A planned visit by Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President to Ghana has been postponed after weeks of diplomatic tensions triggered by anti-foreigner protests in South Africa.
The decision reflects how a domestic immigration debate has grown into a regional diplomatic crisis involving thousands of migrants, conflicting official accounts and growing concerns over African unity.
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Here is what happened and why it matters.
Why was Ramaphosa supposed to visit Ghana?
