Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa amid anti-migrant sentiment
Nigeria has begun repatriating its citizens from South Africa due to rising anti-migrant sentiment. A flight with 268 Nigerians landed in Lagos, with about 1,000 registered for return. Other African nations have also repatriated citizens.
Nigeria has commenced the repatriation of its citizens from South Africa, a move prompted by increasing anti-migrant sentiment within the country. A flight carrying 268 Nigerian nationals landed in Lagos on Thursday morning, having departed from Johannesburg. This group represents a portion of approximately 1,000 individuals who have registered with the Nigerian consulate in South Africa for repatriation. Several other African nations, including Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, have also undertaken similar efforts to bring their citizens home amidst the heightened tensions.
Sources: BBC News — World