Tinubu Takes South Africa Xenophobia Crisis to AU, Demands Urgent Action

Abuja, Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken Nigeria’s concerns over recurring xenophobic and anti-African attacks in South Africa to the African Union.

The Nigerian president is calling for urgent collective action by African countries to address attacks and hostility directed at Africans and other foreign nationals living in South Africa.

Tinubu’s move adds diplomatic pressure to an issue that has increasingly affected relations between Nigeria and South Africa.

Nigeria has repeatedly raised concerns about the safety of its citizens in South Africa, particularly following demonstrations and incidents targeting migrants.

The Nigerian government says the issue should not be treated as a bilateral dispute alone because it affects African unity, regional relations and the principle of free movement across the continent.

The matter is now expected to receive greater attention within continental diplomatic circles.