Tag: #SouthAfrica
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TINUBU URGES ECOWAS TO SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE AGAINST AFRO-PHOBIC ATTACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA
President Bola Tinubu has urged ECOWAS leaders to present a united front against Afro-phobic attacks following recent incidents targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Sierra Leone, Tinubu said the regional…
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AIR PEACE COMPLETES SOUTH AFRICA EVACUATION, BRINGS HOME 1,393 NIGERIANS
Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government’s humanitarian evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 evacuees aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline said the final flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, bringing the total number of Nigerians evacuated to 1,393 across five dedicated missions. It…
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EXPERTS WARN AGAINST SHUTTING SOUTH AFRICAN FIRMS OVER XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS
Business professionals and media experts have cautioned against calls to shut down South African companies operating in Nigeria, warning that such a move could inflict greater economic harm on Nigeria than on South Africa. Their comments follow renewed public outrage over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The stakeholders were…
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XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS: AIR PEACE EVACUATES MORE NIGERIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Air Peace has done the fourth phase of evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing home another 284 Nigerian nationals. The spokesperson for Air Peace, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, disclosed this in a statement on Friday July 10 in Lagos. He said the development was part of Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens affected by…
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NO NIGERIAN WILLING TO LEAVE SOUTH AFRICA WILL BE LEFT BEHIND – FG
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says the Federal Government will ensure that no Nigerian who has indicated interest in leaving South Africa is left behind. This was contained in a statement issued by Dr Magnus Eze, her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, on Thursday June 18 in Abuja. Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed…
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MEXICO HUMBLES SOUTH AFRICA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Mexico City. The host took the lead in the 9th minute of the tie when Julian Quinones found the back of the net after South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole made a defensive error. South Africa’s push for an…
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ANTI-IMMIGRATION PROTESTS CONTINUE IN SOUTH AFRICA AFTER PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Thousands of people have taken part in anti-immigration protests in Johannesburg, South Africa, following a national address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on migration and border control. The demonstrations, which took place in parts of Gauteng Province, saw participants calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws and improved access to job opportunities for South African citizens.…
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RAMAPHOSA ORDERS TOUGHER ACTIONS ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION AS XENOPHOBIA FEARS RISE IN SOUTH AFRICA
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced sweeping new measures to address illegal migration, amid rising public tension, anti-foreigner protests and fears of renewed xenophobic violence in the country. In a national address, Ramaphosa said his government would tighten immigration enforcement, strengthen border controls, tackle corruption in the immigration system and introduce tougher penalties for…
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS MEDAL TABLE AS NIGERIA HOLDS SECOND PLACE AT AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP
South Africa is currently leading the medal table at the 2026 African Track Cycling Championships, while Nigeria holds second place in the standings. The Cycling Federation of Nigeria reports that a total of 103 medals have been won so far, including gold, silver and bronze across participating countries. South Africa leads with 19 gold medals,…
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NIGERIA SUMMONS SOUTH AFRICAN ENVOY OVER ATTACKS ON CITIZENS
Diplomatic tensions are heating up as Nigeria demands answers over rising hostility toward its citizens in South Africa. Abuja, May 2, 2026 — Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner for a high-level meeting on May 4, following reports of protests, harassment, and attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses. Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu…
