… The Centre, hosted by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), was represented at the 2026 Africa Clean Air Forum in Pretoria, South Africa, by its Coordinator and Co-Principal Investigator, Dr Yen Adams Sokama-Neuyam, and Prof. …
… Speaking to Michael Asharley on Clean Air Report Ghana at the Africa Clean Air Forum in Pretoria, South Africa, experts and advocates said women often bear a disproportionate share of air pollution because of traditional caregiving roles, cooking with polluting fuels and occupati …
… Speaking to Michael Asharley on Clean Air Report Ghana during the Africa Clean Air Forum in Pretoria, South Africa, leaders of the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN) said the continent is building an unprecedented community of institutions working together to improve air quality, …
… Clayson Monyela, a South African foreign affairs official, said on X that Pretoria had defeated an attempt to “single out & isolate” the country. …
… He also commended the Church of Pentecost in Pretoria and Johannesburg for offering free shelter to displaced Ghanaians, and praised humanitarian organisations and corporate partners for supporting the evacuation efforts. …
… Five countries across northern sub-Saharan Africa, Niger, Burkina Faso, Benin, and Nigeria among them, will see relative electricity increases exceeding 20% of current consumption, and cities like Libreville, Gabon, and Pretoria, South Africa, are projected to see some of the con …
… It will begin with Ghanaians already registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria for government-assisted voluntary return, the ministry said. …
… According to the ministry, the exercise will begin with Ghanaians who have already registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria and expressed their willingness to return home under the government’s assisted evacuation programme. …
Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has been recognised at the Africa Clean Air Forum in Pretoria, South Africa, as one of only seven organisations worldwide honoured for making significant progress in tackling air pollution through improved air quality monitoring an …
The newly established West Africa Centre for Clean Air (WACCA), hosted by KNUST, is building regional partnerships and mobilising long-term support for air-quality management as global funding for clean-air action declines. Representatives attended the 2026 Africa Clean Air Forum in Pretoria to connect Ghana's emerging institution with continental organisations, researchers, and potential funders.
The newly established West Africa Centre for Clean Air (WACCA), hosted by KNUST, is building regional partnerships and mobilising long-term support for air-quality management as global funding for clean-air action declines. Representatives attended the 2026 Africa Clean Air Forum in Pretoria to connect Ghana's emerging institution with continental organisations, researchers, and potential funders.
Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering Lt Col Frans Mathipa, a senior police detective, in August 2023. The men deny the charges; three have refused to comply with a court order and remain working for the army, with one promoted, and no trial date has been scheduled.
Women across Africa are calling for air quality policies that better address their specific exposure risks, arguing that gender differences in pollution exposure have been overlooked. Experts say women often face disproportionate air pollution due to caregiving roles, cooking with polluting fuels, and occupations that expose them to harmful emissions, yet these realities are rarely reflected in clean air policy design.
The Africa Clean Air Network has brought together more than 80 institutions from across Africa and beyond to coordinate work on air pollution, strengthening research and accelerating policy action across the continent, according to network leaders at the Africa Clean Air Forum in Pretoria.
South Africa said the African Union backed a broader discussion on migration after Ghana proposed placing xenophobic violence in South Africa on the agenda of an upcoming AU meeting. The AU will examine "Pull & Push" factors driving migration rather than treating South African xenophobia as a standalone item.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister confirmed that two Ghanaians were killed in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa—Bashiru Isaac, 44, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and Kojo Antwi in Prieska on July 18. The government has lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and said it would pursue justice for the victims through diplomatic and legal channels.
A Climate Impact Lab report warns Ghana is caught in a "Mortality-Cooling Trap" where rising temperatures outpace electricity supply growth, projecting 19 additional heat-related deaths per 100,000 people by 2050 and over 4,000 additional deaths annually, with about a third of the population in high-risk areas.
Ghana's Government has announced a new evacuation phase bringing approximately 1,000 Ghanaians home from South Africa this week, prioritising women, children, the elderly, people with medical conditions and students, in response to renewed xenophobic violence. Nearly 926 Ghanaians had already been repatriated in earlier stages, with a further batch of roughly 900 registered nationals cleared for evacuation as of 25 July.
Ghana's government announced resumption of evacuation for Ghanaians in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, with the first group expected to arrive in Accra on July 26. The voluntary programme prioritises vulnerable groups including women, children, elderly persons, and students who have registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has been recognised at the Africa Clean Air Forum as one of seven organisations worldwide for significant progress in tackling air pollution, following the rollout of an air quality monitoring network in Tema. The recognition comes as Ghana begins implementing new air quality management regulations requiring industries to control emissions and vehicles to undergo emission testing.
Air quality experts from more than 40 countries gathered in Pretoria for the Africa Clean Air Forum 2026, held under the theme "Investment Case for Clean Air and Healthy Cities," as African countries face a mounting air pollution crisis. According to the Clean Air Fund's State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025 Report, the African region received less than 1% of global air quality funding despite experiencing high levels of pollutant exposure that caused 1.2 million premature deaths across the continent in 2023.
Ghana's High Commissioner announced that the government will begin a final evacuation of around 900 Ghanaians from South Africa on July 25, 2026, following earlier successful repatriations of citizens stranded after xenophobic attacks. The Department of Home Affairs and Border Management Authorities have approved the date for the exercise.
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a "migration management" campaign five weeks ago, with most from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The crackdown follows anti-immigration protests demanding tighter border controls and mass deportations, though the UN has warned against using migrants as scapegoats for socioeconomic challenges.
Following violent anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa that killed one Ghanaian national, Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has assured that 900 Ghanaians registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria will be prioritized for evacuation, though the government has yet to announce an evacuation date.
Ghana and South Africa postponed a scheduled bilateral meeting originally planned for early August 2026 due to civil unrest and anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa. The engagement, the third session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission, was deferred as a practical measure to manage tensions stemming from xenophobia.
South African police said a Nigerian man died in custody after collapsing during arrest for drug possession, denying Nigeria's allegation the death was linked to anti-migrant violence. Nigeria's foreign ministry has threatened unspecified action if there are more attacks on its citizens.
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Nana Asafo Adjei has urged Ghana and South Africa to resolve their diplomatic differences through established channels rather than public social media exchanges, following tensions over xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting foreign nationals including Ghanaians. He expressed concern over public disagreement between Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and South African counterpart Ronald Lamola on social media, arguing such sensitive matters are best handled through direct diplomatic engagement.
Ghana's Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called on the government to provide more details on its decision to defer a proposed state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing concerns over xenophobic attacks and saying the Minority Caucus lacks sufficient information to assess the situation and contribute meaningfully to discussions on Ghana's diplomatic response.
South Africa's Presidency has dismissed reports of a diplomatic rift with Ghana over President Ramaphosa's visit, clarifying that recent official exchanges concerned only preparations for the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission meeting, not a proposed state visit.
Ghana's Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Ghana will be postponed until xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa subside, to prevent the violence from overshadowing bilateral discussions. Ofosu stressed that Ghana-South Africa relations remain cordial and that the deferral is meant to protect Ghanaian citizens, not signal a diplomatic breakdown.
Ghana has rejected a state visit request by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa, which triggered the repatriation of about 1,000 Ghanaians. The decision was influenced by safety concerns for Ghanaian nationals and potential security risks surrounding the visit.
Nigeria's Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa. One victim, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, was reportedly killed by Tshwane Metro Police officers on 28 June 2026 in Pretoria using "gruesome interrogation techniques"; another Nigerian was killed in front of his shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga on the same date by unidentified criminals.
Nigeria's foreign ministry says two of its citizens were killed in South Africa on 28 June—one reportedly by police using "gruesome interrogation techniques," the other by unidentified assailants—amid rising anti-migrant sentiment that has prompted roughly 25,000 African citizens to be repatriated. Nigeria has placed South Africa "on notice" and said "all options remain on the table" if the trend is not addressed.
An international relations expert has cautioned against calls for Ghana and other African countries to boycott South African goods in response to xenophobic protests, saying diplomatic channels have not been exhausted and economic retaliation could undermine resolution efforts.
Ghana's government has condemned the killing of 40-year-old Ghanaian national Bashiru Isak, who was fatally shot in Cape Town on June 30 during anti-immigrant demonstrations, and has lodged a formal protest with South African authorities demanding a full investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
Ghana's government has intensified diplomatic pressure following the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old Ghanaian national, Bashiru Isak, during xenophobic attacks in Cape Town on June 30. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the African Union Commission to urgently address Ghana's petition against xenophobia in South Africa and has filed formal protests and complaints with South African authorities.
Ghana's government has demanded a full investigation and swift prosecution following the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Ghanaian Bashiru Isak in Cape Town on June 30 during xenophobic demonstrations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the "senseless act of violence" and has filed a formal protest with South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation and lodged a complaint with the South African Police Service.
Nigeria says it will pursue compensation from South Africa for citizens who abandoned homes and businesses while fleeing anti-migrant protests. More than 600 Nigerians have been repatriated, with the Acting High Commissioner documenting abandoned properties and businesses as the issue is set to be discussed between the two governments at the highest levels.
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has confirmed that all Ghanaian nationals detained during anti-immigration demonstrations on June 20 have been released following intervention by the Ghana High Commission. The detentions occurred during immigration enforcement operations amid anti-immigration protests in South Africa, where police conducted identity checks and worked with the mission to verify and release Ghanaian detainees.
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30, urging them to stay indoors, close businesses where necessary, and avoid unnecessary movement in areas where demonstrations may occur.