In 2026, reports have emerged regarding third-country migrant deportations from the United States to African nations, primarily highlighted by journalists and NGOs. On April 18, a group of 15 individuals from South America arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after being deported from the US, with their destination revealed only a day prior to their departure.

As police intensify their efforts, more foreigners, including Zimbabwean nationals, are seeking to leave the country. The situation has prompted a significant number of individuals to arrange for repatriation amid the ongoing crackdown.

Some Nigerians in South Africa have reportedly taken up arms to defend themselves after rejecting a deadline to leave the country, amid rising tensions with anti-migrant groups advocating for the expulsion of foreign nationals. This situation has sparked global outrage, according to Daily Trust.

The Government of Uganda has evacuated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa due to recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence, which resulted in the deaths of at least three Ugandans and the displacement of hundreds. The first group of 273 returnees, including 255 adults and 18 children, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

Three suspects were arrested in Migori County following an intelligence-led operation by detectives, which resulted in the recovery of two illegal firearms, ammunition, and a cache of suspected stolen property, according to Capital FM.

The United States has deported Nigerian national Ayodeji Ajayi due to multiple criminal convictions, including domestic violence. This action is part of the US's ongoing immigration enforcement efforts, as stated by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on their official X account.