Tensions are causing migrants from Ghana, Mozambique, and Nigeria to leave South Africa, where violence against foreign nationals is reported in Johannesburg. Malawians are also seeking repatriation.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
Tensions are causing migrants from Ghana, Mozambique, and Nigeria to leave South Africa, where violence against foreign nationals is reported in Johannesburg. Malawians are also seeking repatriation.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ghanaian national Emmanuel Akuoko faced xenophobia and administrative failures during his stay in South Africa.Sub-event
- Returnees from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks received a comprehensive welfare package.Sub-event
Nigerian President refused a meeting with South African delegation, escalating the diplomatic crisis.1 source
- Ghanaian and Nigerian migrants are facing attacks in South Africa, leading to forced departures and calls for legal action against the country.Sub-event
- Ramaphosa's visit to Ghana was postponed, while Ghana and Nigeria condemned anti-immigrant violence in South Africa.Sub-event
- Migrant workers from Malawi and Mozambique are leaving South Africa, prompting expert analysis of the negative economic impact.Sub-event
- Mozambique and Ghana report deaths of their nationals in South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions.Sub-event
- Civil unrest is occurring in major South African economic hubs, leading to the movement of deportees into Mozambique.Sub-event
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- Pietermaritzburg is serving as a temporary refuge site and major processing hub for displaced persons.Sub-event
- Malawian nationals are fleeing xenophobic violence.Sub-event
Migrant tensions rise in South Africa as nationals from several African countries seek safety or repatriation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ghana
country in West Africa
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Mozambique
country in Southeastern Africa; the current form of Mozambique since 1975
Related events
- South Africa is facilitating the repatriation of Malawian citizens, leading to deportation protests in Johannesburg.
- South Africa is managing immigration enforcement, repatriating Nigerian nationals, and hosting displaced Malawian refugees in Durban.
- Calls for reconciliation regarding xenophobic violence and migration issues between Nigeria and South Africa.
- South Africa hosted the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with President Ramaphosa vowing tougher action against illegal immigration.
- Malawian migrants are seeking refuge in South Africa, prompting President Ramaphosa to issue a warning against scapegoating vulnerable people.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- nationalaccordnewspaper.com
- timeslive.co.za
- namibian.com.na
- nelsonmandela.org
- newsday.co.zw
- jacarandafm.com
- arabnews.com