Tag: South Africa
Nigeria condemns threats against citizens in South Africa, demands action
“We request prompt sharing of preliminary findings and regular updates with the Government of Nigeria,” he said.
Xenophobia: 130 Nigerians apply for evacuation from South Africa
The Nigerian government says 130 Nigerians living in South Africa have asked to be evacuated because of rising tensions caused…
Fresh xenophobia Fears as Nigeria Prepares evacuation plan for citizens
Nigeria has warned its citizens living in South Africa to stay safe and avoid trouble because of planned anti-foreigner protests…
Xenophobia: FG summons South African envoy over attacks on Nigerians
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called in South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner after reports of attacks on Nigerians and…
Group calls for urgent, decisive actions to protect Nigerians in South Africa
The CNND president emphasised that acts of violence and intimidation against Africans in South Africa are not only unlawful but…
Xenophobic attacks: South African Police alerts on fake tweet targeting Nigerians
Meanwhile, the South African Ministry of Police has also strongly condemned xenophobic attacks against Ghanians and other foreign national in…
South Africa: Why I apologised over ‘fake Kingship’ – Solomon Ezekiel
An Igbo community leader in South Africa, Solomon Ezekiel, has apologised after controversy over an event where he was wrongly…
Eritrea’s historic victory turns sour as seven players vanish
Seven players from the Eritrea national football team have reportedly not returned home after their team beat Eswatini 2–1 in…
NIDCOM gives reasons for detention of 3 Nigerians at South African Airport
NIDCOM, in a statement blamed the use of unregulated visa agents for procurement of South African visas as well as…
Igbo group condemns crowning of “Eze Ndigbo” in South Africa
The Abuja ICA reminded the public that the Southeast Traditional Council had previously issued a communique outlawing the practice of…
Protest erupts in South Africa as Nigerian Solomon Ogbonna ‘crowned king’
Protesters, including members of ActionSA, the Patriotic Alliance (PA), civic group March and March, as well as traditional leaders, took…
US, South Africa rift deepens as France withdraws Ramaphosa’s G7 invite
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reportedly disinvited from the upcoming G7 summit in France due to pressure from the…
Fuel shock hits Africa, demand for Nigeria’s petrol surges
South Africa currently has some crude oil reserves, but not enough refined fuel stored for emergencies. The country is working…
CAF under pressure as South Africa, Morocco clash over WAFCON 2026
South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has accused Morocco of trying to pressure African football authorities over the hosting of…
Dabiri-Erewa calls for swift justice for Nigerian killed in South Africa
She said Nigeria and South Africa have come a long way as African Brothers, wondering why some evil minded people…