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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa

Also known as: Mr. Ablakwa · the Minister · Ablakwa · Mr Ablakwa · Foreign Affairs Minister · Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey · Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah · the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources · Mr. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah · Minister of Lands and Natural Resources · Samuel A. Jinapor · Minister for Foreign Affairs

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister who has addressed xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa and articulated Ghana's UN resolution on reparatory justice from the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.

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Ghana's foreign minister urges African leaders to condemn South African xenophobic attacks

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Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa called on African leaders to strongly condemn recurring xenophobic attacks against West African nationals, particularly Ghanaians, in South Africa, saying they undermine Pan-African values. Ghana has engaged South African authorities at the highest levels, and the South African government has expressed regret and assured investigations and measures to curb the attacks.

27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 April

  1. Ghana's foreign minister urges African leaders to condemn South African xenophobic attacks

    Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa called on African leaders to strongly condemn recurring xenophobic attacks against West African nationals, particularly Ghanaians, in South Africa, saying they undermine Pan-African values. Ghana has engaged South African authorities at the highest levels, and the South African government has expressed regret and assured investigations and measures to curb the attacks.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 25 April

  1. Ghana condemns South African xenophobia, urges restraint

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa and appealed to Ghanaians to avoid retaliatory strikes against South African businesses. Minister Ablakwa summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner and urged Ghanaians to show maturity and restraint despite viral reports of attacks on foreign nationals.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana relocates citizen after xenophobic attack in South Africa

    Ghana's government announced it is relocating Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian legally residing in South Africa, after he was subjected to a xenophobic attack by a vigilante group. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said consular measures were taken to ensure his safety, and he commended South African authorities for their response.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

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