Tag: South Africa
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FFK Confirmed as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu approved his redeployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa after an earlier posting to Germany. The announcement was made on May 7, 2026, with Fani-Kayode stating that he formally requested a transfer from Germany to South Africa for personal reasons…
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Ramaphosa Denies Xenophobia Claims Amid Nigeria Boycott Threat
By George Omagbemi Sylvester South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that South Africans are not xenophobic, following reports that some Nigerian senators are considering a boycott of South African businesses operating in Nigeria, including MTN. Ramaphosa made the statement on May 6, 2026, less than 12 hours after the reports surfaced, emphasizing that South…
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Xenophobia: Tanzania’s President Issues 48hrs Ultimatum to South Africans To Leave The Country
By Paul Joseph The President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has reportedly taken a hard stance against South Africa by issuing a 48 hours ultimatum to leave Tanzania, announcing sweeping measures in response to ongoing xenophobic attacks against African migrants. According to reports, President Hassan issued a 48-hour ultimatum for South African nationals to leave…
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Reps Push for Sanctions Against South Africa as Xenophobic Attacks Worsen
By Paul Joseph Nigeria’s House of Representatives Nigeria has called for firm diplomatic and economic actions against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks reportedly claiming the lives of Nigerian citizens. The resolution came after lawmakers on Tuesday considered a motion of urgent public importance presented by Donald Ojogo and Billy Osawaru, who warned that Nigerians…
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Xenophobia: Oshiomhole Calls For Revoke of MTN, DSTV Licences
By Paul Joseph Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to withdraw the operating licences of South African firms, including MTN Nigeria and MultiChoice, in response to renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Representing Edo North, Oshiomhole made the call during plenary, stressing that Nigeria must adopt a firm stance to…
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FG Begins Evacuation Plans as Nigerians in South Africa Register Amid Rising Tensions
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced arrangements for the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, as growing insecurity and anti-foreigner tensions push many Nigerians to seek urgent return options. May 4, 2026 — At least 130 Nigerians have already registered for voluntary evacuation flights, according to the Ministry of…
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“They burned everything” — Suleman alleges insider attack as church in South Africa goes up in flames
By Paul Joseph Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries International, Johnson Suleman, has revealed that one of the church’s branches in South Africa was razed by fire in what he described as a suspected insider attack. Suleman said the incident was reported to him by the resident pastor, who disclosed that the church building largely…
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Nigeria Summons South Africa Over Xenophobia Attacks
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian government has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner following a wave of recent attacks targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians, in the southern African country. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria expressed “profound concern” over the incidents and confirmed that a formal diplomatic meeting is scheduled…
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Human Remains Found Inside Crocodile in South Africa River Amid Search for Missing Businessman
By Editor Drealomalicha Emmanuella A grim discovery in South Africa’s Komati River has intensified an ongoing police investigation into the disappearance of a 59-year-old businessman, after human remains were found inside a crocodile. The remains were recovered near Komatipoort on Saturday, as search teams continued efforts to locate the missing man. Authorities are now working…
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Diplomatic Tension Rises Over Killing of Nigerians in South Africa
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals by South African security personnel, raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals. 27 April 2026 — The Consul-General, Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, disclosed that the victims, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, died in separate incidents involving…
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Xenophobia and the Struggle of Nigerians in South Africa
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa stem from a mix of economic hardship, inequality, and social tension. High unemployment and poverty have created frustration among many locals, who often wrongly perceive immigrants as competitors for scarce jobs and resources. This environment is further worsened by misinformation…
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FG Urges Nigerians To Shutdown Businesses in South Africa as Xenophobic Attacks Worsens
By Paul Joseph Nigeria’s diaspora agency, has issued a fresh advisory urging Nigerians residing in to temporarily shut down their businesses amid a renewed wave of anti-foreigner protests spreading across parts of the country. The warning follows reports from the Nigerian Consulate indicating that demonstrations have escalated into violence, with incidents of looting, property destruction,…