Tinubu urges AU action on Xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks in South Africa
Tinubu called for collective action against xenophobia and Afrophobia, saying the attacks undermine African unity and peace and urging the AU to add the issue to its 2027 agenda.
- Representing President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Luanda, Angola on Saturday and Sunday, focused on strengthening continental conflict prevention and resolution mechanisms.
- Nigeria backed adoption of the Luanda Action Plan, arguing that proactive conflict prevention is more cost-effective and sustainable than managing crises after they erupt across the continent.
- Addressing the assembly, Nigeria expressed concern over recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, warning that such incidents undermine continental solidarity and urging leaders to protect the dignity of all African nationals.
- Shettima called on the assembly to place the matter on the agenda of the 40th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly, scheduled for January 2027, seeking appropriate collective action to address persistent attacks.
- President Tinubu warned that fragmented peace efforts and foreign military involvement risk weakening African institutions, urging arms-producing countries to strengthen cooperation to prevent weapons diversion to terrorists and non-state armed groups.
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Tinubu urges AU action on Xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks in South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has raised concerns with the African Union (AU) over repeated xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other foreign nationals in South Africa. Tinubu urged African leaders to take collective action and include the issue on the agenda of the AU’s 40th Ordinary Session, scheduled for January 2027. The president’s position was […] Tinubu urges AU action on Xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks in South Africa
Tinubu Escalates Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa To AU, Seeks Collective Action
Tinubu specifically called for prompt collective action by African leaders and urged the AU to place the matter on the agenda of the 40th Ordinary Session of the Assembly scheduled for January 2027. The post Tinubu Escalates Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa To AU, Seeks Collective Action appeared first on Channels Television.
Tinubu urges AU action over xenophobic attacks in S’Africa
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Angola formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, declaring that such attacks undermine the continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence. He demanded that African leaders place the matter on the agenda of the next AU Assembly Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-au-action-over-xenophobic-attacks-in…
VP Shettima arrives Angola For AU Extraordinary Summit
On arrival in the Angolan capital, Mr Shettima was received by senior Angolan government officials as well as members of the Nigerian delegation already in Luanda. The post VP Shettima arrives Angola For AU Extraordinary Summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Angola's Foreign Minister, Téte António, argued that the African Union (AU) Luanda Summit should move from political declarations to solutions to crises in Africa.
Angola's Foreign Minister, Téte António, today argued that the African Union (AU) Luanda Summit should move from political declarations to solutions to crises in Africa.
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