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… He cited countries such as Ghana, Benin and South Africa, which are losing millions of dollars to illegal lottery activities, with South Africa leading by over $30 billion. …
NLA Director-General calls for a concerted effort in fight against illegal gamblingJoy Online
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has said that nearly 74% of Ghanaians who recently returned home had violated the country’s immigration laws and were subsequently declared undesirable through established legal procedures. …
74% of returned Ghanaians had overstayed visas – South Africa’s Int’l Relations MinisterJoy Online
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has said that nearly 74% of Ghanaians who recently returned home had violated the country’s immigration laws and were subsequently declared undesirable through established legal procedures. …
74% of returned Ghanaians had overstayed visas – South Africa’s Int’l Relations MinisterJoy Online
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, says the government is still investigating the circumstances surrounding the return of some Ghanaians from South Africa and has not yet reached a decision on compensation for affected traders. …
South Africa says investigations ongoing, no decision yet on compensation for returned GhanaiansJoy Online
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, says the government is still investigating the circumstances surrounding the return of some Ghanaians from South Africa and has not yet reached a decision on compensation for affected traders. …
South Africa says investigations ongoing, no decision yet on compensation for returned GhanaiansJoy Online
South Africa’s Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has called for factual reporting on recent xenophobia concerns, urging officials and the public to avoid spreading misinformation that could damage relations between African countries. …
Discussions on xenophobia must be based on verified facts, not rumours – South African MinisterJoy Online
South Africa’s Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has called for factual reporting on recent xenophobia concerns, urging officials and the public to avoid spreading misinformation that could damage relations between African countries. …
Discussions on xenophobia must be based on verified facts, not rumours – South African MinisterThe Chronicle
The Federal Government has announced the itinerary for the arrival of the first batch of Nigerian citizens being repatriated from South Africa. …
Xenophobic attacks: First batch of repatriated Nigerians to arrive tomorrow –GovtJoy Online
At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say. …
12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police sayDaily Guide
… Ghana, four-time African champions, will be aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time since their historic quarter-final run at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. …
NSA Boss Urges Ghanaians To Rally Behind Black StarsAn 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.
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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.
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A Ghanaian mother and her infant baby were arrested upon arrival at Accra International Airport following repatriation from South Africa, according to lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor. The woman was the subject of an outstanding bench warrant issued in her absence over a money-related dispute and was arraigned before Dansoman Circuit Court, where her bail application was refused.
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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin faced criticism from 13 World Cup nations—including Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and South Africa—after reportedly stating that expanding the tournament from 32 to 48 teams has led to many "uninteresting" matches. The football associations rejected his comments, saying that for their countries, World Cup participation represents a historic achievement and there is no such thing as an unimportant match.
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The WHO Director-General has strongly condemned renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing them as a "tragic betrayal" of the country's historic struggle for freedom. The violence has killed at least five Ethiopians and five Mozambicans, displaced thousands of families, and sparked mass demonstrations.
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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 →
African social media users supported Mexico over South Africa in the tournament's opening match, with light-hearted memes that reflected anger over reports of xenophobic violence in South Africa. South Africa lost 2-0 to Mexico, and the match drew mocking posts from across the continent, though some South Africans defended their team's spirit.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis of global energy dependency on finite fossil fuels and their greenhouse gas emissions, which cause rising sea levels, coastal displacement in Ghana and Africa, and health impacts, argues that sustainable energy transitions are necessary to mitigate climate change.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has repatriated more than 5,000 stranded citizens from around the world since the COVID-19 pandemic began, most recently bringing home 327 nationals from Côte d'Ivoire whose homes were destroyed in a demolition exercise. The repatriations follow earlier evacuations from countries including South Africa and the United Kingdom, with contributions from the International Organisation for Migration's voluntary return programme.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South African political figure Julius Malema's appeal for African countries to support South Africa against Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opening match faced backlash, with most comments and social media responses ridiculing the call and expressing revulsion, many expressing it through African maps draped in Mexican colours. South Africa lost the match 2–0 and had two players expelled.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Across Africa, government officials and policymakers regularly gather at conferences and summits that generate powerful speeches and ambitious declarations, but citizens—especially young people—question what measurable change actually results from these events.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the repatriation of 327 Ghanaian nationals from Abidjan after a mass demolition exercise in Port Bouët Municipality left them without housing or livelihoods. The government provided transport for the returnees, and Ivorian authorities have indicated willingness to compensate those affected, with Ghana's diplomatic mission tasked with coordinating the compensation process.
12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
FIFA President Infantino said the organization cannot override government decisions on visa and immigration matters, addressing a case where a Somali referee was denied U.S. entry despite holding a valid visa. Infantino stressed that FIFA is working behind the scenes on outstanding issues but acknowledged that immigration decisions ultimately rest with national authorities.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the US and barred from World Cup duty by American authorities, has been selected by UEFA to officiate the August 12 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has emphasised the need for players to "feel loved" as the team prepares for the World Cup in North America this summer. Bellingham, who was part of the Euro 2024 final squad, acknowledged that the group did not connect as well as it could have during the Euros and says there is a different feel around the camp now.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring. The match saw three players sent off: South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane, and Mexico's Cesar Montes.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Researchers have documented 115 edible forest species and indigenous ecological knowledge in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Biodiversity Hotspot, which stretches across parts of South Africa and contains between 2,200 and 2,400 plant species. The study created the first comprehensive wild food database for the region, highlighting opportunities for conservation, nutrition and sustainable forest-based enterprises.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Seequent, a global leader in subsurface earth modelling and data management software, is expanding its presence in West Africa, with Ghana serving as a key hub. The company's Regional Manager for West Africa credits Ghana's diverse mineral base, credible regulatory framework, and relentless exploration activity as reasons for the region's strategic importance to Seequent's operations.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon has paid for DStv subscriptions at viewing centres and deployed giant screens at six locations across the constituency for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. He has also engaged 13 kenkey sellers to provide free meals of kenkey and Ghana fish for constituents watching the Ghana matches.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana First Alliance staged a protest in Accra demanding the government not renew the mining licence of Gold Fields, a South African-owned mining company. The demonstration, linked to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa against Ghanaian businesses, calls for the contract to be terminated and mining concessions handed to Ghanaian operators.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed allegations that the Ghana Football Association influenced head coach Carlos Queiroz's selection of the 26-man Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating he has no evidence of GFA interference. The exclusions of players such as Joseph Paintsil and Derrick Köhn sparked debate among supporters and pundits about possible external influence.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigeria has repatriated 268 of approximately 1,000 registered citizens from South Africa following rising anti-migrant sentiment, with Ghana, Zimbabwe and Malawi having also conducted evacuations ahead of a 30 June deadline set by some campaigners for undocumented migrants to leave. The evacuations follow xenophobic attacks and protests in South Africa, where unemployment exceeds 30%.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Parliamentary Minority has warned the government against allowing tensions involving Ghanaians in South Africa to damage bilateral relations, calling for the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on recent evacuations and the situation affecting an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Ghanaians in that country.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams will lead his team in the 2026 World Cup's opening match against Mexico in Mexico City, a fixture that mirrors the 2010 tournament's opener also involving South Africa. The occasion carries deep personal meaning for Williams, whose older brother Marvin died in a car crash two months before the 2010 World Cup.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
According to Prof. Douglas Boateng, institutions rarely fail due to poor laws but rather when those entrusted to protect them surrender independent judgment and allow responsibilities designed to remain separate to overlap, often beginning with good intentions that stray outside proper governance boundaries.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino told journalists to "chill, relax" about controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, including a Somali referee's refusal of entry to the United States, an Iraqi player's questioning at Chicago airport, and Iran's forced base relocation and visa denials. Infantino described the referee's rejection as merely "unfortunate" and defended US President Donald Trump as essential to hosting the tournament.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 European Lotteries Industry Days in Marrakesh, Morocco, Ghana's NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam called on members of European Lotteries and the African Lotteries Association to intensify efforts against illegal gambling to protect economies and citizens from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," brought together over 200 participants to share best practices on responsible gaming, digital solutions, and strategies to combat illegal practices.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Governance failures arise not from the absence of rules but from the gradual surrender of independent judgment by those entrusted to protect institutions from interference and short-term pressures, often beginning quietly when ministerial and board responsibilities overlap.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt after 12 people were killed in a mass shooting at an informal settlement in Johannesburg on Tuesday night. At least 10 heavily armed suspects entered the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, opened fire on residents, and fled in a white vehicle; nine others were injured. Police are investigating the motive, though community members suspect it may be linked to a turf war between groups of illegal miners in the area.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for an immediate briefing from the Foreign Affairs Minister on a government-sponsored evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority argues Parliament must be fully informed to prevent misinformation and ensure coordinated diplomatic response, noting Ghana's estimated 25,000–30,000 nationals in South Africa and long-standing economic ties with the country.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of Ghana's National Lottery Authority addressed European Lotteries and African Lotteries Association members at the 2026 EL Industry Days in Morocco, urging a coordinated effort to combat illegal gambling and protect economies from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," brought together over 200 participants to share best practices on responsible gaming, digital solutions, and strategies against illegal operators.
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