Ghana declines Ramaphosa state visit over xenophobic attacks
Ghana declined a request for a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and other African migrants in South Africa. This decision was made after a recent wave of anti-foreigner violence, which resulted in the repatriation of about 1,000 Ghanaians, with hundreds more reportedly awaiting evacuation. A Ghanaian national was reportedly killed on June 30 during demonstrations by xenophobic groups against African migrants.
A South African diplomatic source stated that Ghana's decision reflected serious concerns about the safety and dignity of its citizens living in South Africa, adding that proceeding with a high-level visit under the current circumstances would have been inappropriate. A Ghanaian source confirmed the government's position, stressing that the protection of Ghanaians abroad remains a key priority. The source also noted that authorities were mindful of the security implications surrounding President Ramaphosa's visit amid the tense atmosphere. Ghana has communicated its concerns to South Africa and called for decisive measures to address the attacks and guarantee the safety of Ghanaian nationals before any future visit can take place. Despite this development, relations between Ghana and South Africa remain cordial, with both countries committed to maintaining their longstanding diplomatic ties.
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Ghana has declined a state visit from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid rising concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian
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