{
  "id": 6187701,
  "title": "Ghana government spends GH¢49.7m on South Africa evacuation – Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/ghana-government-spends-gh-49-7m-on-south-africa-evacuation-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T22:50:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/09/07/ghana-government-spends-gh%c2%a249-7m-on-south-africa-evacuation-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana government spent GH¢49,721,786 to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa disclosed this at a media briefing in Accra, detailing the $49.7 million cost of the evacuation, which took place from May 27 to September 4, 2026. The government covered all expenses, including flights, ground transportation, accommodation, feeding, medical care, and repatriation of mortal remains. The evacuation was the result of increased anti-foreigner sentiment and vigilante violence in South Africa, particularly targeting Ghanaians. Each evacuee received a GH¢5,000 reintegration grant, GH¢500 travel allowance, and additional support such as medical screening, registration under the National Health Insurance Scheme, and communication equipment. The government has pledged to provide longer-term economic empowerment opportunities for the returnees.",
  "summary": "The Ghana government spent GH¢49,721,786 to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The post Ghana government spends GH¢49.7m on South Africa evacuation – Minister appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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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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