Mahama, Nguema underscore need for African countries to shun xenophobic attacks
President John Dramani Mahama and his visiting Gabonese counterpart President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema underscored the need for African communities to collectively shun and decisively address xenophobic attacks and all forms of discrimination that threaten the cohesion and shared progress of the continent. They made this call at the end of their bilateral talks on day one of President Nguema's three-day state visit to Ghana, at the invitation of President Mahama.
The two leaders reiterated their commitment to maintaining close consultation and coordination within the African Union, the United Nations, the African Continental Free Trade Area framework, and other multilateral fora. A communique issued at the end of their bilateral meeting reaffirmed their commitment to the objectives of the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). President Mahama commended the ongoing efforts of the Government of Gabon towards national development, economic transformation, and regional stability.
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Presidents Mahama and Nguema met to discuss critical issues facing African nations, particularly the rise of xenophobic attacks. Their discussions
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