Xenophobia: Nigerians Take up Arms in South Africa, defend...

Xenophobia: Nigerians take up arms in South Africa, defend...

Some Nigerians in South Africa who appeared to have rejected the June 30 deadline to leave the country have taken up arms to defend themselves. Daily Trust reports that anti-migrant groups have been pushing for the ejection of foreign nationals, a move that has generated global outrage. Groups such as March and March, who are at the forefront of those mobilising against illegal immigrants, claim they take jobs and services from locals. “South Af…

Open Letter To Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Leader Of The Anti-Immigrant March And March Movement In South Africa

The Mike Campbell Foundation responds to IOL's interview with Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, leader of the March and March group.

Afrophobia: Should Nigeria Ask South African Companies To Leave?

By Lasisi Olagunju, July 6, 2026 Jacob Zuma was President of South Africa when he declared on October 21, 2013 that South Africa should not “think like Africans in Africa, generally.” The remark, delivered at an ANC manifesto forum at Wits University, elicited gasps across Africa. History remembers it as the infamous “I am not an African” speech. As of three days ago, the Nigerian government has evacuated 801 Nigerians from South Africa. From ci…

Xenophobia: Nigerians stand guard, confront South African violent protesters

Some Nigerians reportedly armed themselves in South Africa after renewed xenophobic attacks, while police intervened and Nigeria urged citizens to remain calm.