South Africa Seeks Reimbursement as Migrant Returns Surge
South Africa is seeking nearly $18 million from Malawi, Ethiopia and Nigeria as disputed return totals raise humanitarian and diplomatic concerns.
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South Africa’s Repatriation Costs Test Regional Relations
South Africa’s August 12 reimbursement requests over nearly $18 million in migrant-return costs raise diplomatic, legal and humanitarian questions.
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FAO and WFP Warn Hunger Could Worsen Across 13 Hotspots Through November 2026
A new FAO-WFP early-warning report identifies Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Palestine as the most severe hunger hotspots and places Nigeria in the highest-concern group.
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Switzerland and Nigeria Return 18 Artefacts Under New Cultural-Property Agreement on June 29
Swiss authorities and Nigerian cultural officials completed the restitution of 18 major artefacts and signed a framework for future provenance and repatriation work.
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UK and Nigeria Expand Security Partnership With New Cyber and Counterterrorism Plans
A July communiqué outlines planned UK-Nigeria cooperation on cyber threats, terrorism, maritime security, fraud, illicit finance and civilian protection.
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Nigeria’s Osun Election Faces a Final Security and Access Test
Nigeria’s August 15 Osun election faces a security and logistics test after INEC flagged 385 flashpoints and about 200 difficult-to-access areas.
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Nigeria and Ghana Ask AU to Address South Africa Protests
Nigeria and Ghana are asking the African Union to address anti-migrant protests in South Africa, while Pretoria backs broader migration talks.
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UN food agencies warn hunger could worsen in 13 hotspots
An FAO-WFP outlook warns acute food insecurity could worsen through November across 13 hotspots, with Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Palestine facing the gravest risks.
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Nigeria and South Africa Seek to Ease Tensions After Anti-Migrant Attacks
Nigeria and South Africa agreed to lower tensions after attacks on foreign nationals, but prosecutions, compensation and migrant protection remain unresolved.
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FAO, WFP warn hunger will worsen in 13 hotspots through November
FAO and WFP warn acute hunger will worsen across 13 crisis zones from June to November 2026, with Sudan, Gaza and Nigeria among the worst hit.
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UN warns hunger will worsen in 13 crisis hotspots through November
Conflict, aid cuts and higher costs are tightening the emergency response from Sudan and Gaza to Somalia, Yemen and northeast Nigeria.