By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
The South African government has suspended asylum applications following anti-immigration protests and rising tensions targeting undocumented migrants in particular. The measure leaves people who had planned to regularise their status waiting, according to France 24.
Ongoing story · day by day
An asylum directive is withdrawn as false rumors fuel tensions and posts proliferate.
27 OctFive men detained after violence in Durban
22 OctForeign national killed by 50 people in Durban
20 OctDurban clinic short of HIV and tuberculosis medicinesSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the deployment of 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal to support police amid anti-immigration protests. The troops are to remain on duty until 30 November, at a cost of more than 34 million rand, according to IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
Five men were detained in Durban after several attacks targeting foreign nationals, including one death and an attack on a visa office. Violence and protests continue despite the army’s deployment, while two mayoral candidates are calling for a firmer response, according to TimesLIVE.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: TimesLIVE ·
The Coalition for the Prevention of Atrocities and Justice in Sudan is warning of the risk of new large-scale atrocities, a year after El-Fasher was captured by paramilitary forces. Refugees describe the violence they endured, and the coalition is calling for a repeat of the crimes to be prevented, according to France 24.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: France 24 ·
A drone strike killed two civilians and wounded several people on 24 October in Emi Lulu, in the Agadez region, according to Niger’s government. Niamey accuses Chad of providing a base for the operation with French support and announces referrals to international bodies.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Bamada.net ·
Illustrative image510 soldiers deployed in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of local electionsSouth Africa’s presidency says 510 soldiers will be deployed to KwaZulu-Natal to help maintain order ahead of local elections. Their mission is to last until the 30th of next month and comes after violence linked to misinformation about a Constitutional Court ruling on the refugee law, according to the presidency.
Mozambique targets 150 annual scholarships for students in RussiaMozambican President Daniel Chapo promises better support for his country’s students in Russia, including by appointing a consular official to deal with their problems. His government is negotiating with Moscow to raise the number of scholarships to around 150 a year and is also reviewing their value, Opais reports.The week in Africa
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