South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate

The African Union has backed a broader discussion on migration, a South African government ​official said on Thursday, after Ghana made ‌a proposal to place xenophobic violence in South Africa on the agenda of an upcoming AU meeting.

JOHANNESBURG, July 30 - The African Union has backed a broader discussion on migration, a South African government official said on Thursday, after Ghana made a proposal to place xenophobic violence in South Africa on the agenda of an upcoming AU meeting.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.