Distressed Ghanaian nationals in South Africa shared harrowing accounts of fear, legal instability, and economic hardship during an emotionally charged meeting with Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. The gathering on May 24, 2026, exposed the deepening crisis for an estimated 20,000 Ghanaians in the country, many of whom are desperate to return home but face significant economic and legal barriers.
Growing Fear and Legal Uncertainty
Tearful testimonies revealed the profound impact of escalating xenophobic sentiments. One woman expressed her long-standing desire to leave, stating,
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