The Federal Government of Nigeria has resumed the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa due to rising xenophobic tensions. The first flight is scheduled to depart on June 29, 2026, with further flights planned as part of a voluntary return program.
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to evacuate 271 citizens from South Africa due to recent anti-immigrant tensions. The operation, part of a voluntary repatriation program, will see the evacuees flown back to Nigeria aboard Air Peace aircraft.
The Federal Government of Nigeria is resuming the evacuation of 271 Nigerians stranded in South Africa due to threats against undocumented foreigners. The evacuation flight is scheduled to depart on June 29, 2026, and return to Lagos on June 30, 2026.
