Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

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First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 11:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A further 83 Nigerians have voluntarily returned from South Africa, bringing reported returnees to 1,476. Nigerian authorities say 90 Nigerians have been killed since 2022.

SO WHAT?

The attacks are driving cross-border displacement and worsening tensions between Nigerian and South African communities.

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en.apa.azen

Ministry: 48 internationally wanted persons returned to Azerbaijan, 20 extradited abroad

Aug 21, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC

saharareporters.comen

Another 83 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks Arrive In Lagos

Aug 20, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

tribuneonlineng.comen

Xenophobia: Nigerian returnees hit 1,476 as 83 more voluntarily return from South Africa

Aug 20, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

premiumtimesng.comen

Xenophobia: 83 Nigerians return from South Africa, FG says 90 killed since 2022

Aug 20, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

thesun.ngen

Private citizens funded repatriation of 83 Nigerians from South Africa, FG says

Aug 20, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC