South Africa Immigration Crackdown
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South Africa has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigration, arresting over 40,000 undocumented migrants this year. However, the Justice Minister disputes the narrative of inherent xenophobia, stating that recent evacuations targeted illegal African immigrants. Despite these claims, South African artists are facing show cancellations across Africa, which the minister attributed to these events.
Xenophobia: Senate pushes sanctions against S’Africa, orders probe
- Nigeria's Senate is considering sanctions against South Africa and ordering a probe into alleged xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians. - Lawmakers expressed concern over a reported ultimatum issued to Nigerians in South Africa, viewing it as a threat to their safety and businesses. - While some senators called for severing diplomatic ties, others urged caution, suggesting the attacks might be …
Ghana Cancels South African President's State Visit Amid Xenophobic Attacks
- Ghana has suspended the state visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, scheduled for August, due to escalating xenophobic violence in South Africa. - The decision follows the death of a Gha…
Xenophobic violence displaces thousands in South Africa; victims recount attacks
- Thousands of immigrants and refugees in Durban, South Africa, are being forced to abandon their homes due to xenophobic violence. - Families, including those with infants, are living on the streets …
Seize S’African companies profits to pay xenophobia victims, Oshiomhole urges FG
- Senator Adams Oshiomhole urged Nigeria's Federal Government to seize profits from South African companies operating in Nigeria. - He proposed using these funds to compensate Nigerians whose business…
Nigerian Senate rejects nationalizing SA firms over xenophobia compensation
- Nigerian lawmakers rejected a proposal to nationalize South African companies like MTN and DStv to compensate victims of xenophobic attacks. - Senators debated the motion, with some advocating for s…
Xenophobia: Senate threatens diplomatic action against South Africa, orders fresh probe
- Nigeria's Senate warned it may review diplomatic ties with South Africa over continued xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. - Lawmakers condemned the reported targeting of Nigerian citizens and busines…