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South African state complicit in xenophobic violence – Fiifi Boafo

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July 2, 2026

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South African state complicit in xenophobic violence – Fiifi Boafo

Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has criticised the South African government over the resurgence of xenophobic violence, alleging that the attacks are effectively being enabled by the state.

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MyJoyOnline

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· 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.

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.

World Politics Review

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· Jun 30, 2026

South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Violence Resurfaces

Anti-migrant sentiment has once again led to organized violence targeting foreign nationals, damaging South Africa’s reputation in Africa. The post South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Violence Resurfaces appeared first on World Politics Review.

Independent Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

South Africa warned: Stop anti-migrant violence before history repeats

South Africa warned: Stop anti-migrant violence before history repeats

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

ITUC-Africa Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has again condemned what it described as xenophobic attacks on migrants in South Africa. A statement signed by its General Secretary, Comrade Joel Odigie, said the organisation “notes with deep concern the ongoing incidents of violence, intimidation and unlawful actions directed at migrants and foreign [] The post ITUC-Africa Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa appeared first on Voice of 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

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Related coverage for "South African state complicit in xenophobic violence – Fiifi Boafo": MyJoyOnline — Xenophobic attacks in South Africa: Much Ado About the Wrong Threat?. TRT World — South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests. World Politics Review — South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Violence Resurfaces. Independent Online — South Africa warned: Stop anti-migrant violence before history repeats. Voice of Nigeria — ITUC-Africa Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa. Daily Post Nigeria — FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice