NLC Urges South Africa to Protect Migrants Amid Xenophobic Attacks
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned attacks by opportunists and criminals targeting African migrants in South Africa. This statement follows the Nigerian Labour Congress's calls for stronger protection of migrants and cooperation with South African trade unions to end xenophobic violence. The issue affects migrant safety and labour relations between Nigeria and South Africa.
Reported Facts
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- •President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly condemned xenophobic attacks on African migrants on May 11, 2026.
- •The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has repeatedly urged South African trade unions to help stop xenophobic violence since May 8, 2026.
- •Nigerian survivors of xenophobic attacks have shared their experiences publicly as of May 10, 2026.
- •The NLC's campaign includes demands for migrant protection and calls for labour solidarity across borders.
- •Xenophobic violence in South Africa has targeted African migrants, including Nigerians, in recent weeks.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If South African trade unions increase cooperation with the Nigerian Labour Congress then xenophobic attacks may decrease, improving safety for African migrants and strengthening regional labour ties.
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Primary Sources (6)
AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Xenophobia: President Ramaphosa condemns South African ‘opportunists’, ‘criminals’ attacking other AfricansAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)SOUTH AFRICA AND ‘AFROPHOBIA’AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Xenophobic attacks: Our South Africa horror stories by Nigerian survivorsAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)