South Africa & Nigeria — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria

South Africa: South Africa is experiencing xenophobic protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians, leading to diplomatic tensions with Nigeria and calls for its government to ensure human rights and constitutional order.

Nigeria — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria: The Nigeria — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria issued statements and organized the meeting with South Africa's Acting High Commissioner to formally convey Nigeria's concerns regarding the xenophobic attacks.

South Africa: South Africa is the location of the xenophobic attacks, which prompted criticism of Nigeria's response.

Nigeria — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria: Atiku Abubakar called on the Nigeria — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria to abandon its 'habitual slow-footedness' and demonstrate greater urgency in protecting Nigerians abroad.

South Africa: South Africa is a current member of the African Union Peace and Security Council.

Nigeria — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria: The Nigeria — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria announced Nigeria's assumption of the chairmanship of the African Union Peace and Security Council.