• South Africa’s government condemned the circulation of fake videos and images of attacks on foreigners, calling them an attempt to undermine the country’s reputation.
  • Ghana has asked the African Union to discuss the alleged rise in xenophobia in South Africa, while Nigeria offered to repatriate its nationals.
  • Thousands of South Africans have protested against illegal immigration, demanding mass deportations, but protests have been largely peaceful.
  • Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have warned their citizens in South Africa of possible attacks.
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized that South Africa is a welcoming country and rejected accusations of xenophobia.

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