The Government of Ghana has successfully evacuated the third batch of Ghanaian citizens from South Africa amid ongoing xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country.
The latest group arrived safely in Ghana as authorities continue efforts to assist citizens who opted for voluntary repatriation due to growing security concerns. With the arrival of the third batch, the total number of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa has now reached 1,000.
Government officials say the evacuation exercise forms part of a broader humanitarian response aimed at protecting Ghanaian nationals affected by the violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working closely with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria, has coordinated the return of citizens while also putting measures in place to support their reintegration.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa recently announced that several Ghanaian CEOs and entrepreneurs have pledged employment opportunities for returnees as part of a national effort to help them rebuild their lives upon arrival.
President John Dramani Mahama has also condemned the attacks, describing them as a challenge to African unity and reiterating Ghana’s commitment to the safety and welfare of its citizens both at home and abroad.
As the repatriation exercise continues, government officials have assured returnees that support programmes, including job placement initiatives and social assistance, will be expanded to ease their transition back into Ghanaian society.
The latest arrivals were received by officials at the Kotoka International Airport, where they were assured of government support and thanked for their patience throughout the evacuation process.
The situation has renewed calls across Africa for stronger measures to combat xenophobia and protect the rights of migrants living and working across the continent.
NewsNest Ghana will continue to provide updates on the evacuation exercise and the reintegration of returning citizens.
