… It will begin with Ghanaians already registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria for government-assisted voluntary return, the ministry said. …
… According to the ministry, the exercise will begin with Ghanaians who have already registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria and expressed their willingness to return home under the government’s assisted evacuation programme. …
The Ministry also announced that, in agreement with Mr Isak’s family, an independent autopsy would be conducted after both the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria and the bereaved family failed to obtain an official post-mortem report from the South African authorities. …
… The decision was taken in consultation with Mr Isak’s family after both the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria and the bereaved family were unable to obtain an official post-mortem report from South African authorities. …
Flashback: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa with evacuee kids in the plane A total of 900 Ghanaians who have registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria are expected to be evacuated soon following violent anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa, which left one Ghanaian nat …
… According to the Ministry, the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, acting on its instructions, has formally lodged Ghana’s protest with South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation and filed a complaint with the South African Police Service after confirming …
… Diplomatic response already in motion The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has registered a formal protest with South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation and filed a criminal complaint with the South African Police Service. …
… The taking of any life is unacceptable, and those responsible must be brought to justice without delay.” The ministry disclosed that, acting on its instructions, the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria had formally lodged Ghana’s protest with South Africa’s Department of Internatio …
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30. …
… Quashie said the Ghanaian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, has already facilitated the voluntary repatriation of hundreds of Ghanaians and is working to assist more who have expressed interest in returning home. …
Ghana's Government has announced a new evacuation phase bringing approximately 1,000 Ghanaians home from South Africa this week, prioritising women, children, the elderly, people with medical conditions and students, in response to renewed xenophobic violence. Nearly 926 Ghanaians had already been repatriated in earlier stages, with a further batch of roughly 900 registered nationals cleared for evacuation as of 25 July.
Ghana's Government has announced a new evacuation phase bringing approximately 1,000 Ghanaians home from South Africa this week, prioritising women, children, the elderly, people with medical conditions and students, in response to renewed xenophobic violence. Nearly 926 Ghanaians had already been repatriated in earlier stages, with a further batch of roughly 900 registered nationals cleared for evacuation as of 25 July.
Ghana's government announced resumption of evacuation for Ghanaians in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, with the first group expected to arrive in Accra on July 26. The voluntary programme prioritises vulnerable groups including women, children, elderly persons, and students who have registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria.
Ghana's Ministry announced an independent autopsy for Ghanaian citizen Bashiru Isak, killed in South Africa, after delays in obtaining an official post-mortem report. The Government renewed its call for swift and transparent investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
Ghana's government announced an independent autopsy for Bashiru Isak, a Ghanaian killed in South African xenophobic attacks, after the Ghana High Commission and his family failed to obtain an official post-mortem report from South African authorities. The government renewed its call for a swift and transparent investigation, urging South African authorities to expedite arrests and prosecution.
Following violent anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa that killed one Ghanaian national, Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has assured that 900 Ghanaians registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria will be prioritized for evacuation, though the government has yet to announce an evacuation date.
Ghana's government has condemned the killing of 40-year-old Ghanaian national Bashiru Isak, who was fatally shot in Cape Town on June 30 during anti-immigrant demonstrations, and has lodged a formal protest with South African authorities demanding a full investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
A 40-year-old Ghanaian national was shot dead in Cape Town on Monday amid South Africa's escalating xenophobic demonstrations, prompting Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry to lodge a formal diplomatic protest and demand investigation and prosecution.
Ghana's government has demanded a full investigation and swift prosecution following the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Ghanaian Bashiru Isak in Cape Town on June 30 during xenophobic demonstrations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the "senseless act of violence" and has filed a formal protest with South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation and lodged a complaint with the South African Police Service.
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30, urging them to stay indoors, close businesses where necessary, and avoid unnecessary movement in areas where demonstrations may occur.
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa says the government is continuing efforts to evacuate more Ghanaian nationals ahead of planned anti-immigration protests scheduled for June 30. According to the commissioner, nearly 1,000 Ghanaians have been successfully repatriated under a voluntary return programme, with additional nationals registered for assistance.
Ghana's High Commission in Ottawa has distributed FIFA World Cup tickets provided by President John Dramani Mahama to Ghanaian supporters across Canada, allowing diaspora members to attend the Black Stars' match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has temporarily suspended registration for the voluntary repatriation exercise for Ghanaians in South Africa, effective June 2, 2026, to process over 1,500 applications already received. The Commission assured that the suspension is temporary and a next registration phase will be announced later.
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has temporarily suspended registration for its voluntary repatriation programme for Ghanaians in South Africa, effective June 2, 2026, to process over 1,500 applications already received. The Commission stated the suspension is temporary and a next registration phase will be announced in due course.
More than 1,500 Ghanaians living in South Africa have registered for a voluntary repatriation exercise coordinated by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. The mission temporarily suspended new registrations from June 2, 2026, to process and verify applications, with another registration phase to be announced later.
The Chairman of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has commended the Government of Ghana for its swift evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following xenophobic attacks targeting foreign African nationals. He praised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ghana's Ambassador for coordinated evacuation efforts and noted the government's commitment to citizen safety abroad.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa met with Ghanaians at the High Commission in Pretoria to address community concerns including documentation delays, immigration challenges, employment difficulties, and xenophobic incidents affecting citizens in South Africa.
At a meeting with Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister in Pretoria, Ghanaian nationals shared accounts of fear and economic hardship amid xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with many expressing a desire to return home. The estimated 20,000 Ghanaians in South Africa face difficult circumstances, including legal uncertainty and claims that government officials push migrants toward illegal status.
Ghana has deferred the evacuation of more than 800 Ghanaians stranded in South Africa following xenophobic attacks, postponing the operation scheduled for May 21, 2026, due to mandatory passenger screening, multi-institutional coordination, and flight permit processing delays required by South African authorities.
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has cautioned Ghanaians in Durban ahead of a planned anti-immigration demonstration on May 13, 2026, advising them to avoid protest areas, carry valid identification and immigration documents, and temporarily close businesses.
South Africa's government said it will cooperate with any African Union process examining xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals, after Ghana petitioned the AU over recurring violence and threats targeting African migrants. Ghana's foreign affairs minister urged the AU to discuss the matter at its June meeting, citing deaths, destruction of businesses, and growing insecurity.
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has issued a safety alert to Ghanaian nationals following a surge in harassment, intimidation, and forced shop closures targeting foreign-owned businesses, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal Province and several townships. The Commission advised citizens to remain vigilant, avoid confrontational encounters, monitor local news, and report incidents to local police and the High Commission.
Ghana's government has facilitated the safe return of Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, a Ghanaian national who appeared in a viral video linked to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He arrived in Ghana on May 5, 2026, accompanied by Ghana's High Commissioner, and was received by Foreign Affairs ministry officials; the government condemned the attacks and said it would monitor the situation while relying on South African authorities to address it.
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians to exercise heightened caution ahead of planned demonstrations over immigration issues, citing reports of xenophobic incidents targeting foreign nationals. The mission urged shop owners to close businesses and residents to avoid protest areas and public gatherings that could escalate into confrontations.