Ghanaians Return Amid South Africa Tensions

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Ghana’s first wave of citizens returns from South Africa amid rising xenophobia, as 300 of 800 registered migrants depart Johannesburg—families, workers, and entrepreneurs fleeing escalating tensions and fears of violence. One Ghanaian salon owner, settled for a decade, says safety is gone and peace at home is his only hope. The government vows to support…

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Ghana’s first wave of citizens returns from South Africa amid rising xenophobia, as 300 of 800 registered migrants depart Johannesburg—families, workers, and entrepreneurs fleeing escalating tensions and fears of violence. One Ghanaian salon owner, settled for a decade, says safety is gone and peace at home is his only hope. The government vows to support reintegration, while analysts link the unrest to upcoming elections and South Africa’s ongoing struggle with illegal immigration. Support the

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