Nigerian and South African Lawmakers Clash over ‘Xenophobia’ Label at Malawi Parliamentary Conference

Nigerian and South African representatives clash at the Commonwealth Conference in Malawi over the xenophobic attacks in South Africa - Newsy People

Nigerian and South African lawmakers clashed during a session at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi. The diplomatic dispute erupted over how to officially define and address violence targeted at foreign nationals.    The prominent conference brings together over 300 legislators and officials from across the continent to address critical issues pertaining to democracy, human rights, and r…

Nigerian and South African MPs clash at CPA Africa Conference over xenophobia claims

Nigerian and South African delegates clashed at a Malawi conference over how anti-immigrant violence in South Africa should be described, as xenophobia or not.

Nigerian and South African lawmakers clash over ‘Xenophobia’ label at Malawi Parliamentary Conference

Nigerian and South African lawmakers have clashed over how attacks against foreign nationals should be described. They exposed different views on migration, law enforcement and the treatment of migrants in South Africa.  The disagreement occurred during the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi which has brought together over 300 lawmakers and government officials from across the region. T…

Speaker Suleman Hails CPA Africa Delegates

ShareBy Suleman Chitera LILONGWE, Malawi — Speaker of the Malawi Parliament and outgoing President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region, Right Honourable Sameer Suleman, MP, has praised delegates for their active participation and valuable contributions that helped make the 55th CPA Africa Region Conference and Annual General Meeting a success. Speaking at a… The post Speaker Suleman Hails CPA Africa Delegates for Su…

Nigerian, South African Lawmakers Clash Over Xenophobia At Malawi Conference

By Emmanuel Nduka Nigerian and South African lawmakers have clashed sharply over the description of violence against foreign nationals in South Africa, with a heated exchange erupting at the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi. The diplomatic row centred on whether attacks targeting foreign nationals should be unequivocally described as xenophobia or viewed primarily through the lens of …