Tag Archives: XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS

SA apologises to Nigeria for xenophobic violence

South Africa has apologised to Nigeria over a spate of attacks in which Nigerians and other foreigners have been targeted. A special envoy from South Africa presented an apology from President Cyril Ramaphosa to his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The envoy, Jeff Radebe, told President Buhari …

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Xenophobia: 84 Nigerians return from South Africa today

84 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday at 2.pm local time via the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos in company of officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which disclosed this in an update made available to newsmen …

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One killed, 5 injured in fresh outbreak of xenophobia in Johannesburg,South Africa

One person has been killed while five sustained injuries in a fresh outbreak of xenophobia in South Africa. According to News 24, the yet to be identified victim was stabbed with a sharp object at a corner of Bree and Plein streets in Johannesburg. Armed protesters had marched through the …

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#Xenophobia: S/Africa High Commission shuts down offices

The South Africa High Commission to Nigeria has shut down its offices and consulate. This is as a result of fear arising from attacks by youths in the country. The acting High Commissioner, Amb. Bobby Moroe, confirmed the report that he had directed the Mission to suspend all consular activities …

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Xeno attacks: Three Ghanaians injured, five arrested in SA

Three Ghanaians have sustained injuries in the ongoing xenophobic unrest in South Africa, the foreign ministry announced Friday. “The Mission [in Pretoria] is ensuring that the injured Ghanaians receive the necessary medical attention,” a statement said. It further added that five Ghanaian nationals are behind bars at the Sunnyside Police …

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S/Africa Minister: Many Nigerians in our country are drug traffickers

Naledi Pandor, South African minister of foreign affairs, says there are many Nigerians in the country involved in drug and human trafficking. Pandor said this on Thursday while responding to criticisms that South Africa’s security agencies are not doing enough to protect foreigners in the wave of xenophobia rocking the …

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South Africa Xenophobic Attacks: One Ghanaian shot

One Ghanaian has been shot in West Hills a suburb in Johannesburg province in South Africa last night in a fresh attack. He was shot in the leg when violence erupted between some South Africans and foreigners in the area. Speaking on Okay FM’s ‘Ade Akye Abia’ program, Chairman of …

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