Nigeria's government issued a fresh warning on April 24, 2026, advising its citizens living in South Africa to exercise caution amid renewed anti-foreigner protests. The advisory, released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, urged Nigerians to avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and to stay indoors if necessary.
The warning comes after reports of protests in several South African cities, with demonstrators expressing frustration over immigration and economic issues. The Nigerian government expressed concern for the safety of its nationals, who have been targeted in previous xenophobic attacks.
In a statement, the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria said it is monitoring the situation closely and has set up a hotline for citizens in distress. The commission also advised Nigerians to register with the embassy for emergency assistance.
South African authorities have deployed police to maintain order and have urged calm. The protests are the latest in a series of anti-foreigner demonstrations that have occurred in the country over the past decade.
