Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called on the African Union to intervene in recurring xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals in South Africa.

Mahama said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recently sent a delegation to meet with him, during which he explained the need for both countries to address the issue openly and find lasting solutions.

According to a report shared on the City 97.3 FM Facebook page, Mahama warned that ignoring such incidents would not resolve the underlying problem.

“Sometimes these things happen, and we want to sweep them under the carpet, but when we do that, we do not cure what the problem is,” he said.

The Ghanaian leader urged the African Union to take greater interest in the matter and support efforts to protect African migrants and prevent further attacks.

Xenophobic violence in South Africa has repeatedly raised concerns across the continent, with African governments and regional organisations facing growing calls to address the safety of foreign nationals