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Africa: South Africa Closes Embassies in Nigeria After Threats
DW, 5 September 2019
South Africa has temporarily closed its embassies in Abuja and Lagos following retaliatory violence carried out against South African businesses in Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria: Pandor in Support of SA Commissions in Nigeria Closing As 'Precautionary Measure'
News24Wire, 5 September 2019
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor has expressed her support for the closure of the South African High Commission in Abuja as well as the consulate in… Read more »
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South Africa: Airline to Evacuate Nigerians From South Africa
CAJ News, 5 September 2019
A PRIVATE local airline has volunteered to evacuate Nigerians free of charge from South Africa following the recent violence against foreign nationals. Read more »
Nigeria 'Draws Red Line' Over Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
In ongoing diplomatic fall-out over xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the country has recalled its ambassador to South Africa and there have been reports in Nigerian newspapers that the country has pulled out of the World Economic Forum Africa meeting in Cape Town. The presidents of Rwanda, DR of Congo and Malawi are reported to have pulled out of the summit in protest against the violence, but the governments of Rwanda and DRC, WEF organisers and the South African government all deny that is the reason for their absence.
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Africa: We'll Not Cave in to South Africa, Nigerian Govt Vows
Premium Times, 4 September 2019
The Nigerian government said on Wednesday that it had drawn 'a red line' with South Africa over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in the country. Read more »
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South Africa: SA Embassy in Lagos Remains Closed
SAnews.gov.za, 5 September 2019
The South African embassy in Lagos, Nigeria, remains temporarily closed after coming under attack, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) said on… Read more »
Participants during the session "Delivering the Promise of Megaprojects" at the World Forum World Economic Forum on Africa, September 4 2019.
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South Africa: Think Before You Share! Old, Misleading Videos Said to Be of Xenophobic Violence Go Viral
Africa Check, 4 September 2019
Be careful before you share a video or picture of xenophobic violence in South Africa. Many of them are from unrelated incidents. Read more »
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Africa: Nigeria Govt Recalls Ambassador to South Africa, Pulls Out of WEF Africa - Report
Premium Times, 4 September 2019
Nigeria has recalled its Ambassador to South Africa, Kabiru Bala, and also pulled out of the World Economic Summit holding in Cape Town on Wednesday. Read more »
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Africa: Dirco Aware of Withdrawal of Rwandan President From WEF Africa
SAnews.gov.za, 4 September 2019
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it knew as early as last week that Rwandan President Paul Kagame would no longer attend the World Economic… Read more »
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Africa: Avoid Travelling to Volatile Areas in South Africa, FG Tells Nigerians
Daily Trust, 4 September 2019
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Nigerians to avoid travelling to high risk and volatile areas in South Africa until the situation is brought under control. Read more »
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Africa: Air Peace Volunteers Evacuate Nigerians From South Africa
Vanguard, 4 September 2019
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public that following the recent unfortunate xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, including Nigerians in South… Read more »
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Africa: Nigeria Encourages Citizens in South Africa to Return Home
Premium Times, 4 September 2019
The Nigerian government has advised its citizens to "inform their relatives in South Africa to take advantage" of a free return trip to Nigeria. Read more »
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Africa: Nigerian Mission Denies Closing Doors On Citizens in South Africa
Premium Times, 4 September 2019
The Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Kabiru Bala, says the mission never shut its door against Nigerians who came to register their grievances over the xenophobic… Read more »
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Africa: Anger At Xenophobic Attacks Spreads Across Africa As SA-Owned Firms Are Targeted
Daily Maverick, 5 September 2019
Several South African chain stores have shuttered their operations as protests against xenophobic attacks grow in the rest of Africa, and official continental criticism of South… Read more »
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Africa: Xenophobia - UN Chief Flays 'Acts of Violence' Against Foreigners
Vanguard, 4 September 2019
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has "strongly condemned" the renewed wave of "acts of violence" against foreigners and their property in parts of South Africa. Read more »
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Africa: Obi Condemns Xenophobia in South Africa
Vanguard, 4 September 2019
The vice presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on South Africans to stop the attacks on foreigners, including Nigerians. Read more »
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Africa: Xenophobia - Coalition Demand Probe of Nigerian Commission in South Africa
Vanguard, 4 September 2019
Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa, CGGEJA has urged the Federal Republic of Nigeria to investigate Nigerian Commission in South Africa over allegation of… Read more »
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Africa: South Africa - Amnesty International Condemns Xenophobic Attacks
Premium Times, 4 September 2019
Amnesty International has condemned the escalating attacks against refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, and looting of foreign-owned shops in South Africa. Read more »
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Africa: Ezekwesili Slammed for Attending WEF Africa During Xenophobic Attacks
Premium Times, 4 September 2019
A former Nigerian minister for education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Wednesday came under attack for attending the World Economic Forum meeting holding in South Africa. Read more »
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Africa: Nigerian Activist Shelves Speaking Engagement in South Africa
Premium Times, 4 September 2019
An environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, has joined Nigerians pulling out from their upcoming engagements in South Africa in solidarity with victims of the ongoing xenophobic… Read more »
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The rising xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, particularly Africans in South Africa, has seen Nigerians back home attack South African-owned businesses operating in Nigeria, ... Read more »
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South African protesters and mourners demanding to see President Cyril Ramaphosa over recent incidents of violence against women have marched to the Cape Town International ... Read more »
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The World Economic Forum on Africa is an opportunity for leaders to engage on the state of global, African and South African economies, says South African Finance Minister Tito ... Read more »
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