Uganda: Uganda Plans to Evacuate Nationals From South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
29 Jun 2026, 11:03 GMT
Topic: East Africa
Source URL: https://allafrica.com/stories/202606290321.html
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Government of Uganda has announced plans to evacuate Ugandan nationals from South Africa following rising anti-migrant violence and xenophobic protests targeting foreign nationals. In a press statement issued on June 28th, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni had directed that arrangements be made to bring back Ugandans who feel unsafe due to the escalating situation.