Nigeria’s parliament suspends engagements with South Africa over anti-migrant violence

Nigeria's parliament announced Friday that it is indefinitely suspending official visits and engagements with South Africa. The decision was made in response to violent anti-immigrant protests that erupted in South Africa earlier this year, targeting other African nationals.

The unrest has created a significant humanitarian impact, forcing thousands of migrants to flee the violence. The diplomatic pause by Nigerian lawmakers highlights escalating regional tensions surrounding the treatment of foreign nationals within South Africa.