The Government of Ghana has issued a formal travel advisory cautioning its citizens against non-essential travel to South Africa following a surge in xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, groups identifying themselves as anti-immigrant vigilantes have carried out violent acts resulting in injuries, looting, and the closure of businesses owned by foreign nationals.
The Mahama Administration has responded with a series of diplomatic measures, including lodging formal protests at the highest level, summoning South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner in Accra, and petitioning the African Union. Authorities have also begun evacuating Ghanaian nationals from affected areas.
The advisory urges Ghanaians currently in South Africa to remain in close contact with the Ghana High Commission for consular assistance. The government emphasized its ongoing collaboration with South African authorities to facilitate evacuations and safeguard its citizens.
In a strongly worded appeal, Ghana called on the South African government to provide adequate security for targeted African communities and to enforce law and order “in the spirit of genuine Pan-Africanism and African integration.”
Reaffirming its stance, the Government of Ghana stressed its commitment to prioritizing the welfare of its nationals both at home and abroad.
For consular services, Ghanaian nationals may contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via +233 240 913 284 or +233 240 793 072, or email ipab@mfa.gov.gh.
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