The Government of Ghana has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner, Thando Dalamba, following reports of harassment involving a Ghanaian national in South Africa.
According to Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the move comes after viral videos surfaced online showing a Ghanaian man being confronted by members of an alleged anti-immigration group. In the footage, the individual was reportedly told to “go fix his country,” sparking outrage and diplomatic concern.
Ablakwa emphasised that Ghana “strongly opposes all forms of intimidation and harassment” directed at its citizens abroad, as well as other foreign nationals.
He added that the government expects South African authorities to ensure the safety and dignity of all migrants within their borders.
The Ghanaian government has called for a full-scale investigation into the incident and urged South African officials to take concrete steps to prevent similar occurrences.
Tensions surrounding immigration have periodically flared in South Africa, where foreign nationals have, at times, been targeted in protests and isolated attacks linked to economic frustrations and unemployment.
Civil society groups and human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have previously condemned such actions and called for stronger protections for migrants.
South African authorities have yet to issue a detailed public response to the specific incident, but officials have historically maintained that xenophobia is not government policy and have pledged to uphold the rule of law.
Meanwhile, diplomatic observers say Ghana’s swift response reflects growing concern among African nations over the treatment of their citizens abroad and the need for stronger regional cooperation on migration and human rights.
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