Ghana: Ghana Declines Ramaphosa's State Visit Amid Xenophobic Attacks On Its Citizens in South Africa
The Ghanaian government has declined a state visit from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa due to concerns over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa. The decision comes after a surge in anti-immigrant violence, which has prompted many Ghanaians to return home. The Ghanaian government is prioritizing the safety and welfare of its citizens living in South Africa, and has deemed the visit inappropriate under current circumstances.
- ▪About 1,000 Ghanaians have returned home due to the xenophobic attacks, with another 900 registering for repatriation.
- ▪A 40-year-old Ghanaian, Bashiru Isak, was killed during demonstrations targeting African migrants on June 30.
- ▪The Ghanaian government is concerned that Ramaphosa's visit could trigger public hostility and create security risks for the South African leader.
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The Ghanaian government has reportedly turned down a request for a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as concerns mount over recent xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians and other foreign nationals in South Africa. According to diplomatic sources in Accra and Pretoria cited by the Daily Graphic, relations between the two countries have become strained following a surge in anti-immigrant violence. The unrest has prompted about 1,000 Ghanaians to return home, while another 900 are said to be registering for repatriation. Tensions intensified after the death of 40-year-old Ghanaian Bashiru Isak, who was reportedly killed on June 30 during demonstrations involving groups accused of targeting African migrants.
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