Breaking: South Africa Shuts Down Embassy In Nigeria Over Reprisal Of Xenophobic Attack

South Africa has temporarily closed its diplomatic missions in Nigeria following reprisal attacks by Nigerians triggered by xenophobic violence in South Africa.


According to eNCA, a South African media house, the shut down was necessitated by the need for safety of workers in the commission.

Lunga Ngqengelele, spokesperson to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said: "We have been in communication with the Nigerian government and we have been assured of the protection of the businesses belonging to SA"