28/05/2026
The first group of Ghanaians voluntarily returning from South Africa has safely arrived in Ghana, where they were welcomed by officials from Ghana’s Foreign Ministry. The South African Foreign Ministry acknowledged the voluntary repatriation process and indicated that both South Africa and Ghana will share responsibility for those who remain. Officials also stated that no country can stop people from voluntarily leaving if they feel unsafe or uncertain about their future.
At the same time, tensions continue to rise as some Ghanaian youth groups responded strongly to the June 30 deadline issued by a section of South African anti-immigrant movements. This situation once again forces us as Africans to reflect deeply on who we are becoming as a continent.
Is this fight really necessary? Whose interests are we serving when Africans turn against fellow Africans? We speak of African unity, Pan-Africanism, and economic integration, yet we continue to divide ourselves based on nationality and borders that were created artificially during colonial times. Whether Black or White, North or South, East or West, Africa was meant to stand together.
Immigration challenges are real and should be addressed through policy, dialogue, and economic solutions — not violence, intimidation, or hatred. Africa’s strength has always been in its people, diversity, and unity. The dream of a united Africa cannot survive if Africans become enemies to one another.
Let us choose peace, unity, and dialogue over fear and division.
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