Malema says Ghana acted too quickly in evacuating citizens from SA

Malema says Ghana acted too quickly in evacuating citizens from SA

EFF leader calls for diplomacy, saying Accra was too quick to repatriate nationals over fears of xenophobia

Ghana begins evacuation of citizens from South Africa

The Government of Ghana has received the first batch of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks in the country. The evacuees arrived on May 27, 2026, and were received by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister James Gyakye Quayson and other senior government officials. Welcoming the returnees on behalf of President John Dramani…

Julius Malema Criticises Ghana’s Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa

By Ashiadey Dotse Commander-in-chief and Founder of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has criticised Ghana’s decision to evacuate its citizens from South Africa following reported xenophobic attacks. According to him, the move was unnecessary and could damage diplomatic relations between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with SABC News on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Malema said Ghana’s response created the wron…