Ghana’s mission in South Africa has been “very proactive” in its attempt to protect Ghanaians from festering xenophobic attacks in that country, but the mission must also provide “safe havens” for Ghanaians there in the event that they are targeted, Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said. “So … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, says the Government is monitoring the xenophobic situation in South Africa and asked Ghanaians business people in that country to stay indoors. “For safety, avoid being attacked by rioters in a proposed demonstration in that country,” she said. The demonstration was supposed to take place on Friday, but the … Read more
Africa’s economy will be thrown off gear if the rest of the continent decide to reject products of South African origin over the xenophobic attacks in that country, Dr Yaw Gebeh, an international relations analyst, has said. His comment follows a call by the Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, that there should be a … Read more
Boycotting South African products will be the last resort by government in response to the threats of xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other Africans in South Africa, Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has said. Her comment comes after Minority Chief Whip Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka suggested in parliament on Friday 24 February that the rest … Read more