{"id":37540,"date":"2026-09-12T10:35:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T09:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=37540"},"modified":"2026-09-12T10:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T09:35:17","slug":"nigeria-suspends-official-south-africa-visits-orders-boycott-over-xenophobic-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/12\/nigeria-suspends-official-south-africa-visits-orders-boycott-over-xenophobic-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Suspends Official South Africa Visits, Orders Boycott Over Xenophobic Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nigeria\u2019s National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers to boycott legislative activities hosted or organized by South African authorities amid renewed concerns over reported xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision reflects growing pressure on Nigerian authorities to respond to attacks and discrimination against foreign nationals in South Africa. Nigerian lawmakers said the measure is intended to protest the reported violence and underscore concerns about the safety and treatment of Nigerians living and working in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nigerians protesting against xenophobic attacks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Relations between Nigeria and South Africa have periodically been strained by xenophobic violence. In 2008, widespread attacks against African migrants in South Africa left dozens dead and displaced thousands. Further outbreaks of violence in 2015 and 2019 prompted strong reactions from Nigeria, including diplomatic protests and the evacuation of some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two countries remain major political and economic powers on the African continent, with longstanding diplomatic, trade and cultural ties. The National Assembly\u2019s latest move signals renewed tensions as Nigerian officials call for greater protection of African migrants and stronger action against xenophobic attacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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