Also known as: The Ghana High Commission · the High Commission · High Commission of the Republic of Ghana in Ottawa
Ghana's diplomatic mission in South Africa coordinating evacuations of nationals amid xenophobic violence since May 2026.
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The Chronicle
… 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. …
Ghana confirms first citizen killed in South Africa’s xenophobic violence, demands justiceJoy Online
… 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 …
Gov’t demands justice after citizen shot dead in South Africa xenophobic attackThe Ghanaian Times
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. …
Ghana High Commission urges citizens in South Africa to stay safe ahead of planned protestsJoy Online
… 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. …
Gov’t working to evacuate more Ghanaians from South Africa before June 30 deadline – QuashieJoy Online
The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana in Ottawa has announced the successful distribution of FIFA World Cup tickets provided by President John Dramani Mahama to Ghanaian supporters across Canada, enabling members of the diaspora community to attend and cheer on the Black S …
Ghana High Commission distributes World Cup tickets to supporters across CanadaThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has announced the temporary suspension of registration for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise for Ghanaians residing in South Africa. …
Ghana High Commission suspends repatriation registration for Ghanaians in South AfricaJoy Online
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has announced the temporary suspension of registration for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise for Ghanaians residing in South Africa. …
Ghana High Commission suspends repatriation registration for Ghanaians in South AfricaThe Chronicle
More than 1,500 Ghanaians living in South Africa have registered for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise being coordinated by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. …
Over 1,500 Ghanaians in South Africa Register for RepatriationJoy Online
… oreign Affairs, led by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for what he described as “decisive leadership and compassion in coordinating the evacuation exercise in collaboration with Ghana’s Ambassador to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, and officials of the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria …
Okoe Vanderpuije hails gov’t over swift evacuation of Ghanaians from South AfricaJoy Online
An emotionally charged atmosphere engulfed the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, as Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, met with members of the Ghanaian community during an official engagement aimed at addressing …
Photos: Ablakwa meets Ghanaian community in PretoriaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to launch a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to provide emergency support to Ghanaians facing distress or crisis abroad, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced. The initiative follows the government's evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa amid concerns for their safety.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to launch a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to provide emergency support to Ghanaians facing distress or crisis abroad, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced. The initiative follows the government's evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa amid concerns for their safety.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP parliamentarian has invoked the Right to Information Act to demand full disclosure of government spending on the evacuation of more than 1,600 Ghanaians from South Africa since May 2026, including the identity of contracted companies and a detailed breakdown of expenditure on airfares, transport, accommodation, and reintegration assistance.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP deputy ranking member has filed a Right to Information request demanding detailed financial records of Ghana's evacuation of nationals from South Africa, citing the Ministry's vague statement that the government and "Ghanaian partners" funded the operation without disclosing total spending or the identity of private entities involved.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament for the Foreign Affairs Committee has filed a Right to Information request asking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to disclose the total cost and financial breakdown of Ghana's evacuation of more than 1,600 nationals from South Africa since May 2026, following xenophobic attacks. The Ministry announced the evacuation and provision of reintegration funds and relief items but has not publicly disclosed the actual expenditure or funding sources.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →