Two Nigerians Killed in South Africa as Migrant Attacks Surge
Nigeria says two of its nationals were killed in South Africa amid a rise in anti-migrant attacks: Emeka Charles Iroegbu was reportedly killed in Pretoria by police officers using gruesome interrogation techniques, and Musa Yunana Joe was killed in eMalahleni on 28 June. Abuja says the incidents come as foreigners face increasing hostility, with about 25,000 Africans repatriated (including around 700 Nigerians). Nigeria plans to seek compensation and is documenting businesses left behind, while South Africa has signaled it will not pay compensation. Anti-migrant protests and a 30 June deadline for foreigners to leave have heightened tension in a country with high unemployment.