JUST IN: South Africa shuts embassy in Nigeria after xenophobic attacks

South Africa said Thursday it has closed its diplomatic missions in the Nigerian cities of



Abuja and Lagos following violence against South African businesses in reprisal for attacks on foreign-owned stores in Johannesburg.
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Ramaphosa “After receiving reports and threats from some of the Nigerians we decided to temporarily close while we are assessing the situation,” foreign ministry spokesman Lunga Ngqengelele said, adding the missions were shut on Wednesday.