Uganda Plans Evacuation of Nationals from South Africa

Uganda's government announced plans on June 28, 2026, to evacuate citizens from South Africa after anti-migrant violence increased. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni directed arrangements to bring back Ugandans who feel unsafe.

The ministry stated it is working with the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Works and Transport, the Uganda High Commission in South Africa, and Ugandan community leaders in South Africa to finalize the evacuation plan.

Currently, 746 Ugandans have voluntarily registered and sought assistance for evacuation due to security and safety concerns, and more are expected to register, according to a statement signed by Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The evacuation process will involve registering affected Ugandans across South Africa's provinces, transferring them to safe assembly points, issuing emergency travel documents where necessary, and coordinating with immigration authorities to facilitate their departure.

The government said the flights will be funded by Uganda. Officials confirmed that the government continues to engage South African authorities over the safety of Ugandans who remain in the country. One Ugandan died following an attack in KwaZulu-Natal Province, with preparations underway to repatriate the body.

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Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Paul Amoru Omiat, identified the deceased as Wilber Niwamanya, also known as Joseph Ainebyona, who earned a living operating a motorcycle delivery service. According to preliminary reports, he was assaulted by a group of attackers who made away with his motorcycle.