Nigeria’s National Assembly announces it suspends all official visits to South Africa and directs lawmakers and officials to boycott South Africa-hosted or South Africa-organised legislative activities and engagements until further notice. The decision follows consultations between the Senate and House leadership and is communicated through statements issued by senior National Assembly officials.
Across reports, the stated reason is continued reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign and African nationals in South Africa. While the coverage largely aligns on the suspension and boycott measures, outlets differ slightly in emphasis and wording: some describe a general suspension of “official visits,” while others explicitly include boycotting legislative activities and engagements, including virtual ones. One outlet also frames the move as not intended to undermine longstanding Nigeria–South Africa relations, focusing instead on safety and welfare concerns for Nigerians.
Reporting also cites recent official claims about the scale of attacks and their impacts, including deaths, injuries, displacement, and loss of property. The National Assembly calls on South Africa to take urgent protective measures, investigate incidents, arrest suspected perpetrators, and prosecute those found culpable.
