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WORLDJul 2Thousands return to Malawi to escape South Africa's xenophobic violenceFrance 24 [en]
WORLDJul 2Migrants pick up pieces back home after fleeing South AfricaBack in his village in rural Malawi, Ahamadi Assani recalled his terror during an attack by anti-foreigner vigilantes in South Africa that led him to flee the country with just a few bags. The post Migrants pick up pieces back home after fleeing South Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 2Malawians returning from South Africa face uncertain futureMalawians forced to return home after fleeing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa are facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding after abandoning their jobs and lives across the border.Africanews [en]
WORLDJul 2More than 900 arrested during South Africa’s antimigrant protestsWave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 2Xenophobia: South African govt must act to protect Nigerians, others – OfficialOn Tuesday, South Africans marched out in droves across cities to protest the presence of African migrants in the country. The post Xenophobia: South African govt must act to protect Nigerians, others – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 1South African police say anti-immigrant protests were 'mostly peaceful'South African police said Wednesday that nationwide anti-immigration protests held the previous day were "mostly peaceful", despite isolated incidents of looting and criminal activity.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South AfricaNigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.BBC World
POLITICSJul 1Looting, arrests follow South Africa’s anti-immigrant protestsPolice were out in force for the protests, announcing Wednesday that most were peaceful but around 900 people were arrested over the day, some for looting. The post Looting, arrests follow South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 1Stores assess damage after looting in South Africa's anti-foreigner protestsRansacked shelves and discarded packaging were all that remained inside several shops near the port city of Durban Wednesday after looting during protests demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave South Africa.Africanews [en]
WORLDJul 1Xenophobia Attacks: Natasha hails Air Peace for evacuating 533 Nigerians from South AfricaBy John Alechenu, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has commended Air Peace for evacuating 533 stranded Nigerians from South Africa, describing the humanitarian mission as “patriotism in action.” The senator, who represents Kogi Central, said the airline’s intervention demonstrated that corporate leadership goes beyond profit-making to serving humanity. Air Peace on Tuesday completed its second evacuation […] The post Xenophobia Attacks: Natasha hails Air Peace for evacuating 533 Nigerians from South Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 1A look back at two decades of xenophobic flare-ups in South AfricaThe anti-migrant protesters in South Africa blame foreigners for the nation's unemployment and high crime. It's a familiar story for South Africans -- this is the biggest such demonstrations since 2008, when a wave of anti-migrant violence spread across the country. Nearly two decades earlier, in May 2008, a wave of xenophobic riots started in Johannesburg before spreading across the country.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 1'Foreigners out!': South Africa's xenophobic movements flex muscles in protestsOn Tuesday, June 30, anti-immigrant protests took place in major South African cities targeting undocumented foreigners. While thousands have already fled the country under pressure from xenophobic groups, fears of violence loomed large, but the day passed mostly peacefully.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 1Thousands march in South Africa demanding illegal migrants leaveTens of thousands of people marched on June 30th South Africa's largest cities, following a call from around 20 organisations demanding that South Africa tighten its immigration policy. The day was largely peaceful, despite a few arrests for attempted looting. Clashes between South Africans and immigrants have left at least four people dead in recent weeks. More than 25,000 undocumented migrants have already left the country following these events, said the police. Police remain on high alert for the rest of the evening. Reporting by Caroline Dumay, Stefan Carstens and Eunice Masson in the strFrance 24 [en]
BUSINESSJul 1South Africa Fuel Prices Drop: Massive Relief at the Pumps for MotoristsPRETORIA – South African motorists are finally seeing some relief at the pumps as fuel prices drop significantly across the board this Wednesday. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed the adjustments, citing lower global oil prices and a stronger Rand against the US dollar as the primary drivers for the cuts. Department spokesperson [...]southafricatoday_net · south africa
WORLDJul 1Repatriation flight carrying 269 Nigerians fleeing South Africa arrives in LagosA total of 269 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as authorities completed the latest repatriation effort following a June 30 deadline issued by anti-immigration groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country.Africanews [en]
WORLDJul 1Zimbabwean citizen recounts leaving South Africa over anti-migrant sentimentAfricanews [en]
WORLDJul 1Xenophobia: FG to seek compensation from South Africa for Nigerians’ abandoned propertiesfederal government has said it would seek from its South African counterpart compensation for Nigerians forced to abandon businesses and other valuable properties as they returned home, following renewed anti-immigrant tensions in the country. The post Xenophobia: FG to seek compensation from South Africa for Nigerians’ abandoned properties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJun 30Anti-Immigrant Marches Held Across South AfricaForeign Policy
POLITICSJun 30South Africa's anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violenceThousands of people marched across South Africa on Tuesday to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives. Police were out in force for nationwide protests which capped demonstrations led by citizen-led groups who set an unofficial June 30 deadline for foreigners without papers to leave. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Fredson Guilengue, Senior Regional Programme Manager at the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Southern Africa.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJun 30Thousands march in South Africa demanding departure of undocumented foreignersIn tonight's edition, South Africa's Day of anti-Immigration marches set as a deadline by organizers is thankfully a far more calm affair than many had feared. Also, rescue services in Ghana are still racing to manage severe flooding that has cost at least a dozen lives. And at Kenya’s largest mental health hospital, patients encounter a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJun 30What happened on South Africa’s anti-migrant ‘deadline day’Protests in South Africa after campaign groups set June 30 as a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJun 30Police deployed as anti - immigrant protests spread in South Africaafricaleader.com · South Africa
POLITICSJun 30Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South AfricaFrom Johannesburg to Durban, thousands marched across South Africa demanding undocumented migrants leave the country. The nationwide protests followed weeks of demonstrations by citizen-led groups that set an unofficial June 30 deadline for migrants without legal status to depart.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJun 30Photos: Thousands flee South Africa as anti-immigrant deadline sparks nationwide protestsVanguard Nigeria
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