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Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
June 8, 2026'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
June 7, 2026South Africa's Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks - Reuters
South Africa's Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks Reuters
June 7, 2026How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, plus their final group match against Brazil and England's group match against Ghana.
June 6, 2026Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
June 2, 2026Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
May 30, 2026Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests - Reuters
Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests Reuters
May 27, 2026First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
May 27, 2026Injury rules Spurs' Kudus out of Ghana's World Cup squad - Reuters
Injury rules Spurs' Kudus out of Ghana's World Cup squad Reuters
May 26, 2026Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks - Reuters
Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks Reuters
May 13, 2026Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
May 13, 2026South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.
May 7, 2026'This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here'
Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.
May 2, 2026Exclusive: Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says - Reuters
Exclusive: Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says Reuters
April 28, 2026South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
April 24, 2026Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus
The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.
April 13, 2026Addo out as Ghana's coach 72 days before World Cup - Reuters
Addo out as Ghana's coach 72 days before World Cup Reuters
March 31, 2026Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana
Locals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.
March 30, 2026Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.
March 27, 2026UN adopts Ghana's slavery resolution, defying resistance from US, Europe - Reuters
UN adopts Ghana's slavery resolution, defying resistance from US, Europe Reuters
March 25, 2026Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote
Nations will vote on whether to designate the slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity".
March 25, 2026Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.
March 9, 2026China, US pressure Ghana to halt gold royalty hike, document, sources say - Reuters
China, US pressure Ghana to halt gold royalty hike, document, sources say Reuters
March 5, 2026At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.
February 27, 2026How did Ivory Coast and Ghana's cocoa sales crisis come about? - Reuters
How did Ivory Coast and Ghana's cocoa sales crisis come about? Reuters
February 26, 2026Ghana authorities rescue fishermen after attack by gunmen - Reuters
Ghana authorities rescue fishermen after attack by gunmen Reuters
February 26, 2026Ghana targets 127 tons of artisanal gold annually under sweeping reforms - Reuters
Ghana targets 127 tons of artisanal gold annually under sweeping reforms Reuters
February 25, 2026Ghana drops coup leader's name from main airport on putsch anniversary
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.
February 24, 2026Tullow Oil strikes multiple deals in sweeping capital overhaul - Reuters
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February 20, 2026