Gov’t plans to evacuate more citizens from South Africa if attacks worsen - Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said Ghana is ready to evacuate more citizens from South Africa if anti-immigrant violence worsens and threatens the safety of Ghanaians living in the country.

Reports indicate that the South Africa’s Home Affairs Department subsequently withdrew a directive related to the processing of asylum applications, citing operational challenges and public safety concerns.

Ghana completed the evacuation of 1,964 citizens from South Africa following renewed attacks and intimidation targeting foreign nationals.