Kenneth Ashigbey, convenor of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, has called for the African Union to act swiftly.
He wants the AU to publicly condemn attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa.
Ashigbey described the ongoing violence as deeply troubling for the continent.
He believes the situation requires urgent attention from continental leaders.
The specific details of the incidents were not provided by Ashigbey.
His statement highlighted concerns about the safety and treatment of African citizens across borders.
The African Union has not yet released a statement regarding Ashigbey's appeal.
Further details on the attacks and potential AU responses are awaited.