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Gov’t demands justice after citizen shot dead in South Africa xenophobic attack

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July 1, 2026

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Gov’t demands justice after citizen shot dead in South Africa xenophobic attack

Government has demanded a full investigation and swift prosecution of those responsible for the killing of a Ghanaian national during anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence that must not go unpunished.

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Vanguard News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians

She said the federal government had demanded that South African authorities urgently investigate the killings and ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice. The post Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

Independent Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Urgent call to action: Addressing political killings in South Africa before the elections

Urgent call to action: Addressing political killings in South Africa before the elections

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation

The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called on Pretoria to conduct urgent investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice. In a press release issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by Spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government said the The post FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling for urgent investigations and the prosecution of those responsible. The condemnation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, one of the victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, [] FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

TRT World

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· Jul 10, 2026

South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Video shows deadly shooting in Montreal, Canada | AJ #shorts

A police officer, a civilian and the suspected gunman were killed after a shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood of Montreal. Video shows the gunman firing towards police officers. Authorities have not yet determined a motive. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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Related coverage for "Gov’t demands justice after citizen shot dead in South Africa xenophobic attack": Vanguard News — Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians. Independent Online — Urgent call to action: Addressing political killings in South Africa before the elections. Dateline Nigeria — FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation. Daily Post Nigeria — FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice. TRT World — South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests. Al Jazeera English — Video shows deadly shooting in Montreal, Canada | AJ #shorts