The Government of Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union (AU) to place xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa on the agenda of the Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting.

In a letter to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ghana described the matter as one of "urgent continental interest" requiring collective African action.

In the letter, Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, expressed deep concern over recurring xenophobic incidents in South Africa, saying they have resulted in loss of life, destruction of property and investments, and growing threats to the safety and well-being of African migrants.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Wilberforce Asare, head of Media relations APN and Editor, Asaase Radio in Accra, Ghana...