Ghana’s foreign ministry has announced a delay in the planned evacuation of about 800 citizens from South Africa, citing logistical challenges.
The ministry had earlier this month promised to bring home Ghanaians who had expressed a desire to leave due to rising xenophobic tensions.
The delay has frustrated many stranded individuals, who say they feel unsafe and abandoned. The Ghanaian government has not provided a new timeline for the evacuation.
The situation highlights the broader problem of African migrant safety in South Africa, where attacks on foreign nationals have occurred periodically.
Nigerian authorities have also issued travel advisories. The evacuation delay comes amid diplomatic efforts to calm tensions between South Africa and other African nations.
Many Ghanaians in South Africa run small businesses and have faced harassment. The Ghanaian government assured that it is working with South African authorities to facilitate a safe return, but those awaiting evacuation remain anxious.
