Nigerians seek return from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

Nigerians in South Africa are increasingly seeking to return home amid renewed concerns over xenophobic tensions, with officials in Abuja confirming that many of those requesting evacuation lack valid residency documents.

Nigerian foreign ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa explained that the voluntary repatriation effort largely involves individuals whose legal status in South Africa has lapsed.

“Those that have indicated interest…