Nigeria and Ghana call for AU debate on South Africa’s ‘Afrophobia’

Nigeria and Ghana call on AU to address 'Afrophobic protests' in South Africa

Nigeria and Ghana have condemned what they called the recent "Afrophobic protests targeting African nationals in South Africa." In a statement, Nigeria's ministry of foreign affairs said the two countries want the issue placed on the agenda at the next African Union summit.

Nigeria and Ghana call for AU debate on South Africa’s ‘Afrophobia’

Nigeria and Ghana condemn the ongoing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa and want the issue of “Afrophobia” discussed at the next African Union summit, Abuja said on Saturday. South Africa has been swept by weeks of protests and unrest targeting undocumented immigrants, causing tens of thousands to flee the country. Nearly 150 000 people have left in recent weeks, according to an AFP tally based on figures provided by African countries that…

President Mahama seeks AU action over xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians, Nigerians in South Africa

By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over recent xenophobic attacks against Africans, including Ghanaians and Nigerians, in South Africa, calling for stronger action to protect the ideals of African unity and solidarity. Addressing the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Freetown, Sierra Leone, President Mahama said the attacks, which have resulted in th…

Ghana, Nigeria demand continental action as Afrophobic violence resurges in South Africa

A united front in Freetown Ghana and Nigeria have escalated their concern over renewed violence and Afrophobic sentiment in South Africa, using the sidelines of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit in Freetown to press for urgent regional and continental intervention. A bilateral meeting between Ghana 39;s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Nigeria 39;s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, produced a …