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South Africa

July 1, 2026

Xenophobia: Youth leaders seek safety of Nigerians in South Africa

The Chairman of the forum, Eze-Onyebuchi Chukwu, said the incidents were undermining the ideals of African unity and peaceful coexistence.

Xenophobic violence
June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: FG engages South African authorities on safety of Nigerians awaiting evacuation

Mr Ebienfa gave the assurance in a statement in Abuja to mark the arrival of the second batch of Nigerian evacuees from Johannesburg.

Violence in South Africa
June 30, 2026

Fans jeer South Korean team on returning home after disappointing World Cup outing

The team’s captain Son Heung-min issued a statement on Instagram, apologising to fans over the performance in North America. 

Fans jeer South Korea team
June 30, 2026

What encounter with a South African editor taught me about Nigeria

What I learned from my friend, Tony, was not a denial of press freedom or the promotion of self-censorship. It’s not even an abdication of the duty to hold power accountable.

TINUBU; BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS
June 30, 2026

More Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid June 30 anti-immigrant protests

Another batch of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as they were forced to flee widespread xenophobic attacks.

South Africans during June 30 protest
June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: University students threaten to shut down South African businesses in Nigeria

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has threatened to shut down South Africans’ businesses in Nigeria if their government fails to stop xenophobic attacks.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: Anti-immigrant protests hit South Africa as Nigerians, others flee country

Several anti-illegal immigration groups in South Africa have taken to the streets to protest against undocumented Black foreign nationals in the country.

Anti-immigrant protests
June 30, 2026

Agbakoba offers ‘South Africa’ solution to shield state police from governors’ abuse

A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has drawn on the Constitution of South Africa to suggest ways to prevent governors from abusing state policing.

South African and Nigerian police officers
June 29, 2026

Broken African countries fuelling immigration crisis in South Africa, says Mozambique opposition leader 

“The problem here is not the immigrants; that is simply scapegoating. The problem is broken countries,” he said.

Venâncio Mondlane
June 29, 2026

Two Nigerians killed amid xenophobic tension, 1,000 stranded in South Africa: Union Leader

“I could conclude that the two deaths that occurred. One yesterday was a result of the authorities, metro officers, who hacked a Nigerian person to death,” said Mr Iwobi.

Smart Nwobi [Credit: X]