The Ghanaian government has agreed to take in West African nationals deported from the United States, with 14 individuals—mostly Nigerians and one Gambian—already arriving in Accra before being assisted to return to their home countries.
President John Mahama explained that the decision followed a U.S. request for Ghana to accept third-party nationals, noting that West Africans do not require visas to enter the country.
While no cap was set on the number of deportees Ghana may receive, the move aligns with Washington’s broader strategy of securing agreements with African governments to facilitate removals.
The Trump administration has intensified deportations as part of its hardline immigration stance, sending migrants to various African nations, including Eswatini, South Sudan, and Rwanda, which recently agreed to accept up to 250 people.
In July, President Trump hosted five West African leaders at the White House to push for such cooperation, though Mahama did not attend the meeting.
The policy has sparked safety concerns among migrants sent to countries where they have little or no prior ties.
