South Africa's government is handling the xenophobia crisis responsibly — Ramaphosa condemned the violence, clarified that only authorized officials can enforce immigration law, and is strengthening border security. Nigeria's own acting ambassador confirmed Nigerians are not under siege. The repatriation is voluntary and fully funded, showing both governments are working together to protect citizens.
South Africa has failed its African neighbors — at least 12 immigrants have been killed in xenophobic attacks, and this violence has repeated itself since 2008 with no lasting fix. Nigeria is right to consider economic retaliation, and sanctioning South African companies is a legitimate pressure tool. Repatriating citizens is a damning indictment of a country that preaches Pan-African solidarity but can't protect Black African lives.
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