June 2, 2026

The authorities observed that the targeting of Africans by groups presenting themselves as “anti-immigrant vigilantes” ha​d resulted in injuries, looting, business closure, and property loss.​

​The Government of Ghana has issued.a security advisory to citizens to shun unnecessary trips to South Africa due to the xenophobic attacks against individuals from mostly African countries.

The authorities observed that the targeting of Africans by groups presenting themselves as “anti-immigrant vigilantes” ha​d resulted in injuries, looting, business closure, and property loss.​

A travel advisory issued by Ghana’s Foreign Ministry advised nationals to “exercise extreme caution in their plans and avoid non-essential travel to South Africa until further notice.”