Nigeria’s High Commission in South Africa has advised its nationals to remain vigilant after an anti-illegal immigration protest in Eastern Cape turned violent. What began...

Nigeria’s High Commission in South Africa has advised its nationals to remain vigilant after an anti-illegal immigration protest in Eastern Cape turned violent. What began as a peaceful march on Monday in the port city of KuGompo (formerly East London) quickly descended into chaos after a protester alleged he had been attacked by a foreign national. The claim sparked unrest, with demonstrators setting vehicles alight and looting both local and foreign-owned shops. The violence comes amid growing tensions linked to the recent recognition of a Nigerian community leader in the city, given the traditional title of “Eze Ndi Igbo” — often translated as “king of the Igbo people.” While such titles are customary within Igbo diaspora communities,...