Hundreds of Ghanaian Students leave Ukraine

By Samantha Allen

Published: March 1, 2022 | 10:02 AM GMT

About 460 Ghanaian students have left Ukraine en route to Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic following Russia’s invasion, Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has said.

The students will be received by officials from the countries’ diplomatic missions, honorary consuls, and officials of the Ghana students’ associations.

They are expected to return to Ghana in coming days.

Parents and guardians of the students have been invited by the government to a meeting in the capital, Accra, on Tuesday.

“The government had earlier urged Ghanaian students in Ukraine to seek shelter in their homes or in designated government places of shelter.

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More than 1,000 Ghanaian nationals are currently studying or working in Ukraine.

A number of Africans had complained of racism at the Ukraine-Poland border.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq
Hundreds of Ghanaian Students leave Ukraine

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.