Why Ghana Is Evacuating Hundreds of Its Citizens From South Africa

Anti-immigrant protests have increased across South Africa, drawing forceful condemnation from several African leaders.

By John Eligon, Eden Harris and Zimasa Matiwane

South Africa: 300 Ghanaians leave amid xenophobic tensions

Hundreds of Ghanaians are leaving South Africa on special repatriation flights as anti-immigration protests and violence against foreigners escalate in the richer African nation.

Ghana begins repatriating citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks

In tonight's edition, 300 Ghanaians arrive back home from South Africa on an emergency repatriation flight for nationals fleeing anti-immigrant protest threats. Also, rights organization Human Rights Watch accuses the United Arab Emirates of having recruited Colombian mercenaries to send to Sudan in support of the RSF paramilitary. And as Muslims around the world begin to celebrate Eid al-Adha, in DRC the Muslim holiday has begun with a focus on health and safety rather than celebration.

By Georja CALVIN-SMITH

First 300 Ghanaians leave S’Africa after xenophobic tensions

Some 800 Ghanaians in total are expected to leave South Africa after Accra organised repatriation flights in response to a wave of protests and violence targeting foreigners in the country. The post First 300 Ghanaians leave S’Africa after xenophobic tensions appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Gov’t will always protect and support Ghanaians abroad – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa that the government will continue to protect and support citizens wherever they may be in the world.

By Clara Seshie