Ghana petitions AU over xenophobic attacks on African nationals in South Africa
Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union (AU) to place the issue of xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa on the agenda of the Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting scheduled for June 24 to 27, 2026, in El Alamein, Egypt. Ghana described the matter as one of "urgent continental interest" requiring collective African action.
The letter, signed by Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, expressed deep concern over the recurrence of xenophobic incidents in South Africa, which it said had led to the loss of lives, destruction of investments, and threats to the safety and wellbeing of African migrants. Ghana noted that the attacks were especially disturbing considering the solidarity many African countries demonstrated during South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle and democratic transition. Ghana believes the continued attacks constitute "a clear violation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights," weaken the spirit of Pan-Africanism, and contradict the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Ghana called on the AU to strengthen monitoring mechanisms, establish a fact-finding mission into the causes of the violence, and facilitate dialogue and reconciliation initiatives aimed at promoting tolerance and inclusion. Ghana added that "the full potential and emancipation of Africa can only be achieved when Africa unites," stressing that "no African should be dehumanised on African soil."
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Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union regarding xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The petition requests that the AU address the urgent matter at the upcoming Mid-Year Coordination Meeting - but what exactly is Ghana hoping to achieve?
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