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Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode has formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence to South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, marking the official start of his duties as Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa.
Oct 30, 2026 · 3 min
In his inaugural address to the Nigerian Union South Africa and the Nigerian Citizens in South Africa, High Commissioner Femi Fani Kayode condemned mob justice against Nigerians and called for mutual accountability.
Oct 29, 2026 · 4 min
DIRCO has issued a third démarche to US Ambassador Brent Bozell in nine months, as Washington presses Pretoria on Kill the Boer, BEE, mining rules and foreign policy.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min
South Africa faces deep political and civil divisions following a new United States visa restriction policy focused on land reform, minority protections, and alleged incitement.
Sep 17, 2026 · 4 min
Femi Fani-Kayode warns that ongoing security failures and impunity are pushing diplomatic patience to its limit after two more Nigerians were killed in Johannesburg.
Sep 12, 2026 · 4 min
Nigeria High Commissioner designate to South Africa, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, was received by Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, for a lunch and talks on bilateral relations, regional issues and world affairs.
Aug 28, 2026 · 3 min
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode warns that Africa's two largest powers cannot afford a rupture — as 98 Nigerian deaths in South Africa since 2022 strain relations to breaking point.
Aug 3, 2026 · 18 min
Recent developments in West Africa have highlighted escalating tensions between Niger and Nigeria, sparked by allegations from Niger’s military leadership against its southern neighbor. General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s military leader following the 2023 coup, accused Nigeria of colluding with foreign powers—notably France—to destabilize Niger. These claims have brought new dimensions to an a
Dec 27, 2024 · 4 min
A diplomatic resolution to the standoff between Ukraine and Russia is being sought as French president Emmanuel macron visits Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow then to Kiev capital of Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky. Also president Joe Biden is meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the white house as more US soldiers […]
Feb 7, 2022 · 1 min
Law on usage of International Waters specifically provides for the principle of equitable and reasonable share with the view for sustainable development.
Jun 15, 2020 · 4 min
The President of Nigeria announced the full implementation of Visa on Arrival into Nigeria to passport holders from all African countries to commence January 2020. Currently land borders into Nigeria are closed for goods but the government says it is committed to the free movement of goods and persons in and out of all African […]
Dec 12, 2019 · 1 min
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari arrived South Africa Wednesday on a three day official visit according to report from the Government of Nigeria twitter feed. Images from this source reveals that President Muhammadu Buhari arrived at the Waterkloof Airforce base in Pretoria on the presidential jet Eagle 1 and was received by the South […]
Oct 2, 2019 · 1 min
