Government of Ghana resumes next phase of evacuations of Ghanaians from South Africa from Sunday 26th July 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Government of Ghana will resume the next phase of evacuations of Ghanaians living in South Africa starting Sunday 26th July 2026.

According to a press release issued in Accra, the decision follows ongoing xenophobic attacks against migrants in South Africa.

The Ministry stated that the latest phase will cover about 1,000 Ghanaians and will be done in groups. The first flights are scheduled to arrive in Accra on *Sunday 26th July* and *Monday 27th July, 2026*.

The evacuation exercise will begin with Ghanaians who have already registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria to voluntarily return home with government assistance.

In line with government policy, priority will be given to women, children, the elderly, persons with medical conditions, and students. Distressed Ghanaians in South Africa have been urged to contact the High Commission on *0723681010* for further inquiries and assistance on travel arrangements.

The Government also expressed appreciation to the Ghanaian leadership of the Church of Pentecost in Pretoria and Johannesburg, and Global Kingdom Investment Pty. Ltd., for providing their premises as shelters free of charge to compatriots awaiting processing.

The Ministry said the High Commission in Pretoria has reactivated its emergency consular response and remains ready to assist all Ghanaians living in South Africa to return home safely.

It further urged Ghanaians in South Africa to remain calm, avoid areas of unrest, ignore provocations, and cooperate fully with officials of the High Commission to ensure a successful humanitarian evacuation.

*"Government assures that we shall leave no Ghanaian behind in harm's way,"* the statement concluded.