Tinubu Reportedly Declines Meeting With South African Envoy Over Xenophobia Concerns

President Bola Tinubu reportedly declined to receive a special envoy sent by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Abuja, amid renewed concerns over xenophobic violence against Nigerians in South Africa. The South African delegation, led by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, arrived on Friday, July 24, with an important message for the Nigerian president. The development follows reports that Chika Ibe, a Nigerian resident in Cape Town, died after allegedly being taken from his home and tortured by South African police officers. Nigeria has repeatedly condemned xenophobic attacks and says it will press for stronger action against them at the African Union.

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