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The Nigerian government has summoned South Africa’s top diplomat in Abuja following a series of violent attacks directed at foreigners.
The meeting, scheduled for Monday, aims to address specific reports regarding the mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and targeted strikes against their businesses, foreign ministry spokesman Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said.
This diplomatic move follows a similar action by Ghana, which recently expressed concern over xenophobic incidents involving its own legal residents in South Africa.
Tensions have escalated as South Africa grapples with an unemployment rate exceeding 30%, fuelling repeated anti-migrant protests.
While the country remains a major hub for African workers, foreign nationals, who make up approximately 5.1% of the population, have been advised to stay indoors for their own safety in some regions.
The majority of these residents hail from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) bloc.
In response to the unrest, South African authorities have condemned the violence as a violation of constitutional values.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia stated that intimidation and looting will not be tolerated, confirming that law enforcement has been ordered to act decisively to quell the attacks.
