Ghana receives latest batch of nationals evacuated from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

The arrival follows a communiqué issued over the weekend by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which informed the public that arrangements had been completed to repatriate another batch of Ghanaians affected by the recent situation in South Africa.

Government has received a group of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent developments that raised concerns over their safety and welfare.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured the public that it will continue engaging relevant stakeholders to safeguard the interests of Ghanaians living abroad and has encouraged citizens in South Africa to remain in contact with Ghana’s High Commission for any consular assistance they may require.