Foreign nationals from Rwanda and Somalia sought protection in South Africa, prompting ministerial discussions on the migration crisis.

The entities involved

• Rwanda →

  country in East Africa

  • NSSF invests in regional equities and debt, focusing on financial markets across East and Central Africa.Mon 07:54
  • Diplomatic talks between Rwanda and South Africa aim to rebuild relations.Mon 03:57
• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51
• Somalia →

  sovereign state in Africa

  • PLA Navy conducts goodwill visits to Myanmar and deploys a task group for escort missions near Somalia.Mon 13:22
  • The African Union is deploying peace operations in Somalia, the Central African Republic, Burundi, and Sudan, working with international partners.Mon 10:34

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