A second batch of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa has safely arrived in the country as the government presses ahead with efforts to bring home citizens affected by ongoing xenophobic attacks.
Adom News’ Ohene Amponsah, who was at the Accra International Airport, reported that the latest group touched down in Accra on Monday, just hours after the first batch arrived at about 5:00 a.m. as part of the government’s emergency evacuation exercise.
The evacuation follows a surge in xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, prompting many Ghanaians to voluntarily register for repatriation over concerns about their safety and livelihoods.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier announced that the evacuation would be carried out in phases, with priority given to women, children, the elderly, students and persons with medical conditions.
Government says the exercise forms part of measures to ensure that no Ghanaian willing to return home is left stranded.
The latest arrivals are expected to undergo the necessary reception and support processes before reuniting with their families.
Authorities say additional flights are expected as the evacuation exercise continues until all registered Ghanaians who opted for voluntary repatriation have been safely returned home.
The government has also expressed appreciation to the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria and partner organisations that have provided temporary shelter and logistical support to affected Ghanaians while they awaited evacuation.
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