- The Nigerian government is repatriating its citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with Lagos serving as the destination.
- The Nigerian government is repatriating its citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with Lagos serving as the destination.
- The Nigerian government is repatriating its citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with Lagos serving as the destination.
- The Nigerian government is repatriating its citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with Lagos serving as the destination.
The Nigerian government is repatriating its citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with Lagos serving as the destination.
15 reports, 8 independent
Updated Jul 6
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What happened
The Nigerian government is repatriating its citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with Lagos serving as the destination.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.President Tinubu approved an extension of the evacuation exercise for Nigerian citizens.1 source
Evacuation flights are specifically targeting Johannesburg as part of the repatriation plan.1 source
Ramaphosa rejects deadlines for undocumented foreigners as repatriation continues due to violence.1 source
Ramaphosa addresses xenophobic tensions as Nigerian citizens are repatriated from South Africa.1 source
- NEMA managed the arrival of returnees in Lagos, with Uzodimma's state providing relief and Air Peace transporting them from South Africa.Sub-event
- The Nigerian government is repatriating its citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with Lagos serving as the destination.Sub-event
Repatriation logistics are detailed, including the use of Murtala Muhammed International Airport and Air Peace.1 source
Nigerian government, directed by Tinubu, repatriates citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
Related events
- Willie calls for accountability and stronger measures regarding xenophobic attacks against Nigerian nationals in South Africa.
- Nigerians abroad face xenophobic attacks, leading political figures like Peter Obi to criticize government support and seek improved relations.
- Calls for reconciliation regarding xenophobic violence and migration issues between Nigeria and South Africa.
- South Africa is managing immigration enforcement, repatriating Nigerian nationals, and hosting displaced Malawian refugees in Durban.
- The South African government is facing criticism for its failure to protect Nigerian citizens in South Africa.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- vanguardngr.com
- dailypost.ng
- allafrica.com
- africanews.com
- vanguardngr.com
- punchng.com
- naija247news.com
- blueprint.ng
- newsghana.com.gh