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Government of Ghana facilitates safe return of Ghanaian caught in South Africa xenophobic attacks
The Government of Ghana has facilitated the safe return of a Ghanaian national, Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, who appeared in a viral video linked to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Mr. Asamoah arrived in Ghana on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the company of Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Anani Quashie.
He was received at the airport by Ambassador Harold Agyeman and other officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Addressing the media, Ambassador Agyeman said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad.
According to him, following the incident involving Mr. Asamoah, immediate action was taken on the instructions of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to relocate him to a safe place and reunite him with his family.
Ambassador Agyeman described the xenophobic attacks as worrying and stressed that Africa must remain a place of unity and mutual respect among its people.
He said Ghana strongly condemns attacks against African nationals and recalled that the Foreign Affairs Minister had earlier summoned the Acting South African High Commissioner to formally express Ghana’s concerns over the situation.
He added that the government would continue to monitor developments closely while relying on assurances from South African authorities to address the matter.
In his remarks, High Commissioner Quashie said the Ghana High Commission in South Africa has been engaging local authorities over the attacks.
Although he noted that the situation has not fully returned to normal, he said South African authorities have acknowledged Ghana’s concerns and are working to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
He praised the Foreign Affairs Minister for his swift intervention and commitment to the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad.
Mr. Quashie further assured that the Ghana High Commission would continue to work with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of Ghanaians in South Africa.
According to him, the Mission has also been issuing regular advisory notices to members of the Ghanaian community, guiding them on safe areas and warning them to avoid places where unrest could occur.
Mr. Asamoah, on his part, thanked the government for acting quickly to ensure his safety and return home.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
