Johannesburg, South Africa — A repatriation initiative has seen around 300 Ghanaian nationals depart South Africa, a move prompted by intensifying anti-immigrant sentiments within the country.
The group, which arrived at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, is part of a larger cohort of over 800 who have registered for the state-assisted return programme, according to the Ghana High Commission.
The exodus follows a rise in xenophobic attacks and protests, with some South Africans blaming foreign nationals for job losses, increased crime rates, and strain on public services. Despite Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, affirming stable relations between the two nations, the situation has raised concerns about the safety of Ghanaian citizens in South Africa.
The Ghanaian government has coordinated the repatriation with South African authorities, including the Department of Home Affairs and security services, ensuring the process is orderly and in line with diplomatic protocol.
The international community is monitoring the situation closely, with the African Union engaged in discussions to address the broader implications of such tensions on the continent.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: africa
Source: SG Editor
