Kwabena Boagen

Kwabena Boagen is among over 900 Ghanaian citizens being repatriated from South Africa. This repatriation is a direct consequence of escalating anti-migrant protests and xenophobic sentiment in South Africa, which have led other African nations like Nigeria, Malawi, and Kenya to also bring back their nationals. The situation has caused a diplomatic row between Ghana and South Africa, stemming from reports of a Ghanaian man, Bashiru Isak, allegedly being killed during these protests. While South African officials deny the claims, Ghana's Foreign Affairs ministry has lodged a formal protest. The ongoing repatriations, including that of Kwabena Boagen, highlight the severe impact of xenophobia on foreign nationals in South Africa and underscore the strained diplomatic relations between the two countries.