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South Africa pledge $5 million towards a $319 million plan to tackle Ebola in DRC and Uganda as governments mobilise against Africa’s second largest emergency.
SADC ministers agree to pursue a coordinated regional response to strengthen economic resilience and protect member states from geopolitical disruptions.
Ghana attributes the delay to mandatory passenger screening and strict legal compliance protocols imposed by South African authorities.
The Ghanaian Government has announced a delay of several days in the evacuation of more than 800 Ghanaians from South Africa, originally scheduled for May 21, 2026, citing operational and legal constraints linked to South African procedures.
South Africa and Botswana to sign pact on joint management of water quality and aquatic invasive species in the Upper Limpopo River Basin.
South Africa has long grappled with high numbers of undocumented migrants, a challenge that has fuelled outbreaks of xenophobic violence.
Funding to strengthen surveillance, rapid‑response deployments, infection prevention and control, and cross‑border preparedness.
US to increase refugee admissions ceiling for 2026 from 7,500 to 17,500, with all additional places reserved for white Afrikaners from South Africa.
South Africa is Botswana’s largest trading partner while the two governments collaborate closely on security and industrialisation.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and neighbouring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern amid rising cases.