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Africa Matters: Migration Tensions

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July 3, 2026

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Tens of thousands of foreigners are leaving South Africa as ultra-nationalist groups push for undocumented migrants to exit the country. The tensions are also disrupting cross-border trade and livelihoods in neighbouring Eswatini, where many families depend on access to South Africa. Nigeria is pushing for 70 percent locally produced animation on television to promote local culture, but industry experts say major challenges remain to make that vision a reality. And a Somali referee denied by the United States from officiating at the FIFA World Cup despite holding a valid visa, continues to inspire young Somalis back home.

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TRT World

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ultra-nationalist protests forcing migrants to leave South Africa

South Africa is grappling with growing anti-immigrant tension driven by high unemployment, porous borders and ineffective governance. Thousands of migrants from neighbouring countries such as Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique have become the targets of ultra-nationalist groups pushing a deadline for them to leave. Rumeysa Codar reports

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 10, 2026

South Africa: Betrayal of African unity or self-preservation?

The global rise in migration and the xenophobia that has accompanied it have shifted state discourses on migration governance. South Africa has become a headliner in this debate, p...

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 30, 2026

South Africa Anti-Immigration Riots: Anti-Foreigner Protests Fuel Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

Thousands of people across South Africa marched to demand that all undocumented foreigners leave the country. In several areas, demonstrators forced their way into properties, leaving a trail of destruction. The unrest follows the mass deportation of undocumented migrants from Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Al Arabiya journalist Wandiswa Ntengento reports. #SouthAfrica #AntiImmigration #Protests #Ramaphosa #Africa #Johannesburg #CapeTown #Migration #Immigration #BreakingNews #AlArabiyaNews #GlobalNews #Riots #AfricaNews #Politics #Demonstrations

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

For months, anti-migrant rhetoric had been building across South Africa. Then it reached Kaunga Nyirenda’s doorstep. In early June, two men gave the Malawian gardener, who lives in a Johannesburg suburb, a chilling ultimatum: leave now or face death. “They asked me: ‘When are you going to leave the country? We want to fix our The post ‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Independent Online

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· Jun 30, 2026

‘We fled with only our lives’: Migrants recount brutal attack as Durban tensions escalate ahead of protests

‘We fled with only our lives’: Migrants recount brutal attack as Durban tensions escalate ahead of protests

South Africa Today

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· Jun 26, 2026

Repatriation of Malawian Nationals at Durban Drive-In Site Surges as Deadline Looms

DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal – The repatriation of Malawian nationals at the Durban Drive-In Site continues to see a significant influx of people seeking assistance, driven by the impending deadline set by activists for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. While the deportation and repatriation process has successfully returned thousands to their home country, officials fear []

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Related coverage for "Africa Matters: Migration Tensions": TRT World — Ultra-nationalist protests forcing migrants to leave South Africa. Daily Sabah — South Africa: Betrayal of African unity or self-preservation?. Al Arabiya English — South Africa Anti-Immigration Riots: Anti-Foreigner Protests Fuel Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign. Egypt Independent — ‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa. Independent Online — ‘We fled with only our lives’: Migrants recount brutal attack as Durban tensions escalate ahead of protests. South Africa Today — Repatriation of Malawian Nationals at Durban Drive-In Site Surges as Deadline Looms