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South Africa closes embassy in Nigeria after xenophobic violence
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South Africa has temporarily closed its diplomatic missions in Nigeria following reprisal attacks by Nigerians triggered by xenophobic violence in South Africa.
Plus, jubilant crowds have welcomed Pope Francis to Mozambique on the start of his three-nation African tour.
And Belgium apologises for forcibly removing children from their parents in parts of Africa.
(Photo: Nigerian police faced fires lit by protesters along Airport Road in Abuja. Credit: Reuters)
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