Graphic Online - General News· 2 months ago

Against xenophobic attacks: Ghana takes tough stance - Declines South African President's visit

AI summary

Ghana has indefinitely postponed its Business and Economic Cooperation Conference with South Africa and declined a visit from President Cyril Ramaphosa in protest against xenophobic attacks in the neighboring country.

Key points
  • Ghana has indefinitely postponed its Bi-national Commission (BNC) conference with South Africa.
  • The visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Ghana has been declined by the Ghanaian government.
  • The decision is a protest against the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
  • The conference was scheduled for the first week of August.
Why this matters

This move signifies Ghana's strong stance against xenophobia and its refusal to engage in diplomatic activities with a nation experiencing such violence against foreigners.

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