Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

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Malawi has begun repatriating its citizens from South Africa as violence against foreign migrants intensifies across the country. The move follows a pattern of xenophobic attacks targeting immigrants from neighboring African nations, with several countries now organizing their own evacuation efforts. Malawian authorities are coordinating the transport of their nationals back home, joining nations like Zimbabwe and Mozambique in similar operations. The repatriations underscore deepening tensions in South Africa, where economic hardship and unemployment have fueled hostility toward foreign workers and entrepreneurs. Local organizations report ongoing clashes between residents and migrants in township areas.