Ghanaian authorities have summoned the South African acting High Commissioner, Thando Dalamba, over alleged xenophobic incidents targeting Ghanaian nationals in South Africa.
The move follows reports of harassment of Ghanaians, including a viral incident in KwaZulu-Natal where a legal Ghanaian resident was allegedly told to leave South Africa and “fix his country.”
According to Ghana’s Foreign Ministry, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa raised concerns during a meeting with the envoy, warning that such actions against law-abiding foreign nationals are unacceptable and contrary to African solidarity.
The ministry also expressed concern over rising tensions in South Africa, noting that some foreign nationals, including Ghanaians, had reportedly been advised to stay indoors for their safety amid fears of further attacks.
Ablakwa reiterated Ghana’s long-standing support for South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, stressing that current developments undermine the spirit of unity and cooperation among African states.
South Africa, which hosts an estimated 2.4 million foreign-born residents, has in recent years experienced periodic xenophobic protests and violence, often linked to high unemployment and economic pressures.
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