Xenophobia

February 20, 2017

Xenophobia: FG asks AU, South African govt to protect Nigerians

The Federal Government on Monday called on the African Union and the South African government to protect Nigerian citizens in South Africa. Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, after reports of attacks on Nigerians and Nigerian-owned businesses in Pretoria. Leader of the Nigerian Community in South Africa,... Read More

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February 8, 2017

116 Nigerians killed in South Africa in 2 years – FG

The Federal Government says 116 Nigerians have been killed in South Africa Government in the last two years. The Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stated this on Tuesday when she visited the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lulu Mnguni, in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa told Mnguni that those who... Read More

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February 7, 2017

Investigate killings of Nigerians in South Africa, FG demands

The Federal Government has demanded that the South African government investigate the killing of a Nigerian in Johannesburg in December last year. Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said this during a visit by the South African high commissioner to Nigeria, Lulu Mnguni, in Abuja on Tuesday. She called... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Opinion: Why you should not visit South Africa

by Ernest Danjuma Enebi Over the last few years, the South African government through its tourism arm — South Africa Tourism has rolled out an aggressive celebrity driven campaign to lure Nigerian and West African millenials to visit South Africa. The #NigeriaMeetsSouthAfrica social media campaign; which documents sponsored expeditions to South Africa featuring a cast of Nigerian... Read More

nigeria, south africa, tourism, Xenophobia

10 things to know about UK’s new Prime Minister, Theresa May

Theresa May plans to complete her official official transition to becoming the Prime Minister of the UK following David Cameron’s exit on July 13, 2016. The steely 59-year-old former home secretary takes on her new position after the historic EU referendum that allowed Britain extricate herself from the European Union. Here are 10 things you should... Read More

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Opinion: Why are our South African brothers full of hate?

by Alhassan Mustapha And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than this. . . . Mark 12:31 “None of you are true believers until you love for your brother what you love for yourself.” – The Messenger Muhammad (pbuh) I have heard... Read More

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Abimbola Adelakun: Are Nigerians really obnoxious?

by Abimbola Adelakun If Nigerians have any superior gene, how come they cannot fix their own country but have to migrate? With self-promotion also comes the demonisation of the other. Since the South African xenophobia crisis began, the term, “Nigerians!”, has recurred in the various discussions – from news footages to op-eds- elicited in the... Read More

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Opinion: Welcome to the horror world of xenophobic South Africans

by Tayo Ogunbiyi The whole of Africa rose up against apartheid regime in South Africa. The South African government, therefore, has a moral responsibility to protect all Africans living on its soil. The images were frightening and at the same time mind-boggling. If not for the credibility of the cable news platform where one was... Read More

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“Why are the immigrants not in their countries? ” – What South African President said about xenophobic attacks

by Kolapo Olapoju With the highest degree of insensitivity, South African President, Jacob Zuma has blamed the victims of his country’s xenophobic attacks… for making themselves victims. After being at the receiving end of a barrage of criticism, Zuma on Monday, April 27, attempted to cut himself some slack by deflecting the blame to the foreign... Read More

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Opinion: South Africans must quit being lazy and face up to competition

by Robert Obioha It is unimaginable that as advanced as South Africa is in terms of policing and militarily, that a group of disgruntled street urchins can unleash mayhem on defenceless Africans with the police looking the other way as if nothing is amiss. All the blame for this wickedness should go to the South... Read More

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Opinion: Xenophobia – Why I won’t blame South Africa

by Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri I think this is unfounded. In the wake of the governorship election held in Nigeria in April 2015, a Lagos traditional ruler, Oba Akiolu, bellowed at the Igbos in Lagos to vote for his preferred candidate or else they would be cast into the Lagos lagoon. It was a hate speech that... Read More

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Opinion: When the seeds of xenophobia are watered and allowed to grow

by Nnaemeka Oruh One of the things I have learnt, first as a student of literature, and then as a literary critic, is that incidents (especially those brought about by human action) do not randomly occur in isolation, but are rather linked to other incidents. Thus an incident would either be a result, or cause... Read More

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Is’haq Kawu: These xenophobic outbreaks have diminished South Africa on the continent

by Is’haq Kawu As a continent we should acknowledge the devastating effects of centuries of colonial exploitation. All of us, without exception, seek to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Last Sunday, April 19, the alliance of the African National Congress, ANC, South African Communist Party, SACP, and the Congress of South African Trace Unions, COSATU, issued an... Read More

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Amidst xenophobic attacks, Omotola storms South Africa to champion women empowerment

by Chinwe Okafor Omotola Jalade Ekeinde visited South Africa yesterday to join the ONE Campaign and other celebrities across the globe in a new campaign to promote Women Empowerment. She’s participating in a music thriller, accompanying a campaign song that will be performed by top African female singers including Omawumi (Nigeria), Judith Sephuma (South Africa)... Read More

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Kayode Komolafe: Has globalisation come to a dead end?

by Kayode Komolafe These are certainly scary times for young men and women migrating to seek better life elsewhere. The situation is more pathetic in Africa as demonstrated by two tragic developments. The two tragedies are related because they have similar socio-economic undercurrents. In South Africa xenophobic attacks, which began a few days ago, have... Read More

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Xenophobia: South Africa closes consulate in Lagos

by Kolapo Olapoju As a result of the anti-xenophobia protests in Nigeria, the South African consulate in the country has been closed. In the past few days, protests have been held outside of the country’s consulate in Lagos and at the South African High Commission in Abuja. According to South African consul general in Nigeria,... Read More

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Opinion: Xenophobia – Why is Pres. Zuma being ‘academic’ with criminals?

by Issa Aremu South Africa must promote civic education among its citizens to let them know that many Africans sacrificed for the liberation and the freedoms South African’s enjoy today. It was an enduring date in history. On the Feb. 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela triumphantly walked into freedom out of the front gate of the... Read More

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.@Survivor17: Xenophobia – This is what happens when a king ‘misyarns’ (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi Man to man is so unjust, children: Ya don’t know who to trust. Your worst enemy could be your best friend, And your best friend your worse enemy. – Bob Marley By now most people have heard of the ongoing madness in South Africa where xenophobia is the order of the day and... Read More

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Opinion: Xenophobia – How not to honour the memory of Mandela

by Dominik Umosen We need to know that as a country, we are sitting on a time bomb’. Soon after, hell broke loose, featuring mobs of bleary-eyed In spite of my sympathy for Nigerians who believed in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), especially the added agony of having to contend with the sensational speed... Read More

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“If I see foreigners, I’ll stab them in the face” – A classic example of xenophobia (WATCH)

by Temitope Onitiju The video below depicts how some South Africans feel about the idea of foreigners, especially blacks, living and thriving in their land. Xenophobic attacks have been on a high for the past couple of weeks as some South Africans have attacked immigrants from other African countries. Watch video below:

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Opinion: Do Nigerians have to boycott South African goods and services?

by Oludare Ogunlana Relentless instability is the fruit of hopeless greed and corruption, the disturbing consequences of which we must all recognise. The pains inflicted on foreigners, particularly fellow Africans in South Africa is barbaric and condemnable. However, boycotting South African goods and services may not provide needed solution. There are uncountable Nigerians working in... Read More

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10 disturbing scenes from xenophobic attacks in South Africa (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju We bring to you 10 shocking pictures from the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, where Friday, April 17, was yet another day of widespread looting and anti-immigrant attacks. In the last two weeks of xenophobic rioting, several people have been reported dead. The attacks began as a result of widely-held beliefs that the South... Read More

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Leonard Shilgba: Enough of the apologies, South African companies deserve to be sanctioned

by Leonard Shilgba While white minority rule prevailed in South Africa, black migrants were not slaughtered on the streets of that country for “taking away jobs meant for black South Africans.” But now that blacks control government and whites control their economy, South Africans now blame the failure of hope and promise of a “free”... Read More

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“Close your shops and stay at home” – Nigerians in South Africa advised to avoid xenophobic attacks

by Kolapo Olapoju To avoid falling victim to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, Nigerians living in the country have been advised to lock up their shops and stay at home. The Federal Government issued the directive to remain indoors up until the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country are put under control. The Minister of... Read More

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Xenophobic attacks: Lawmaker wants Nigerians in South Africa evacuated

by Ranti Joseph Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje has called for the evacuation of Nigerians within 24 hours from South Africa owing to ongoing attacks on non-indigenes. Ukeje made the appeal in a phone interview on Thursday in Ibadan. She said that the call was necessary because of increasing attacks... Read More

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