Nigeria's Buhari to visit South Africa after attacks


  • World
  • Sunday, 08 Sep 2019

FILE PHOTO: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari greets his supporters after Friday prayers in his hometown Daura, in Katsina State, ahead of the country's presidential election, Nigeria February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Luc Gnago/File Photo

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will visit South Africa next month to reinforce the bonds between the two countries after a wave of deadly riots and xenophobic attacks, the South African presidency said on Saturday.

South Africa's MTN Group and supermarket chain Shoprite have closed all stores and service centres in Nigeria after their premises were attacked.

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