ECOWAS ministers have unanimously endorsed Ghana's petition to the African Union on xenophobia and backed the Accra Next Steps Commitments on Reparatory Justice during meetings in Sierra Leone.
Ghana will begin the final phase of its voluntary repatriation programme for citizens affected by xenophobic violence in South Africa on 25 July. Authorities say about 900 registered Ghanaians are expected to return home under the government-backed operation. ACCRA, Ghana…
Ghana has formally protested to South Africa after a Ghanaian national was shot dead during anti-immigration demonstrations in Cape Town, calling for a swift investigation, the arrest of those responsible and stronger protection for African migrants. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana…
Thousands of migrants have left South Africa or sought temporary shelter amid fears of violence ahead of an unofficial 30 June deadline issued by anti-immigration groups, as President Cyril Ramaphosa urges protesters to remain peaceful and authorities reject threats against…
Ghana has relocated nearly 900 citizens to safe locations in South Africa ahead of planned anti-immigration protests as authorities prepare another voluntary repatriation exercise.
Governments across southern Africa are assisting citizens seeking to leave South Africa as fears grow ahead of a controversial 30 June anti-migrant deadline that has no legal status but is prompting widespread anxiety among foreign nationals and renewed debate over…
South Africa's World Cup defeat to Mexico sparked a broader debate across Africa about migration, xenophobia and the meaning of continental solidarity.
Nigeria has begun evacuating citizens from South Africa amid growing anti-migrant tensions, becoming the latest African country to organise repatriation flights as fears of xenophobic violence spread across the region. The developments have raised concerns for African migrants, including Ghanaians,…
Ghana has completed a large-scale evacuation programme for citizens affected by recent xenophobia-related incidents in South Africa, with nearly 1,000 people repatriated as government officials shift focus to reintegration, employment and social support. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s government has completed…
The Ghanaian government says it has secured around 200 jobs and will pursue compensation claims for citizens evacuated from South Africa, as the number of returnees brought home under an emergency repatriation programme reaches 637. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana says…
Ghana has repatriated another 345 citizens from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic violence, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa saying several African governments are now studying Ghana’s emergency evacuation strategy. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has evacuated another 345 citizens…
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana has formally questioned South Africa’s commitment to tackling recurring xenophobic attacks while dismissing claims that Ghanaians are involved in organised criminal activity in the country. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has formally challenged…
Nigerian authorities have warned citizens against targeting South Africans or South African-owned businesses following rising tensions linked to anti-migrant protests in South Africa, as security agencies move to prevent a repeat of previous outbreaks of retaliatory violence across Africa. ABUJA,…
The first group of Ghanaian nationals registered for voluntary repatriation has departed South Africa after weeks of anti-migrant protests heightened fears of renewed xenophobic violence and insecurity. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The first group of Ghanaian nationals registered for voluntary…
