Anti-migrant protests persist in South Africa, with activists searching door-to-door for undocumented migrants and handing them to police. Humanitarian groups report documented migrants and refugees are also targeted, leading to disruption of healthcare services.
Zambian citizens are returning to their homeland due to escalating anti-migrant sentiment and violence in South Africa. Many have lost their homes, livelihoods, and belongings, with some governments organizing repatriation efforts. South African leaders deny inherent xenophobia, citing complex migration challenges.
A diplomatic dispute has emerged between South Africa and Ghana following reports of a Ghanaian man's death in Cape Town. Ghana claims Bashiru Isak was killed during anti-migrant protests, a claim South Africa denies, stating no such incident is recorded. Police are investigating the death of another Ghanaian, Kwabena Boagen, in a separate incident linked to extortion.
South Africa and Ghana are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute after Ghana claimed a 40-year-old Ghanaian man, Bashiru Isak, was shot dead during anti-migrant protests in Cape Town. South African officials deny this, stating police have no record of the murder, but are investigating the killing of another Ghanaian, Kwabena Boagen, linked to extortion.
South African police arrested over 900 people during nationwide anti-migrant protests. While most demonstrations were peaceful, 12 saw police intervention, resulting in arrests for public violence, robbery, and immigration violations. One person was shot dead during looting in Johannesburg.
Thousands participated in anti-migrant protests across South Africa on Tuesday, demanding the expulsion of undocumented foreigners. The demonstrations, largely peaceful, were monitored by a significant police presence. President Cyril Ramaphosa met with protest leaders to urge peaceful conduct.
South African authorities deployed police and military units in anticipation of anti-immigrant demonstrations organized by vigilante groups. The protests, targeting undocumented foreign nationals, have raised concerns about potential violence and harassment, echoing past unrest.
South Africa faces escalating anti-migrant protests, driven by right-wing groups demanding undocumented migrants leave by June 30. Analysts link the movements to populist parties exploiting economic grievances, despite migrants' significant economic contributions, raising fears of violence and investment loss.
Nigerian police have cautioned against reprisals targeting South African nationals or businesses following anti-migrant protests in South Africa. Despite no confirmed attacks on Nigerians, the warning follows rising tensions and calls for calm from Nigerian officials.
Nigeria is arranging voluntary repatriation flights for its citizens in South Africa following xenophobic attacks that have killed at least two Nigerians and four Ethiopians. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants have registered, with numbers expected to rise. Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner to convey "profound concern" over documented attacks on Nigerian businesses and citizens.
Nigeria will formally convey its profound concern at a meeting on Monday over anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, including documented mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses. At least two Nigerians and four Ethiopians have been killed in recent weeks, with attacks also targeting citizens of other African countries. The incidents threaten existing relations between Africa's most industrialized country and other continental nations.
