Ghana postponed bilateral meetings with South Africa that had been planned for August, according to a government spokesperson cited by Reuters. The decision followed a rise in anti-migrant tension and violence in South Africa.
Ghana had repatriated hundreds of citizens ahead of a June 30 deadline announced by a South African anti-migrant movement for undocumented foreign nationals to leave. South African authorities have faced calls to protect migrants while enforcing immigration law lawfully.
The postponement places diplomatic attention on the safety of Ghanaian nationals and on how both governments address migration, public order and regional cooperation.
What to know
- The planned bilateral meetings were postponed rather than cancelled.
- Ghana repatriated citizens before the end of June.
- The underlying Reuters report was published on 7 July 2026.
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