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Nigerian dad of two shot dead in South Africa
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A Nigerian man named Olatunde Olaleye was fatally shot in Pretoria, South Africa, reportedly by a South African national after a dispute in a bar. The Nigerian Union in South Africa has called for a thorough investigation and increased diplomatic engagement to protect Nigerians amid a series of xenophobic-related killings.
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You face a rising risk of operating amid xenophobic violence in South Africa, requiring urgent engagement with local authorities and diplomatic channels to safeguard your people and operations. This incident signals a demand for founders with regional ties to reassess local risk strategies and build protective ties with embassies and unions.
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