Protesters have torched vehicles and buildings allegedly belonging to foreign nationals in protest against the installation of a Nigerian king in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

According to Monday’s report from an online media outlet, Newzroom Africa: “There is escalating violence in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, where protesters torched foreign-owned vehicles and buildings in response to the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional leader as local king, organized by the Nigerian community.”

Reports indicate that the unrest ignited after alleged attacks by foreign nationals on demonstrators, including stabbings and a vehicle ramming.

The unrest was reportedly triggered by the controversial installation of Nigerian Igbo leader Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as “Igwe Ndigbo” on March 24, 2026, which Eastern Cape authorities deemed disrespectful to local traditions and sovereignty.

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