Former Government Spokesperson condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calls for regional action
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Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, has strongly condemned the resurgence of xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa. In a statement issued in Accra on April 27, 2026, Dr. Boakye-Danquah described the attacks, which target nationals from countries including Ghana, as deeply troubling and contrary to shared continental values. He stated that these acts of violence are an affront to shared humanity, a betrayal of Pan-African ideals, and a direct threat to regional peace and stability. Dr. Boakye-Danquah attributed the situation to lapses in governance and security, pointing to failures in preventive systems and law enforcement, and suggesting that the inability of authorities to address underlying social and economic pressures has contributed to misplaced anger against foreign nationals. He also raised concerns about impunity, warning that weak enforcement of the law emboldens perpetrators. He cautioned that the attacks could have far-reaching consequences for regional cooperation and economic growth, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA. Dr. Boakye-Danquah called for urgent and coordinated action, urging the South African government to ensure accountability through swift arrests and prosecutions. Among his recommendations, he proposed the establishment of a joint ECOWAS–SADC security task force to protect migrants, stronger efforts to counter misinformation, and support for youth e
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