The Government of Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union, AU as the xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue to claim the lives of unsuspecting Africans.
In the petition, sighted by DAILY POST on Thursday, the government requested the disturbing development be placed on the agenda at the upcoming Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, which is expected to be attended by Heads of State and Government.
DAILY POST reports that the meeting has been scheduled to take place El Alamein, Egypt from June 24 through to 27.
“I have the honour, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Ghana, to respectfully submit for inclusion on the agenda of the Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, scheduled to take place from 24th to 27th June 2026, in El Alamein, Egypt, as a matter of urgent continental interest, the topic of Xenophobic Attacks in the Republic of South Africa against African Nationals”, the petition reads.
The government further stated that it remains deeply concerned by the recurrence of xenophobic incidents in South Africa, leading to the unfortunate loss of innocence lives.
Mr Ablakwa also pointed out that several investments of Africans residing in South Africa have been destroyed, stressing that the continued attack pose serious risk to the safety of many African nationals.
He said it is particularly troubling that manifestations of xenophobia, including violent attacks against fellow Africans, have persisted in recent years.
This development is especially concerning when viewed in light of the longstanding solidarity demonstrated by African states in support of the struggle against apartheid and South Africa’s subsequent democratic transformation, he added.
Mr Ablakwa stated that while fully acknowledging the sovereignty of the Republic of South Africa and its primary responsibility to protect all persons within its territory, the targeting of nationals from African countries presents a challenge to the shared principles of African solidarity, brotherhood, and continental unity to which all Member States of the African Union are committed.
