International ‘Political thunderstorm’: inside Trump’s attacks on the Somali community The US president’s clamp down on immigration and flouting of the rule of law in Minnesota is entrenching long-established reserves of solidarity• Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereHello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week, distressing scenes continue to unfold on the streets of Minneapolis, as confrontations between US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and protesters intensify. Behind the headlines, there are communities, […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
International Israel’s phase one Gaza ceasefire violations As the US moves to launch phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, a closer look at how Israel has fallen short on phase one.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local NPP to announce presidential primary results and unveil flagbearer at party headquarters The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to officially declare the outcome of its 2026 presidential primaries and present its newly elected flagbearer at the party’s headquarters in Asylum Down on Saturday, January 31, 2026.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local Blekusu Coastal Protection Project hits 25% completion — Works and Housing Minister The Blekusu Coastal Protection Project has reached 25 percent completion, offering much-needed relief to communities repeatedly affected by tidal waves, the Minister of Works and Housing, Gilbert Kenneth Adjei, has announced.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local Nearly 8k birds distributed to beneficiaries under ‘Nkoko Nkitikiti’ programme A total of 7,708 poultry birds, made up of 5,216 broilers and 2,492 layers, have been distributed to 159 farmers in the Old Tafo Municipality of the Ashanti Region under the government’s Nkoko Nkitikiti poultry initiative, with municipal authorities confirming that more farmers will be enrolled in the coming days.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local NDC can seek review of Kpandai verdict, but success is rare — Martin Kpebu Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has cautioned that while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) may apply for a review of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Kpandai parliamentary election, the chances of success are low.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local Gov’t introduces solar-powered water pumps and EV charging stations to boost agric and green energy The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has unveiled plans to install solar-powered water pumps in riverine communities, aiming to enhance agricultural productivity and expand the use of renewable energy.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local MPC slashes policy rate to 15.5% amid stable inflation and economic growth The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 18% to 15.5%, its first policy adjustment of the year, following a majority vote by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local Less than half of Ghanaians have access to safely managed water – Works and Housing Minister The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has revealed that despite widespread access to basic water services in Ghana, fewer than half of the population enjoys safely managed water supply.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
