Ghana rejects Ramaphosa state visit request over xenophobic attacks, concerns about his safety
Sources familiar with the development say Ghana’s decision was based on two key considerations: concerns over the safety and dignity of Ghanaian nationals in South Africa and possible security risks surrounding President Ramaphosa’s .
Ghana has declined a request for a state by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following growing concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and other African migrants in South Africa.
A South African diplomatic source indicated that proceeding with such a high-level under the current circumstances would have been inappropriate, given the concerns raised by Ghana over the treatment of its citizens.
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