South Africa’s World Cup Defeat Sparks Debate Over Migration and African Solidarity
South Africa's World Cup defeat to Mexico sparked a broader debate across Africa about migration, xenophobia and the meaning of continental solidarity.
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Latest news from across Africa, covering politics, business, security, and regional developments shaping the continent and impacting Ghana.
Manhunt Under Way in South Africa After 12 Killed in Mass Shooting Near Johannesburg
South African police are hunting more than 10 suspects after a mass shooting near Johannesburg killed 12 people and injured nine others. Investigators are examining possible links to illegal mining.
Ebola Outbreak Passes 530 Cases as Africa Races to Contain Rare Strain With No Approved Vaccine
A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has surpassed 530 confirmed cases and more than 90 deaths, prompting an emergency continental response. With no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain, health authorities…
Kenya’s Ex-Chief Justice David Maraga Arrested During Nairobi National Park Protest
Kenya’s former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga was briefly arrested alongside environmental activists protesting against proposed construction projects within Nairobi National Park. The incident has reignited debate over conservation, public participation and the future of one of…
Nigerian Army Frees Hundreds of Boko Haram Captives in Major Borno Rescue Operation
At least 360 people abducted by Boko Haram militants in northeastern Nigeria have been freed following a military operation in Borno State, according to Nigerian authorities, although local groups dispute aspects of the rescue and say the number released may…
Ghana Challenges South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks, Rejects Crime Allegations Against Ghanaians
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana has formally questioned South Africa’s commitment to tackling recurring xenophobic attacks while dismissing claims that Ghanaians are involved in organised criminal activity in the country. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has formally challenged…
US Experts Reach Kenyan Ebola Facility Amid High Court Order and Local Protests
US Technical Teams Arrive at Kenyan Ebola Lab Amidst Legal Battle A group of US equipment experts has arrived at a high-security infectious disease research facility in Kenya, marking a significant escalation in a deepening legal and social standoff. The…
Four Sentenced to Death Over Nigeria’s Deadly Owo Church Attack
A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death over the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo that killed at least 41 worshippers and injured dozens more. The ruling marks one of the most significant terrorism-related convictions…
Ghana President Calls for Fairer Debt Restructuring Amid African Economic Crisis in 2026
Ghana President Urges Global Reform of Debt Restructuring Systems President John Dramani Mahama has called for fairer global debt restructuring systems, warning that many African countries remain trapped in worsening financial crises due to slow and ineffective international debt solutions.…
Documents Reveal Shell Poured Oil Through Damaged Nigeria Pipelines for Years Despite Poll
The Nembe Creek Contradiction: Internal Warnings vs. Corporate Action Internal documents obtained by the BBC have revealed a stark contradiction between Shell’s public stance and its internal knowledge regarding the safety of its Nigerian infrastructure. As early as 2008, a…
Nigeria Warns Against Reprisal Attacks Amid South Africa Anti-Migrant Tensions
Nigerian authorities have warned citizens against targeting South Africans or South African-owned businesses following rising tensions linked to anti-migrant protests in South Africa, as security agencies move to prevent a repeat of previous outbreaks of retaliatory violence across Africa. ABUJA,…
DR Congo Health Workers Battle Ebola Outbreak Amid Equipment Shortages and Security Risks
Medical teams in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are racing to contain a growing Ebola outbreak while protecting themselves from infection amid shortages of protective equipment and ongoing insecurity in the region. Frontline medical teams in eastern DR Congo…
Ebola Cases Nearly Double in DR Congo as WHO Chief Visits Outbreak Epicentre
Five patients recover from the deadly virus, but health officials warn the outbreak is accelerating in eastern Congo and spreading across borders Five patients have recovered from Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, but health officials warn the…
South Africa Police Inquiry Hears Corruption, Drug Raid and Crime Syndicate Allegations
An interim report highlights claims involving senior South African police officers, disputed gifts and alleged failures in major cocaine investigations JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — A high-profile judicial inquiry examining allegations of corruption and organised crime links within South Africa’s police…
Senegal power struggle escalates as ousted Sonko elected parliament speaker
Senegal’s political crisis deepened after former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was elected speaker of parliament days after being dismissed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, intensifying concerns over political stability, economic reforms and IMF-backed recovery efforts. DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s political…
Ghana Repatriates Nearly 300 Citizens From South Africa Amid Migrant Tensions
Nearly 300 Ghanaians have returned from South Africa under a voluntary government repatriation programme as anti-immigration tensions raise concerns about migrant safety and reintegration.
Only one Ghanaian reports for South Africa evacuation flight amid xenophobia fears
Ghana says no citizen seeking repatriation from South Africa will be left behind after a planned evacuation flight was delayed amid logistical concerns and fears over possible xenophobic attacks. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s government has delayed a planned evacuation flight…
Ghana Pushes Border Cooperation as Sahel Insecurity Raises Regional Security Risks
Ghana has called for stronger regional border cooperation as insecurity, irregular migration and organised cross-border crime place growing pressure on West African states and ECOWAS security frameworks. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has renewed calls for stronger regional border cooperation as…
