Nigerian, South African Lawmakers Clash Over Xenophobia at Malawi Conference
Nigerian and South African lawmakers exchanged sharp views at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi, over attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. Nigerian representatives insisted the violence should be described as xenophobia, arguing that avoiding the term downplays targeted discrimination against migrants. South African representatives rejected the label and called for greater attention to unlawful migration and enforcement of immigration laws. The debate took place at a conference of African legislators focused on democracy, human rights and regional cooperation.
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