Ghana Receives 11th Batch of Evacuated Nationals from South Africa
The Government of Ghana on Monday received the 11th batch of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa under the second phase of evacuations following xenophobic attacks in that country.
The 87 returnees arrived at the Accra International Airport, where they were welcomed by the Coordinating Director, Political and Economic, of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Harold Agyeman, accompanied by management and staff of the Ministry, as well as other senior government officials.
Addressing the returnees, Ambassador Agyeman assured them of the government’s continued commitment to supporting their successful reintegration into their communities.
He encouraged them to remain hopeful and to draw on the skills and experiences gained in South Africa to rebuild their lives and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development.
He also stressed the importance of African unity, peaceful coexistence and solidarity among African peoples.
“Despite the challenges you have faced in that country, Ghanaians and South Africans remain part of the broader African family,” Ambassador Agyeman noted.
The Ambassador announced that modest resettlement and reintegration packages have been provided under the evacuation exercise, under the leadership and direction of President John Dramani Mahama, to facilitate the returnees’ transition back into their communities.
Speaking on behalf of the group, one of the evacuees expressed gratitude to President Mahama and the Government of Ghana, particularly the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and staff of the Ministry for facilitating their safe return and for the support extended upon arrival.
They also thanked Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria and other stakeholders for their assistance throughout the evacuation process.
Representatives from the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Immigration Service, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Ghana Red Cross, Port Health authorities and other relevant institutions were present at the airport to provide assistance and ensure the smooth transition of the returnees.
With this latest arrival, about 1,600 Ghanaians have so far been evacuated from South Africa since May 2026.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said about 300 more are expected to arrive in the coming weeks to close the second phase of the evacuations.
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