Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana

HIGH-LEVEL EVENT ON THE NEXT STEP OF THE UN RESOLUTION ON TRANS-ATLANTIC ENSLAVEMENT

A HIGH-LEVEL EVENT ON THE NEXT STEP OF THE UN RESOLUTION ON TRANS-ATLANTIC ENSLAVEMENT

GOVERNMENT OF GHANA WELCOMES FIRST BATCH OF EVACUEES FROM SOUTH AFRICA AMID XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS

The Government of the Republic of Ghana on Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 received the first batch of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from the Republic of South Africa due to the recent xenophobic attacks. The evacuees were received on arrival by the Chief of Staff, Honourable Julius Debrah, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP) and senior government officials.

Welcoming the evacuees on behalf of the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the Chief of Staff assured of the unwavering commitment of Government to protecting all Ghanaians nationals He stated that government considered it prudent to ensure their safety by evacuating them due to the challenging environment they found themselves. He further reiterated government’s commitment to supporting all evacuees to facilitate their reintegration.

On his part, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), reaffirmed the commitment of government to protecting the welfare, dignity and safety of all Ghanaian nationals. He commended stakeholders including the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), among others for their roles in ensuring a successful evacuation exercise. He announced that each evacuee would receive psychosocial and medical support, reintegration allowance among others to assist in rebuilding their lives. He emphasised that Government remains committed to the protection of its citizens and will continue to stand by Ghanaians wherever they may be.

The evacuees expressed gratitude to government for the intervention, assistance and warm reception extended to them on their arrival.

GHANA COMMEMORATES 78TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPERS

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Office in Accra commemorated the 78th International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers with a solemn Flag-Raising and Wreath-Laying Ceremony on 29th May, 2026 at the Forecourt of the State House under the theme “Invest in Peace”.

Delivering his remarks, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP) emphasized that peace requires deliberate commitment, strategic investment and collective action. He noted that in the face of global challenges such as conflict, terrorism, political instability and climate-related security threats, United Nations peacekeeping operations remain indispensable. He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to international peace and security through its continuous contribution to United Nations peacekeeping missions and highlighted the role of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in strengthening peace support operations. He also called for enhanced cooperation between the United Nations, the African Union and other partners, noting that investing in peace is ultimately an investment in humanity’s shared future.

The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Zia Choudhury on his part paid tribute to peacekeepers for their dedication and sacrifice serving in some of the world’s most challenging environments. He acknowledged the challenging global security environment and its attendant resource constraints and stressed that United Nations peacekeeping remains one of the international community’s most effective tools for protecting civilians, supporting political solutions and maintaining stability. He, therefore, called on Member States to provide sustained political and financial support for peacekeeping operations. He added that investing in peace is more cost-effective than addressing the consequences of war. He further highlighted Ghana’s longstanding contribution to international peace and security and informed of the the deployment of more than 1,900 military and police personnel across eight UN missions, as well as Ghana’s leadership in promoting the participation of women in peacekeeping operations. He paid tribute to peacekeepers who lost their lives in line of duty.

The ceremony brought together members of the Diplomatic Corps, government officials, traditional authorities, representatives of the security services, students and members of the media to honour peacekeepers and reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to global peace and security.