Relations between Ghana and South Africa appear to be strained, as Ghana evacuates hundreds of its citizens from South Africa amid reports of xenophobic violence, intimidation, and anti-immigrant protests. The move has triggered a war of words between the two countries' foreign affairs ministers. Meanwhile, Ghana's MP for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has called for an urgent briefing from Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on the safety of Ghanaians and the planned evacuation process. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Wilberforce Asare, Head of Political & Legal Desk, and host of Press Pass

Relations between Ghana and South Africa appear to be strained, as Ghana evacuates hundreds of its citizens from South Africa amid reports of xenophobic violence, intimidation, and anti-immigrant protests. The move has triggered a war of words between the two countries' foreign affairs ministers. Meanwhile, Ghana's MP for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has called for an urgent briefing from Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on the safety of Ghanaians and the planned evacuation process. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Wilberforce Asare, Head of Political &amp; Legal Desk, and host of Press Pass

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Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister is called to appear before Parliament over the South Africa issue

As South Sudan prepares to mark 15 years of independence on July 9, young people are taking centre stage in a renewed call for peace.

A new youth-led campaign, launched under the United Nations' global advocacy initiative "Hear Us, Act Now for a Peaceful World," is amplifying the voices of young South Sudanese who are demanding an end to conflict and greater opportunities for their future. The campaign has been launched in Wau, Aweil and Juba, bringing together government leaders, artists, civil society and communities.

 Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

As South Sudan prepares to mark 15 years of independence on July 9, young people are taking centre stage in a renewed call for peace.
A new youth-led campaign, launched under the United Nations' global advocacy initiative "Hear Us, Act Now for a Peaceful World," is amplifying the voices of young South Sudanese who are demanding an end to conflict and greater opportunities for their future. The campaign has been launched in Wau, Aweil and Juba, bringing together government leaders, artists, civil society and communities.
&nbsp;Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

 South Sudan youth enforce call for peace leading up to 15 years independence commemoration 

Malawian President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is expected to travel to South Africa on a private visit this afternoon.

In a statement signed by Chief Secretary to the Government, Dr Justin Adack K. Saidi, the President is scheduled to depart from Kamuzu International Airport at 2:00 pm. According to local reports, this will be the third time President Mutharika has travelled to South Africa on a private visit since assuming office. 

For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke with our correspondent in Malawi, George Mhango.

Malawian President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is expected to travel to South Africa on a private visit this afternoon.
In a statement signed by Chief Secretary to the Government, Dr Justin Adack K. Saidi, the President is scheduled to depart from Kamuzu International Airport at 2:00 pm. According to local reports, this will be the third time President Mutharika has travelled to South Africa on a private visit since assuming office.&nbsp;
For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke with our correspondent in Malawi, George Mhango.

Mutharika visits SA for the third time, fuelling ill-health rumours 

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on illegal immigration on Sunday, civic groups demanding mass deportations, such as the March and March movement, maintain their hardline stance that, come the 30th of June, all illegal migrants should leave South Africa (SA).

Adding their voice to the conversation around illegal immigration is the United Civic Movement (UCM), which is set to brief the media on its stance on the illegal immigration crisis and the impact it's having on local communities. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke with Channel Africa reporter Michael Mbewe to give us a sense of what to expect from today's proceedings.

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on illegal immigration on Sunday, civic groups demanding mass deportations, such as the March and March movement, maintain their hardline stance that, come the 30th of June, all illegal migrants should leave South Africa (SA).
Adding their voice to the conversation around illegal immigration is the United Civic Movement (UCM), which is set to brief the media on its stance on the illegal immigration crisis and the impact it's having on local communities.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke with Channel Africa reporter Michael Mbewe to give us a sense of what to expect from today's proceedings.

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister is called to appear before Parliament over the South Africa issue

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