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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama has granted approval for the immediate evacuation of 300 distressed Ghanaians from South Africa.
In a post on his Facebook page, the Minister emphasised that these individuals had complied with the Foreign Ministry's advisory by registering with the High Commission in Pretoria for rescue.
The decision follows the latest wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
"His excellency John Dramani Mahama has granted presidential approval for the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians in South Africa.
"These distressed Ghanaians had earlier complied with the Foreign Ministry's advisory and registered with our High Commission in Pretoria to be rescued following the latest wave xenophobic attacks," he stated.
He further assured that the Government of Ghana will continue to protect the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
"The government of Ghana shall continue to safeguard the welfare of all Ghanaians home and abroad," he said.
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