Also known as: The Ghana High Commission · the High Commission
Ghana's diplomatic mission in South Africa handling repatriation registration and safety alerts for Ghanaians amid xenophobic attacks.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
The Ghanaian Times
… In his remarks, High Commissioner Quashie said the Ghana High Commission in South Africa has been engaging local authorities over the attacks. …
Government of Ghana facilitates safe return of Ghanaian caught in South Africa xenophobic attacksJoy Online
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has urged members of the Ghanaian community in South Africa to exercise heightened caution ahead of planned demonstrations over immigration issues. …
Ghana Mission in South Africa urges nationals to close shops, avoid protest areas amid xenophobia fearsThe 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 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 →