Buhari receives Report of Special Envoy to SA, orders immediate evacuation of Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered for the immediate evacuation of all Nigerians who are willing to return home from South Africa following the xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals. Buhari…
Xenophobia: Nigeria’s special envoy returns to Nigeria from S/Africa
The special envoy sent to South Africa by President Muhammadu Buhari, has returned to the country after meeting with South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa. The special envoy, Ambassador Ahmed Abubakar…
Xenophobia: NICASA optimistic over proposed Buhari, Ramaphosa October meeting
Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), are optimistic that the meeting between Nigerian and South African Presidents in October will bring lasting solutions to the recurrent xenophobia. The President…
Xenophobia: Oshiomhole proposes a complete takeover of South African owned business in Nigeria
Mr Adams Oshiomhole The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has called on the Federal Government to nationalise South African businesses in Nigeria. He…
At least 10 killed in riots – Ramaphosa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said that at least 10 persons have been killed, two of them foreigners, in a wave of riots and attacks. The president said…
South Africa acknowledges “Afrophobia” fallout as riots overshadow conference
South Africa’s government acknowledged on Thursday that prejudice was partly to blame for deadly rioting that has targeted foreign businesses, as those attacks and reprisals overshadowed a continental economic conference…
Xenophobia: Ramaphosa says South Africa Police has arrested nearly 300 people
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told officials and business leaders on Wednesday that he was committed to quelling attacks on foreigners that have threatened to cast a cloud over an…
Xenophobia: MTN Nigeria says all stores will be closed after anti-S/African attacks
The Nigerian division of South African telecom operator MTN said on Wednesday it will close all stores and service centres in the country until further notice after its facilities in three…
It is untrue that African countries are boycotting WEF over xenophobia – SA govt
Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko of South Africa told The Citizen that she was “quite sure” there was “absolutely no truth” to “rumours” that Malawi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
Ramaphosa says he is committed to quelling attacks on foreigners as WEF begins Wednesday
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told officials and business leaders on Wednesday that he was committed to quelling attacks on foreigners that have threatened to cast a cloud over an…