Ghana evacuates 300 nationals from South Africa as xenophobic violence escalates; Foreign Minister Ablakwa pledges 'no Ghanaian abandoned'

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

President John Dramani Mahama has approved the evacuation of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa following a renewed wave of xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals in the country. Ghana’s Ambassador to South Africa Benjamin Quashie confirmed the voluntary repatriation programme this week, and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa pledged that no Ghanaian living abroad in distress would be abandoned. Arrangements are being made for additional repatriations as the situation develops.

Quashie on The Tradewinds Brief

Ghana evacuates 300 nationals from South Africa as xenophobic violence escalates; Foreign Minister Ablakwa pledges 'no Ghanaian abandoned'