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Ghana High Commission urges nationals in South Africa to stay indoors over anti-immigrant protests
June 30, 2026
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Ghana High Commission urges nationals in South Africa to stay indoors over anti-immigrant protests

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Key Points

  • Ghana's High Commission in South Africa advised Ghanaian nationals to remain indoors and suspend business on June 30 due to anticipated anti-immigrant demonstrations.
  • High Commissioner Benjamin Quashie assured Ghanaians of measures taken by the Mission and the Government of Ghana to ensure their safety.
  • Ghanaians accommodated in designated safe havens like churches and hotels were urged to stay put, with South African Police Service providing security.
  • The Mission is finalizing arrangements for another evacuation exercise for Ghanaians wishing to return home.
  • The advisory comes amid renewed xenophobic tensions and an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa.

Why This Matters

This situation is critical for Ghana as it directly impacts the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad, particularly in a key African economy. The need for evacuations and ongoing diplomatic engagement highlights the government's responsibility to protect its diaspora and manage potential humanitarian challenges, which can have social and economic repercussions back home.

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