President Bola Tinubu has formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union. He was recently represented at the annual continental event by Vice President Shettima, and Nigerians have been reacting.
Calling on the AU to place the matter on the agenda of the 40th Ordinary Session of the Assembly scheduled for January 2027, Tinubu urged African leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the safety, protection and dignity of all African nationals.
He concluded by warning that xenophobic incidents cannot keep undermining the continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence.
His words, “Nigeria wishes to express its concern over the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa.
While recognising South Africa’s sovereign right to enforce its immigration laws and acknowledging its contributions to the continent, Nigeria stresses that such attacks undermine African solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence, and require urgent collective attention.
It is on this note that Nigeria calls on this august Assembly to place the matter on the agenda of the upcoming 40th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly, scheduled for January 2027, for consideration and appropriate action.
For Nigeria, conflict prevention remains more cost-effective and sustainable than conflict management.
The growing reliance on external actors risks weakening African institutions and the principle of African ownership.
Let us therefore renew our collective commitment to solidarity, cooperation, and shared responsibility as we build the Africa we want.”
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