More Than 1,000 Nigerians Seek Repatriation From South Africa
The number of Nigerians seeking voluntary repatriation from South Africa has surged to 1,094 following recent xenophobic violence, up from just 130 previously registered. Nigerian and South African officials are conducting a joint screening process to determine eligibility before finalizing flight arrangements, with authorities waiving penalties for visa overstays but excluding anyone facing criminal charges.
Rights Groups Challenge U.S. Deportations to Equatorial Guinea
Human rights organizations have filed a complaint with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights over the deportation of 14 people from the U.S. to Equatorial Guinea. The groups say several deportees had legal protections against being returned to their home countries and are asking the commission to halt further removals and ensure access to legal representation.
U.S. Hospitals Say They Are Ready to Treat Ebola Patients
Most hospitals in a U.S.-funded network for high-risk infectious diseases say they are prepared to treat Ebola patients if needed, amid debate over Washington’s plan to quarantine exposed Americans in Kenya. Public health experts have urged the U.S. government to continue its longstanding practice of bringing infected citizens home for treatment, arguing that specialized facilities already exist across the country.
Most U.S. Deportees Sent to DR Congo Have Left
Nine of the 15 migrants deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo in April have since returned to their home countries, according to Congolese authorities and one of the migrants. The deportations were part of a bilateral agreement between Washington and Kinshasa that has drawn criticism from rights groups and legal experts.
Cape Town Data Center Expansion Faces Environmental Questions
Community organizations in South Africa are pushing for greater transparency around a proposed Equinix data center expansion in Cape Town, citing concerns about water use, electricity demand, emissions, and other environmental impacts. The company says it has purchased land but has not yet submitted development applications and will provide more information if the project moves forward.
