Ghana & African Union

Ghana: Ghana formally petitioned the African Union to address xenophobic attacks in South Africa, expressing deep concern over the violence and its implications for African unity and economic integration.

African Union: The African Union is the recipient of Ghana's petition, being urged to intervene in the xenophobic attacks in South Africa by strengthening monitoring, establishing a fact-finding mission, and facilitating dialogue.

Ghana: Ghana is evacuating 300 of its citizens from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks and has raised concerns with the African Union and summoned the South African envoy.

African Union: Ghana has written to the African Union asking it to discuss the issue of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, highlighting the risk to Africans.

Ghana: Ghana is highlighted by Atiku Abubakar as an example of a nation that acted swiftly to protect its citizens during the xenophobic threats in South Africa, contrasting with Nigeria's response.

African Union: Atiku Abubakar urged Nigeria to rally the African Union towards a lasting continental framework against recurring xenophobic violence.

Ghana: Ghana condemned the terrorist attacks in Mali and issued a travel advisory to its citizens, including traders and drivers, to suspend travel to Mali due to the deteriorating security situation.

African Union: The African Union condemned the coordinated attacks in Mali, highlighting international concern over the escalating violence.