Nigeria’s House of Representatives spokesman Philip Agbese writes to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and the African Union (AU) calling for urgent measures to address recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa. In letters to the President of the PAP in Johannesburg, Agbese condemns the intimidation, discrimination, and violence directed at African migrants and other foreign nationals, describing the attacks as a threat to Pan-African solidarity, unity, and human dignity. He warns that repeated incidents undermine efforts toward continental integration and damage public confidence in institutions that support free movement and cooperation across Africa.
Agbese points to the consequences reported across the attacks, including loss of lives, destruction of businesses, displacement of families, and long-term trauma. He urges the PAP to issue strong condemnation and calls on the AU Commission to engage with the South African government to ensure the protection of African nationals. He also recommends monitoring mechanisms, accountability and prosecution of perpetrators, continent-wide tolerance campaigns, and rehabilitation and support for victims, arguing that protection of Africans abroad is a Pan-African responsibility.
