Ghana to Airlift 300 Citizens from South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobia

Ghana has announced plans to evacuate 300 nationals from South Africa following a surge in anti-immigrant protests. The president approved their “immediate evacuation” after distressed Ghanaians registered at the embassy in Pretoria. South African authorities have disputed reports of attacks, calling circulated videos fake. President Cyril Ramaphosa described recent incidents as isolated criminal acts and reiterated plans to regulate migration and secure borders. The Ghanaian embassy has urged its citizens to avoid large gatherings and close businesses ahead of planned demonstrations. Several other African countries have also warned their nationals, and Ghana has raised the matter with the African Union, citing risks to Africans’ safety.

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