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

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July 5, 2026

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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 ...

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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.

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.

ABC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

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

Nigeria reports that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa following anti-immigrant protests targeting African workers

The West Australian

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· Jul 5, 2026

'Two Nigerians killed' in S Africa anti-migrant demos

Nigerian officials say two of its citizens were killed in South Africa amid sometimes violent anti-immigrant protests.

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 []

AllAfrica

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· Jul 6, 2026

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

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

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Related coverage for "Nigeria Says Two Citizens Killed in South Africa Amid Anti-Immigrant Violence": MyJoyOnline — Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks. CityNews Montreal — Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa. ABC News — Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa. The West Australian — 'Two Nigerians killed' in S Africa anti-migrant demos. South Africa Today — Nigeria Condemns Killing of Two Citizens in South Africa Xenophobic Attacks. AllAfrica — Nigeria: Nigeria Condemns Deaths of Two Nationals in South Africa Protests