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Nigerians return home after fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Nigerians are returning home after facing a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa.
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
South Africa Protesters Go Door to Door as MSF Warns, Nigeria Counts Dead
Anti-immigrant protesters in Johannesburg entered homes door to door on Thursday as MSF warned of a healthcare crisis affecting tens of thousands displaced. Nigeria confirmed two citizens killed as over 60,000 Zimbabweans and 38,000 Malawians have been repatriated since the campaign began.
TRT World
· Jul 3, 2026
Africa Matters: Migration Tensions
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.
Arise News
· Jun 30, 2026
Anti-Immigration Protests Rock South Africa As Foreign Nationals Flee After June 30 Deadline
Thousands of foreign nationals, including Nigerians, are fleeing South Africa after an anti-immigration deadline fuelled fears of renewed xenophobic violence.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 26, 2026
Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests
Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa amid a wave of xenophobic violence and ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests on June 30. Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique are repatriating citizens following a wave of xenophobic violence, with many camping outside consular offices. 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
Sweden Herald
· Jun 28, 2026
Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations
Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 11, 2026
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa: Much Ado About the Wrong Threat?
South Africa has once again witnessed waves of xenophobic violence directed at fellow Africans. Foreign nationals from countries including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia and Ghana have repeatedly been accused of stealing jobs, overwhelming public services, and contributing to crime. Periodic protests and attacks have resulted in deaths, destruction of businesses, and the evacuation of some foreign nationals by their home governments.
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Related coverage for "Nigerians return home after fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa": The Eastern Herald — South Africa Protesters Go Door to Door as MSF Warns, Nigeria Counts Dead. TRT World — Africa Matters: Migration Tensions. Arise News — Anti-Immigration Protests Rock South Africa As Foreign Nationals Flee After June 30 Deadline. Al Jazeera English — Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests. Sweden Herald — Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations. MyJoyOnline — Xenophobic attacks in South Africa: Much Ado About the Wrong Threat?