Xenophobia Archives

South Africa Seeks Repayment From African States for $18 Million Migrant Repatriation Bill

South Africa is seeking reimbursement from several African countries for the cost of repatriating thousands of their citizens as authorities intensify a crackdown on undocumented migration. The Department of Home…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Ghana Repatriates 1,000 More Citizens from South Africa.

The Government of Ghana has begun repatriating another 1,000 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa as anti-migrant violence and hostility toward foreign nationals continue to escalate in parts of the country.…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Nigeria Completes Repatriation of 1,490 Citizens from South Africa Amid Xenophobia Concerns

Nigeria has completed the voluntary repatriation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following weeks of rising anti-immigrant sentiment, xenophobic attacks and protests targeting undocumented migrants, the Nigerian government has announced.…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Nearly 100,000 Zimbabweans Return Home Amid South Africa Migration Tensions

Nearly 100,000 Zimbabwean nationals have returned home from South Africa since the end of May amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and pressure on undocumented migrants to leave the country, Zimbabwean authorities…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026

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Malawians Seek Repatriation from South Africa Amid Immigration Crackdown

Hundreds of Malawian nationals gathered outside Malawi's embassy in Johannesburg on Tuesday, seeking assistance to return home as South Africa's intensified immigration enforcement and rising anti-migrant sentiment continue to affect…

Africa News Now July 15, 2026

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South African Police Launch Special Probe into Killing of Anti-Migrant Group Leader

South African police have established a special multidisciplinary task team to investigate the fatal shooting of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, the Gauteng provincial leader of the anti-migrant movement March and March.…

Africa News Now July 15, 2026

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Ghana to Begin Final Mass Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa on July 25

The Government of Ghana will begin the final phase of its mass evacuation of citizens from South Africa on July 25, with nearly 900 Ghanaians expected to be repatriated after…

Africa News Now July 15, 2026

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Nigeria Seeks Compensation for Citizens Affected by South Africa Anti-Migrant Protests

Nigeria says it is gathering information on citizens who recently returned from South Africa after anti-migrant protests forced hundreds of foreigners to leave, with plans to seek compensation for businesses…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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South Africa Deports Over 53,000 Undocumented Migrants Amid Nationwide Immigration Crackdown

South Africa has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 undocumented foreign nationals in the five weeks since launching a nationwide migration management campaign, as authorities intensify efforts to enforce immigration…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026