Ghana delays visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Summary
Ghana has postponed a planned visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa due to recent xenophobic protests in South Africa targeting foreign nationals, including many Ghanaians. The two countries continue to communicate and seek a new date for the visit amid ongoing tensions and migrant repatriations.Key Facts
- President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Ghana, planned for early August 2026, has been postponed by Ghana.
- This decision follows xenophobic protests in South Africa that led to hundreds of Ghanaians being sent back to Ghana.
- Over 900 Ghanaians have already been repatriated, with another group expected soon.
- Other African countries like Nigeria, Malawi, and Kenya are also bringing their citizens back due to similar protests.
- South Africa says people can protest if it is peaceful and is working on managing irregular migration.
- A disagreement arose over reports of a Ghanaian man’s death during the protests, with each government providing different accounts.
- Ghana claims most of its nationals in South Africa have legal residency, but South Africa disputes this without sharing proof.
- Ghana asked the African Union for help to investigate the attacks on foreigners, which violate African trade agreements.
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