African Union

Diplomat Jimoh Ibrahim asserts President Bola Tinubu is actively advocating for Nigeria to obtain a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing the president's dissatisfaction with Africa's absence from the body.

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi urged African leaders to create enabling environments for diaspora professionals and emphasized the importance of diaspora voices in shaping Africa's future.

More than 53,000 foreign nationals have been repatriated or deported from South Africa during anti-foreigner protests, while Uganda completes the first phase of repatriating 1,102 of its citizens.

Nigeria is set to evacuate 270 of its citizens from South Africa following the killing of two nationals amid a surge in xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

Nigeria has issued a stern diplomatic warning to South Africa following the killings of Nigerian citizens in xenophobic violence, stating that 'all options remain on the table.'

South Africa has dismissed Nigeria's request for compensation for properties left behind by citizens fleeing xenophobic violence, while Nigeria warns of further action if anti-foreigner sentiment persists.

Kenya and Nigeria have begun evacuating their citizens from South Africa following a resurgence of xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants.

The Nigerian government has announced plans to seek compensation from South Africa for citizens who were forced to abandon homes and businesses due to anti-immigrant violence.