South Africa Condemns 'Fake Videos' of Alleged Xenophobic Attacks as Ghana Writes to AU
Ghana says the violence has killed unsuspecting Africans and wants a fact-finding mission as South Africa rejects claims of xenophobic attacks.
- Ghana formally petitioned the African Union on Thursday to address alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa, citing a "serious risk to the safety and wellbeing" of African Nationals at the upcoming continental meeting.
- Diplomatic friction follows viral video clips shared online over two weeks showing vigilante groups confronting individuals suspected of illegal immigration in South Africa. In one widely circulated clip, a Ghanaian was told to "go and fix your country."
- Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni denied xenophobic attacks exist, condemning "fake videos and images" intended to undermine South Africa internationally, while acknowledging foreign nationals have been victims of general criminality.
- Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe issued advisories urging their citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant, signaling growing regional concern about potential violence linked to anti-immigration sentiment.
- The Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, scheduled for June 24 to 27 in El Alamein, Egypt, will likely see Member States debate Ghana's petition to address continental concerns about African solidarity.
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Ghana denounces the xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the African Union and calls for urgent action. Since the end of March 2026, a wave of violence against African migrants has shaken South Africa, as shown by images widely relayed on social networks. At least seven people have been killed, according to a provisional assessment. The Ghanaian Foreign Minister has expressed concern at the recurrent attacks of foreigners in the country and has…
Africa: South Africa Denies Xenophobia Surge As Fake Videos Fuel Diplomatic Tension Across Africa
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Ghanaian Govt formally petitions African Union over xenophobic attacks in South Africa
The Government of Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union, AU as the xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue to claim the lives of unsuspecting Africans. In the petition, sighted by DAILY POST on Thursday, the government requested the disturbing development be placed on the agenda at the upcoming Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, which is expected to be attended by Heads of State and Government. DAILY POST reports that the meeting has b…
GHANA PETITIONS AFRICAN UNION OVER XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA » Africa Global Village
By Jones Gadama Ghana has formally reported South Africa to the African Union following recurring xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals, including Ghanaians living and doing business in the country. Accra says it has petitioned the AU to table the matter at the continental body’s Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, citing complaints of harassment, intimidation, and threats against its citizens. Ghanaian authorities said the move follo…
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