Ghana evacuates 41 more citizens after xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Forty-one more Ghanaians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa have been evacuated to Ghana as authorities continue efforts to protect citizens caught up in the violence.

The returnees arrived at Accra International Airport on Wednesday, September 2 2026, and were received by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions.

The government says it will work with relevant institutions and stakeholders to support the returnees and facilitate their reintegration into their communities.

Ambassador Alexander Grant Ntrakwa, Head of the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s

Delivery Unit, led the official reception on behalf of the government.

He assured the returnees that the government remained committed to their safety, welfare and successful reintegration.

Ambassador Ntrakwa encouraged them to remain hopeful as they began what he described as a new chapter in their lives.

He also urged them to put their skills, knowledge and experiences to productive use as they rebuilt their lives and contributed to Ghana’s development.

The government said measures had been established to assist the returnees.

However, the information provided did not specify the support available, how long it would last or which institutions would be responsible for delivering it.

Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Health Service and Port Health Authority were at the airport.

Representatives of the Ghana Red Cross Society and the Ghana Armed Forces also participated in the reception.

The 41 returnees expressed appreciation to the government for facilitating their evacuation and prioritising their safety and welfare during the process.

The latest arrivals form part of Ghana’s response to xenophobic attacks affecting its citizens in South Africa.

The description of the group as “41 more Ghanaians” indicates that other citizens had previously been evacuated. However, the supplied information does not give the number brought home earlier or the total number evacuated so far.

It also does not provide details about the attacks, including where in South Africa they occurred, when they began, whether any Ghanaians were injured or killed, or how many citizens may still require assistance.

Authorities have not indicated whether another evacuation is planned or whether Ghanaian officials are monitoring citizens who remain in affected communities.