{
  "id": 3524030,
  "title": "Ghana government rejects GH¢20m MTN offer for South Africa attacks victims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ghana-government-rejects-gh-20m-mtn-offer-for-south-africa-attacks",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/08/26/ghana-government-rejects-gh%c2%a220m-mtn-offer-for-south-africa-attacks-victims/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana government has rejected a proposed GH¢20 million donation from MTN Ghana aimed at supporting Ghanaians impacted by xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that adequate funding had already been secured for the ongoing humanitarian operation. The government had learned of the MTN offer through media reports after Dr Ishmael Yamson, Chairman of the MTN Ghana Board, reportedly granted an interview. The government appreciated the gesture but respectfully declined, informing MTN's Chairman and CEO directly on August 14, 2026. The government remains committed to funding the evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians returned from harm's way. In the future, the Ministry pledged to provide a detailed account of the evacuation's total cost and reiterated its dedication to fostering a favorable business climate for international companies operating in Ghana, regardless of their nationality. This decision comes in response to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, which raised concerns about the safety of Ghanaian nationals and other Africans residing in the country. The government is actively evacuating distressed Ghanaians registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria.",
  "summary": "The Ghana government has declined a proposed GH¢20 million donation from MTN Ghana to support Ghanaians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The post Ghana government rejects GH¢20m MTN offer for South Africa attacks victims appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Children are not commodities: Addressing the exploitation crisis in South Africa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/children-are-not-commodities-addressing-the-exploitation-crisis-in",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}