- A continental project addresses xenophobic attacks against nationals in South Africa and aims to combat hate speech across the African continent.
- Ghana summoned South Africa's high commissioner and asked the African Union to debate xenophobic attacks.
Xenophobic violence targets Nigerian nationals, prompting Ghana to request emergency debates and the AU to consider South Africa's xenophobia a threat.
16 reports, 7 independent
Updated Aug 10
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What happened
Xenophobic violence targets Nigerian nationals, prompting Ghana to request emergency debates and the AU to consider South Africa's xenophobia a threat.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Willie calls for accountability and stronger measures regarding xenophobic attacks against Nigerian nationals in South Africa.Sub-event
- South Africa, Ghana, and the African Union are engaging in international diplomatic processes leading to easing due to migration protests.Sub-event
- Ronald Lamola traveled to Ghana to meet John Mahama, who subsequently called for the African Union to address violence.Sub-event
Ghana and Nigeria jointly addressed migration, while South Africa engaged the AU on the migration burden.1 source
- Regional bodies back Ghana's appeal regarding alleged xenophobic violence in South Africa.Sub-event
Escalation of targeted actions strains relations between Nigeria and Ghana.1 source
Ghana seeks lasting solutions via the African Union regarding xenophobic attacks.1 source
AU considers SA's xenophobia a threat as Nigerian nationals face violence in the region.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ghana
country in West Africa
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African Union
supranational union in Africa
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
Related events
- Nigerians abroad face xenophobic attacks, leading political figures like Peter Obi to criticize government support and seek improved relations.
- Calls for reconciliation regarding xenophobic violence and migration issues between Nigeria and South Africa.
- Ghanaian and Nigerian migrants are facing attacks in South Africa, leading to forced departures and calls for legal action against the country.
- Nigeria urged South Africa to prevent xenophobic attacks, and Tinubu ordered a meeting to address Afrophobic attacks.
- Ghana and Nigeria evacuate citizens from South Africa amidst xenophobic attacks, prompting political responses.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- thesun.ng
- blueprint.ng
- channelafrica.co.zaDate Posted
- mg.co.za
- saharareporters.com
- ghanaiantimes.com.gh
- maravipost.com