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.

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.

South African police are investigating a murder linked to a surge in anti-migrant attacks, which have resulted in several fatalities and prompted hundreds of individuals to flee the country. The situation reflects growing tensions surrounding migrants in South Africa, according to Al Jazeera.

According to Capital FM Business, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that 151 Kenyans have been repatriated from South Africa due to rising anti-migrant tensions. Additionally, a total of 240 Kenyan nationals have registered for assistance with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria.

Police in Kampala have arrested three individuals, identified as Derrick Tumusiime, Emmy Kitoko, and Fabrice Niyonzima, a Rwandan national, on suspicion of theft and sale of mobile phones. The arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation, which resulted in the recovery of 143 suspected stolen phones.