Xenophobic violence in South Africa has led to the cancellation of scheduled shows, including one featuring Salif Keïta in the Free State.

The entities involved

• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51
• Salif Keïta →

  Malian footballer (1946–2023)

  Nothing else this week.

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
  • Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52

Related events

• Xenophobic violence targets Nigerian nationals, prompting Ghana to request emergency debates and the AU to consider South Africa's xenophobia a threat.Jul 4
• Calls for reconciliation regarding xenophobic violence and migration issues between Nigeria and South Africa.Jul 31
• The Abia State Government partnered with MTN Group to provide voice and data coverage, while South Africa processed returnees from xenophobic violence.Sep 1
• Xenophobic attacks in South Africa forced returnees.Sep 11
• The federal government, House of Representatives, UN, and other bodies are monitoring xenophobic attacks on African nationals and urging reviews of bilateral engagement with South Africa.Jul 10