Xenophobia in South Africa: Ghana threatens legal action for its plundered expatriates – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Francis NoudePublished on: June 7, 2026Country: South Africa

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Xenophobia in South Africa: Ghana threatens legal action for its plundered expatriates – La Nouvelle Tribune

In April 2026, anti-immigrant protests in South Africa escalated into violent attacks on foreign-owned businesses. Ghana urgently evacuated its citizens and announced legal action before international courts to seek compensation. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the announcement on June 6, 2026 at Accra airport as 345 evacuees arrived. Ghana also requested a debate on xenophobic violence at the African Union summit scheduled for June 24, 2026 in Cairo.

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