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African Union — continental organization that called for restraint in US-Iran tensions and received Ghana's petition over South African xenophobic attacks.

2026-04-242026-06-15
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The Ghanaian government has petitioned the African Union over South Africa’s treatment of Ghanaians there, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa said on Saturday. …

    South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks

  3. Joy Online

    … It had a large network of spies inside the city – and organised frequent targeted assassinations against those working in the fledgling government, which was backed by the international community and an African Union force. …

    ‘It was either killed or be killed’ – ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia

  4. Joy Online

    … Speaking in a special interview on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, Mr Ablakwa revealed that Ghana had submitted a petition to the African Union (AU), urging the continental body to hold South Africa accountable for the persistent attacks. …

    Ghana questions South Africa’s commitment to tackling xenophobia – Okudzeto Ablakwa

  5. Joy Online

    … Speaking in a special interview on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, Mr Ablakwa said the vision of a united Africa remains a key objective for Ghana and the African Union at large. …

    Okudzeto Ablakwa renews calls for borderless Africa to tackle xenophobia

  6. Joy Online

    … They (South Africans) exhibiting hatred for fellow Africans,” he said. “It goes against everything the African Union stands for,” he added. …

    Ablakwa condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calls for stronger African unity

  7. Business & Financial Times

    … First, the African Union must move beyond statements of condemnation and establish stronger mechanisms to monitor and respond to xenophobic violence. …

    Xenophobia in South Africa: A betrayal of African unity

  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … The initiative also aligns with the broader African Union goal under the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM), which seeks to ensure that Africa produces at least 60 per cent of the vaccines used on the continent by 2040. …

    Only 14.3% aware of Ghana’s local vaccine production plan – Survey

  9. The Chronicle

    … Mr Frimpong noted that the initiative aligned with the objectives of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which seeks to promote regional integration, tourism development, intra-African trade, and the free movement of people across the continent. …

    High visa fees could undermine Ghana’s E-Visa gains –Tourism Analysts

  10. Joy Online

    Professor Akin Akinpelu has officially assumed responsibilities as an Ambassador of the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, with a mandate focused on advancing political affairs, strategic engagement, leadership development, governance advocacy, and continental coop …

    Prof. Akin Akinpelu begins service as AU Agenda 2063 Ambassador for Political Affairs in Africa

  11. Joy Online

    … African Union Commissioner Moses Vilakati, emphasized that partnerships are essential for progress, and that Africa must prioritise inclusive and climate-smart agriculture. …

    FAO strengthens approach to accelerate agrifood systems transformation in Africa
World & Region

UniMAC journalism students debate Ghana's AfCFTA trade strategy

The News

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 →

Friday 12 June

  1. UniMAC journalism students debate Ghana's AfCFTA trade strategy

    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 →

  2. Ghana repatriates over 5,000 stranded citizens since COVID-19

    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 →

  3. African conferences produce speeches but deliver few real solutions

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

    12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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

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

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Sunnyside Schools celebrates AU Day, promotes cultural awareness

    Sunnyside Schools held an African Union Day celebration on May 27, 2026, where the headmaster called for renewed efforts to promote African cultural identity and heritage preservation among learners through exposure to the continent's diverse customs, traditions, and lifestyles.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. AfCFTA roots in decades of African economic integration efforts

    Dr Fareed Arthur, Senior Technical Advisor on AfCFTA Implementation Committees, traces the continental free trade area to decades-long efforts following the OAU's 1963 establishment, with momentum accelerating after the global financial crisis as Africa sought to reduce external dependence and finance its own development.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. African Union calls for restraint amid US-Iran tensions

    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 →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghana launches revised national cultural policy for growth

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched Ghana's Revised National Cultural Policy, which the government describes as a strategic roadmap for heritage preservation and strengthening cultural and creative industries to drive economic growth and job creation. The policy aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2030.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Togo announces visa-free policy for all African nationals

    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 →

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana seeks compensation for citizens hit by South African xenophobic attacks

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister announced the government has initiated legal and diplomatic processes to secure compensation for Ghanaians who lost businesses, properties, and investments during xenophobic attacks in South Africa, and is conducting documentation to support claims. President Mahama directed efforts to protect affected citizens' interests beyond evacuation, with returnees asked to provide detailed information on lost assets.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. South Africa's Ramaphosa pledges crackdown on xenophobic violence groups

    President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed that South Africa will crack down on groups behind xenophobic violence amid anti-immigrant protests that have turned violent in some cases. Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi and Mozambique are repatriating some citizens caught in the protests, with Mozambique reporting five of its citizens killed.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

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

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

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Ghana petitions AU over South Africa's xenophobic attacks

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana has formally questioned South Africa's commitment to addressing xenophobic attacks and submitted a petition to the African Union urging it to hold South Africa accountable for persistent attacks against foreign nationals and demanding discussion of the matter.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minister calls for borderless Africa to reduce xenophobia

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has renewed calls for Africa to become a borderless continent, arguing that removing colonial-era borders and increasing integration would help curb xenophobic attacks and strengthen continental unity, in line with a 1963 vision set by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ablakwa condemns South African xenophobic attacks, calls for African unity

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has criticized recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, noting that African migrants are being targeted while other migrants are not and that such actions undermine the spirit of African solidarity. He called for greater tolerance and efforts to strengthen bonds between African nations rather than turning against one another.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Xenophobia in South Africa undermines Pan-African unity

    An opinion piece argues that xenophobic attacks on African migrants in South Africa contradict the continent's historical solidarity and betray the values of Pan-Africanism, noting that South Africa's own liberation was achieved with support from other African nations including Ghana.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. 14.3% of Ghanaians aware of local vaccine production plan

    A nationwide survey by the National Vaccine Institute found that only 14.3 per cent of Ghanaians are aware of plans to begin local vaccine production in 2027, highlighting the need for intensified public education despite high general confidence in vaccines. The survey of 13,905 valid responses across all 16 regions and 55 districts revealed regional disparities, with rural communities in northern Ghana showing stronger vaccine acceptance than urbanised regions like Greater Accra and Ashanti.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Ghana e-Visa gains risk weakening if visa fees stay high

    Ghana's newly launched e-Visa platform has potential to boost tourism and investment through faster processing, but tourism analysts warn that high visa fees for non-African travellers could undermine the country's competitiveness.

    5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Professor Akin Akinpelu appointed AU Agenda 2063 political affairs ambassador

    Professor Akin Akinpelu has officially assumed duties as an Ambassador of the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, with a mandate to advance political affairs, strategic engagement, leadership development, governance advocacy, and continental cooperation across Africa.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. FAO regional leaders meet in Accra to accelerate African agrifood transformation

    Senior FAO leaders gathered in Accra for the 15th Regional Management Team Meeting to examine how the organization can strengthen performance and deliver more effectively in Africa, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and scaling impact across the continent.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana nominates Sylvia Adusu for ITLOS judge position

    Ghana has officially nominated Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu as its candidate for election as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term, with the nomination endorsed by the African Union. Dr Adusu, who retired earlier this year as Chief State Attorney and Head of the International Division of Ghana's Attorney-General's Department, brings more than 30 years of experience in international law and has played a key role in Ghana's maritime boundary cases.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Xenophobic attacks in South Africa prompt Ghana evacuation, questions African unity

    Recent xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in South Africa led the Government of Ghana to evacuate Ghanaian citizens, raising questions about African unity, regional integration, and whether continental institutions are adequately protecting migrants.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  5. Mahama presents Ghana's economic transformation at London Africa Debate

    At the 12th Africa Debate in London, President John Mahama showcased Ghana as a model for African transformation, highlighting his administration's macroeconomic reforms, restored fiscal confidence, fallen inflation, strengthened international reserves, and positive credit rating revisions over the past 18 months in government.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. President Mahama promotes Ghana investment at London forum

    President John Dramani Mahama told investors at the 12th Africa Debate at London's Guildhall that Ghana is open for business and undertaking reforms to improve ease of doing business, strengthen transparency, and modernise infrastructure. He highlighted government investment in transport, energy, agro-industrial, digital infrastructure, and the Big Push Infrastructure Programme as creating investment opportunities.

    4 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana's e-Visa platform risks undermined by high non-African visa fees

    Ghana's newly launched electronic visa system, introduced May 25, 2026, has potential to boost tourism and trade through faster processing and digital modernization, but a tourism analyst warns that visa costs for non-African travellers could weaken the country's competitiveness and undermine those gains.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Pan-African group pushes Ghana for complete visa removal

    Africans Rising and allied groups have called on Ghana and other African states to fully remove visa requirements for African citizens and ratify the African Union Protocol on Free Movement of Persons. The campaigners welcomed Ghana's recent decision to eliminate the $200 visa-on-arrival fee for some African travellers, citing regional examples including Burkina Faso, Togo, and the Republic of Congo adopting visa-free policies.

    3 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. FAO senior leaders convene in Accra for regional transformation focus

    The 15th FAO Regional Management Team Meeting opened in Accra with senior leaders from across Africa and FAO headquarters gathering to examine how the organization can strengthen performance and deliver more effectively in agrifood systems transformation on the continent.

    3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana monitoring Ebola outbreaks in Africa, Health Minister says

    Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has assured Ghanaians that the country is on high alert and closely monitoring Ebola developments across Africa, working with regional and international partners and receiving daily updates on cases and trends to prevent any potential outbreak.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana pushes Korea-Africa economic partnership in Seoul talks

    Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, speaking as co-chair of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, called for deeper economic cooperation between Africa and South Korea to promote industrialisation, job creation, technology transfer and sustainable development beyond traditional models.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama urges African nations to strengthen Pan-Africanism unity

    During a town hall with diaspora Ghanaians in London, President Mahama called for African countries to rekindle Pan-Africanism to achieve collective economic leverage. He noted Ghana's leading role in African liberation and continental unity, and highlighted Ghana's recent move at the UN, supported by 123 votes, to describe the Transatlantic Slave Trade as a crime against humanity.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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