Nigeria's House of Representatives Calls for Sanctions on South Africa Over Xenophobic Killings

Nigeria's House of Representatives passed a resolution urging the Federal Government to impose diplomatic and economic sanctions on South Africa after renewed anti-foreigner violence targeted Nigerians in cities including Durban, killing at least two Nigerian nationals (Ekpenyong Andrew and Amaramiro Emmanuel). President Tinubu ordered the Nigerian Missions in South Africa to establish emergency crisis-notification units for affected citizens, and directed diplomatic protests. South Africa's government objected to Nigeria's planned evacuation of its citizens, insisting the situation was under control, triggering a bilateral diplomatic standoff.