Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks - Reuters
Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks Reuters
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"the citizens had registered for assistance with the Ghana High Commission."
— Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa , Politician
"The welfare, safety and protection of Ghanaians both within and outside the country remain a top priority."
— John Dramani Mahama , Politician
"His Excellency John Mahama has granted presidential approval for the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians in South Africa."
— Sam Ablakwa , Politician
"The government of Ghana shall continue to safeguard the welfare of all Ghanaians home and abroad."
— Sam Ablakwa , Politician
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Ghana's President who emphasized the importance of historical responsibility.
Former President of Ghana known for advocating reparations and apologies for the transatlantic slave trade.
Sam Ablakwa is the Foreign Minister of Ghana.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is Ghana's Foreign Minister.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxOY0NIV3cxU3FFMjk1LWszMXZUSHU3aW94ZkN4YWpxbWFDUkRzZ2xnRnk1aE5SWkxJUG9aY1dnamdpWVQ0ZF9Zd0tqUWxaeU5OLXZMakVfZUcyb19TUkJtNEYyd2FlQ2txbnV2X0lSb3NaV25IOEpwQVY2ZEUtM28yWWFYdGVhT0J3MDh0T2tTMTBsbVJ2M0wzWmxxU2ttMFRQemM5RElvTkVNZGpaUWlIZFl6eEw?oc=5" target="_blank">Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa following a resurgence of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.
Ghana will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from other sub-Saharan African countries, a post by the foreign minister said on X.
President John Dramani Mahama has granted presidential approval for the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians currently residing in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in parts of the country.
President John Mahama of Ghana has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa following ongoing xenophobic attacks against African nationals in the country.
The government has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks in the country.
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