Ghana began flights Sunday to bring home about 1,000 citizens from South Africa. Officials cite safety concerns from anti-migrant protests.
The government calls this the final phase of the operation.
Authorities already moved hundreds of Ghanaians home in earlier rounds this year.
Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the move Saturday.
He thanked local churches for sheltering citizens who left their homes.
Protests continue in South African cities. Groups demand that undocumented foreigners depart.
Ghanaian leaders urge the African Union to discuss the situation.
President John Mahama pushed for action after earlier attacks.
Officials say they will support returnees with jobs and services once they reach Accra.
This marks the latest wave of returns from South Africa. More than 160,000 foreign nationals left the country since May.
Ghana coordinates with its embassy in Pretoria to register anyone who still wants to come home.
