{
  "id": 6157534,
  "title": "Ghana to launch Diaspora Consular Fund to support citizens in crisis – Ablakwa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/ghana-to-launch-diaspora-consular-fund-to-support-citizens-in-crisis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T18:32:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-to-launch-diaspora-consular-fund-to-support-citizens-in-crisis-ablakwa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to introduce the **Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund** to offer urgent aid to Ghanaians experiencing crises or distress overseas. The fund was announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during a briefing on the evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa. Ablakwa stated the fund will act as an emergency response mechanism to swiftly address the needs of Ghanaians facing difficult circumstances abroad. The announcement comes after the government evacuated 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa due to safety concerns. The South Africa evacuation occurred unexpectedly, thus not being budgeted for. Despite this, the government prioritized protecting the lives and welfare of its citizens. Ablakwa vowed the state would continue to take \"timely and decisive action\" whenever the safety and security of Ghanaians abroad are threatened. He also praised Ghanaians for their solidarity in defending their compatriots affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The South African evacuation took place from May 27 to September 4, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinating the operation alongside other government institutions. The first flight during the evacuation prioritized vulnerable groups such as children, the sick, the elderly, and women. The new Diaspora Consular Fund will bolster Ghana's ability to respond to similar emergencies by providing a dedicated funding mechanism for assisting citizens in distress anywhere in the world.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to launch a **Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund** to provide emergency support to Ghanaians who find themselves in distress or crisis situations abroad. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the initiative during a briefing on the government’s evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa. He said the fund will serve as an emergency…",
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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."
}