Ghana is ready to evacuate more citizens from South Africa if the xenophobic situation worsens, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed. The Minister gave the assurance following renewed reports of attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa in recent days.
According to Mr Ablakwa, government is closely monitoring developments in South Africa through Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria and Consulate in Johannesburg. He said contingency plans have been activated to ensure the safety and protection of Ghanaians living in affected areas, including those in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces.
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The Minister noted that Ghana has already facilitated the voluntary return of some citizens who requested assistance, while others have been provided with shelter and consular support. He emphasized that government will not hesitate to scale up evacuation efforts should the security situation deteriorate further, stressing that the lives of Ghanaians abroad remain a top priority.
Mr Ablakwa urged Ghanaians in South Africa to remain vigilant, avoid volatile areas, and promptly report any threats to the High Commission via its emergency hotlines. He also called on South African authorities to ensure the protection of all foreign nationals and to prosecute perpetrators of xenophobic violence in line with international human rights obligations.
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The xenophobic situation in South Africa has over the years led to periodic unrest targeting African migrants, with shops looted and foreign-owned businesses destroyed. Ghana’s Foreign Ministry says it has updated its travel advisory and is engaging the African Union and ECOWAS to push for a coordinated regional response.
Ghanaians in South Africa have been advised to keep valid identification, stay connected with the Ghanaian community associations, and follow official updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Howedey.com will continue to provide live updates on the situation and any evacuation arrangements announced by government.
