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2026-04-252026-06-19
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The latest concerns come against the backdrop of recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa over the years, which has affected nationals from several African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. …

    Minority demands Mahama-Ramaphosa talks over attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa

  3. Joy Online

    … From there, he is to be sent back to Zimbabwe immediately. While the exact nature of his immigration violation remained undisclosed, his presence in the country was deemed unlawful. …

    South African court orders immediate deportation of Robert Mugabe’s son

  4. Joy Online

    … Reports indicate that negotiations have been disrupted in countries such as Zimbabwe, while Kenya’s agreement has also faced scrutiny and legal challenges from civil society groups. …

    Why Ghana turned down a $109 million health aid from the Trump administration

  5. Joy Online

    … The ​same issue sank talks with Zimbabwe this year and also prompted a court to suspend implementation of ​Kenya’s deal pending the hearing of a case filed by a consumer protection ⁠group. …

    Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns

  6. Joy Online

    The controversial anti-colonial pan-African activist Kemi Seba is currently in detention in South Africa, days after his arrest while allegedly attempting to flee to Europe via Zimbabwe. …

    The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?
Politics

Zimbabwe parliament votes to extend presidential terms to seven years

The News

Zimbabwe's parliament voted on Thursday to change the constitution and extend presidential terms from five years to seven, a move that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to remain in power until 2030. The legislation, which supporters in Mnangagwa's ZANU-PF party argue will boost stability and enable longer-term planning, has faced opposition from the public and some war veterans who view it as a power grab; the changes must still be approved by the Senate before being ratified.

12 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Zimbabwe parliament votes to extend presidential terms to seven years

    Zimbabwe's parliament voted on Thursday to change the constitution and extend presidential terms from five years to seven, a move that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to remain in power until 2030. The legislation, which supporters in Mnangagwa's ZANU-PF party argue will boost stability and enable longer-term planning, has faced opposition from the public and some war veterans who view it as a power grab; the changes must still be approved by the Senate before being ratified.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Nigeria evacuating 742 nationals from South Africa by June 30

    Nigeria's Federal Government has pledged to evacuate over 742 nationals from South Africa before June 30 who wish to return home amid anti-migrant attacks. The evacuation is already underway, with 258 Nigerians airlifted on June 11, and arrangements are being concluded for the remaining citizens.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Political parties treating national setbacks as opportunities

    An opinion piece argues that Africa's greatest democratic threat may not be dictatorship or military intervention, but political parties that see national setbacks as political opportunities and prioritize scoring points against opponents over national development. The article contends that whilst democracy remains the most acceptable system of governance, the problem lies in how it is increasingly practised, with parties behaving like rival supporters celebrating opponents' failures rather than custodians of national progress.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. South Africa migrants face deadline and escalating xenophobic violence

    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 →

  2. South Africa commemorates 50th Soweto uprising anniversary

    South Africa marked the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising on June 16, when over 200 young people protesting against the apartheid education system were killed by police. The events, now commemorated annually as Youth Day, represent a turning point in the liberation struggle against white minority rule.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Peter Vowles named new British High Commissioner to Nigeria

    Peter Vowles, a seasoned diplomat currently serving as British High Commissioner to Zimbabwe since 2023, has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, succeeding Dr Richard Montgomery CMG. He will take up the appointment in September 2026.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 15 June

  1. Anti-immigrant violence undermines South Africa's economic recovery

    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.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. 43 Ghanaians arrive in Western Region after Ivorian demolition

    Forty-three Ghanaians who lost their homes in a demolition exercise in Zimbabwe, a suburb of Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire, have been repatriated to Ghana's Western Region. They are part of 327 Ghanaian nationals evacuated following the demolition in Port Bouët Municipality that left many without shelter or livelihood.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. African fans backed Mexico against South Africa at World Cup

    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 →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Nigeria evacuates 268 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobia

    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 →

Monday 8 June

  1. West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo opens in Accra with over 100 exhibitors

    The 5th edition of the West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo has opened in Accra, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from across the globe and expected to attract between 4,000 and 5,000 professional visitors, reinforcing Ghana's position as a healthcare investment hub in West Africa.

    8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. 150 Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia violence

    A group of 150 Malawians are being repatriated from South Africa by road, following xenophobic violence in the Western Cape Province that included door-to-door intimidation and deaths of foreign nationals. Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe have also organised repatriations in response to escalating anti-migrant tensions, while South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to crack down on illegal migration and warned against xenophobic actions.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Ghanaian physician Dr. Joyce Emefa Addo-Klah wins Africa's 100 Legendary Award

    Ghanaian physician and preventative health advocate Dr. Joyce Emefa Addo-Klah has been honoured with the prestigious Africa's 100 Legendary Award at a ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda. The award recognises her work curbing Non-Communicable Diseases and advancing public health restructuring across sub-Saharan Africa.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Pan-Africanism and continental free trade unity questioned

    An opinion piece warns that growing xenophobic sentiments and social media divisions among Africans threaten continental progress, arguing that Africans should instead unite around shared development challenges rather than turn against one another.

    7 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 4 June

  1. World Rugby secures broadcast deal for Africa's RWC coverage

    World Rugby has agreed with CANAL+ Group to broadcast the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women's Rugby World Cup 2029 in Australia live to fans across Sub-Saharan Africa via SuperSport on DStv. The 2027 tournament will expand to 24 teams for the first time and introduce a round of 16 knockout stage.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. UN General Assembly elects five nations to Security Council

    The United Nations General Assembly elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to the 15-member Security Council for two-year terms starting January 1, 2027. Germany, which campaigned for a seat, received 104 votes but finished third behind Portugal (134) and Austria (131) in the Western European group competition.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Vice President opens eLearning Africa 2026 conference in Ghana

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will officially open eLearning Africa 2026, Africa's leading conference on digital education, training and skills development, running June 3–5 and bringing together more than 1,000 participants from over 80 countries for ministerial roundtables, over 80 sessions with 250 speakers, workshops and an international exhibition.

    3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Zimbabwe bills to extend Mnangagwa presidency to 2030

    Zimbabwe's government introduced legislation to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years to 2030 by amending the constitution to extend presidential terms from five years to seven years and allow presidents to be elected by parliament rather than direct popular vote. The ruling ZANU-PF party, which holds a two-thirds majority in the lower house, is expected to pass the bill despite opposition from retired military officials and liberation war veterans.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana-South Africa ties intact despite xenophobic attacks

    President Mahama said Ghana's diplomatic relations with South Africa remain strong despite recent xenophobic attacks that forced evacuation of some Ghanaians. He described the attacks as unfortunate and noted this is the first time Ghanaians have been significantly targeted in such surges of anti-foreign violence.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Activists petition for AfCFTA secretary-general removal over South Africa xenophobia

    Political activist Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah have filed a petition with the African Union seeking the removal of Wamkele Keabetswe Mene as Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, citing recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa and arguing that the nation's leadership of the trade body is inconsistent with African unity and integration goals.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghanaian activists petition AU to remove AfCFTA Secretary-General

    Political activist Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah have petitioned the African Union to remove the Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, citing South Africa's recurring xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans as incompatible with the continental trade bloc's values and objectives.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Ghana envoy urges South Africans to stop attacking President Mahama

    Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, has condemned offensive attacks by some South Africans against President John Mahama and the Foreign Affairs Minister, urging restraint amid xenophobic tensions. Quarshie warned that while South Africans have the right to express opinions, persistent provocation could trigger retaliatory responses.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Shatta Wale wins two awards at 43rd IRAWMA

    Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale won Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for 'ShattaFest' at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards held in Florida, USA, from three major nominations.

    19 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Ghana inmates retain chess title at continental championship

    Twelve inmates from Ghana's Senior Correctional Centre successfully defended their youth category title at the Second Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners, held on May 12, 2026, with participants from seven African countries. Prison authorities describe the achievement as a major milestone for the Ghana Prisons Service's rehabilitation and reintegration programmes, which use chess and educational activities to promote critical thinking and personal transformation.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

    South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once rejected, saying unlimited repeat applications could create administrative chaos and prevent deportations. The ruling ended a case brought by two Burundians who had reapplied after their 2014 rejections, arguing changed circumstances warranted reconsideration.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Rugby Africa Charter signed two decades ago under Mandela

    Rugby Africa marks 40 years of existence as the organization reflects on the Rugby Africa Charter signed in July 2005 in Johannesburg with Nelson Mandela present. The charter committed to developing rugby across Africa and ensuring every African boy and girl has the opportunity to play the sport, with rugby now one of the fastest-growing team sports on the continent.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Three Ghanaian sprinters advance to 100m semi-finals

    Joseph Paul Amoah, Edwin Gadayi, and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu qualified for the 100m semi-finals of the African Seniors Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium, each finishing second in their respective heats on the opening day.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. South Africa targets expanded tourism markets as arrivals climb

    South Africa welcomed 10.5 million international visitors last year, with three-quarters from the SADC region. President Ramaphosa said the government is intensifying efforts to expand into new global tourism markets through improved regional travel, expanded air connectivity, and visa reforms, including a proposed SADC UNIVISA system.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Opinion: Ghana's role in South Africa's liberation history amid xenophobic attacks

    An opinion piece by Amos Safo examines recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and Nigerians in South Africa, including an incident involving a Ghanaian whose resident documents were questioned by a mob. The author criticises a South African blogger's personal attacks on Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for condemning the violence as a betrayal of African solidarity.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Ewoyaa lithium project stalled despite Parliament's lease ratification

    Parliament's ratification of Ghana's first lithium mining lease to Barari DV Ghana Limited (a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium) was expected to trigger visible activity at the Ewoyaa site, but weeks later the project still appears largely quiet. The three-year delay in securing parliamentary ratification left the project in regulatory limbo, making it difficult for the young mining company to secure funding, strategic investors, and offtake agreements from partners unwilling to commit capital while the legal and fiscal framework remained uncertain.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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