Nigeria to seek compensation for property left by fleeing citizens
Nigeria is seeking compensation from South Africa for citizens who fled the country due to recent anti-migrant violence and protests. Thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa, with Nigeria currently documenting the abandoned properties and businesses of its repatriated citizens.
Why it matters
The situation underscores rising diplomatic tensions in Africa regarding migration policies and the protection of foreign nationals.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Makuochi Okafor BBC Africa, Lagos Getty Images Thousands of foreign nationals from across Africa fled South Africa in recent weeks fearing anti-migrant violence Nigeria says it will seek compensation from South Africa for its citizens who have left the country following recent protests targeting undocumented migrants.
The article presents both the Nigerian government's claims and the South African authorities' perspective on the legality of the migrants.
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