Africa: All of Africa Today - August 26, 2026

Ramaphosa Vows Arrests Over Anti-Migrant Violence President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that perpetrators of violence against foreign nationals will be arrested and prosecuted once police have gathered sufficient evidence. He rejected claims that the government tolerates xenophobia. Ramaphosa also denied that South Africa had been isolated by other African leaders over the recent violence. He said the country remained a respected pan-African actor. He said the government had engaged African leaders on migration and that regional cooperation was needed to address the underlying causes of migration, including insecurity and poor governance. Nigeria Launches Manhunt After Mass Abductions Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered a manh