The Government of Ghana has announced the resumption of the next phase of evacuating Ghanaian citizens from South Africa as renewed xenophobic attacks continue to threaten the safety of migrants in the country.

In a press release issued on Saturday, July 25, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the evacuation exercise will officially begin on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with the first batch of returnees expected to arrive at Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27, 2026.

According to the Ministry, the latest phase of the humanitarian exercise is expected to evacuate approximately 1,000 Ghanaians and will be carried out in groups to ensure an orderly and safe return process.

The Ministry explained that the evacuation will commence with Ghanaians who have already registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria to voluntarily return home with assistance from the Government of Ghana.

As part of the government’s humanitarian policy, priority will be given to women, children, the elderly, persons living with medical conditions, and students. The Ministry appealed to distressed Ghanaians still in South Africa to contact the Ghana High Commission on 0723681010 for enquiries and support with travel arrangements.

The Government also expressed profound appreciation to the Ghanaian leadership of the Church of Pentecost in Pretoria and Johannesburg, as well as Global Kingdom Investment Pty. Ltd., for their generosity in providing shelter free of charge to many Ghanaian nationals who fled their homes during the unrest and remained there while awaiting processing by the Ghana High Commission.

The Ministry further disclosed that the Government of Ghana, together with its High Commission in Pretoria, has reactivated its emergency consular response to ensure all Ghanaian nationals in South Africa who wish to return home receive the necessary support and assistance.

It urged all Ghanaians currently living in South Africa to remain calm, stay away from areas experiencing unrest, avoid responding to provocations, and cooperate fully with officials of the Ghana High Commission to facilitate a smooth and successful evacuation exercise, similar to the first phase.

The Ministry stressed that the evacuation forms part of Ghana’s commitment to protecting its citizens abroad during emergencies and reaffirmed the government’s determination to ensure that every Ghanaian in danger is brought home safely.

“Government assures that we shall leave no Ghanaian behind in harm’s way,” the statement concluded.

President John Dramani Mahama will host the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, for a three-day official visit to Ghana from 28th to 30th July 2026, following an invitation extended by the Ghanaian leader.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency and signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Gabonese President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation made up of government ministers, senior officials and members of the Gabonese business community.

The visit is expected to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between Ghana and Gabon and deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

On 28th July, Presidents Mahama and Oligui Nguema will hold a private tête-à-tête before leading official bilateral talks at the Jubilee House in Accra.

The discussions will review the current state of relations between the two countries and explore new opportunities for collaboration across a broad range of sectors, including political and diplomatic consultations, trade and investment, mining, energy, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, maritime affairs, transport, tourism, education, health, defence and security, environmental protection, climate action and people-to-people exchanges.

The two leaders are also expected to reaffirm their shared commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and advancing sustainable economic development for the mutual benefit of the people of Ghana and Gabon.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has announced a major partnership with KGL Group and the KGL Foundation to construct a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), aimed at improving access to advanced healthcare services in Ghana.

The initiative follows GMTF’s appeal to Corporate Ghana on February 5, 2026, to support efforts to equip Ridge Hospital with modern diagnostic equipment. Responding to the call, KGL Group and the KGL Foundation pledged not only to provide the equipment but also to fund the construction of a new diagnostic centre that will house all essential imaging services under one roof.

The new facility will be fitted with advanced medical equipment, including an MRI machine, CT scan, Mammography unit, X-ray machine, and Fluoroscopy machine. The investment is expected to significantly strengthen the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities and improve the management of complex medical conditions.

The project officially entered its implementation phase following a site inspection at Ridge Hospital led by Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and KGL Group Chief Executive Officer, Alex Apau Dadey, together with their respective teams.

According to GMTF, the new diagnostic centre will enhance the hospital’s ability to provide faster and more accurate diagnoses while expanding access to specialist diagnostic services for thousands of patients across the country.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund expressed appreciation to KGL Group for its commitment, describing the partnership as a shining example of how collaboration between Corporate Ghana and government can transform healthcare delivery and improve the lives of Ghanaians.

The Fund noted that the project reflects the vision of strengthening Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure through strategic public-private partnerships, adding that the initiative aligns with the broader goals of the Mahama Cares programme.