Government to evacuate 300 Ghanaians from South Africa over xenophobic attacks
The Government is expected to evacuate 300 Ghanaians from South Africa on May 21, 2026, following renewed xenophobic attacks. The evacuation exercise was approved by President John Dramani Mahama and will be fully funded by the state as part of efforts to protect affected citizens.
The evacuation will take place through O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, with the first group scheduled to depart at 5:00 am on May 21. The decision follows government approval granted on May 12 for the immediate evacuation of Ghanaians affected by the violence as part of broader efforts to safeguard Ghanaian nationals abroad. Mr. Ablakwa indicated that many of the affected citizens had responded to an advisory issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and subsequently registered with Ghana's High Commission in Pretoria for possible assistance and evacuation support.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has assured that the welfare and safety of all Ghanaians remain a top priority, stressing that government will continue to monitor the situation closely and take further steps where necessary to protect its citizens.
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The Ghanaian government is planning to evacuate hundreds of its citizens from South Africa. This action follows increased violence - but what challenges might those returning face?
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