Ghana-South Africa presidential meeting halted over migrant tensions

Congolese Nationals in Cape Town Call for Unity Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE — As a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups rapidly approaches, Congolese nationals in Cape Town are calling for unity among Africans. Foreign residents are voicing serious concerns regarding their livelihoods and safety as nationwide marches targeting undocumented foreign nationals are planned across South Africa. Collette Furaha, a Congolese national []

South Africa braces for anti migrant protests as cities shut down

Businesses closed, public transport services were disrupted and thousands of people stayed indoors across South Africa as authorities prepared for nationwide anti migrant protests amid fears of widespread violence. Many foreign nationals, including documented migrants, avoided public spaces or fled affected areas after demonstrators issued a deadline demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. The [] The post South Africa braces for anti migrant protests as cities shut down appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Al-Menfi discusses with the Ghanaian president's envoy expanding investment, addressing migration, and resuming the joint committee

Al-Menfi / Discusses / Ghanaian president / Envoy / Expanding Investment / Addressing Migration / Resuming / Joint Committee

Ghana, South Africa in diplomatic spat after migrant’s death

More than 25,000 people, including hundreds of Ghanaians, have already fled the country, according to South Africa's security forces. The post Ghana, South Africa in diplomatic spat after migrant’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave | AJ #shorts

Anti-migrant groups have taken to the streets in Johannesburg as the unofficial June 30 deadline for foreigners to leave South Africa closes in. Demonstrators are demanding all undocumented migrants leave the country, blaming them for high crime rates and worsening unemployment. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Dalian 2026 : la Guinée, nouvelle voix africaine de l’innovation, de la croissance et du partenariat sino-africain

À Dalian, où se tient la 17ᵉ Réunion annuelle des Nouveaux Champions du Forum économique mondial, la Guinée s’est imposée dès l’ouverture comme l’une des délégations les plus remarquées. Seul État africain représenté à ce rendez-vous stratégique réunissant plus de 1 700 décideurs issus de plus de 90 pays et régions, elle confirme la montée []

South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant

A diplomatic row has erupted between South Africa and Ghana, over claims that a Ghanaian man was killed during anti-migrant protests, which South African officials deny. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs ministry said it had received with “profound shock” reports that Bashiru Isak, 40, had been shot dead on Tuesday in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha’s township. It said [] The post South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant appeared first on The Namibian.

Ghana and South Africa in diplomatic standoff over alleged killing of migrant 

A significant diplomatic impasse has emerged between South Africa and Ghana following the death of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town. The tension hinges on diametrically opposed accounts regarding the cause and context of the incident. The Ghanaian government has formally condemned what it characterises as a fatal consequence of rising xenophobic violence. Conversely, South []

South Africa Protesters Go Door to Door as MSF Warns, Nigeria Counts Dead

Anti-immigrant protesters in Johannesburg entered homes door to door on Thursday as MSF warned of a healthcare crisis affecting tens of thousands displaced. Nigeria confirmed two citizens killed as over 60,000 Zimbabweans and 38,000 Malawians have been repatriated since the campaign began.

Côte d’Ivoire : à la rencontre de Thierno Oumar Barry, pilier social de la communauté guinéenne à Soubré

Depuis plusieurs années, Thierno Oumar Barry s’est imposé comme l’une des figures incontournables de la communauté guinéenne établie à Soubré, dans le sud-ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire. Originaire de Dinguiraye, il occupe les fonctions de chargé des affaires sociales au sein de l’Amicale des Guinéens de Soubré, où il consacre une grande partie de son [] The post Côte d’Ivoire : à la rencontre de Thierno Oumar Barry, pilier social de la communauté guinéenne à Soubré first appeared on Guineematin.com.

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria said Sunday that two of its nationals were killed last month in South Africa following violent anti-immigrant protests targeting African workers in the country. The Nigerians were killed June 28, two days before an unofficial deadline by protesters for foreigners to leave, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. One [] The post Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence

Thousands of people have marched in South Africa’s main cities to demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country. Police officers, backed by private security guards, have been deployed because of fears that protests could turn violent. Anti-migrant groups had set Tuesday as the deadline for undocumented migrants to leave. Many foreigners have already fled The post Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang

CAPE TOWN: Ribuan orang berarak pada Selasa di beberapa bandar di Afrika Selatan bagi menuntut supaya warga asing tanpa dokumen meninggalkan negara itu. Ia berlaku selepas kempen yang berlangsung selama beberapa minggu menyebabkan ribuan pendatang melarikan diri dan mengorbankan empat nyawa. Protes di seluruh negara itu mengakhiri siri demonstrasi yang dianjurkan oleh gabungan longgar beberapa ... Read more The post Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Xenophobia: End diplomatic relations with South Africa now – Sen Ningi tells Nigerian Govt

Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, has called on the Nigerian government to immediately end diplomatic relations with South Africa over xenophobic attacks on Nigerian citizens. Ningi made the call on Tuesday during plenary at the Senate. His call came amid ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa. Recall that following the attacks, the Nigerian government [] Xenophobia: End diplomatic relations with South Africa now – Sen Ningi tells Nigerian Govt

NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Ubuntu Bleeds: How Xenophobia Kills the Pan-African Dream

Pan-Africanism began as a powerful promise. Championed by visionary leaders like Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah, the movement sought to unite Africans globally, fostering deep racial solidarity and shared ideologies. From political alliances to the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963—which later evolved into the African Union (AU) in 2002—the continental vision was [] The post NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Ubuntu Bleeds: How Xenophobia Kills the Pan-African Dream appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

How South Africa’s June 30 Border Friction Halts the African Live Music Circuit

The June 30 deadline set by South African anti-immigration groups demanding that foreign nationals leave has triggered a deep chill across the continent’s creative corridor. The state has deployed police forces to prevent vigilante violence, but the spreading panic and voluntary repatriations are still fracturing the cultural exchange that once turned Johannesburg into a second... Read More Read » How South Africa’s June 30 Border Friction Halts the African Live Music Circuit on YNaija

Ultra-nationalist protests forcing migrants to leave South Africa

South Africa is grappling with growing anti-immigrant tension driven by high unemployment, porous borders and ineffective governance. Thousands of migrants from neighbouring countries such as Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique have become the targets of ultra-nationalist groups pushing a deadline for them to leave. Rumeysa Codar reports

Nigeria Says Two Citizens Killed in South Africa Amid Anti-Immigrant Violence

Nigeria said on Sunday that two of its citizens were killed in South Africa last month amid a wave of anti-immigrant protests that targeted foreign African workers. According to Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two men were killed on June 28, two days before an unofficial deadline set by protesters for foreigners to leave ...

Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa

From Johannesburg to Durban, thousands marched across South Africa demanding undocumented migrants leave the country. The nationwide protests followed weeks of demonstrations by citizen-led groups that set an unofficial June 30 deadline for migrants without legal status to depart.

South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests expose a deeper national crisis

The June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa heightened fears of unrest, as anti-immigrant rhetoric and mobilization intensify. Zoe. , July 8, 2026

As Africa And The Caribbean Demand Reparations, A New Book Shows The British Crown Was The Architect – Not Just A Bystander

By NAN Staff Reporter | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 26, 2026: On Juneteenth – June 19, 2026 – young Ghanaian students marched through the “Door of No Return” at Christiansborg Castle in Accra in an emotional reenactment of the transatlantic slave trade, staged before African and Caribbean heads of state and []

LIVE: South Africa migrant deadline sparks protests in Durban

Anti-migrant groups march against immigration after demonstrators set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa. #southafrica #immigrants #migrantworkers #foreigners #durban #deadline #protest #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/