Nigeria South Africa relations

South Africa Arrests 364 Over Attacks On African Migrants, Rejects Xenophobia Claims 1
- NEWS, SLIDE
- October 14, 2026
South Africa Arrests 364 Over Attacks On African Migrants, Rejects Xenophobia Claims Diplomat urges Nigeria to lead African dialogue on migration, trade and economic hardship By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The South African government has arrested 364 people in connection with attacks on African migrants, as it rejects claims that the country is xenophobic. Acting
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Xenophobia: Senate, Reps Suspend South Africa Visits Until Further Notice 0
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- September 11, 2026
ABUJA — The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and announced a boycott of legislative activities organised or hosted by South African authorities over recurring reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals. The decision followed consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives, according
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Tinubu Escalates Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa To AU, Seeks Collective Action 0
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- August 31, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally raised Nigeria’s concerns over recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa before the African Union (AU), urging continental leaders to take decisive action. Tinubu’s position was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African
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South Africa Arrests 364 Over Attacks On African Migrants, Rejects Xenophobia Claims 1