Ghana Citizens Protest Against Xenophobic Attacks...Gives South African Businesses Close In Their Premises


 









 Ghana Citizens Protest Against Xenophobic Attacks

...Gives South African Businesses Close In Their Premises 

Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin 

Hundreds of Ghanaians marched through the streets of Accra on Thursday in a protest against what they described as ongoing xenophobic attacks and discrimination targeting Ghanaians and other African migrants living in South Africa.

The demonstration, organised by the Ghana First Alliance, drew large crowds carrying placards with messages such as “Stop Afrophobia,” “Enough Is Enough,” “South Africa Must Go,” and “We Are Brothers and Sisters.”

Videos and images from the march quickly spread across social media, sparking conversations across the continent about migration, discrimination, and African unity.

Protesters accused South African authorities of failing to adequately protect foreign nationals from hostility, violence, and exclusion.

Organisers called on the South African government to take stronger action against xenophobic attacks and ensure the safety and equal treatment of all African migrants residing in the country.

The group also urged Ghanaian authorities to closely examine the activities of South African-owned businesses operating in Ghana. Companies mentioned during the protest included MTN, DStv, and mining interests linked to Gold Fields.

While some demonstrators called for investigations into their operations, others demanded stricter regulatory oversight and questioned the continued renewal of certain business and mining licences.

The protest comes amid renewed concerns over anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. Reports in recent weeks indicated that hundreds of Ghanaians sought assistance to return home following unrest and demonstrations targeting foreign nationals.

The issue reflects broader tensions that have persisted for years in South Africa, where some citizens argue that undocumented migrants compete for jobs and public resources.

Critics, however, maintain that such claims have fuelled discrimination and violence against immigrants from across Africa.

Despite the strong rhetoric displayed during the protest, organisers stressed that their objective was not to create hostility between Ghana and South Africa but to demand an end to xenophobia and promote respect, dignity, and equal treatment for all Africans.

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