Ghana & South Africa — Department of International Relations and Cooperation

Ghana: Ghana has repatriated hundreds of its citizens from South Africa and has petitioned the African Union regarding the treatment of Ghanaians. The Ghanaian government is offering financial and reintegration support to its returnees.

South Africa — Department of International Relations and Cooperation: South Africa's South Africa — Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) was mentioned in a report that was dismissed by Nigerian community leaders regarding the deaths of migrants.

Ghana: Evacuated over 1,600 nationals, petitioned the ICC, and clashed with South Africa over reimbursement claims.

South Africa — Department of International Relations and Cooperation: South Africa's foreign ministry dismissed the ICC petition as opportunistic.

Ghana: Ghana declined the state visit and lodged a formal protest, prioritizing citizen safety. The event strains diplomatic ties but does not break them.

South Africa — Department of International Relations and Cooperation: Ghana lodged a protest with DIRCO, which is handling the diplomatic fallout.

Ghana: Ghana's proposal to isolate South Africa on xenophobia was rejected, but it continues to criticize anti-immigrant violence.

South Africa — Department of International Relations and Cooperation: The department had no immediate comment on the matter.