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South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged migrant killing

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Posted Jul 2, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-02-1430
South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged migrant killing

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between South Africa and Ghana following allegations of a Ghanaian national's death during anti-migrant demonstrations in Cape Town, claims South Africa denies.

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between South Africa and Ghana following allegations of a Ghanaian national's death during anti-migrant demonstrations. Ghana's Foreign Affairs ministry reported "profound shock" over claims that Bashiru Isak, 40, was fatally shot in Cape Town's Khayelitsha township on Tuesday. The Ghanaian government has issued a formal protest note and lodged a complaint regarding the incident. South African officials, however, have denied these allegations. The situation has led to heightened tensions between the two African nations. Sources: BBC News

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