BBC News

Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa following attacks on migrants

ENCA

Nigeria to evacuate first 500 citizens from SA

Independent

First group of Nigerians returns home after anti-immigration protests in South Africa

MimiMefoInfo

NewsCentralTV

How many Nigerians, Ghanaians and Mozambicans have left South Africa ahead of June 30 shutdown

Metaculus

Will the following countries experience a civil war before 2036?

Punch Newspapers

Ramaphosa Urges Immigrants in South Africa to Respect Laws

Guardian

Ramaphosa condemns xenophobic attacks on Nigerians

Premium Times Nigeria

Xenophobia: These African countries have repatriated their citizens from South Africa

France24.com

20260611 Over 260 Nigerians Fleeing Xenophobic Attacks In Africa Return Home

SAfrica: First batch of 268 returnees to arrive in Nigeria today

Al Jazeera

Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats

RealNews Magazin

Afrophobia: Nigeria should impose sanctions on South African firms  Analyst

Newsday

Nigerian migrants flee South Africa after spike in xenophobic protests

AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: South Africa Slams 5-Yr Ban On 268 Nigerian Returnees Over Illegal Stay

Daily Maverick

Nigeria threatens retaliation against SA for attacks on its citizens

Breitbart

South Africa’s Ramaphosa Begins Crackdown on Illegal Migration

Nigeria repatriated its first group of citizens from South Africa on Thursday, with a flight carrying 262 to 268 passengers landing in Lagos after departing Johannesburg. Over 1,000 Nigerians had registered for voluntary repatriation amid anti-immigrant unrest.

Nigeria repatriated its first group of citizens from South Africa on Thursday, with a flight carrying 262 to 268 passengers landing in Lagos after departing Johannesburg. Over 1,000 Nigerians had registered for voluntary repatriation amid anti-immigrant unrest.

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs declared all 268 Nigerians cleared for repatriation "undesirable" and barred them from re-entering the country for five years under the Immigration Act. Officials confirmed none of the departing passengers held valid documentation to remain in South Africa legally.

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs declared all 268 Nigerians cleared for repatriation "undesirable" and barred them from re-entering the country for five years under the Immigration Act. Officials confirmed none of the departing passengers held valid documentation to remain in South Africa legally.

Ghana, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe had already repatriated hundreds of nationals before Nigeria's evacuation flight departed, amid growing protests targeting undocumented immigrants and calls by some campaign groups for migrants to leave South Africa by June 30.

Ghana, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe had already repatriated hundreds of nationals before Nigeria's evacuation flight departed, amid growing protests targeting undocumented immigrants and calls by some campaign groups for migrants to leave South Africa by June 30.

South Africa's unemployment rate exceeds 30%, and anti-immigrant unrest has spread across major cities since April, with armed groups demanding undocumented foreigners leave. At least 12 African migrants have reportedly been killed in the violence over the past three months.

South Africa's unemployment rate exceeds 30%, and anti-immigrant unrest has spread across major cities since April, with armed groups demanding undocumented foreigners leave. At least 12 African migrants have reportedly been killed in the violence over the past three months.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to curb illegal immigration, including jail terms for employers who hire undocumented workers and dedicated deportation courts. He also warned that only authorized government officials may enforce immigration laws.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to curb illegal immigration, including jail terms for employers who hire undocumented workers and dedicated deportation courts. He also warned that only authorized government officials may enforce immigration laws.

Nigeria's Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said retaliatory measures against South Africa were "not off the table," while a public affairs analyst called for higher taxes on South African companies operating in Nigeria. South Africa's government said lines of communication with Nigeria remained open.

Nigeria's Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said retaliatory measures against South Africa were "not off the table," while a public affairs analyst called for higher taxes on South African companies operating in Nigeria. South Africa's government said lines of communication with Nigeria remained open.

BBC News #

ENCA #

Independent #

IOL #

Metaculus #

Punch Newspapers #

Guardian #

Premium Times Nigeria #

France24.com #

Al Jazeera #

RealNews Magazin #

Newsday #

AllAfrica.com #

Daily Maverick #

Breitbart #3707

South Africa's government is handling the xenophobia crisis responsibly — President Ramaphosa condemned the violence, reinforced border security and made clear that only authorized officials can enforce immigration law. Nigeria's acting ambassador confirmed Nigerians are not under coordinated attack, and the situation is under control. Repatriation flights are fully funded, with solid reception plans in place for returnees.

South Africa's government is handling the xenophobia crisis responsibly — President Ramaphosa condemned the violence, reinforced border security and made clear that only authorized officials can enforce immigration law. Nigeria's acting ambassador confirmed Nigerians are not under coordinated attack, and the situation is under control. Repatriation flights are fully funded, with solid reception plans in place for returnees.

South Africa has failed its African neighbors — at least 12 immigrants have been killed in xenophobic attacks spanning years, and Ramaphosa's response has been too weak to stop the violence. Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe have all been forced to repatriate citizens, and Nigeria is openly weighing retaliatory economic measures. Sanctioning South African companies is the most direct way to demand accountability.

South Africa has failed its African neighbors — at least 12 immigrants have been killed in xenophobic attacks spanning years, and Ramaphosa's response has been too weak to stop the violence. Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe have all been forced to repatriate citizens, and Nigeria is openly weighing retaliatory economic measures. Sanctioning South African companies is the most direct way to demand accountability.

There is an 8% chance that South Africa will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is an 8% chance that South Africa will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Nigeria Repatriates 268 Citizens Amid S.Africa Unrest

Nigeria

South Africa

Africa

Immigration & refugees

South Africa is handling the xenophobia crisis responsibly — President Ramaphosa has condemned the violence, reinforced border security and made clear that only authorized officials can enforce immigration law. The repatriation of Nigerians is fully funded and orderly, with proper reception plans in place. Respecting South African law is a reasonable expectation of anyone living there, and the government is acting within its constitutional obligations.

South Africa is handling the xenophobia crisis responsibly — President Ramaphosa has condemned the violence, reinforced border security and made clear that only authorized officials can enforce immigration law. The repatriation of Nigerians is fully funded and orderly, with proper reception plans in place. Respecting South African law is a reasonable expectation of anyone living there, and the government is acting within its constitutional obligations.

South Africa's response to the killing and harassment of Nigerian nationals has been woefully inadequate, and economic retaliation is a legitimate option on the table. Imposing higher taxes on South African companies operating in Nigeria would send a clear message that attacks on African migrants carry real consequences. The pattern of xenophobic violence stretching back to 2008 proves that diplomatic niceties alone have never been enough to protect lives.

South Africa's response to the killing and harassment of Nigerian nationals has been woefully inadequate, and economic retaliation is a legitimate option on the table. Imposing higher taxes on South African companies operating in Nigeria would send a clear message that attacks on African migrants carry real consequences. The pattern of xenophobic violence stretching back to 2008 proves that diplomatic niceties alone have never been enough to protect lives.

Nigeria Repatriates 268 Citizens Amid S.Africa Unrest

Nigeria Repatriates 268 Citizens Amid S.Africa Unrest

The Spin

Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters

Nigeria Repatriates 268 Citizens Amid S.Africa Unrest

Nigeria Repatriates 268 Citizens Amid S.Africa Unrest

The Spin

Sign Up for Our Free NewslettersSign Up for Our Free Newsletters

Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters