Nigeria and Ghana issue formal condemnation of South African xenophobic violence
Nigeria and Ghana formally condemn South African xenophobic violence, signaling regional diplomatic concern.
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South Africa Xenophobic Violence
Xenophobic violence and anti-migrant riots in South Africa have triggered a humanitarian crisis, with over 150,000 foreign nationals fleeing the country. Regional governments including DRC, Nigeria, and Ghana have condemned the violence and called for coordinated responses.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 19 Jul, 06:59 UTC
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South Africa has experienced recurring waves of xenophobic violence since 2008
South Africa, Africa's largest economy, has been confronted with recurring waves of xenophobic violence since 2008, when dozens of migrants were killed and thousands of others were displaced.
Xenophobic violence in South Africa forces mass exodus of foreign migrants
South Africa experienced weeks of manifestations and violence targeting undocumented immigrants, forcing tens of thousands to flee the country. At least 150,000 foreign nationals from several African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, and Zimbabwe left the country in recent weeks.
Approximately 3 million foreign nationals live in South Africa
According to South Africa's statistics agency, approximately 3 million foreign nationals, representing 5.1% of the country's population, reside in South Africa.
DRC repatriates 121 citizens from South Africa following xenophobic violence
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday the repatriation of a first group of 121 Congolese nationals, including women and children, from South Africa aboard a voluntary repatriation flight to Kinshasa. The operation followed xenophobic violence that occurred in early May.
South African police arrest 69 after anti-migrant violence escalates to looting
South African police arrested 69 people on Thursday after an anti-migrant demonstration degenerated into looting and violence in the southern part of the country.
Nigeria and Ghana condemn South African xenophobic violence
Nigeria and Ghana condemned the xenophobic violence occurring in South Africa on Saturday and emphasized the need for urgent and coordinated regional and continental responses to address the causes of anti-immigrant tensions.
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DRC repatriates 121 citizens as South Africa hosts millions of migrants
DRC repatriates 121 citizens as violence affects millions of foreign nationals in South Africa.
South African police arrest 69 as xenophobic violence escalates to looting
South African police arrested 69 after xenophobic violence escalated to looting amid mass migrant exodus.