10 articles tagged with “repatriation”
The president of a Nigerian union has appealed to President Tinubu's government to facilitate the evacuation of 300 more Nigerians from South Africa amid ongoing concerns over xenophobic violence, as the final official repatriation flight prepares to land in Lagos.
The South African government has repatriated or deported more than 53,000 foreign nationals in under a month as part of a nationwide operation targeting illegal migration, according to media reports.
Justice Minister Mamoloko Kubayi confirmed that more than 53,000 foreigners have been deported or repatriated in less than a month, as operations continue at Musina’s temporary repatriation centre.
The Home Affairs department reports a slight decline in the number of migrants processed at the Musina Temporary Repatriation Centre near Beitbridge, as repatriation efforts continue following recent anti-immigrant unrest.
More than 53,000 foreign nationals have been repatriated or deported from South Africa during anti-foreigner protests, while Uganda completes the first phase of repatriating 1,102 of its citizens.
More than 700 migrants were left stranded outside the Epping repatriation centre in Cape Town, awaiting assistance amid growing uncertainty over their status and care.
A civil society group has urged the federal government to establish a comprehensive support programme for Nigerians returning from South Africa, as 271 returnees are expected in Lagos.
Hundreds of Nigerians have been repatriated following a surge in xenophobic violence and anti-immigrant protests across South African cities, as tensions flare in Johannesburg and beyond.
As anti-migrant protests loom, South Africa ramps up drone and AI surveillance, while regional voices shift blame to instability in origin countries.
A surge in Malawian nationals seeking refuge at South African consulates has led to emergency repatriation efforts, as officials warn of growing humanitarian and security concerns.