First 300 Ghanaians leave S’Africa after xenophobic tensions

In early March 2024, the first 300 Ghanaian nationals were flown out of South Africa after a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign workers. The South African government, under pressure from Ghana’s embassy, arranged emergency repatriation flights from Johannesburg to Accra, citing concerns for the safety of Ghanaian residents amid riots and looting in several provinces. The move was part of a broader effort to protect African migrants as tensions rose over job competition and crime. Views Nigeria