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Jul 22, 2026

Ghanaian nationals petition ICC over South Africa xenophobic violence as Nigeria, Ghana demand AU action

Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa that they allege could constitute crimes against humanity. Separately, Nigeria's House of Representatives ordered an investigation into losses, damages, and casualties suffered by Nigerians, while Ghana and Nigeria called for the issue to be placed on the agenda of the next African Union Summit.

Jul 22, 2026·7 sources
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Jun 12, 2026

Ghana's Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, will miss world cup Opener Amid Rape Charges

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game against Panama in Toronto after Canada refused his visa application. The former Arsenal player faces seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

Jun 12, 2026·9 sources
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May 23, 2026

Ghana Rolls Out Comprehensive 2025 Crypto Law Targeting Fraud and AML Risks

Ghana implemented a comprehensive licensing and oversight framework for virtual asset providers, establishing regulatory requirements for the country's over 3 million cryptocurrency users.

May 23, 2026·1 source
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Apr 13, 2026

Ghanaian Footballer Dominic Frimpong Killed in Armed Attack on Team Bus

Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong died when armed robbers attacked the Ghana Premier League team's bus as they traveled home from a fixture. Officials said masked men wielding guns and assault rifles opened fire on the vehicle.

Apr 13, 2026·2 sources
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Benin Holds Presidential Election with Finance Minister Expected to Win

Benin voters cast ballots for the country's next president Sunday, with current Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win handily over sole opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè as President Patrice Talon steps down after two terms.

Apr 13, 2026·4 sources
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Apr 6, 2026

Democratic Republic of Congo Agrees to Accept Third-Country Deportees from US

The DRC government announced it will receive migrants deported from the United States under Trump's third-country deportation program, becoming the latest African nation to sign such an agreement.

Apr 6, 2026·2 sources
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Mar 30, 2026

UN Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Lebanon as Israeli Invasion Intensifies

An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with UNIFIL was killed in artillery fire in southern Lebanon, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the military to expand operations in the region. The death marks a significant escalation in Israel's ground campaign.

Mar 30, 2026·3 sources
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Mar 25, 2026

UN General Assembly Designates Transatlantic Slave Trade as 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity'

The UN General Assembly passed a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic African slave trade the 'gravest crime against humanity' and calling for reparations, despite opposition from the United States and some European countries. The resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund without specifying amounts.

Mar 25, 2026·5 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Orovwuje proposed educational exchanges, permanent university research partnerships, cultural diplomacy, and a Nigeria–South Africa Business Council as measures to rebuild bilateral confidence.
  • ▪The Zambian Observer reported that Ghana and Nigeria called for coordinated regional and continental action to address attacks against African migrants and sought to place the issue on the agenda of the next African Union Summit.
  • ▪Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaiye jointly demanded that anti-immigrant attacks in South Africa be placed on the agenda of the next African Union Summit.

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