Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has urged Ghanaians to remain on high alert following recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, and disclosed that high-level meetings with South African authorities indicate the situation could escalate in some parts of the country, though it is currently calm.
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Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has urged Ghanaians to remain on high alert following recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, and disclosed that high-level meetings with South African authorities indicate the situation could escalate in some parts of the country, though it is currently calm.
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A former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, has criticized South Africa's police ministry statement condemning xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals as insufficient, noting that past similar responses have failed to stop recurring violence and calling for involvement of ECOWAS and the African Union in addressing the issue.
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Former Ghana High Commissioner Charles Owiredu attributes recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa to socio-economic challenges including unemployment, poverty, and inequality, which fuel resentment among some South Africans who view foreign nationals as economic competitors. He argues that South African leaders' responses have been insufficient and that more decisive interventions are needed to address both the underlying causes and the violence against migrants.
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A former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, has cautioned against repeating past diplomatic interventions in response to xenophobic attacks, arguing that previous high-level meetings with South African authorities had yielded limited long-term impact. He instead proposed a broader, coordinated response involving ECOWAS ambassadors and the African Union, noting that xenophobic violence affects multiple countries, not only Ghana.
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Kemi Seba, a 45-year-old pan-African activist known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West African military leaders, is currently detained in South Africa after his arrest while allegedly attempting to flee to Europe via Zimbabwe. He is wanted in Benin for "inciting rebellion" following his alleged support for the country's foiled coup in December 2025.
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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.
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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.
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Ghana's newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz held his official unveiling press conference in Accra on Thursday, speaking to the media for the first time since his appointment. He discussed topics including team unity, ego, and opportunities for local players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
South Africa's Minister of Police Professor Firoz Cachalia has strongly condemned recent xenophobic acts of violence and intimidation directed at Ghanaians and other foreign nationals, stating such actions violate constitutional values and warning that the South African Police Service will act decisively to arrest and prosecute those involved.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African Union's High Level Ministerial Committee on global health, which aims to strengthen Africa's influence in global health decision-making and reform the global health architecture.
24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →