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Joy Online
… The rapid corporate response comes at a critical time when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, working closely with Ghana’s high commission in Pretoria, is racing against time to clear the backlog of citizens seeking refuge from anti-immigrant violence. …
Ibrahim Mahama has offered 100 jobs to Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa – AblakwaJoy Online
… The emergency evacuation exercise, swiftly launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with Ghana’s high commission in Pretoria, was triggered by targeted attacks, intimidation, and the widespread looting of foreign-owned properties across South Africa. …
Ibrahim Mahama, Telecel, and AirtelTigo step up for Ghanaian evacuees from South Africa – Ablakwa revealsJoy Online
… on of xenophobic attacks directed at nationals of other African countries forced a massive rush for repatriation, with more than 1,500 anxious Ghanaians eventually registering for the emergency airlift coordinated by the Foreign Ministry and Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Pretoria …
Ablakwa vows to pursue compensation for destroyed Ghanaian businesses in South AfricaJoy Online
… To us, you are treasures.” The minister’s words brought visible relief to many in the crowd, some of whom had spent days under trauma in temporary diplomatic holding shelters in Johannesburg and Pretoria before being processed for the emergency airlift. …
“You are treasures, not miscreants!” — Ablakwa fiercely defends Ghanaians evacuated from South AfricaJoy Online
… A Call to Believe in the Motherland The evacuation exercise, executed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Pretoria, was triggered by targeted xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals across major South African metropolitan are …
‘Ghana is not second-rated’: Ablakwa challenges returnees from South Africa to build home economyJoy Online
… The Blueprint Under Consultation The rapid operational turnaround achieved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working in tandem with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Pretoria and international aviation partners, has turned the country into a reference point for emergency crisis man …
SA evacuation: Ablakwa reveals other counterparts are studying Ghana’s airlift strategyJoy Online
… The latest group of returnees joined hundreds of compatriots who were previously repatriated under an evacuation exercise jointly coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Pretoria. …
Home at last: 345 more Ghanaians touch down in Accra following raging afrophobia in South AfricaThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has announced the temporary suspension of registration for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise for Ghanaians residing in South Africa. …
Ghana High Commission suspends repatriation registration for Ghanaians in South AfricaJoy Online
… The voluntary evacuation exercise is being coordinated by Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria in collaboration with relevant authorities as efforts continue to facilitate the safe return of Ghanaian nationals who have opted to leave South Africa.
Ghana High Commission releases second batch of evacuees set to return on June 7Joy Online
… Du Venage said he had a seven-hour interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Pretoria in February to assess his eligibility. …
South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecutionGhana'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'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 →
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.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
More than a year after former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's death, his family won an appeal at the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein to have him buried in South Africa, where he died, overturning a high court ruling that allowed the Zambian government to repatriate the corpse for a state funeral in Lusaka.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's family won an appeal at the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein to have his body buried in South Africa where he died, overturning a high court ruling that allowed the Zambian government to repatriate the corpse for a state funeral in Lusaka.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
SpaceX raised a record $75 billion in its initial public offering on Thursday. Following the share sale, Elon Musk's net worth surpassed $1 trillion, making him the world's first trillionaire.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana has successfully evacuated about 1,000 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, with government now focused on reintegration support, medical and psychosocial assistance, compensation for lost properties, and job opportunities for returnees.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →