Ambassador Dr. Ben Owusu, the AU Agenda 2063 Special Envoy to Ghana, has spoken out against the xenophobic violence in South Africa.

He described the events as a serious setback for African unity.

Ambassador Owusu stated these attacks are a painful betrayal of the Pan-African spirit. He also said they threaten the Africa being built together.

His comments highlight concerns about the safety and integration of Africans across the continent.