Event Brief
UPDATED May 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
May 3, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
Nigerians seek return from South Africa amid xenophobia
By The BriefBrief
Nigerians are expected to opt for voluntary return as xenophobia concerns persist in South Africa.
WHO: Nigerians
WHAT: More Nigerians plan voluntary return from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns.
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
How this story developed (showing 11 of 11 earlier reports)
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Nigeria urges response to South Africa xenophobia
· May 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
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African nations warn citizens in South Africa to stay indoors
· May 7, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
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African nations threaten retaliation against South Africa over xenophobia
· May 6, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
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Nigeria plans visit to South African parliament over xenophobia
· May 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
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South Africa steps up diplomacy over anti-immigrant attacks
· May 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
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Xenophobia backlash in SA prompts African diplomatic protests
· May 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
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Nigeria evacuates 130 citizens from South Africa after protests turn violent
· May 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
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Nigeria says 130 citizens seek repatriation from South Africa
· May 4, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
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Nigeria summons South African ambassador over xenophobic attacks
· May 4, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
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Nigeria summons South Africa envoy over xenophobic incidents
· May 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
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Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on nationals
· May 3, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
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