Bianca Ojukwu: Retaliation against South Africa 'not off the table' - BBC Africa

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:13:04 +0000

Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Bianca Ojukwu, says retaliatory measures against South Africa are “not off the table” amid growing concerns over hostility towards Nigerians and other African migrants.

The warning comes as Nigeria prepares evacuation flights for affected citizens. Ghana, Malawi and Zimbabwe have also repatriated hundreds of their nationals following reports of intimidation and rising anti-migrant tensions in South Africa.

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