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Xenophobia
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Nigeria and South Africa hold talks regarding xenophobic violence
Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, is meeting with South African officials to address persistent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians.
Tyla Lagos Concert Sparks Controversy Amidst Xenophobia Tensions
Social media users in Nigeria are divided over whether to boycott South African singer Tyla’s upcoming Lagos concert due to ongoing concerns regarding xenophobic attacks.
Nigerian Officials Confront South African Envoy Over Xenophobic Violence
Nigerian officials held talks with a South African delegation regarding the deaths of 98 Nigerians in anti-migrant violence since 2022, prompting an emotional appeal from the government.
Tinubu Rejects South African Envoy Amid Diplomatic Tensions
President Tinubu has declined to meet a South African envoy, conditioning future diplomatic relations on the formal ratification of a security agreement and accountability for the recent death of a Nigerian citizen in Cape Town.
Diplomatic Friction: Nigeria and South Africa Discuss Recent Xenophobic Unrest
Nigerian and South African officials met in Abuja to address escalating xenophobic violence, as both sides clash over the handling of anti-migrant protests.
President Ramaphosa Urges Unified African Strategy on Migration Issues
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested a unified African response to migration challenges amid a wave of anti-immigrant violence and mass repatriations.
Ghana initiates final evacuation phase for citizens in South Africa
Ghana is finalizing the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of violent xenophobic attacks, with 1,000 more workers expected to arrive home this week.
Nigerian returnee shares near-death experience in South Africa
A Nigerian returnee recounts surviving a targeted attack in South Africa and challenges common xenophobic narratives regarding jobs and relationships.
Ghanaian President Urges African Union to Tackle South African Xenophobic Violence
Ghana's President John Mahama is pressing for an urgent African Union debate on the escalating anti-migrant violence in South Africa that has displaced over 160,000 people.
House of Representatives Pursues Restitution for Nigerians Impacted by South African Xenophobia
Nigeria's House of Representatives is investigating the impact of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, while NICASA reports that local economic instability is emerging as a consequence of targeting foreign-owned businesses.