Mozambique and Ghana report deaths of their nationals in South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions.
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Updated Jul 7
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Mozambique and Ghana report deaths of their nationals in South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions.
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Tensions are causing migrants from Ghana, Mozambique, and Nigeria to leave South Africa, where violence against foreign nationals is reported in Johannesburg. Malawians are also seeking repatriation.Also in this story
- Ghanaian national Emmanuel Akuoko faced xenophobia and administrative failures during his stay in South Africa.
- Returnees from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks received a comprehensive welfare package.
- Ghanaian and Nigerian migrants are facing attacks in South Africa, leading to forced departures and calls for legal action against the country.
- Ramaphosa's visit to Ghana was postponed, while Ghana and Nigeria condemned anti-immigrant violence in South Africa.
The entities involved
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Mozambique
country in Southeastern Africa; the current form of Mozambique since 1975
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Ghana
country in West Africa
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
Related events
- Southern African leaders are grappling with regional challenges, including the SADC summit in Durban, political instability in member states, and regional crises.
- The federal government, House of Representatives, UN, and other bodies are monitoring xenophobic attacks on African nationals and urging reviews of bilateral engagement with South Africa.
- Mozambican and Malawian citizens are affected by the SA crisis as Ramaphosa leads SADC efforts, including cultural artifact restitution.
- Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's life is noted to reflect the struggles of South Africa.
- The Abia State Government partnered with MTN Group to provide voice and data coverage, while South Africa processed returnees from xenophobic violence.