Xenophobic attacks strain South Africa’s ties with African peers

South Africa has recently experienced a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants, particularly in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Countries such as Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Nigeria have condemned the violence and called for the protection of their nationals. Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed concerns over assaults on Ghanaians and met with his South African counterpart to discuss the situation. These events highlight internal tensions in South Africa related to jobs and public services.