Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
BBC News·May 13, 2026


Ghana's foreign minister has announced plans to evacuate approximately 300 citizens from South Africa due to ongoing anti-immigrant protests. The individuals to be evacuated had registered with the Ghanaian embassy in Pretoria, indicating their distress and desire to leave the country. The evacuation effort aims to ensure the safety of Ghanaians affected by the unrest in South Africa. The move comes in response to rising tensions and violence targeting immigrant communities.
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