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The Digest:

The Digest: Ghana has agreed to accept deported Nigerians and other West Africans from the United States as part of a broader cooperation with Washington on undocumented migration. President John Mahama confirmed that 14 deportees, including Nigerians and a Gambian, have already arrived.

Key Points:
  • Ghana has entered a bilateral agreement with the US to receive deported West Africans.
  • 14 deportees, including several Nigerians and one Gambian, have arrived in Ghana.
  • The ECOWAS free movement protocol allows citizens of member states to enter Ghana without visas.
  • Last month, the US sent deportees to Rwanda, Eswatini, and South Sudan.
  • Mahama emphasized the free movement of West African citizens within the region.
  • The US has been pressuring African countries to accept deportees as part of its immigration crackdown.
  • Ghana faces challenges in its relations with the US, including increased tariffs and visa restrictions.
  • Nigeria has openly opposed the US's deportation plan and refuses to accept deported nationals.

Ghana's decision to accept deported West Africans aligns with the ECOWAS free movement protocol, showcasing cooperation between African nations and the US. However, tensions around the deportation policies persist, particularly with Nigeria’s opposition to the US's push.