Nearly 300 Ghanaian nationals repatriated from South Africa amid fears of xenophobic violence have arrived in Accra, as tensions around undocumented migration continue to grow.  The developments follow recent protests linked to illegal immigration, with the March and March Movement giving government a 30 June deadline to act on undocumented migrants. Peter Ndoro spoke to Kennedy Khabo Mabe, South African migrant rights activist and former senior advisor to the African Diaspora Forum.

Nearly 300 Ghanaian nationals repatriated from South Africa amid fears of xenophobic violence have arrived in Accra, as tensions around undocumented migration continue to grow. &nbsp;The developments follow recent protests linked to illegal immigration, with the March and March Movement giving government a 30 June deadline to act on undocumented migrants. Peter Ndoro spoke to Kennedy Khabo Mabe, South African migrant rights activist and former senior advisor to the African Diaspora Forum.

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Ghana Repatriates Nationals from South Africa Amid Xenophobia Fears

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We speak to Geopolitical analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We speak to Geopolitical analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi

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South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for greater African solidarity and stronger regional cooperation, warning that irregular migration, youth unemployment, and socio-economic pressures require collective solutions across the continent. His remarks come amid renewed debate over migration management, following reports of anti-immigration tensions in parts of South Africa and voluntary repatriation flights, including a group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals who have now returned to Accra. Ghanaian authorities say the group left amid concerns over safety and harassment, while South African officials maintain that most were undocumented or had overstayed visas, as both countries continue engagements on migration and documentation processes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DIRCO Spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri for South Africa's response and the broader diplomatic implications.

South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for greater African solidarity and stronger regional cooperation, warning that irregular migration, youth unemployment, and socio-economic pressures require collective solutions across the continent. His remarks come amid renewed debate over migration management, following reports of anti-immigration tensions in parts of South Africa and voluntary repatriation flights, including a group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals who have now returned to Accra. Ghanaian authorities say the group left amid concerns over safety and harassment, while South African officials maintain that most were undocumented or had overstayed visas, as both countries continue engagements on migration and documentation processes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DIRCO Spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri for South Africa's response and the broader diplomatic implications.

"South Africans have a genuine concern about the issue of illegal migration"- DIRCO Spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri

We now turn to further analysis of the unfolding political situation in Senegal. To help us make sense of the implications of this power shift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, we are joined by Paul Melly, Consulting Fellow on the Africa Programme at Chatham House.

We now turn to further analysis of the unfolding political situation in Senegal. To help us make sense of the implications of this power shift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, we are joined by Paul Melly, Consulting Fellow on the Africa Programme at Chatham House.

Ghana Repatriates Nationals from South Africa Amid Xenophobia Fears

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