Nigeria and South Africa tried to ease tensions after violent anti-migrant protests. But the rift is back
- Posted on September 17, 2026
- By CNN
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Nigeria and South Africa tried to ease tensions after violent anti-migrant protests. But the rift is back
Protesters in South Africa have given migrants living illegally in the country until the end of the month to leave. If that sounds familiar, it comes months after another deadline came and went. And while the threat carries no legal force, it is causing major ructions between Africa’s richest country and its most populous — Nigeria.