Ghana has strongly condemned recent viral xenophobic attacks against its citizens in South Africa, with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, summoning the Acting South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalamba, over the matter.
In a post on X on Thursday, April 23, the Minister said the meeting was used to register Ghana’s displeasure over the recurring violence targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians.
“Earlier today I summoned the Acting South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr. Thando Dalamba,” he stated.
“At the meeting, I conveyed the Government of Ghana’s strong condemnation of the continuous xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and other Africans living in South Africa.”
The latest concerns follow renewed reports of attacks on foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, where tensions have periodically erupted into violence, often driven by grievances over jobs, crime, and economic hardship. Past incidents have led to deaths, destruction of property, and displacement of migrants from other African countries.
Mr. Ablakwa urged South African authorities to act swiftly to protect affected individuals and uphold their rights.
“We are urging South African authorities to take decisive action in protecting the human rights and dignity of our nationals and all Africans,” he added.
He further called for accountability, stressing that justice must be served to prevent future occurrences.
“Ghana equally expects that the promised investigations be expedited and all perpetrators punished to serve as adequate deterrence.”
The Minister indicated that further measures being taken by the government will be communicated in due course by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
