Ghana is often remembered for the 1980s “Ghana Must Go” expulsions of migrants from Nigeria. But years earlier, Ghana carried out one of West Africa’s largest expulsions.

In this episode, we explore the Aliens Compliance Order, when hundreds of thousands of migrants were ordered to leave within two weeks. Why did Ghana introduce the policy, and what were the consequences?

Plus in our PSA, we spotlight comedian Ayoade Bamgboye, who is on tour.

Ghana's Independence Battle

Chagos Islands episode

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