Repatriation of Ghanaian Students Trapped in Ukraine War

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused great suffering for many people, and millions of people — including thousands of international students — were forced to flee their homes. Ghanaian students, who made up a significant portion of the African international student population in Ukraine — especially in the fields of medicine and engineering — were among those affected. The war abruptly disrupted their education and put their lives in serious danger. The Government of Ghana, supported by diplomats and international partners, quickly intervened to bring them back home.