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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 …
Ghana EPA honoured at Africa Clean Air Forum for progress in tackling air pollutionJoy Online
Air quality experts from more than 40 countries have gathered in Pretoria, South Africa, for the Africa Clean Air Forum 2026 as the continent faces a mounting air pollution crisis, with new data revealing that 30 countries met the least stringent WHO air quality targets in 2025. …
Air quality experts meet in South Africa to push investment in clean air as Africa’s pollution crisis deepensJoy Online
… In a video broadcast from Pretoria, South Africa on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), the High Commission said the new exercise follows the earlier successful repatriation of some Ghanaians following xenophobic attacks, which have left many stranded in churches, hotels and staying with fr …
Government to begin final evacuation of 900 Ghanaians from South Africa on July 25Joy Online
… chieve an orderly and regular migration which is mindful and sensitive to the concerns raised by our people, while observing human rights and dignity of all people in our country, irrespective of their citizenship and immigration status,” Kubayi told a news conference in Pretoria …
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaignDaily Guide
Flashback: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa with evacuee kids in the plane A total of 900 Ghanaians who have registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria are expected to be evacuated soon following violent anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa, which left one Ghanaian nat …
900 Ghanaians To Be Evacuated After SA Anti-Immigration ProtestJoy Online
… This discrepancy has fueled further tension, with the South African justice minister accusing Ghana of spreading “false information about South Africa regarding developments on irregular migration.” Pretoria maintains there is no empirical basis for the tension, as Vincent Magwen …
Ghana, South Africa navigate diplomatic strain over Ramaphosa visit amid anti-migrant protestsJoy Online
… Drugs were found at the scene, and the man collapsed while being taken into custody in a Pretoria police station, the spokesperson added. …
South African police say death of Nigerian man not linked to anti-migrant violenceJoy Online
… The legislator appealed to both Foreign Affairs ministers to prioritise dialogue and work towards easing tensions between Accra and Pretoria. …
Ghana, South Africa must resolve tensions through diplomacy, not social media exchanges – Asafo AdjeiJoy Online
… Diplomatic sources in Accra and Pretoria confirmed to MyJoyOnline that the decision was influenced by the recent wave of anti-foreigner violence in parts of South Africa, which has led to the repatriation of about 1,000 Ghanaians, with hundreds more reportedly awaiting evacuation …
Minority demands clarity on Ghana’s decision to defer Ramaphosa visit amid xenophobic concernsJoy Online
… The Business and Financial Times (B&FT) reports that the South African Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya dismissed claims that Pretoria had requested a state visit by President Ramaphosa. …
South Africa dispels diplomatic rift with Ghana over Ramaphosa visitNigeria'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.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →