{"id":29200,"date":"2026-04-24T18:04:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=29200"},"modified":"2026-04-24T18:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:04:55","slug":"nigeria-warns-citizens-in-south-africa-as-xenophobic-protests-spread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/nigeria-warns-citizens-in-south-africa-as-xenophobic-protests-spread\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Warns Citizens in South Africa as Xenophobic Protests Spread"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ABUJA (FN)<\/strong>, Nigeria\u2019s government has urged its citizens in South Africa to exercise extreme caution as xenophobic protests spread across several cities, with intelligence reports warning of fresh demonstrations in Gauteng Province between April 27 and 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) issued a safety advisory after violent anti-foreigner protests erupted in Cape Town, Durban, East London, and KwaZulu-Natal. Demonstrations have escalated into looting, destruction of property, and assaults targeting foreign-owned businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials advised Nigerian business owners to close shops on Freedom Day, April 27, and possibly extend closures through April 28\u201329 to avoid being targeted. The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg remains operational and is coordinating with South African security agencies to monitor the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplomatic engagement is ongoing, with Nigeria\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in talks with South African counterparts. NiDCOM emphasized that Nigerians should avoid protest areas, steer clear of confrontations, and monitor local media for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advisory comes amid recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa, which has flared periodically during times of political and economic tension. Analysts warn that Nigerian traders and small business owners remain particularly vulnerable, with closures likely to disrupt livelihoods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABUJA (FN), Nigeria\u2019s government has urged its citizens in South Africa to exercise extreme caution as xenophobic protests spread across several cities, with intelligence reports warning of fresh demonstrations in Gauteng Province between April 27 and 29. 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