South African Envoy Denies Xenophobia Allegations
South African Consul-General Prof. Bobby Moroe stated that labeling South Africa as xenophobic is unfair, addressing allegations of violence against migrants.
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South African Consul-General Prof. Bobby Moroe stated that labeling South Africa as xenophobic is unfair, addressing allegations of violence against migrants.
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr was initially denied a visa to South Africa due to an inappropriate yellow fever certificate, as clarified by a South African envoy.

Nigerian President Tinubu declined to meet with a South African envoy sent to discuss xenophobic attacks on Nigerian migrants, instead directing the delegation to the foreign affairs minister. Nigeria has urged South Africa to curb the attacks and questioned its response to the violence.
The Nigerian Federal Government has summoned the South African envoy to address the escalating xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians.

The South African Consulate in Lagos has refuted reports claiming that it has ceased issuing visas to Nigerians due to anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
A South African envoy has dismissed reports that President Tinubu snubbed their delegation regarding xenophobia, clarifying that a meeting was held with Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

The lawmakers also rejected proposals to suspend diplomatic relations with Pretoria. The post Xenophobia: Reps urge Nigerian govt to summon South African envoy over killing of citizens appeared first…

Several Nigerian political parties and figures are beginning to outline their strategies for the 2027 general elections. Discussions include candidate selection, potential defections, and the adoption of consensus candidates within parties.

South Africa's Consul-General has assured Nigerians that the country is safe to travel to, directly addressing concerns about xenophobia. This assurance comes after a Nigerian official tackled the South African envoy over denials of xenophobia and demanded protection for Nigerians.

A South African envoy announced the arrest of over 80 individuals for Afrophobia-related offenses, while the AU Executive Council declined Ghana's request to address violence against African migrants in South Africa.

Following recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, Nigeria is facilitating the repatriation of over 130 of its citizens and has demanded a thorough investigation into the killings of Nigerians, seeking justice and improved safety measures.

Ghana summoned South Africa's envoy following reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian citizens. South Africa has expressed regret over the incidents and pledged to launch an investigation.