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Xenophobia: Nigeria Tightens Diplomatic Pressure on South Africa Over Protests

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

Nigeria has stepped up diplomatic engagement with South Africa over renewed anti-foreigner demonstrations, pressing for stronger protections for its citizens and the urgent rollout of a bilateral mechanism aimed at detecting and defusing tensions before they spiral. The move followed the

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Nigeria Summons South Africa Envoy Over Renewed Anti-Foreigner Protests, Attacks on Nigerians

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa following mounting concerns over a fresh wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerian citizens and their businesses. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the envoy is expected at its headquarters in Abuja on Monday, May 4, 2026, where Nigerian authorities

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South Africa controls over 95% of Africa’s $29bn REIT Market – Report

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

South Africa dominates the continent’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) landscape, accounting for over 95% of Africa’s estimated $29 billion market. The disclosure comes from a recent report by Fortren & Company titled “Insider Look at Africa’s $30 Billion REIT Market.” The report highlights the significant concentration of listed property assets within South

BUSINESS

South Africa Becomes The First African Nation To Lead G20

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2024

South Africa has assumed the presidency of the G20, becoming the first African nation to lead the influential bloc of the world’s largest economies. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially transferred leadership to South African President Cyril […]

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Buhari in Durban, South Africa, to seek $40bn investments

Daily Dispatch November 14, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday arrived Durban, South Africa, from Paris as part of his ongoing socio-economic diplomatic missions aimed at enhancing security and economic transformation of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian leader is in Durban at the special invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, to […]