Sunday, November 15, 2026

South Africa

September 9, 2026

UK raises living expenses requirement for students from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, nine others effective November 30

For African students living outside London, living expenses increased from £1,171 to £1,203.

UK flag and Nigerian students going to the UK
September 9, 2026

Over 86,000 foreign nationals repatriated from South Africa in two months: Official

Ms Kubayi said Malawians had continued to make up the largest group, followed by Zimbabweans and Mozambicans.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
September 8, 2026

South Africa heads for court to stop Mandela’s daughter from auctioning late president’s belongings

The complainants argued that 29 objects form part of South Africa’s national heritage.

Nelson Mandela (Credit : Britannica)
September 7, 2026

Ghana govt reaffirms reintegration support for returnees from South Africa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Foreign Affairs Minister, said officials will review the evacuees’ details to facilitate appropriate social support systems and other interventions.

Ghanaians returning from South Africa
September 7, 2026

Ghana repatriates body of national killed in South Africa mob attack

The Ghanaian government has repatriated the body of 37-year-old Nash Amoonu Jailor, who was allegedly attacked and killed in March 2026 by a South African mob.

Nash Amoonu Jailor
September 4, 2026

Pastor Adeboye’s RCCG donated $265,854 to evacuate 500 Nigerians from South Africa: FG

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for donating $ 265,854 to help evacuate Nigerians from South Africa.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
September 1, 2026

Xenophobia: Gov Otti initiates protection, repatriation of Abia indigenes in South Africa

Mr Kanu appealed to communities to take ownership of the communication infrastructure being installed to improve telecommunications services across the state.

Telecom masts
August 31, 2026

We will no longer tolerate dehumanisation of Nigerians in South Africa, says Shettima

“The government and people of Nigeria will no longer countenance a situation whereby our people are dehumanised and put into very unacceptable situations,” he said.

xenophobic attacks
August 26, 2026

Ghana rejects MTN’s GHS20 million offer to victims of xenophobic attack in South Africa

The ministry promised to present cost of evacuations to the public upon conclusion of the exercise.

memo by the ministry
August 25, 2026

Interpol nabs 58 in crackdown on Black Axe, other organised crime groups in West Africa

In South Africa, it raided seven locations in Johannesburg linked to a syndicate that ran romance and investment scams targeting retirees in English-speaking countries.

International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL)