Thursday, August 13, 2026

South Africa

May 26, 2026

Trump increased refugee admissions cap to allow more white South Africans into U.S.: Report

A presidential determination signed on May 21 stated that South Africa’s white minority was facing racially motivated violence.

Donald Trump
May 26, 2026

Morocco now Africa’s leading industrial economy: AfDB

The African Development Bank says Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s leading industrial economy.

AfDB
May 26, 2026

Only ignorant Nigerians are criticising Tinubu’s borrowing spree: Presidency

Despite concerns by opposition figures warning the APC government against reckless borrowing, Mr Tinubu insisted the country must borrow to grow.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
May 24, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: “I can never return to South Africa,” says Ghanaian man awaiting repatriation

Mr Frederick said, “People can come into your house, point a gun at you and rob you. Even in the streets, you are not safe.”

Frederick
May 21, 2026

Xenophobia: Nigerian envoy says assistance to stranded Nigerians underway 

The consulate warned Nigerian residents in South Africa against physically engaging with demonstrators.

South Africans protesting
May 20, 2026

Document shows 287 Nigerians in U.S. prisons for fraud, drug trafficking, burglary, sex crimes

Data exclusively obtained by Peoples Gazette showed the number of Nigerians in U.S. federal prisons as of May 9, 2026.

Mr Woodberry, Ramon 'Hushpuppi' Abbas, Invictus Obi, Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, ex-NNPC chief Paulinus Okoronkwo, Nkechy Ezeh
May 19, 2026

Samuel ‘Putsammy’ Ugberease: From multimillion-dollar romance scam, lavish lifestyle, colourful wedding to FBI net

The Force spokesperson said that Mr Ugberease’s extradition was coordinated in collaboration with the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja.

Samuel Ugberease aka 'Putsammy,' 'Putput,' 'Sammy.'
May 19, 2026

Xenophobia: Ghana to begin evacuation of citizens from South Africa on Thursday

Ghana will on Thursday, evacuate the first batch of 300 citizens from South Africa, following Xenophobic attacks that has led to killings of other Africa nationals and their businesses.

John Mahama
May 15, 2026

Ex-Governor Haruna blames policy discontinuity for Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit

Former Governor Boni Haruna has said that Nigeria’s widening infrastructure deficit is caused by “discontinuity of policies”, not insufficient funding.

Boni Haruna
May 15, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’, hail Ronaldo, Messi, Salah

Burna Boy’s feature marks the second time a Nigerian artist will feature in a FIFA World Cup song.

Dai Dai’