TAF X Space | Xenophobia and It’s Effects on Ghana

The vision of a fully integrated, economically sovereign Africa relies entirely on the free movement of people, goods and ideas across the continent. However, xenophobic attitudes, Afrophobia and protectionist sentiments continue to threaten this unity, undermining cross-border trade, social cohesion and continental development.

While discussions on xenophobia often focus on specific regional hotspots, understanding the local and regional dimensions across different African nations is crucial to building lasting solutions.

TAF Ghana Country Chapter is hosting an urgent public discussion on "Xenophobia and Its Effects on Africa’s Development: The Ghanaian Experience." This panel will examine how hostility toward foreign nationals impacts trade relations, regional governance and the broader Pan-African agenda, using lessons from Ghana's historical and contemporary context to chart a path toward true African solidarity.

The Panel

• Moderator: Dr. Livingstone Asem — TAF Ghana Chapter Head
• Speaker 1: Mr. Alex Adabo
• Speaker 2: Mr. Emmanuel Twumasi
• Speaker 3: Mr. Agorgor Israel Sitsofe

Key Discussion Themes

• Economic Impact: How anti-migrant rhetoric and trade barriers stifle intra-African commerce and regional integration under the AfCFTA.
• Social Cohesion & Policy: Examining local governance frameworks, civil rights, and public attitudes toward African migrants in Ghana.
• The Pan-African Imperative: Shifting the narrative from division and scapegoating toward collective governance, borderless trade, and Ubuntu.