Xenophobia

Nigeria Students Threaten Action Over Xenophobia The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, warning that continued violence against…
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SA President Ramaphosa Warns Protesters As June 30th Deadline Nears South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed for calm ahead of nationwide protests over undocumented immigration scheduled for June 30. He acknowledged…
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Flight Delays Leaves Nigerians Stranded, Hungry In S’Africa Hundreds of Nigerians waiting to return home from South Africa are facing growing hardship as delays in the Federal Government’s evacuation programme leave many without food,…
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Atiku Criticises FG On SA Xenophobia Response Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the federal government’s handling of renewed anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa, where at least two Nigerians have been killed in recent…
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Nigerian Senate Seeks Ban On MTN, DSTV Tension rose in Abuja on Tuesday as Adams Oshiomhole urged the Federal Government to revoke the licences of South African firms like MTN Group and MultiChoice. He made the call during plenary…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy to Nigeria, Mr Jeff Radebe, conveyed the apology when he met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday.
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The envoys will reassure fellow African countries that South Africa is committed to the ideals of pan-African unity and solidarity, Diko said.
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Speaking with reporters shortly after disembarking from the plane, Jude Anthony, one of the returnees, said xenophobia is being driven by the South African government.
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According to Sowetan Live, a South African newspaper, the protesters, who carried weapons such as knobkerries, are waiting to be addressed by Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a notable politician and Zulu tribe leader.
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APC made the demand after an emergency National Working Committee (NWC) in Abuja.
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