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Ghana initiates final evacuation phase for citizens in South Africa
Ghana is finalizing the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of violent xenophobic attacks, with 1,000 more workers expected to arrive home this week.
Dabiri-Erewa urges South Africa compensation; Tinubu seeks diaspora healthcare support
NiDCOM chair Abike Dabiri-Erewa advocates for compensation for displaced Nigerians in South Africa, while President Tinubu outlines plans to leverage diaspora expertise to revitalize Nigeria's healthcare system.
Nigerian Citizen Chika Ibe Reportedly Killed Under Custody in South Africa
A Nigerian national, Chika Ibe, has allegedly died after being tortured by South African police during an operation in Cape Town.
South African court suspends impeachment inquiry into President Ramaphosa over cash scandal
A South African court has ordered a temporary halt to impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa as he challenges a 2022 report regarding a theft scandal at his private ranch.
Nigerian returnee shares near-death experience in South Africa
A Nigerian returnee recounts surviving a targeted attack in South Africa and challenges common xenophobic narratives regarding jobs and relationships.
Ghanaian President Urges African Union to Tackle South African Xenophobic Violence
Ghana's President John Mahama is pressing for an urgent African Union debate on the escalating anti-migrant violence in South Africa that has displaced over 160,000 people.
A Nigerian Migrant’s Account of Losing Legal Status in South Africa
Jamyou Sanni explains how financial strain and the inability to renew his student visa caused him to become an undocumented migrant in South Africa.
Patrice Motsepe dismisses rumors of seeking South African presidency
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has firmly stated he has no intentions of pursuing the South African presidency or the FIFA top job, prioritizing his current leadership responsibilities.
Latest Henley Passport Index: Nigeria Falls to 90th Globally as South Africa Leads Africa
Nigeria has dropped to 90th place on the latest Henley Passport Index, while South Africa maintains its lead as the continent's most powerful travel document.
House of Representatives Pursues Restitution for Nigerians Impacted by South African Xenophobia
Nigeria's House of Representatives is investigating the impact of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, while NICASA reports that local economic instability is emerging as a consequence of targeting foreign-owned businesses.