Ghanaians
Coverage of Ghanaians in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa’s illegal migration backlash mirrors political battles across the West
South Africa faces backlash over illegal immigration as over 160,000 undocumented immigrants fled following protests demanding their removal. Claims of up to 30 million undocumented immigrants—blamed for crime and resource strain—contrast with official estimates of three million. The March and March movement, led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, organizes protests while disputing government statistics.
- Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa
Ghana has repatriated around 300 citizens from South Africa via a special flight. The evacuation followed rising anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa.
- South Africa: 300 Ghanaians leave amid xenophobic tensions
Hundreds of Ghanaians are departing South Africa on special repatriation flights as xenophobic tensions and anti-immigrant violence escalate in the country. The situation has led to increased protests and targeted attacks against foreign nationals, prompting the mass exodus.
- First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
The first Ghanaians are being repatriated from South Africa amid recent anti-immigrant protests, which have raised concerns about a potential resurgence in xenophobic violence. The situation highlights ongoing tensions related to immigration and safety in the region.