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Nigeria says 2 of its nationals killed in South Africa as anti-migrant tensions flare

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What happened

Nigeria says two nationals have been killed in South Africa as tensions run high over anti-immigrant protests there…

Key facts

  • Nigeria says two nationals have been killed in South Africa as tensions run high over anti-immigrant protests there…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:24:02 UTC.

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