09/11/2026
Xenophobic Attacks: NASS Hits Back At South Africa, Suspends All Official Visits, Legislative Events
The Nigerian National Assembly has hit back at South Africa over recurring xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, suspending all official visits to the country and ordering a boycott of legislative activities hosted or organised by South African authorities.
THEWILL reports that the decision, which takes immediate effect and will remain in force until further notice, covers senators, members of the House of Representatives, National Assembly committees, officials and staff.
It followed growing concerns by the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives over reports that Nigerians living and doing legitimate business in South Africa have been killed, injured, displaced or forced to abandon their businesses, investments, homes and other properties as a result of xenophobic violence
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