Nigeria’s Buhari to Send Envoy to South Africa Over Violence

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Muhammadu BuhariPhotographer: Xaume Olleros/Bloomberg
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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari sent a special envoy to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in Johannesburg.

Buhari also summoned the South African High Commissioner to seek assurances of the safety of Nigerians, his special adviser, Femi Adesina, said in an emailed statement Tuesday.