President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Works and Transport to ensure the safe evacuation of Ugandan nationals stranded in South Africa following escalating anti-immigrant violence. According to a statement from the Ugandan government, 746 Ugandans have registered for evacuation.
The directive was issued on June 27, 2026, as violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa has intensified in recent weeks. The Ugandan government has not yet provided a specific timeline for the evacuation but stated that arrangements are being made to bring the citizens home safely.
This development follows reports of attacks on foreign-owned businesses and residences in several South African cities, prompting multiple African nations to repatriate their citizens. The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with South African authorities to facilitate the process.
