Nigeria is calling on South Africa to step up efforts to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, warning that recurring violence is straining relations between Africa's two largest economies. The issue was raised during talks in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, between senior Nigerian officials and a South African delegation led by International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola. Let's hear first from Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, followed by Minister Lamola...

Nigeria is calling on South Africa to step up efforts to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, warning that recurring violence is straining relations between Africa's two largest economies. The issue was raised during talks in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, between senior Nigerian officials and a South African delegation led by International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola. Let's hear first from Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, followed by Minister Lamola...

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We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa, we speak to Dennis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism.

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South Africa's Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has warned against the growing trend of individuals posing as government officials to conduct illegal identity checks on foreign nationals, saying some of these activities amount to extortion. The committee, which is overseeing the implementation of President Cyril Ramaphosa's five-point migration action plan, briefed the media in Pretoria on the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen migration management. The committee's chairperson, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said only authorised law enforcement officers are permitted to conduct immigration enforcement operations and urged the public not to take the law into their own hands. Channel Africa's reporter, Michael Mbewe, filed this report.

South Africa's Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has warned against the growing trend of individuals posing as government officials to conduct illegal identity checks on foreign nationals, saying some of these activities amount to extortion. The committee, which is overseeing the implementation of President Cyril Ramaphosa's five-point migration action plan, briefed the media in Pretoria on the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen migration management. The committee's chairperson, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said only authorised law enforcement officers are permitted to conduct immigration enforcement operations and urged the public not to take the law into their own hands. Channel Africa's reporter, Michael Mbewe, filed this report.

South Africa warns against illegal identity checks targeting foreign nationals

The race for the next United Nations Secretary-General has entered a new phase following Uganda's surprise nomination of veteran diplomat and former UN Under-Secretary-General, Olara Otunnu. The late entry comes as the Security Council prepares to begin informal straw polls, adding fresh momentum and uncertainty to an already closely watched contest. Otunnu joins former Senegalese President Macky Sall as Africa's second candidate, raising important questions about whether the continent's vote will be strengthened or divided. His nomination also highlights the complex geopolitical calculations that will shape the choice of the world's top diplomat, from regional alliances to the influence of the UN Security Council's permanent members. To help us unpack these developments, we are joined by former United Nations official and international affairs analyst, Daniel Safran-Hon.

The race for the next United Nations Secretary-General has entered a new phase following Uganda's surprise nomination of veteran diplomat and former UN Under-Secretary-General, Olara Otunnu. The late entry comes as the Security Council prepares to begin informal straw polls, adding fresh momentum and uncertainty to an already closely watched contest. Otunnu joins former Senegalese President Macky Sall as Africa's second candidate, raising important questions about whether the continent's vote will be strengthened or divided. His nomination also highlights the complex geopolitical calculations that will shape the choice of the world's top diplomat, from regional alliances to the influence of the UN Security Council's permanent members. To help us unpack these developments, we are joined by former United Nations official and international affairs analyst, Daniel Safran-Hon.

Nigeria urges South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on African migrants

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