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According to a statement from authorities in Lilongwe, the Malawians were "among a number of foreign nationals" who had "sought refuge in temporary camps" in Mossel Bay following the tensions.
Lumumba rejected claims that African migrants were responsible for unemployment in South Africa, arguing instead that many had become entrepreneurs and employers
The evacuation exercise comes after growing fears among African migrants living in South Africa, where protests and violence against both documented and undocumented foreigners have escalated in recent weeks. Ghana expects about 800 of its nationals to return home under the programme.
Ghana has postponed its planned evacuation of more than 800 nationals registered in Pretoria after renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry cites time needed for screening, flight permits, and coordination with South African officials.
The EFF Youth Command leader argued that elections and free movement across borders do not automatically amount to democracy, saying only a few African countries practice it effectively.
Ghana’s appeal, signed by Ablakwa, also proposed coordinated action, including a fact-finding mission, stronger monitoring systems and structured dialogue with South African authorities.
In a statement issued on Monday, Ramaphosa said undocumented migration posed risks to “social stability, governance and national security,” arguing that some employers were exploiting undocumented foreign labour instead of hiring South Africans at legal wages.
The request, signed by Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, seeks inclusion of the matter on the agenda of the Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union scheduled for June 24–June 27,2026 in El Alamein, Egypt.
In the notice dated May 4, 2026, the mission advised Kenyans to avoid protest areas, follow guidance from local authorities, and carry valid identification at all times.
The South Africa meet on April 28, 2026, an inaugural World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet that took place in the Tshwane area, saw the Kenyan lead American Kenondra Davis who came in second in 35.81 and Marli Viljoen, 36:30 in third to complete the podium.
Accra said the man is legally in South Africa and condemned the treatment he received, warning that such actions threaten the safety and dignity of law-abiding migrants. Officials also confirmed they had engaged South Africa’s acting high commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalamba, lodging a formal complaint over what they termed “xenophobic incidents” affecting not only Ghanaians but other African nationals.
According to court proceedings, Mugabe had initially faced an attempted murder charge, but the National Prosecuting Authority did not clarify what became of that count after he reached an agreement with prosecutors. During the hearing, he spoke only to confirm that he understood the charges and to formally enter his guilty pleas.