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Xenophobia Uganda repatriates 1102 citizens from South Africa

Uganda has repatriated more than 1100 of its citizens from South Africa as part of an emergency evacuation prompted by rising xenophobic violence and anti migrant protests. The operation began with a first group of 273 Ugandans who arrived at Entebbe International Airport on a chartered Uganda Airlines flight from O R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Subsequent flights have brought in additional groups as the government works through a list of nationals who registered for voluntary return. According to Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Uganda High Commission in Pretoria the repatriation was ordered by President Yoweri Museveni to safeguard the lives and welfare of Ugandans living in South Africa. Officials said the government is covering the full cost of the evacuation including flights and immediate reception support on arrival. The exercise is being coordinated by the Ministry […]

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Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos

Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its repatriation exercise. The returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday. Their arrival is part of the ongoing effort to bring back Nigerians who signed up for evacuation following reports of xenophobic attacks and rising tension in South Africa. The evacuation is being coordinated by the Federal Government with support from relevant agencies and partners. More Nigerians are expected to arrive in the coming days as the exercise continues.

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FG processing new flight to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa

The Federal Government is processing a new evacuation flight to bring more Nigerians home from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals. Officials say hundreds of citizens have registered to return and will be airlifted at no cost to them.punchng+1 According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, screening and documentation of willing returnees has been extended so that more affected Nigerians can be captured. President Bola Tinubu has approved multiple evacuation flights to be operated by Nigerian carrier Air Peace, with each trip expected to carry around 260–270 passengers back to Lagos.guardianyoutubeguardian+1 The government says the new flight is part of a broader programme to fully evacuate all Nigerians who wish to leave South Africa by the end of June, in response to ongoing tensions and attacks. Returnees will be received in Lagos by federal officials and given […]

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FG to evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before June 30

The Federal Government has announced plans to evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before June 30, following renewed xenophobic attacks and rising anti-migrant sentiment in parts of the country. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the evacuation exercise is already underway, with the first batch of 258 Nigerians successfully airlifted from South Africa to Lagos as part of the voluntary repatriation scheme. The move comes amid reports of fresh attacks and threats against foreign nationals, with activists in South Africa issuing a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country, prompting Nigeria to accelerate its evacuation plans. The government earlier approved at least five evacuation flights, operated by Air Peace, after more than 500 Nigerians were screened and cleared to return home, with the screening window extended to accommodate more applicants. Officials say about 1,000 Nigerians […]

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NEMA Repatriates 497 Nigerians from Niger Republic

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons has successfully repatriated 497 stranded Nigerian migrants from the Niger Republic to Nigeria. The returnees were brought back from Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, through a coordinated voluntary repatriation programme supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). They arrived at the border and were received by emergency officials from their respective states together with representatives of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs, the Nigeria Red Cross and security agencies. Among those repatriated were adult males, adult females and children who had left Nigeria to seek greener pastures in various European countries but could not afford to return when their journey became frustrated. Many of them were stranded in Niger Republic after being turned back or unable to […]

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Australia arrests women linked to Islamic State

Three women linked to the Islamic State (IS) group have been arrested after returning to Australia following years spent in detention camps in Syria. Australian authorities confirmed that the women, all Australian citizens, arrived with a group that also included nine children. Kawsar Abbas, 53, and Zeinab Ahmed, 31, were arrested upon arrival in Melbourne, while Janai Safar, 32, was taken into custody after landing in Sydney. A fourth woman travelling with the group was not arrested. The return of the women has reignited political debate in Australia over how to handle former IS members and their families who remained stranded in Syria after the collapse of the so-called caliphate in 2019. Australian officials said the government did not arrange the repatriation but had long prepared for the possibility of their return. The children, believed to be between six years […]

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Nigeria Plans Evacuation Amid South Africa Attacks

Nigeria is preparing plans to repatriate citizens in South Africa who wish to return home, amid rising concerns over attacks targeting foreign nationals. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said at least 130 Nigerians have already registered for voluntary evacuation, with expectations that more will join as fears grow over escalating tensions. She conveyed the concern of President Bola Tinubu, condemning recent violence and public demonstrations marked by xenophobic rhetoric and anti-migrant sentiment. Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner and plans to formally express its concerns during a meeting, warning that the incidents could strain diplomatic relations between the two countries. The discussions are expected to address recent protests by anti-immigrant groups, as well as reported cases of harassment, violence, and damage to businesses owned by Nigerians. Odumegwu-Ojukwu stressed that the safety of Nigerian citizens remains a top priority. She […]

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US halts immigration applications from 19 countries

The United States government has announced a temporary halt to immigration applications from 19 countries, citing security, documentation, and cooperation concerns with the affected states.​ US officials said the move targets countries that have failed to meet required standards on identity verification, information sharing, or the repatriation of their citizens who are ordered to leave the US.​ The suspension affects several categories of immigration, including some family-based, work-related, and other visa programmes, although limited exemptions may apply for humanitarian or urgent cases.​ Authorities stressed that the measure is under ongoing review and could be lifted once the listed countries improve cooperation on security checks, travel documents, and migration management.​ Governments of the affected nations have been formally notified and urged to work with US agencies to resolve outstanding issues and restore full immigration processing as soon as possible.

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Nigerians Stuck in Ethiopian Prisons as Repatriation Deal Stalls

Dozens of Nigerians remain imprisoned in Ethiopia due to a stalled repatriation agreement, with the Nigerian government blaming Ethiopian authorities for the delay. The crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which would allow convicted Nigerians to serve their sentences in Nigeria, has been ready on the Nigerian side but is awaiting ratification by the Ethiopian government. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, confirmed that Nigeria has "fulfilled its own side of the formalities," and the holdup is from "the Ethiopian side." Reports from 2023 indicated over 270 Nigerians were in Ethiopian prisons, mostly for drug offences. Advocacy groups are raising alarms about the "deplorable" conditions, alleging inadequate food, medical neglect, and brutal treatment. Ambassador Onwuka Collins of the My Dreamalive Development Foundation stated that some inmates have already died from illness and the harsh conditions, urging for […]

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Ghanaian Student Dies in Latvia, Body Returned Home

A young Ghanaian student who died under suspicious circumstances in Latvia has had his body repatriated to Ghana, with family demanding justice and transparency surrounding his death. What We Found The deceased, 18-year-old Nana Agyei Oduru Ahyia, was a first-year Electrical Engineering (Adaptronic) student at Riga Technical University, enrolled in July 2024. He died on June 4, 2025, allegedly after falling from the sixth floor of his student apartment in Riga  Three days before his death, he shared a disturbing voice note alleging he had been poisoned. The family disputes an accident, expressing disbelief that he would take his own life. Ghanaian relatives, with support from the Embassy in Berlin, traveled to Latvia to seek answers. They reported a lack of responsiveness from Latvian authorities and called for a transparent, independent investigation. As pressure has mounted, Ghana’s diplomatic mission and […]

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