Nigeria’s Foreign Minister has indicated that the country might retaliate against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians. This statement signals a potential escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
The Minister also explicitly dismissed claims made by the South African government regarding the nature of the violence. South Africa had stated that the attacks were exclusively aimed at illegal immigrants, but Nigeria’s Foreign Minister labeled these assertions as false.
This development arises from a context of ongoing concerns about the safety of Nigerian citizens residing in South Africa, and past incidents of xenophobia. The possibility of retaliation underscores the seriousness with which Nigeria views these latest attacks.
Source: Premium Times Nigeria | Published: Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:21 GMT
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