Fresh diplomatic tensions have emerged between Ghana and South Africa after the Ghanaian government declined to host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for a planned state visit, citing concerns over the reported killing of a Ghanaian citizen and alleged xenophobic attacks against its nationals. The decision follows the death of 40-year-old Bashiru Isak, whom Ghana says was killed during demonstrations associated with renewed attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa on June 30, 2026.

Ghana has turned down a state visit request from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as tensions rise over a wave of xenophobic violence that has targeted Ghanaian nationals…

Fresh diplomatic tensions have emerged between Ghana and South Africa after the Ghanaian government declined to host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for a planned state…

"We sent a diplomatic communication to the South African government that we believe it is best to defer their visit," Kwakye Ofosu said.

Following the repatriation of hundreds of Ghanaians due to recent anti-immigrant protests in South Africa, Ghana has postponed South African President Cyril Ramaphosas scheduled…

Ghana has postponed bilateral meetings with South Africa that were planned for next month because of a surge in anti-migrant violence in the country, Ghana's government…

The postponement was not related to attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa

A planned visit by Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President to Ghana has been postponed after weeks of diplomatic tensions...