Overview
- Nigeria’s foreign ministry called in South Africa’s high commissioner to lodge a formal protest over attacks on Nigerians and their businesses.
- Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said the government is organizing voluntary flights and has 130 Nigerians registered so far through its mission in South Africa.
- Nigerian associations on the ground are helping collect names and contact details to speed up travel arrangements for those who choose to return.
- The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg warned of nationwide anti-foreigner demonstrations, advised citizens to avoid confrontations, and urged some shop owners to close temporarily in high-risk areas.
- Reports from April describe two Nigerians who died after encounters with South African security personnel, allegations that drew public condemnations from the UN chief and South African ministers who promised enforcement against xenophobic violence.