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Xenophobia
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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.
House of Representatives launches inquiry into xenophobic violence against Nigerians in South Africa
Lawmakers in Nigeria have opened an investigation to document the losses sustained by Nigerians during recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa, aiming to secure compensation and improved protections.
South African economy suffering after xenophobic attacks on migrant businesses
NICASA President Frank Onyekwelu explains that South African communities are suffering economic hardship following the closure of foreign-owned businesses targeted in recent xenophobic attacks.
Femi Falana Urges Nigeria and Ghana to Take South Africa to the African Court Over Xenophobia
Senior Advocate Femi Falana is urging Nigeria and Ghana to bypass the African Union and sue South Africa in the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to seek redress for xenophobic violence.