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(BBC)'We neva receive any request' - Nigeria react to South Africa request for pay back ova repatriated citizens

Release Date
2026-08-13
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BBC
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South Africa says it spent about 292.77 million rand ($18 million) on the repatriation and deportation of foreign nationals amid intensified immigration enforcement and anti-immigrant protests. The costs, far exceeding the original deportation budget, included buses, temporary repatriation centers, and staff overtime. By August 6, authorities had processed 82,875 foreign nationals through repatriation centers.

South Africa says it has asked Nigeria, Malawi, and Ethiopia to reimburse some of these expenses. However, Nigerian officials say they have received no such request. The dispute comes amid broader diplomatic tensions, as Nigeria has separately sought compensation for citizens who left South Africa because of protests targeting undocumented migrants.
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