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  "id": 10017990,
  "title": "‘We are not deterred’ – Ablakwa responds to backlash over South Africa evacuation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/we-are-not-deterred-ablakwa-responds-to-backlash-over-south-africa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T16:34:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/we-are-not-deterred-ablakwa-responds-to-backlash-over-south-africa-evacuation/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has defended Ghana's decision to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa, emphasizing that the safety and welfare of citizens remain the top priority despite criticism from some returnees. At a town hall meeting with the Ghanaian community in New York, Ablakwa stated that the government would not be deterred by the complaints of those who had returned and expressed regret over their circumstances. He assured that the government would continue to prioritize the welfare of Ghanaians and noted that returnees could now voice their concerns and make statements following their safe return to Ghana. This stance follows concerns raised by Kofi Baah, one of the evacuated Ghanaians, who expressed disappointment over the lack of employment opportunities despite receiving government support.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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