Somalia & South Africa

Somalia: Citizens from Somalia sought protection in Durban due to the anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa.

South Africa: South Africa is the primary location of the xenophobic attacks, leading to significant reputational damage, diplomatic tensions with other African nations, and a decline in tourism and investment. The government is struggling to control the violence and manage the influx of undocumented migrants.

Somalia: Somalia is the home country of some shop owners whose businesses were looted in Clermont.

South Africa: South Africa is the country experiencing the anti-immigrant mobilisation, which reflects deep economic frustrations and could harm its long-term growth by damaging regional relationships.

Somalia: Somalia is a challenging market where Aramex operates despite decades of conflict, indicating the reach of package-forwarding.

South Africa: South Africa leads African e-commerce with 35% annual growth to $7.26 billion, attracting Amazon and Walmart to establish local operations.

Somalia: Somalia is a recipient of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, with trucking costs increasing by 30% due to the crisis.

South Africa: South Africa is among the African countries that could benefit from increased refined fuel supply from Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery, mitigating the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices.

Somalia: Sahelian country where malaria may be fully eliminated due to extreme heat.

South Africa: Northeast region and coastal areas face increased malaria risk.