… illustrated the grim reality on the ground by contrasting Ghana’s efforts with official updates coming from other sub-Saharan governments whose citizens have been caught in the crossfire of the anti-foreigner riots. “I have read a statement issued by the government of Mozambique …
… Meanwhile, Mozambique has also announced its abstention from the adoption of the African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values, citing logistical challenges and legislative scheduling constraints. …
… Now he is sheltering in a local town hall, like other immigrants from Malawi and Mozambique across South Africa’s Western Cape province, forced to hide from anti-immigrant mobs in several coastal towns. …
… Now he is sheltering in a local town hall, like other immigrants from Malawi and Mozambique across South Africa’s Western Cape province, forced to hide from anti-immigrant mobs in several coastal towns. …
… n remains committed to prioritising the safety and welfare of Ghanaians wherever they may be. “The Mahama Administration does not gamble with the precious lives of Ghanaians,” he stressed. “We convey our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Government and people of Mozambique …
… But there have been these surges in anti-foreign attacks.” The President said previous incidents had mainly affected nationals from neighbouring countries such as Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Nigeria, but the latest attacks had increasingly targeted Ghanaians. …
Zimbabwe's parliament voted on Thursday to change the constitution and extend presidential terms from five years to seven, a move that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to remain in power until 2030. The legislation, which supporters in Mnangagwa's ZANU-PF party argue will boost stability and enable longer-term planning, has faced opposition from the public and some war veterans who view it as a power grab; the changes must still be approved by the Senate before being ratified.
Zimbabwe's parliament voted on Thursday to change the constitution and extend presidential terms from five years to seven, a move that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to remain in power until 2030. The legislation, which supporters in Mnangagwa's ZANU-PF party argue will boost stability and enable longer-term planning, has faced opposition from the public and some war veterans who view it as a power grab; the changes must still be approved by the Senate before being ratified.
Nigeria's Federal Government has pledged to evacuate over 742 nationals from South Africa before June 30 who wish to return home amid anti-migrant attacks. The evacuation is already underway, with 258 Nigerians airlifted on June 11, and arrangements are being concluded for the remaining citizens.
South Africa's largest labour unions, including COSATU which represents around 2 million people, have urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups and warned that workers who skip work to attend protests will not be protected and risk their employment.
As anti-migrant protests set a 30 June deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa, hundreds of foreign nationals—mainly Malawians—have fled their homes following violent intimidation by groups carrying weapons. Migrants report door-to-door attacks and are gathering in makeshift settlements seeking refuge.
South Africa marked the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising on June 16, when over 200 young people protesting against the apartheid education system were killed by police. The events, now commemorated annually as Youth Day, represent a turning point in the liberation struggle against white minority rule.
African nations have strong policies for agricultural transformation and food systems, but struggle to implement them effectively. The gap between policy ambition and farmer-level delivery—marked by delayed input supplies, weak extension services, and poor system coordination—reflects execution failures rather than lack of vision.
South Africa's justice minister has warned that a surge in attacks on foreign nationals is damaging the country's global image and affecting South African artists and businesses abroad. The violence has prompted several African countries, including Ghana, Malawi, and Mozambique, to repatriate their nationals over safety concerns.
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.
Ghana and South Africa are engaged in a public diplomatic dispute after Ghana's embassy released video footage of evacuees aboard an aircraft. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola accused Ghana of "incomplete information and outright misinformation devoid of any diplomatic decorum," citing concerns that high-profile repatriation media campaigns distort regional migration realities and inflame local tensions.
Algeria arrives at World Cup 2026 with an impressive qualifying record under Vladimir Petkovic but uncertain true level; they impressed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations but collapsed against Nigeria in the quarterfinals, leaving unclear whether that loss signals weakness against top opposition.
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.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat illegal migration, including jailing employers who hire undocumented workers, establishing dedicated courts for deportations, and creating a biometric register for all residents. The announcement comes as anti-foreigner tensions escalate and several African nations organize evacuation of their nationals from South Africa.
An opinion piece warns that growing xenophobic sentiments and social media divisions among Africans threaten continental progress, arguing that Africans should instead unite around shared development challenges rather than turn against one another.
Foreign affairs ministers from other African nations have consulted Ghana on its strategy for evacuating citizens from South Africa during xenophobic attacks. Ghana has rescued hundreds of its citizens in what the Foreign Affairs Minister describes as a proactive humanitarian intervention that other nations are studying.
South Africa abstained from adopting the African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values at a conference in Accra, citing the Charter's definition of marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman as inconsistent with its Constitution. Mozambique also abstained, citing logistical challenges and legislative scheduling constraints.
African immigrants from Mozambique and Malawi are fleeing anti-immigrant mobs in South Africa's Western Cape province, seeking shelter in town halls and mountains after door-to-door expulsion campaigns. Mozambique reported five of its citizens were killed in xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay over the weekend, part of a broader wave of anti-immigrant violence driven by the false narrative that immigrants cause economic problems.
Mozambican and Malawian immigrants in South Africa's Western Cape have been forced to flee their homes and shelter in town halls following door-to-door expulsions and anti-immigrant violence. Mozambique reported five of its citizens killed in xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay over the weekend, as xenophobic incidents recur across the country amid blame directed at immigrants for economic problems.
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), founded in 1961, has become a major financier of African development projects beyond the Arab world, providing concessional loans, grants, and technical assistance with a focus on long-term infrastructure and economic growth rather than immediate commercial returns.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has defended the government's quick intervention to protect Ghanaians in South Africa's xenophobic attacks, saying critics who accused it of overreacting should now appreciate the decision following reports of fatalities. The Mozambican government confirmed five of its citizens have died in the violence.
President Mahama said Ghana's diplomatic relations with South Africa remain strong despite recent xenophobic attacks that forced evacuation of some Ghanaians. He described the attacks as unfortunate and noted this is the first time Ghanaians have been significantly targeted in such surges of anti-foreign violence.
Political activist Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah have filed a petition with the African Union seeking the removal of Wamkele Keabetswe Mene as Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, citing recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa and arguing that the nation's leadership of the trade body is inconsistent with African unity and integration goals.
Political activist Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah have petitioned the African Union to remove the Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, citing South Africa's recurring xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans as incompatible with the continental trade bloc's values and objectives.
Yango Group has launched Yango Tech in Africa to offer AI and digital infrastructure solutions to businesses, city authorities and public-sector organizations across mobility, healthcare, financial services and retail sectors.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate establishment of a crisis notification unit within Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa in response to escalating xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner tensions targeting African nationals. Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the measure following discussions with her South African counterpart, and the government has advised Nigerian citizens in high-tension areas like Durban to temporarily shut their businesses and remain indoors.
The South African government formally condemned the spread of digital content depicting alleged attacks on foreign nationals, characterizing them as "fake videos and images" intended to undermine the country's international reputation. Ghana has petitioned the African Union to intervene, describing the situation as a serious risk to the safety of Africans in South Africa and a challenge to African solidarity.
An opinion piece examines whether Ghana's leadership over the past 33 years has meaningfully improved citizens' lives across education, healthcare, security, housing, and other sectors. The author argues that persistent challenges—including students studying under trees, bed shortages in hospitals, and maternal mortality—suggest insufficient progress.
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa who wish to return home following recent attacks on foreigners. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants had registered for the exercise and condemned the xenophobic violence, while Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner over the incidents.
Ghana's cabinet rejected a US-proposed healthcare agreement that would have required Ghana to surrender health statistics to the United States for 25 years. The government cited concerns over potential data breaches and sharing sensitive health data, though the deal would have provided $109 million initially and $300 million in a health package over time.
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, amid growing concerns about recent attacks on foreigners. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants had already registered for the exercise, and Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner to express its concern about xenophobic violence and mistreatment of Nigerian citizens.
Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner over recent attacks on foreigners in South Africa, including incidents targeting Nigerian citizens and their businesses. The meeting on Monday will formally convey Nigeria's concern that the attacks could affect relations between the countries.