Xenophobic attacks: Over 400 Ghanaians expected back home this weekend - Benjamin Quashie
Benjamin Quashie revealed that 410 Ghanaians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa will be evacuated over the weekend.
The weekend group will be the second batch of the exercise, following the successful arrival of 300 evacuees on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. According to Benjamin Quashie, "The next batch will be of 410 evacuees who have given us their names that they want to go home voluntarily. It is going to be the coming Sunday or Tuesday; we have not fixed the exact date yet, but it should be between these three days." He disclosed on JoyFM's Super Morning Show on Thursday, May 28, that about 1,000 Ghanaians living in South Africa have registered to return home over fears of the attacks. "Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has urged the evacuees not to lose hope, assuring them that the government has plans in place to support their reintegration into society."
Addressing the returnees at the Accra International Airport on Wednesday, May 27, Mr. Ablakwa encouraged them to remain optimistic despite their experiences abroad. "Mr. Ablakwa" told the evacuees upon their arrival, "We don't want any of you to feel brokenhearted, don't be downhearted, don't be depressed, have confidence that the almighty has better plans for you."
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Benjamin Quashie reports that over 400 Ghanaians are expected to be evacuated from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks. The Foreign Affairs Minister has plans to support their reintegration - but what are they?
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