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Ghana halts visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid row over anti
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Key Points:
- Ghana has postponed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's planned state visit amid fears his presence could trigger mass protests due to recent xenophobic rallies targeting foreigners in South Africa.
- Over 900 Ghanaians have been repatriated from South Africa following anti-migrant protests, with thousands more from other African countries also returning home amid escalating tensions.
- Diplomatic strains intensified after conflicting reports over the death of a Ghanaian national during protests, with South Africa denying claims made by Ghana and accusing it of spreading false information.
- The core dispute involves disagreements over the residency status of Ghanaian nationals in South Africa, with neither side providing evidence to support their claims.
- Analysts warn South Africa risks political isolation in Africa if it fails to address ongoing xenophobic violence and diplomatic conflicts, which undermine regional cooperation and solidarity.
