Ghana’s President John Mahama has granted approval for the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday via his X handle.
He noted that the affected citizens had heeded the Foreign Ministry’s advisory and registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria for evacuation assistance.
“His Excellency John Mahama has granted presidential approval for the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians in South Africa,” Ablakwa stated.
“These distressed Ghanaians had earlier complied with the Foreign Ministry’s advisory and registered with our High Commission in Pretoria to be rescued following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks.”
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting its citizens both at home and abroad.
The evacuation follows reports of harassment and attacks on foreign-owned businesses, particularly in areas such as KwaZulu-Natal and Durban.
Other African countries, including Nigeria, have also initiated measures to support their nationals in South Africa amid the rising tensions.
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