Nigeria denounces killing of nationals in South Africa amid anti-migrant protests
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Nigerian Foreign Ministry, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, Musa Yunana Joe
South Africa (Pretoria and Witbank)
June 28, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/5/2026, 6:40:29 PM
Two Nigerian nationals were killed in South Africa on June 28. One victim was allegedly killed by police in Pretoria, the other by unidentified attackers in Witbank. Nigeria has denounced the killings and warned that foreign nationals are being targeted.
- Earlier version 17/5/2026, 3:30:31 PM
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