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.

Uganda recently closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent the spread of Ebola, as the Congo faces a significant outbreak with over 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases and more than 250 deaths reported as of May 27, 2026, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Public health experts suggest that such border closures may not be the most effective strategy in managing the outbreak.

A federal appeals court has permitted the Trump administration to continue its policy of expedited deportations of undocumented migrants across the United States, extending beyond border areas. This decision came from a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which overturned a previous ruling that had temporarily halted the implementation of this policy.

South Africa is experiencing a significant anti-immigrant movement, highlighted by the March and March initiative advocating for the mass deportation of undocumented migrants by June 30, 2026. This movement has emerged amid rising unemployment, declining public services, and increasing insecurity, leading to heightened anti-immigrant violence and repatriation efforts by other African nations. While the movement's grievances are acknowledged, the underlying causes of the economic crisis are being debated.

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.

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.