President Mahama seeks AU action over xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians, Nigerians in South Africa
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over recent xenophobic attacks against Africans, including Ghanaians and Nigerians, in South Africa, calling for stronger action to protect the ideals of African unity and solidarity. Addressing the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Freetown, Sierra Leone, President Mahama said the attacks, which have resulted in the loss of lives and created fear and uncertainty among affected communities, require urgent attention. He welcomed the decision by ECOWAS leaders to support Ghana’s request for the matter to be tabled at the next African Union Summit for continental consideration. President Mahama said Africa’s liberation was achieved through solidarity across borders and cautioned against allowing intolerance and the actions of a minority to weaken the bonds that unite the continent. He emphasised that African countries must continue to promote peace, cooperati...