confirmed cases rising to 676 including 136 deaths as of Wednesday.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia met with the British High Commissioner in Accra to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation, focusing on the partnership between Ghana and the UK and opportunities for collaboration in Ghana's development agenda. Bawumia highlighted the UK-Ghana Business Council's role in unlocking investments for critical infrastructure and emphasized the importance of policy-driven political engagement for sustainable economic growth.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Toronto police officer was shot and killed during a raid on Thursday tied to a March shooting outside the US consulate building in Toronto. Police were executing search warrants on suspects linked to the consulate incident, which US and Canadian authorities described as a "national security incident"; one suspect remains at large and is considered "armed and dangerous."
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. Department of State says it is taking steps to stop what it describes as the abuse of the country's immigration system through birth tourism schemes, with efforts intensified under President Donald Trump's administration. A U.S. embassy in West Africa uncovered a sophisticated birth tourism network involving more than 100 foreign nationals using fraudulent documents and visa fixers; in Europe, more than 400 suspected birth tourism cases since 2024 have been linked to at least six companies that coached visa applicants and arranged childbirth plans.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
The African Union Commission expressed concern over escalating US-Iran hostilities, warning that continued tensions threaten international peace and security and could have far-reaching consequences for African economies, and called on both sides to exercise maximum restraint and pursue dialogue rather than military confrontation.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria has repatriated 268 of approximately 1,000 registered citizens from South Africa following rising anti-migrant sentiment, with Ghana, Zimbabwe and Malawi having also conducted evacuations ahead of a 30 June deadline set by some campaigners for undocumented migrants to leave. The evacuations follow xenophobic attacks and protests in South Africa, where unemployment exceeds 30%.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Parliamentary Minority has warned the government against allowing tensions involving Ghanaians in South Africa to damage bilateral relations, calling for the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on recent evacuations and the situation affecting an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Ghanaians in that country.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Pope Leo has arrived in the Canary Islands to draw attention to the perilous journeys of migrants crossing the Atlantic from West Africa, calling for safe and legal pathways to Europe and a humane welcome for those attempting the dangerous passage.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US and Iran exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, straining a ceasefire agreed in April. The US conducted "self-defence strikes" targeting Iranian military and radar sites; Iran responded with ballistic missiles at US assets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, with Iran's foreign ministry saying the ceasefire is now "practically meaningless."
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An annual Ghana-EU Partnership dialogue on 11 June 2026 commemorates 50 years of EU presence in Ghana, with President Mahama and Foreign Minister Ablakwa co-chairing discussions on deepening cooperation in security, trade, investment, and development. The EU is Ghana's largest trading partner and source of foreign direct investment.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
US Vice-President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "has certainly gotten some things wrong," citing misalignment between Israeli and American interests, as tensions have emerged between the two allies over recent weeks regarding military action in Lebanon and Iran policy.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
UK National Health Service data for May 2026 shows an average of 2,241 patients per day treated in accident and emergency corridors and 669 in makeshift spaces across English hospitals, intensifying concerns about overcrowding and the impact of bed shortages on patient safety and care quality.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nearly 3,000 patients a day faced corridor care in NHS hospitals in England during May, according to newly published figures. Ministers have pledged to eradicate the practice, which occurs when patients wait more than 45 minutes for appropriate ward care, by 2029.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US military struck the Palau-flagged MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman after accusing it of violating an American blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran, killing three Indian sailors of the 24 crewmen aboard; 21 were rescued.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Haiti qualified for the World Cup amid turmoil in the Caribbean nation and now face Scotland in their opening match, ranked 83rd and grouped with Brazil and Morocco. Star midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde said the achievement is a celebration for the Haitian people and a source of pride for the country.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A US official said 34-year-old Somali referee Omar Artan, Africa's referee of the year in 2025, was denied entry at Miami International Airport because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations." Artan was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals but was turned away despite holding a diplomatic passport and a valid US visa; he told the New York Times that border officials questioned him over links to Al Shabab and that he knows nothing about the group.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics organisers will open a second public ticket sale from August 10-20 after selling more than 4 million tickets in the initial release, with a Visa cardholder presale running July 29-31. Tickets from the first release were claimed by fans in 85 countries and all 50 U.S. states.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Iran's Sports Minister said the team will stop matches if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at stadiums, following criticism of Iran's World Cup participation. The warning comes as Iran opens its Group G campaign against New Zealand on June 15, with subsequent matches against Belgium and Egypt.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Omar Artan, a Somali referee selected for his first World Cup, was denied entry to the US by the Trump administration over alleged links to suspected members of terror organisations. He returned to Mogadishu on Wednesday and called the decision "unfortunate," saying he will attempt to officiate at the next tournament.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian humanitarian leader Edem Wosornu has been appointed Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), one of the most senior global positions dedicated to protecting refugees and people displaced by conflict and crises. Her appointment by António Guterres marks a major milestone in her more than two-decade career within the UN system, following prior senior roles at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA has signed a memorandum of understanding with global players' union FIFPRO, granting the union veto power over key governance areas and observer status with speaking rights on FIFA Council. The deal includes protections against abusive practices and was reached as FIFA faced legal claims around player welfare, with all proceedings to be withdrawn.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino told journalists to "chill, relax" about controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, including a Somali referee's refusal of entry to the United States, an Iraqi player's questioning at Chicago airport, and Iran's forced base relocation and visa denials. Infantino described the referee's rejection as merely "unfortunate" and defended US President Donald Trump as essential to hosting the tournament.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a senior pilot killed in an Air India Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025 that killed at least 260 people, says he will continue to defend his son's reputation ahead of an expected update from investigators. A preliminary report found both engines' fuel control switches moved to "cut-off" shortly after take-off, but investigators have not linked either pilot to cockpit audio where one pilot asked the other why he had "cut-off."
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US prices rose 4.2% year-on-year in May, the fastest rate in three years, driven by rising energy costs following the US-Israel war in Iran. President Trump said he "loves the inflation" but promised prices would "come down like a rock" when the conflict ends.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps says it struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz after US Central Command launched new strikes on Iranian military sites. The escalation comes amid a fragile ceasefire agreed in April, with both sides accusing the other of aggression and undermining diplomatic efforts.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A backlash is growing in Japan over US President Donald Trump's use of popular anime and manga characters in social media posts, with almost 20,000 people signing a petition since March arguing he does not share the characters' values and that using them for political purposes could infringe creators' rights. The Pokémon Company International has condemned Trump's use of its imagery.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bill Gates testified to a House Oversight Committee that he never had a personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, cut ties when Epstein could not deliver on fundraising, and said Epstein had used knowledge of his marital infidelities to pressure him. Gates stated he never visited Epstein's island, ranch, or Florida home, never witnessed Epstein engaged in criminal conduct, and never victimized anyone.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Families in Belfast, including one with a two-month-old baby, fled their homes after fires broke out during Tuesday night's disorder following a knife attack on Monday. One resident lost his home of 13 years when a car fire next door spread to his house, destroying sentimental possessions he said cannot be replaced.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt after 12 people were killed in a mass shooting at an informal settlement in Johannesburg on Tuesday night. At least 10 heavily armed suspects entered the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, opened fire on residents, and fled in a white vehicle; nine others were injured. Police are investigating the motive, though community members suspect it may be linked to a turf war between groups of illegal miners in the area.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the fastest pace in three years, driven primarily by rising energy costs amid the US and Israel's war in Iran. The increase from 3.8% the previous month marks the third consecutive monthly rise in the Consumer Price Index.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump said the US will hit Iran "hard" on Wednesday after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight, and reiterated a call for Iran to "sign a deal." Iran's foreign ministry spokesman accused the US of damaging diplomatic efforts through contradictory messages and violations of a ceasefire.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 17-year-old Texas teenager was found guilty of fatally stabbing a peer, Austin Metcalf, also 17, at a high school track meet in April 2025, and sentenced to 35 years in prison. The trial drew national attention over competing claims of intentional killing versus self-defence.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, appearing at Madison Square Garden on Monday night alongside his granddaughter and members of his administration. He received boos during the national anthem, though he later told reporters the crowd response was mostly positive.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, appearing at Game 3 in New York on Monday, where he received boos from some in the crowd, though he later claimed the response was "mostly cheers." The Knicks lost 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from Somalia to referee at a World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport and dropped from the 2026 World Cup officials list, despite holding what he described as the "right papers" and "right visa." The US immigration authorities provided no reason for the denial, though Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by the Trump administration.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport and dropped from the 2026 World Cup officials list after an 11-hour immigration interview, despite holding valid papers and visa. No reason was issued by US immigration authorities, though Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by President Trump's administration.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
South Africa's Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola said nearly 74% of Ghanaians who recently returned home had overstayed their visas and were declared undesirable through established legal procedures, though he stressed the government remains committed to protecting all persons within its borders, including Ghanaian nationals.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola said nearly 74% of Ghanaians who recently returned home had overstayed their visas and were declared undesirable through legal procedures. He noted that despite immigration breaches, the South African government remains committed to protecting all persons within its borders, including Ghanaian nationals.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola says the government is still investigating circumstances surrounding the return of Ghanaians and has not yet decided on compensation. He stated authorities are examining how incidents occurred and who may be responsible, and that it would be premature to make pronouncements on compensation while investigations are ongoing.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said the government is still investigating the circumstances of returned Ghanaians' departure and has not yet decided on compensation. He noted that many affected individuals had already been declared undesirable in South Africa due to immigration violations, and said each case would be handled on its merits.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has urged officials and the public to base discussions on xenophobia on verified facts rather than misinformation, stating that authorities have verified only two deaths from recent incidents, contrary to reports claiming multiple Nigerian and Mozambican fatalities.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's Minister for International Relations Ronald Lamola called for verified facts rather than misinformation in reporting on xenophobia concerns, saying authorities have confirmed only two deaths while rejecting claims of two Nigerians and five Mozambicans killed.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Federal Government announced that the first batch of Nigerian citizens fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa will arrive at Lagos's Murtala Mohammed International Airport on Thursday morning at 5:00 am, having departed Johannesburg on Wednesday night on an Air Peace flight.
10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory minister Nyesom Wike said that at least 80 percent of projects completed by President Tinubu's administration in the capital city were initiated by previous administrations, speaking during the commissioning of the Outer Southern Expressway carriageways.
10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Jennifer An, a former America's Next Top Model contestant, is suing the rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) over an encounter she alleges occurred in 2010 on a music video set. An told the BBC that West choked her and put his fingers in her mouth to simulate oral sex while appearing on the La Roux music video shoot; Ye's lawyers have argued the encounter was part of an "intense and provocative theatrical performance" emulating a scene from American Psycho.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 12 people were killed and nine injured in a mass shooting at an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, late Tuesday, with police saying more than 10 suspects arrived by white Toyota Quantum and fled in the same vehicle after opening fire at multiple locations. The motive is unknown and a manhunt is underway.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Congolese High Military Court sentenced Colonel Jean de Dieu Mambweni to death for orchestrating the 2017 killings of two UN experts investigating mass deaths in the Kasai region. The sentence will effectively become life imprisonment, as Congo has not carried out executions since 2003.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A cholera outbreak that began in early May in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state has killed at least 74 people and infected more than 7,800 across 14 local government areas as of June 7, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. The outbreak is straining the region's fragile healthcare system amid insurgency, displacement, and poor water and sanitation conditions.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMF has warned Nigeria of risks in its plan to borrow up to $5 billion through a derivatives agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, citing opacity and complexity in such transactions. Nigeria's Senate approved the agreement in April, joining other African borrowers like Senegal and Angola in similar arrangements.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 598 confirmed Ebola cases, including 115 deaths, in an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain announced in May but undetected for weeks. The outbreak spans three provinces in conflict zones, with cases in 17 health zones in Ituri, seven in North Kivu, and one in South Kivu; authorities are urging populations to seek care and warning that mistrust and attacks on health workers have hampered the response.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration has urged European nations to impose travel restrictions on people who have recently been in Central African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak, citing concerns about virus spread during the World Cup. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already barred noncitizens who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the previous 21 days from entering the U.S.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems and radar sites after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday, and Iran retaliated by launching drones and missiles at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan. Two crew members of the helicopter were rescued by an American sea drone.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Department of Defence has added major Chinese companies including e-commerce firm Alibaba and electric vehicle maker BYD to a list of firms with alleged ties to the Chinese military, raising tensions between Washington and Beijing. The inclusion is intended to alert American organisations to business risks but does not immediately impose sanctions.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Tunisian court sentenced prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim to four years in prison in absentia under a cybercrime law enacted in 2022, a ruling critics say reflects a growing crackdown on critical voices and free speech under President Kais Saied. The sentence follows the earlier jailing of several other media figures this year.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding valid papers and visa, after an 11-hour immigration interview at Miami International Airport. Artan, who would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals, was dropped from the officials list; FIFA confirmed he will be unable to officiate at the tournament.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 59-year-old former Air Canada pilot is accused of flying thousands of passengers on commercial flights with forged credentials for 17 years after his promotion to captain in 2009, facing fraud-related charges. Air Canada said passenger safety was never at risk and the airline voluntarily reported the matter to Transport Canada after discovering the false documents.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Criminal Court has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect while an investigation into misconduct allegations continues. The 125 member states will vote on Khan's future in a special session; Khan denies all allegations and his lawyers have contested the suspension as unlawful.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK has restricted learner drivers to swapping tests only to the three nearest centres to their original booking location, responding to 64,500 no-shows on practical driving tests last year and average waiting times exceeding five months across Britain.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Turkey's COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum announced a global electrification target to increase the share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035, aiming to accelerate the shift from direct fossil fuel use to clean electricity across buildings, transport and industry.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz off Oman's coast; its two crew members were safely rescued by an unmanned drone boat in what US Central Command described as a historic first for American forces. The cause of the crash remains unknown and is under investigation.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nanyuki opposing the construction of a US Ebola quarantine centre for American citizens. The proposed 50-bed facility, intended to treat Americans affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has triggered public concern over cross-border infection risks and government transparency; a High Court has ordered the facility's opening be halted pending a rights group's case.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama paid tribute to defenders of the Brest Hero Fortress during a state visit to Belarus, laying a wreath at the memorial complex and describing their World War II resistance as a symbol of courage and resilience. The visit also focused on strengthening Ghana-Belarus relations and exploring opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN General Assembly formally declared the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel slavery as the gravest crime against humanity, with 123 countries voting in favour and calling for reparatory justice. The writer argues the moment matters to Ghanaians because slavery and colonialism's effects persist in economies built on extraction, educational systems, and the devaluation of Black bodies.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Togo announced it will grant visa-free entry to all African nationals holding valid African passports, effective immediately, allowing citizens of African Union member states to stay for up to 30 days. The announcement was made at the conclusion of Biashara Afrika 2026, a continental business forum held in Lomé from May 18–20, and was hailed as a demonstration of the spirit of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The City of Philadelphia is pursuing a strategic partnership with Ghanaian logistics players to boost international trade, supply chain networks, and agro-processing, leveraging Philadelphia's port infrastructure to connect West African markets to the US. Officials presented this proposal at the inaugural US–Ghana Business Roundtable on Logistics in Accra on 4 June 2026.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change has called for stronger focus on adaptation, climate finance, and equitable international cooperation at UN climate negotiations in Bonn, saying the climate process must respond more directly to the realities facing Africa and other vulnerable developing countries.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama laid a wreath at the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex in Belarus to honour soldiers and civilians who resisted the Nazi invasion of 1941. The Fortress, located near Poland, was one of Belarus's most significant WWII memorials and was among the first sites targeted by Nazi Germany on June 22, 1941.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The WHO director-general said Uganda should reconsider its temporary closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo over an Ebola outbreak, stating that blanket travel restrictions don't work. Uganda has reported 19 confirmed Ebola cases, mostly from people who entered from Congo, where the outbreak has 544 confirmed cases.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 101 confirmed Ebola deaths and 550 confirmed cases as of Monday, with the Bundibugyo strain outbreak unfolding across three conflict-affected provinces; armed groups are hindering the response and impeding humanitarian access, with reports of attacks on burial teams and treatment centres.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMF's executive board approved a new $250 million, 38-month extended credit facility for Rwanda to address tighter global financial conditions, with an immediate disbursement of $35.7 million. Rwanda's economy grew 9.4% in 2025 but is expected to slow to below 6.8% in 2026 due to global pressures from the Middle East war, higher oil and fertilizer prices, and resulting inflation.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. airlines' fuel costs soared 78% in April to nearly $6.5 billion compared with April 2024, driven by Middle East conflict–related jet fuel price increases. The higher fuel costs have contributed to airlines cutting profits forecasts and raising average fares domestically and internationally.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A federal judge in Boston struck down President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling that it constitutes an unlawful tax that Congress did not authorise, despite the administration's argument that it was a lawful penalty under federal immigration law.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump formally nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, submitting his name to the Senate after Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general since April. The nomination faces scrutiny from Senate Republicans, who had pressured Blanche to scrap a weaponisation victims fund and some lawmakers have expressed skepticism about his record.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Europe's largest airlines have warned the European Commission against extending its Emissions Trading System to cover international flights, saying the expansion would raise ticket prices. The system currently covers only flights within Europe, and the Commission is considering including emissions from flights departing the EU as part of a review due next month.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →