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July 19, 2026
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Zimbabwe rejects calls to expel South Africans over xenophobia attacks
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Key Points
- Zimbabwe's government has rejected calls to expel an estimated 25,000 South Africans living in the country.
- This decision comes despite growing anti-foreigner sentiment and recurring xenophobic attacks targeting Zimbabweans in South Africa.
- Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi affirmed Zimbabwe's commitment to welcoming legally resident foreign nationals, rooted in the principle of Ubuntu, and would not retaliate.
- The issue was raised during a parliamentary debate on the increasing number of Zimbabweans returning home from South Africa due to hostility.
- Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora reported that over 99,000 returning Zimbabweans have been screened for communicable diseases at border posts, with those having chronic conditions referred for continued treatment.
Why This Matters
This article highlights the ongoing regional challenge of xenophobia and migration within Southern Africa. While not directly about Ghana, it underscores the importance of protecting citizens abroad and managing foreign relations in the face of domestic pressures, issues that resonate across the continent. Ghana, as a country with its own diaspora and foreign residents, can draw insights from Zimbabwe's principled stance on human rights and non-retaliation in foreign policy.
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