Fani-Kayode Assumes Duties as Nigeria’s Envoy to South Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has formally assumed diplomatic duties after presenting copies of his Letters of Credence…
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South Africa Tensions: Nigeria Evacuates 111 More Citizens
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has evacuated another 111 Nigerians from South Africa amid concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks, bringing the total…
Cars Burn, Shops Looted as Xenophobic Violence Erupts in South Africa
South Africa – At least 24 vehicles were burnt in Johannesburg and Durban as xenophobic violence erupted in South Africa following a court ruling…
South Africa: 27 Killed in Separate Shootings as Police Hunt Suspects
South Africa – At least 27 people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in two separate shootings in South African townships,…
11 Killed in Durban Mass Shooting
DURBAN, South Africa – Gunmen have killed 11 people, including a pregnant woman, after storming a house in KwaMakhutha township south of Durban, South…
Tinubu Urges United African Action Against South Africa Xenophobic Attacks
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – President Bola Tinubu has called on African leaders to adopt a united position against the recurring xenophobic attacks in South…
Xenophobic Attacks: South Africa Rejects Nigeria’s Compensation Demand
LAGOS, Nigeria – The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned businesses and properties while fleeing renewed xenophobic…
Nigeria Warns South Africa Over Anti-Migrant Protests
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has warned South Africa against attacks on its citizens as anti-migrant protests spread across parts of the country,…
Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Africa Faces Funding Gap
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – African countries have renewed calls for greater investment in mental health services as nearly 150 million people across the continent…
NANS Threatens Protest Against South African Firms Over Killings
LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students threatens protests against South African-linked businesses in Nigeria over renewed xenophobic attacks reportedly targeting Nigerians…