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Repatriation
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Nigerian High Commission Launches Repatriation Portal for Nationals in South Africa
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has debuted an online registration system for citizens interested in voluntary repatriation, with a deadline set for August 12, 2026.
Abuja receives 37 Nigerians returning from Türkiye
NEMA has facilitated the safe return of 37 Nigerians from Türkiye to Abuja, marking another successful repatriation effort supported by various government agencies.
Nigeria Concludes Repatriation of Nearly 1,500 Citizens from South Africa
Nigeria has officially completed the evacuation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following weeks of anti-immigrant unrest and violence that triggered mass repatriations across the region.
Uganda Completes Initial Evacuation of Over 1,100 Citizens from South Africa
Uganda has finalized the first phase of its voluntary evacuation, bringing 1,102 citizens home from South Africa amid ongoing xenophobic tension.
Mass return of 38,000 Malawians from South Africa follows xenophobic violence
Over 38,000 Malawians have fled South Africa following a month of anti-migrant violence, with six deaths reported during the transit process.
Uganda Concludes Initial Phase of Evacuating 1,102 Citizens from South Africa
Uganda has successfully brought home 1,102 nationals from South Africa through a series of six coordinated evacuation flights following recent xenophobic unrest.
Oba of Benin Welcomes 18 Repatriated Artifacts Home After Over a Century
Oba Ewuare II has reclaimed 18 looted artifacts returned from Switzerland, marking a significant step in the ongoing effort to recover cultural items stolen during the 1897 British expedition.
Uganda Brings Home First Citizens Escaping South African Xenophobia
A group of 273 Ugandans has returned home from South Africa as the government launches an evacuation mission to protect its citizens from ongoing xenophobic violence.
Minister Ojukwu Welcomes Five Nigerians Released from Ivorian Prison
Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has facilitated the return of five Nigerians detained in Cote D’Ivoire without trial, calling for state-level support for their reintegration.
Thousands Depart South Africa Amidst Xenophobic Protests and Unofficial Deadline
Thousands of undocumented foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa as nationwide protests and vigilante-led anti-immigrant campaigns result in violence, deaths, and mass government-assisted repatriations.