05/06/2026
Breaking: Nigeria is set to repatriate over 1000 Citizens from South Africa amid Xenophobic attacks against African Migrants.
The Nigerian government has begun arrangements to evacuate citizens living in South Africa willing to return home, following a fresh wave of anti-immigrant hostility that has forced hundreds of foreign nationals expecially Africans from their homes and businesses which has raised fears of renewed xenophobic violence.
Authorities confirmed that the registration and screening process for a voluntary repatriation programme commenced on Thursday, with officials anticipating that more than 1000 Nigerians could take advantage of the initiative.
Speaking on Friday, the Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the exact number of Nigerians seeking to return had yet to be finalised but noted that the figure was expected to surpass 1000 persons.
According to SaharaReporters.
