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October 2026
28 OctThe Chronicle
… Meanwhile, Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria has acknowledged clerical errors affecting the recorded dates of birth of 15 evacuees, explaining that passport expiry dates were mistakenly entered as birth dates. …
Editorial: An Independent Audit Is Needed To Settle ‘South Africa Evacuation’ Brouhaha
27 OctJoy Online
… Mubaiwa was accused of attempting to kill Chiwenga, while he was in hospital in Pretoria. …
Ex-wife of Zimbabwe’s vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case
27 OctThe Ghanaian Times
… On the cost of the charter flight, he argued that a flight from Pretoria to Accra using a Boeing 787-900 aircraft should cost between $150,000 and $180,000. …
Minority demands Ablakwa’s resignation over South Africa evacuation
24 OctJoy Online
… He explained that evacuees were brought from areas including the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, as well as East London, and that the buses used to transport them to Pretoria were paid for by the mission. …
GH¢49.72m S.A. evacuation: Nobody slept in a bus; it cannot be true – Benjamin Quashie
24 OctJoy Online
… Mr Adjei said the Foreign Affairs Ministry or Ghana’s mission in Pretoria subsequently provided clarification on that issue. …
GH¢49.72m S.A. evacuation: Some evacuees didn’t receive reintegration and transport allowance – JoyNews Research
21 OctThe Chronicle
… High Commission Admits Errors Meanwhile, the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has issued a statement explaining that records relating to 15 of the 1,964 evacuated Ghanaians contained clerical errors. …
SA Evacuation: Minority Disputes Okudzeto’s Records
20 OctThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has admitted clerical errors in the records of 15 out of the 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from the country, following a JoyNews data analysis that raised questions about the dates of birth recorded for some beneficiaries. …
Ghana High Commission admits clerical errors in records of 15 South Africa evacuees
19 OctJoy Online
… In a statement issued on Monday, the mission in Pretoria described the discrepancies as minor clerical errors. …
SA High Commission admits errors in evacuation records, says future birth dates were passport expiry dates
19 OctJoy Online
… In a statement, he said three batches of flights from Pretoria to Accra, carrying a total of 956 people, should have cost about US$900,000, based on his estimate of US$300,000 per flight. …
Adutwum’s spokesperson questions GH¢27m charter flight bill in Ablakwa’s GH¢49.7m evacuation exercise
14 OctThe Chronicle
… In all 1,964 Ghanaians were repatriated through an exercise coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria. …
GH¢49.7m SA Evacuation: Not A Cedi Missing …Majority Defend Okudzeto

Politics

JoyNews probe finds discrepancies in Ghana's South Africa evacuation spending

The News

A JoyNews Research investigation identified discrepancies in payment records, duplicate names, and unsupported expenditure related to GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa. Some evacuees allegedly received less than the announced GH¢5,500 package, though a returnee group disputes this; Parliament's Minority has called for an independent audit amid the controversy.

28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 28 October

JoyNews probe finds discrepancies in Ghana's South Africa evacuation spending
A JoyNews Research investigation identified discrepancies in payment records, duplicate names, and unsupported expenditure related to GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa. Some evacuees allegedly received less than the announced GH¢5,500 package, though a returnee group disputes this; Parliament's Minority has called for an independent audit amid the controversy.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 27 October

Zimbabwe vice-president's ex-wife freed after seven-year attempted murder trial
Marry Mubaiwa, former wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president, was released from remand after seven years awaiting trial on charges of attempting to kill her then-husband Gen Constantino Chiwenga. A magistrate ordered her release, citing the prejudice she had suffered during the prolonged trial after the state sought to postpone proceedings to engage witnesses.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority calls for Ablakwa's resignation over evacuation spending
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has accused Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of concealing alleged corruption in the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa and called on him to resign or be removed from office. The Minority's deputy ranking member on the foreign affairs committee questioned the minister's quoted cost of $750,000 for a charter flight, arguing that such a flight should cost between $150,000 and $180,000, or up to $400,000 with emergency expenses.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 24 October

High Commissioner denies Ghanaians slept in buses during S.A. evacuation
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has rejected claims that evacuees from the country slept in buses, stating that hotel accommodation was arranged for the 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated in flights that cost GH¢49.72 million. Quashie said evacuees from distant provinces like Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and East London were transported by bus to Pretoria and accommodated in hotels before their scheduled departures to ensure they could rest.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews Research: Some South Africa evacuees missed reintegration payments
JoyNews Research found that some of the 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa did not receive their GH¢5,000 reintegration allowance and GH¢500 transport allowance, despite government spending GH¢49.72 million on the exercise. The team's analysis also uncovered duplicate names in records, payments without signatures, and expenditure lacking supporting receipts.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

Minority MP disputes Foreign Ministry's SA evacuation records
The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of manipulating records relating to the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, citing discrepancies between documents originally supplied under the Right to Information process and newly introduced documents. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has defended the evacuation, disclosing it cost approximately GH¢49.7 million and presenting documentation to account for expenditure.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 20 October

Ghana High Commission admits clerical errors in evacuee records
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria acknowledged clerical errors affecting 15 of 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa, after dates interpreted as future birth dates were found to be passport expiry dates wrongly recorded during transcription. The High Commission said the errors did not invalidate the evacuees' identities or participation in the evacuation and provided corrected personal details to update records.
20 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 19 October

Ghana's South Africa High Commission admits clerical errors in evacuation records
Ghana's High Commission in South Africa acknowledged errors in records of 15 of 1,964 evacuees, stating that dates flagged as future birth dates were actually passport expiry dates. The mission described the discrepancies as minor clerical errors made during transcription in emergency circumstances and maintained that the mistakes do not invalidate the evacuees' identities or their receipt of reintegration and transportation allowances.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Adutwum spokesperson challenges GH¢27m evacuation flight costs
The spokesperson for former Education Minister Yaw Osei Adutwum has questioned the reported GH¢27 million expenditure on chartered flights during an evacuation exercise overseen by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, claiming based on his calculation that three batches of flights carrying 956 people from Pretoria to Accra should have cost about GH¢13.5 million and demanding documentation to justify the costs.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Majority defends foreign minister over evacuation spending
Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Majority has defended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa against allegations of financial impropriety in the GH¢49.7 million evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, stating that the Ministry provided detailed documentation and "not a cedi is missing" from the operation.
14 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 12 October

Ghana evacuates 1,964 citizens from South Africa amid tensions
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana deserves commendation for swiftly evacuating 1,964 citizens who sought to leave South Africa amid fears of xenophobic attacks. The government coordinated with Ghana's diplomatic mission in Pretoria and the Pentecost Church to bring home Ghanaians who felt unsafe or sought refuge.
12 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 11 October

Ghana prepared to evacuate more citizens from South Africa
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana remains ready to evacuate more of its citizens from South Africa if the security situation worsens, citing a "quite a dire situation" with persistent anti-immigrant sentiment linked to a recent court ruling on asylum seekers. The ministry's Consular and Humanitarian Affairs Bureau is monitoring Ghanaians' welfare, and Ghana has already evacuated 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa since last year.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

Ghana High Commission cautions nationals over South Africa protests
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has warned Ghanaian nationals in Johannesburg, Durban and surrounding areas to exercise heightened vigilance amid ongoing protests that could disrupt movement and pose security risks. The High Commission advised nationals to avoid protest sites, anticipate road closures and follow local security advisories.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

Ghana advises medical travelers to get South Africa visas
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaians traveling to South Africa for medical treatment expected to last beyond 90 days to obtain a Medical Treatment Visa beforehand. The advisory follows reports of immigration compliance challenges, including one case where a Ghanaian was refused entry at O.R. Tambo International Airport after overstaying.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana advises medical travellers to South Africa to obtain visas
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaians travelling to South Africa for medical treatment expected to extend beyond 90 days to obtain the appropriate visa, as the visa-free arrangement does not cover prolonged medical care such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy. The advisory follows reports of immigration compliance difficulties and a case in which a Ghanaian national was refused entry at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria repatriates 1,926 citizens from xenophobic violence in South Africa
Another 105 Nigerians arrived in Lagos from South Africa on Friday, bringing to 1,926 the number repatriated since June following xenophobic attacks. The latest group was the 14th consular evacuation flight since the programme began on June 10.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Ghana High Commission warns nationals in South Africa of planned protests
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaian nationals in South Africa to exercise caution ahead of planned protests on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, reportedly linked to campaigns against undocumented immigration. The demonstrations are expected to affect parts of the country, particularly central business districts in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces, and could result in road blockages and transport disruptions.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Ghana spent GH¢27.18m on chartered flights in South Africa evacuation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed a detailed financial breakdown of the GH¢49.72 million evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights—the operation's single largest expenditure. The exercise brought 1,964 Ghanaians home between 27 May and 4 September 2026, with additional costs covering commercial airline tickets, ground transportation, food, accommodation, and medical services.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa evacuation cost GH¢49.72m, half on chartered flights
Ghana's evacuation of 1,964 citizens from South Africa between May and September 2026 cost GH¢49.72 million, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights alone. Additional costs included GH¢9.42 million for commercial airline tickets, GH¢997,644 for ground transportation, GH¢634,350 for food, and smaller amounts for accommodation, medical services, and communications.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

US restricts visas for South African officials over discrimination claims
The Trump administration has announced visa restrictions targeting people accused of discriminating against South Africa's white minority and promoting race-based discrimination, land confiscation without compensation, or inciting violence. South Africa has repeatedly denied allegations of persecuting white people or confiscating land, saying claims of white genocide lack reliable evidence.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US imposes visa curbs on some South African foreign nationals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. is implementing a visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals from South Africa responsible for or complicit in uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, or incitement of violence against minority ethnic or racial groups. The Trump administration has criticised South Africa over racial inequality policies, land reform, and its genocide case against Israel.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

Nigeria parliament boycotts South Africa over migrant safety
Nigeria's parliament has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers to boycott South African-hosted legislative activities, citing reports of attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants. Since 2022, 98 Nigerians have died in mob and hate-related incidents there, and 1,695 Nigerians have been voluntarily evacuated this year amid xenophobia-related tensions.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

KNUST's West Africa Clean Air Centre seeks regional partnerships
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.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

South African special forces charged with murdering elite detective
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.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Women in Air Quality Initiative pushes for gender-responsive clean air policies
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.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa Clean Air Network unites 80+ institutions for air quality
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.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
African Union will discuss migration broadly, South Africa says
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.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Two Ghanaians killed in South Africa xenophobic violence
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.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana faces heat-related death gap amid slow electricity growth
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.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Ghana evacuates 1,000 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence
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.
26 July 2026 · The Chronicle →