South Africa

The Nigerian National Assembly has hit back at South Africa over recurring xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, suspending all official visits to the country and ordering a boycott of legislative activities hosted or organised by South African authorities.

The incident occurred on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the Umbilo area of Durban, where foreign nationals have been camping outside the Department of Home Affairs office on Che Guevara Road.

The figures have sparked debate on X, especially over the wide difference between the two countries. Some users questioned how Nigeria, with its much larger population, could have fewer Netflix subscribers than South Africa.

Shettima issued the warning on Monday in Luanda, Angola, during an interview with newsmen shortly before his departure for Nigeria.

Nigeria has formally brought the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa before the African Union, urging continental leaders to take decisive steps to protect Africans and strengthen peaceful coexistence across national borders.

South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture used the South African Sports Awards in Sun City to renew his frustration over the continued absence of VAR in the Premier Soccer League, and this time he's putting a number on his patience running out.

The Federal Government has demanded urgent and concrete measures to end xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, following the killing of at least 90 Nigerians in such violence since June 2022. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,...

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