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South Africa Xenophobia: Nigerian Government Advises Citizens to Stay Indoors and Close Businesses
The Nigerian government, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has issued an urgent advisory for Nigerian citizens residing in South Africa to close their businesses and remain indoors amidst escalating xenophobic attacks. The warning follows intelligence about planned protests and a history of violence against foreign-owned shops in several South African cities.