The Ministry of Overseas Affairs has introduced that the deliberate evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, which was scheduled to start on Could 21, 2026, has been postponed.
Greater than 800 Ghanaians have registered on the Ghana Excessive Fee in Pretoria in search of refuge following the latest wave of xenophobic assaults in South Africa, the ministry stated.
The ministry defined that the evacuation was postponed for a number of days on account of authorized and logistical necessities, together with obligatory passenger screening, multi-agency coordination and arranging flight permits.
It added that Ghanaian and South African authorities have agreed to strengthen pre-evacuation measures to hurry up the method.
The ministry stated authorities officers from each international locations continued to actively take part within the train and warranted Ghanaians residing in South Africa that efforts had been persevering with to make sure their protected return.
He additionally counseled the affected public for his or her endurance and understanding and pledged to proceed offering updates on the state of affairs.
