Ghanaian families grew worried after renewed xenophobic violence erupted across parts of South Africa recently nationwide.
Consequently, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry warned citizens against unnecessary travel to South Africa on Monday immediately.
Travel Warning Issued
Officials issued the warning after attackers targeted African migrants and foreign-owned businesses across several communities recently nationwide.
Rising Xenophobic Violence
Furthermore, reports revealed injuries, looting, damaged properties, and sudden business closures affecting foreign nationals recently nationwide.
Authorities claimed anti-immigrant vigilante groups organised several attacks across major South African cities during unrest recently nationwide.
Therefore, Ghana intensified diplomatic engagement while officials continued evacuation arrangements for affected Ghanaian citizens living abroad safely.
Regional Diplomatic Response
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Additionally, officials summoned South Africa’s acting envoy and submitted formal diplomatic protests over continuing xenophobic violence recently.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s diplomatic mission continues supporting Ghanaian citizens living across South Africa during growing regional tensions recently.
Between April and June 2026, anti-immigrant protesters intensified demonstrations across Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban communities repeatedly nationwide.
Moreover, protesters blamed undocumented migrants for worsening unemployment, rising crime, and shrinking economic opportunities across communities recently.
Consequently, more than 300 Ghanaians reportedly returned home through phased evacuations, while authorities planned additional departures nationwide.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa linked growing tensions to socio-economic pressures connected with illegal immigration recently nationwide.
Meanwhile, Nigerian authorities demanded stronger security measures following deadly attacks against foreign nationals during recent unrest nationwide.
