Xenophobia: Nigeria Threatens Sanctions Against South Africa

Xenophobia: Nigeria Threatens Sanctions Against South Africa

The Federal Government has warned it may impose economic sanctions on South Africa if the host country fails to protect Nigerian citizens from escalating xenophobic attacks. Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu stated on Monday that the administration is ready to retaliate unless Pretoria acts firmly against local anti-immigrant mobs. The minister confirmed that while any…

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Xenophobia: Nigeria Threatens Sanctions Against South Africa

Xenophobia: FG Commences Free Evacuation for Citizens

The federal government will cover the full cost of repatriating regular and irregular Nigerian citizens fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the emergency financial waiver on Saturday night following a direct authorization from the presidency. The intervention removes all administrative fees that previously slowed down the evacuation process for…

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