Ghana has formally asked the African Union to place the growing xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa on the agenda of the AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting scheduled for June 24–27, 2026, in El Alamein, Egypt.
In an official letter dated May 6, 2026, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, described the attacks as a serious threat to African unity, continental integration, and the safety of African nationals living in South Africa.
Ghana warned that the repeated attacks violate the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and undermine the vision of Pan-Africanism and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The Ghanaian government also proposed:
- A formal AU discussion on the attacks
- Stronger AU monitoring mechanisms
- A fact-finding mission into the violence
- Dialogue and reconciliation efforts across the continent
The letter reminded South Africa of the solidarity African nations showed during the anti-apartheid struggle, stressing that “no African should be dehumanised on African soil.”
The move follows rising outrage across Africa after viral videos showed attacks, looting, and intimidation targeting African migrants in parts of South Africa.
