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Repatriation
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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.
Nigeria pursues restitution for properties abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria's Acting High Commissioner, Alexander Ajayi, announced that the government is documenting abandoned assets of returning Nigerians to demand compensation from South African authorities amidst growing xenophobic tensions.
Humanitarian Minister Applauds Nigerian Returnees from South Africa
Minister Bernard Doro praised the resilience of 269 Nigerians returning from South Africa amid xenophobic tensions, while the government commits to supporting their reintegration.
Nigeria to Seek Restitution from South Africa for Displaced Business Owners
The Nigerian government is documenting assets abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa to pursue compensation claims with South African authorities, while also clarifying that many returnees held legal immigration status.