Tensions are growing between Ghana and South Africa after Ghana formally summoned South Africa’s envoy over recent attacks on foreigners witnessed on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and Wednesday, April 23, 2026. In a statement released on Wednesday, April 23, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa, Thando Dalamba, was
South Africa is under a new spotlight after an outburst of instances of discrimination against Black foreigners, especially fellow Africans, as xenophobia against immigrants has been on the rise. Numerous reports and even videos spreading around social media tell of aggression towards immigrants, calls to get foreigners to “go back and fix their own countries,”
Ghana has unveiled a major overhaul of its immigration policy, which will see citizens of all countries in Africa enjoy visa-free travel to the country. This policy will come into effect on 25th May 2026, coinciding with Africa Day celebrations. The move by Ghana will see the country become a hub of travel and commerce
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