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South Africa

May 14, 2026

Court dissolves 11-year-old marriage over husband’s drunkenness, irresponsibility

The court restrained the respondent from threatening, harassing or interfering in the private life of the petitioner.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
May 13, 2026

Nigeria-South Africa Chamber urges calm, dialogue over xenophobic unrest

The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce has called for calm, dialogue and strengthened bilateral cooperation amid recent xenophobic unrest.

Nigeria-South Africa Chamber
May 13, 2026

Nigeria, South Africa, others express concern about nuclear sharing, condemns proliferation

China, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, among others, also opposed nuclear weapon sharing and underlined its incompatibility with the NPT.

President Bola Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa
May 12, 2026

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Distressed Ghanaians had earlier registered with the country’s high commission for evacuation.

xenophobic attacks
May 11, 2026

Ramaphosa condemns attacks on Nigerians, other African migrants in South Africa 

“The recent violent protests and criminal acts directed at foreign nationals do not reflect our government’s policy,” he said.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
May 7, 2026

Ghana petitions AU over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

“It is particularly troubling that manifestations of xenophobia, including violent attacks against fellow Africans, have persisted in recent years,” Ghana stated.

Xenophobic attack in South Africa
May 6, 2026

ECOWAS lawmakers order investigation into South Africa’s xenophobic attacks

The ECOWAS Parliament ordered an investigation into the current wave of xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa.

ECOWAS Parliament
May 5, 2026

“Why I’m supporting xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa,” says Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

Ms Ngobese-Zuma is a hardline campaigner against irregular or undocumented immigration.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma
May 5, 2026

Thai police nab 21-year-old Nigerian student Louis Junior in nationwide crackdown on cocaine dealers

Mr Junior was apprehended last Saturday during an attempt to meet up with a cop who posed as a buyer for 40 grams of cocaine.

Nigerian student, Louis Junior
May 5, 2026

Second hantavirus case confirmed aboard cruise ship

WHO has confirmed a second case of Hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship, bringing the total to seven, including three deaths.

Cruise ship at Rhodes Island