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South African diaspora

Coverage for South African diaspora communities, plus events back home that shape life abroad — politics, business, migration, culture.

The skyline of Johannesburg, South Africa, at dawn, the city where many Kenyan migrants live and work.

World

The Suitcase by the Door: Why Dozens of Kenyans in South Africa Are Asking Nairobi to Bring Them Home

As anti-migrant mobs sweep South African cities, a Kenyan community group says many of its own now want out — and Nairobi's promise of protection is being tested.

4 days ago5 min

The Johannesburg skyline at dawn in South Africa, where Kenyan residents have appealed for help to return home amid rising xenophobic violence.

Diaspora

The Names They Wrote Down: Why Fifty Kenyans in South Africa Are Asking to Come Home

As a June 30 ultimatum hangs over foreign nationals, a community group has handed Kenya's High Commission in Pretoria a list of citizens who simply want out.

7 days ago6 min

The coastal skyline of Durban, South Africa at dusk, a city many Kenyan migrants call home.

Diaspora

The Deadline at the Door: How a June 30 Ultimatum in South Africa Has Kenyans Counting the Cost of Staying

1 day ago5 min

Sunrise over a field, symbolising a new day of diaspora news

World

Diaspora Morning Brief, Mon Jun 22: US Denaturalization Jitters; Australia's $2,000 Visa Door

4 days ago2 min

Ghana football supporters in national colours waving flags and celebrating at a FIFA World Cup match

Sports

The Continent in the Bleachers: How a Record Ten African Teams at the American World Cup United a Scattered Diaspora

6 days ago5 min

A city skyline bathed in warm golden light at sunset

World

Diaspora Sunset, Fri Jun 19: From Washington to Pretoria, the Gates Drew Tighter

6 days ago4 min

The high-rise skyline of central Johannesburg, the South African city where many Kenyan and other African migrants live and work

World

The Suitcase by the Door: How a June Deadline in South Africa Is Pushing Kenyans to Ask Nairobi for a Way Home

6 days ago5 min

Sunrise over a field in golden morning light

World

Diaspora Morning Brief, Fri Jun 19: US Warns Travelers Ahead of June 25

7 days ago3 min

Aerial view of the Johannesburg, South Africa city skyline and high-rise buildings during daytime

Diaspora

The Deadline at the End of June: Why Fifty Kenyans in South Africa Are Asking to Come Home

8 days ago5 min

Aerial view of the Johannesburg city skyline in South Africa during daytime.

Diaspora

The List of Fifty: How a Wave of Xenophobia in South Africa Is Pushing Kenyans to Plead for a Way Home

8 days ago5 min

Football supporters packed into a stadium stand, holding a large flag aloft during an international match.

Sports

The Flag They Chose Instead: How a World Cup Opener Split Africa's Diaspora Over South Africa

8 days ago5 min

Travellers and aircraft at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa's main international gateway.

World

The Field in Sherwood: How South Africa's Migrant Crackdown Is Emptying a Continent's Safe Haven

10 days ago5 min