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Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, says the government is taking firm steps to protect Ghanaian-owned businesses in South Africa and ensure that any attempt to seize or interfere with them is met with compensation or legal action. Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News, he said Ghana has already begun documenting and registering the businesses of its nationals in South Africa, including their legal ownership details, as part of efforts to safeguard their investments. “We’ve instituted measures to ensure that everybody who has business in this country, we protect that business,” he said. “And ensure that if the government of…

The Ministry of Defence has inaugurated a committee to develop a policy document for the establishment of the Ghana Armed Forces Home Ownership Scheme. The move forms part of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s manifesto promise to provide a housing ownership framework for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces. Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, disclosed the development in a social media post on Thursday, May 28. “In fulfillment of the NDC Manifesto promise to establish Ghana Armed Forces Home Ownership Scheme, a Committee has been inaugurated today by the Ministry of Defence to produce a Policy document…

Joana Quaye, ex-wife of billionaire businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye, popularly known as RNAQ, has rejected a GH₵2 million settlement offer made to her by the estranged husband, as the legal battle against a court-awarded settlement stretches on. The ex-wife through her lawyers at Dame & Partners has made a counter proposal of GH₵40 million as financial provision “in the spirit of peace and conciliation.” A letter in response to the settlement offer made by RANQ through his Lawyers at Sory @ Law said the ex-wife is willing to accept the proposed GH₵40 million “even though the same is not…

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Communications Team, Kwasi Kwarteng, has called on the African Union (AU) to urgently summon South Africa over recent xenophobic tensions targeting foreign nationals. His comments follow weeks of reported violence and unrest in parts of South Africa, where foreign-owned shops have been attacked and migrants chased away during protests against illegal immigration. The situation has triggered evacuation efforts by the Government of Ghana, with the first batch of about 300 citizens, out of an expected 800, arriving in Accra on Wednesday, May 27. Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily…

The Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia has issued a directive ordering all African nationals, including Ghanaians, to leave the country by May 31. The order, issued by the General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, follows the expiration of a temporary waiver granted to foreign residents in the Southeast Asian country. The notice affects citizens from several countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and Uganda, who are currently residing in Cambodia under the said waiver arrangement. “All foreign nationals whose fines have been cleared must leave Cambodia on or before 31st of May 2026,” the General Department of…

Lecturer Dr Joshua Zaato has stated that public frustration in Ghana is increasing as more stories emerge about xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa. According to him, ordinary citizens are demanding stronger action from government after watching disturbing videos and testimonies from victims. “People are angry,” he stated on JoyNews’ AM Show According to him, many Ghanaians feel disappointed by the response from South African authorities and businesses operating in Ghana. He warned that if officials continue to remain silent, tensions could grow further among the public. “There are genuine fears in Ghana right now,” he said. Dr Zaato…

Esther Ofosu, one of the Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa, has said fear and growing tension forced many people to abandon their businesses and return home. Speaking on Joy Prime after arriving in Ghana, she said the situation became difficult for foreigners as attacks and intimidation increased in some communities. “They burned shops and people became scared,” she said. “A lot of us could no longer continue staying there.” According to her, many Ghanaians struggled to survive because business activities had slowed down and landlords were still demanding rent despite the harsh conditions. She explained that some people lost their…

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has directed the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly to demolish structures obstructing the free flow of water by Wednesday, June 3, following recent flooding incidents in parts of the municipality. The directive was issued during an inspection tour of severely affected communities within the Ablekuma West Municipality as part of an ongoing post-flood impact assessment exercise. The tour was conducted by the Regional Minister together with the Municipal Chief Executive for Ablekuma West, George Kpakpo Allotey, and officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). The team inspected flood-prone areas to assess the extent…

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has disclosed that 26 Ghanaians detained in South Africa over alleged visa violations have been released and brought home.It is part of the government’s ongoing rescue operation following recent xenophobic attacks and insecurity in parts of the country.The 26 were among the first batch of 300 Ghanaians who arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Tuesday aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight under a government-led evacuation exercise initiated by President John Dramani Mahama.Addressing the evacuees during a reception ceremony at the airport, Mr Ablakwa said the government had engaged South African…

The first batch of 300 Ghanaians who have opted to voluntarily repatriate from South Africa due to the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country arrived at the Accra International Airport on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.The repatriated Ghanaians were welcomed by a strong delegation led by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and were given packages to help their reintegration into their societies.One of the returnees shared details of the package with the media at their reception.According to him, the government gave each of the returnees GH¢50,000.Additionally, each of them was given an undisclosed amount of money they were to use…