Thousands of people have returned to Malawi, fleeing weeks of xenophobic violence in South Africa that has claimed four lives and seen marches demanding the departure of undocumented foreign nationals.

South Africa is preparing for potential unrest as hardline groups have issued an ultimatum for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country by June 30. Authorities and companies are increasing security measures in anticipation of the deadline.

A joint operation by Polish police and Border Guard officers resulted in the arrest of nearly 2,000 wanted individuals and 140 undocumented foreign nationals, with deportation proceedings initiated for dozens.

An update from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, reports that two out of nearly 460 foreign nationals processed were found to be undocumented.

A Nigerian man, husband of a South African deputy executive mayor, has been arrested in Bloemfontein after police discovered 28 suspected undocumented foreign nationals at a guest house.

Nigerian Army troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, arrested 46 suspected undocumented foreign nationals during a security operation in Ogun state.

South Africa is experiencing a surge in anti-migrant tensions, with vigilante groups reportedly demanding undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by the end of June.

A criminal network involved in forging and distributing documents and facilitating the stay of undocumented foreign nationals in 'safe houses' in Athens has been dismantled following police operations on March 22 and 23, 2026.

South Africa's self-imposed June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country is being viewed as a significant moment in post-apartheid governance. The events surrounding this deadline highlight issues of state authority and African integration.

Polish police and border guards conducted a joint operation across the country, detaining nearly 2,000 wanted individuals and 140 undocumented foreign nationals. Dozens of foreigners face deportation proceedings.

Lithuanian border guards detained six undocumented foreign nationals traveling on the Riga-Vilnius train, one of whom presented a suspected forged French residence permit, with all having flight tickets from Vilnius to Copenhagen.

Antigua is preparing to introduce an amnesty program aimed at undocumented foreign nationals residing in the country, offering a pathway for regularization.