6 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
Kenya grants temporary amnesty to undocumented neighbors as a crackdown on foreign traders fuels xenophobia fears and embassy crowds.
More than 178,000 immigrants have suddenly fled or been deported from South Africa amid rising attacks and deportations.
Anti-migrant unrest in South Africa has triggered a mass exodus of over 160,000 people amid rising xenophobic sentiment.
African migrants in South Africa face a surge of xenophobic violence and threats, leading to the rapid growth of migrant camps.
Immigrants are fleeing South Africa as anti-migrant protests and threats of violence escalate following a June 30 ultimatum.
A first group of Nigerian citizens has returned home from South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant protests and diplomatic tension.