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Nigeria: Nigeria Condemns Deaths of Two Nationals in South Africa Protests

AllAfrica

AllAfrica

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July 6, 2026

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[DW] Nigeria claimed one of the victims was killed by police following anti-migrant marches that have fueled xenophobia.

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MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 5, 2026

Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks

Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in South Africa at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted there.

Assahifa

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· Jul 5, 2026

Nigeria Says Two Citizens Killed in South Africa Amid Anti-Immigrant Violence

Nigeria said on Sunday that two of its citizens were killed in South Africa last month amid a wave of anti-immigrant protests that targeted foreign African workers. According to Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two men were killed on June 28, two days before an unofficial deadline set by protesters for foreigners to leave ...

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

South Africa Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nigeria Condemns Killing of Two Citizens in South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

PRETORIA, South Africa — Two Nigerian nationals have been killed in South Africa amid a surge of anti-migrant violence, prompting strong condemnation from Abuja. The fatalities occurred on June 28, escalating regional tensions as xenophobic attacks continue to target foreign nationals from across the African continent. According to Nigerian authorities, the two men died under []

The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nigeria says two citizens killed in South Africa amid rise in xenophobic violence

Nigeria said the deaths come at a time when foreigners in South Africa have been ‘unduly targeted’

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria said Sunday that two of its nationals were killed last month in South Africa following violent anti-immigrant protests targeting African workers in the country. The Nigerians were killed June 28, two days before an unofficial deadline by protesters for foreigners to leave, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. One [] The post Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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Related coverage for "Nigeria: Nigeria Condemns Deaths of Two Nationals in South Africa Protests": MyJoyOnline — Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks. Assahifa — Nigeria Says Two Citizens Killed in South Africa Amid Anti-Immigrant Violence. Daily Post Nigeria — FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice. South Africa Today — Nigeria Condemns Killing of Two Citizens in South Africa Xenophobic Attacks. The Independent — Nigeria says two citizens killed in South Africa amid rise in xenophobic violence. CityNews Montreal — Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa