Ghanaian President John Mahama calls for an African Union (AU) debate to address what he describes as escalating xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa. Mahama makes the request as hostility toward undocumented migrants rises, according to reports from both outlets. France 24 and Vanguard say Mahama urges the AU to formally address the violence and its impact on affected communities.
The reports also cite the scale of displacement and reported deaths in the past two months. France 24 states that more than 160,000 foreign nationals have left South Africa during this period and that several people have died. Vanguard characterizes the same broader pattern as waves of anti-immigrant violence that are increasing.
Mahama’s call adds to regional efforts to respond to unrest, with both outlets framing the AU debate as a forum to address the situation. The reports do not provide additional details on the specific circumstances of the attacks or on any immediate AU actions following the request.
