South Africa has temporarily closed its diplomatic missions in Nigeria following reprisal attacks by Nigerians triggered by xenophobic violence in South Africa, BBC reports. There have been ongoing xenophobic attacks…
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Xenophobia: Nigeria, Botswana and Lesotho issue travel advisories for citizens headed to South Africa
by The Briefby The BriefThe government of Nigeria has issued a travel advisory against South Africa over xenophobic violence. “Due to the tension created by the attacks, the Government of Nigeria wishes to advise…
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Kenyans attacked, businesses looted, burnt in South Africa xenophobic attacks, envoy confirms
by The Briefby The BriefKenyans living in South Africa have been affected by xenophobic violence in Johannesburg, Kenya’s High Commissioner Jean Kamau has confirmed. Kamau said Kenyans in Gauteng Province have been physically assaulted…
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Tiwa Savage pulls out of South Africa festival over xenophobic attacks
by The Briefby The BriefNigeria’s top Artiste Tiwa Savage has withdrawn from the upcoming DSTV Delicious Festival due to the ongoing xenophobic violence in Johannesburg. “I refuse to watch the barbaric butchering of my people…