### [2026-05-4](/feed/2026/05/4/index.md)

##### Nigeria–South Africa relations
# Nigeria announces plans for the voluntary repatriation of its citizens from South Africa following reported attacks and safety concerns affecting foreign nationals. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Manila Times](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/world/nigeria-to-evacuate-130-citizens-from-south-africa-after-attacks/2335104)

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