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Forty-one Ghanaians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa have been brought back to Ghana as the government continues measures to protect citizens caught up in the violence.
The returnees arrived at the Accra International Airport on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, where they were received by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions.
Ambassador Alexander Grant Ntrakwa, Head of the Ministry’s Delivery Unit, led the reception and welcomed the returnees on behalf of the government.
He assured them of the government’s continued commitment to their safety, welfare and successful reintegration into their communities.
Ambassador Ntrakwa urged the returnees to remain hopeful as they begin a new chapter of their lives. He encouraged them to draw on their skills, knowledge and experiences to rebuild their lives and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development.
According to him, the government has put measures in place to support the returnees and will collaborate with relevant institutions and stakeholders to facilitate their reintegration.
Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Health Service, Port Health Authority, Ghana Red Cross Society and the Ghana Armed Forces were among those present at the airport to receive the evacuees.
The 41 returnees expressed gratitude to the government for facilitating their safe evacuation and for prioritising their safety and welfare throughout the process.
Their return forms part of Ghana’s ongoing response to the situation involving citizens affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa.