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Members of civil society groups and human rights organisations hold placards as they take part in a march calling for stronger government action against illegal immigration in Pretoria, South Africa, April 28, 2026. [Reuters]
The Government of Ghana has advised its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following what it says are increasing xenophobic attacks targeting Africans.
The advisory on Monday, June 1, comes after reports of violence linked to groups described as anti-immigrant vigilantes, which Ghana says have led to injuries, business closures, looting and loss of property.
The government said it has already taken diplomatic steps, including formal protests at the highest level, summoning the South African Acting High Commissioner in Accra, petitioning the African Union and evacuating some Ghanaian nationals.
