Ghana promises something special to its citizens being chased from South Africa

Ghana has promised its citizens who have been victims of South Africa’s call to expel African migrants that they are going to be well taken care of upon their return to their home country.

• Ghana has promised a special support package for citizens returning from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks.
• The Ghanaian government will provide immediate assistance, including financial grants, transportation, reintegration allowances, and psychosocial services.
• The Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed preparations for repatriation, working together with South African officials to organize the evacuation.
• A database will be created to register returnees, aiding the relocation and support process.

The administration of the West African country relayed that it has prepared a special support package for Ghanaian nationals intending to return on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

This information was disclosed by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, which states that the support would be immediate upon arrival, “following their evacuation due to South African xenophobic attacks.”

Ghana's diplomatic mission in Pretoria is working with South African officials to organize the evacuation.

"Government of Ghana announces a special package for Ghanaians arriving tomorrow following their evacuation due to South African xenophobic attacks, "Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa posted on social media.

According to government statements, the support package consists of five core elements designed to facilitate the effective relocation and repatriation of affected citizens, as seen on YEN.

These provisions include a "Welcome Home Financial Package," which serves as a one-time grant to assist returnees in establishing themselves in their new environments.

Additionally, the government will provide comprehensive transportation logistics to ensure the secure transit of individuals to their respective homes and families throughout the country.

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Furthermore, the initiative encompasses a reintegration allowance intended to cover initial subsistence costs, alongside the provision of complementary psychosocial services.

These professional counseling and mental health resources are specifically tailored to address the trauma resulting from the recent hostilities.

The final phase of the support framework involves the registration of individuals into a specialized database.

Ghana’s plan to evacuate its citizens from South Africa

Earlier in May, Ghana touted plans to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa in the wake of protests against foreign nationals.

Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed on X that President Akufo-Addo had authorized the "immediate evacuation" of the affected citizens.

Within the last month, South Africa has seen a surge in anti-immigrant sentiment and xenophobic violence, with a focus on African migrants and foreign-owned enterprises.

The situation has become serious enough that numerous African governments, like Nigeria and Ghana, have openly reacted and issued warnings to their citizens.

In light of this, Ghana urged the African Union to include the matter on the official agenda for the June meeting in a few weeks.