Two Ghanaians killed in South Africa xenophobic attacks — Ablakwa
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has anounced that two Ghanaians have lost their lives during the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
The attacks, allegedly carried out by members of the March and March movement, have targeted African migrants in several commercial areas, with videos circulating on social media showing incidents of harassment, intimidation and threats against foreign nationals.
Addressing a press briefing on Monday, July 27, Ablakwa said the attacks had created fear and uncertainty among migrant communities, while assuring Ghanaians that the government continues to monitor the situation closely.
"During this period, we regret to confirm that two Ghanaians have lost their lives," he said.
The Minister also recalled the case of Ghanaian national Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, whose ordeal gained widespread attention after videos emerged showing him being threatened and intimidated during the attacks.
He said Mr. Asamoah has since been safely evacuated to Ghana and has successfully begun a new chapter with support from businessman Ibrahim Mahama.
"I am delighted to confirm that since we evacuated Mr. Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, he is here in Ghana doing very well, pursuing a new business enterprise, which was generously sponsored by Mr. Ibrahim Mahama of Engineers and Planners."
Meanwhile, 150 more Ghanaians caught in the xenophobic tensions in South Africa, have been repatriated to the country on Monday, the third of such exercise since the tensions began.