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Nigeria Considers Sanctions and Repatriation Amid South Africa Xenophobia

Nigeria's foreign minister announced the country is considering retaliatory measures against South Africa and has begun repatriating its citizens following increased xenophobic attacks. Ghana has also evacuated approximately 1,000 of its citizens from South Africa due to the escalating violence.

7 Jun, 17:13 — 9 Jun, 05:00
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BBCHigh1d ago

South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration

He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

Albanese vows to cut Australian migration after rise fuels support for populist One Nation

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday migration levels were reducing, responding to an opinion poll showing a right-wing populist party ahead of governing Labor. Support for One Nation party was 31 per cent, ahead of Labor on 30 per cent, a Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on Monday showed. Albanese’s net approval rating has sunk to its lowest level since the 2022 election at minus 24, with 36 per cent of Australians satisfied with his performance, 60 per ce...

By Agence France-Presse

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mail-guardianMostly Factual1d ago

Ramaphosa unveils immigration crackdown, warns against xenophobia

Ramaphosa said South Africa could protect its borders while upholding constitutional values and human dignity.

By Eyaaz

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Premium TimesMostly Factual4h ago

Xenophobia: Nigeria may retaliate against South Africa — Foreign Minister

The Minister also referred to the claim by the South African government that the violence is only directed at illegal immigrants as false. The post Xenophobia: Nigeria may retaliate against South Africa — Foreign Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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punch-ngMostly Factual4h ago

Xenophobia: Nigeria weighs sanctions against S’Africa

Nigeria is weighing sanctions against South Africa due to renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. The government expresses displeasure and considers retal Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-nigeria-weighs-sanctions-against-safrica/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed14h ago

Xenophobia: We’re considering retaliatory measures against South Africans – FG

'This is up to our legislature. This is a decision that has to be taken at the highest level of government. But it’s not off the table' The post Xenophobia: We’re considering retaliatory measures against South Africans – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Oboh

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myjoyonlineMixed18h ago

Coming home: Turning pain into new beginning – Reflections on the return of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa

I watched the news reports on the xenophobic attacks on fellow Africans with a heavy heart. To see brothers turn on brothers on this continent is a wound that cuts deep.

By Karen Tei

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