World · The New York Times · Oct 7, 2026, 7:36 AM ET

Malawians Stranded After South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Violence

Original headline: Malawians Struggle to Survive After Fleeing Anti-Immigrant Violence · By John Eligon, Golden Matonga and Joao Silva

Anti-immigrant violence in South Africa has forced tens of thousands to return to Malawi, severing badly needed cash flows and leaving families hungry.