After meeting of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nigerian counterpart, he expressed ‘deep regret’ at increasing xephobic attacks on foreigners in South Africa. In his statement, he said that “We have expressed our deep regret at attacks directed at foreign nationals and our condemnation of all forms of intolerance and acts of violence,” during Press conference which was held after engment with Nigerian President Muhammu Buhari. Both leers met in official capital of Pretoria as reported to ANI.

Rivals come toger

According to international reports, President of Nigeria visited South Africa’s leers on October 3. meeting comes after a series of xephobic attacks that took place on African migrants which have instigated many African nations. tension has increased tenfold leing to an unusual airlift in order to rescue hundreds of Nigerians back to ir homeland. two nations are expected to put behind tensions and mutually discuss ecomic cooperation. bilateral engment between Nigerian President Muhammu Buhari and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will mark meeting of two nations with biggest ecomy in Africa. As per reports, re were more than  $3.3 billion of tre between two nations in 2018. talks between leers of two nations might undo long-term rivalry. However, South Africa has been putting efforts to improve relations with Nigeria and governments of or African nations. This comes amid strong criticism faced by South Africa for t taking a stand against xephobic attacks initially and rar categorizing act of violence as a crime. 

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Xephobic attacks in South Africa

Johannesburg and Pretoria, capital of South Africa reported killing of more than 12 people, and more than 700 were taken into custody after bands of South Africans attacked those who belong to or African countries. Foreign-owned shops were smashed, and stalls were looted and burned. people went violent attacking small shopkeepers. attacks were termed as ‘sickening’ by Nigeria’s foreign minister.

After attacks, South African government decided to shut down all its diplomatic missions in Nigeria, due to safety concerns for its officials. It was reported that South African telecommunication giant MTN was attacked in Lagos, Nigeria.  

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South Africa seeks peace

However, South Africa's leer currently says his government is “totally committed” against assaults on people of or nations. He recognizes dissatisfaction about nation's high unemployment and slow ecomy however, he insisted citizens t to take out ir frustration on foreigners. Episodes of viciousness against Nigerians and residents of or African countries have rmally escalated in South Africa lately, with some South Africans blaming outsiders for selling illegal drugs or taking ir jobs. assaults on Nigerians have prompted feelings of aggression against South African organizations working toger in Nigeria, with numerous individuals requiring ir closure.

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