Nigerians in South Africa protested at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria over delays in repatriation flights for citizens wishing to return home. This demonstration occurred after the federal government initiated the evacuation process amid rising concerns about xenophobic attacks, with a deadline set for June 30, according to African Examiner.

Nigeria reported that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa during anti-immigrant protests last month. The fatalities occurred on June 28, shortly before an unofficial deadline set by protesters for foreigners to leave the country, according to the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Nigerian federal government has responded following the deaths of two Nigerians in a xenophobic attack in South Africa, addressing the situation with a message directed to President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration.

The first group of 273 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa under the government’s voluntary repatriation programme has returned home. This group, which included 18 infants and 255 adults, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Friday morning aboard the first evacuation flight. They were accompanied by Uganda’s High Commissioner, according to Matooke Republic.

The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg reported the deaths of two more Nigerians in South Africa, as announced in a statement on Saturday. This incident is part of ongoing concerns regarding xenophobia in the region.

Nigeria's government has threatened to take action against South Africa following the murder of two Nigerians, accusing South African police of being complicit in these killings. This response comes amid ongoing concerns regarding xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.