South Africa, has finally decided to reach out to Nigeria and other countries worst-hit by xenophobic attacks in its territory on a peace mission. 
President Cyril Ramaphosa has despatched his envoy to Abuja to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to explain his country’s commitment to “Pan African unity and solidarity”.
He would also speak on steps taken to end the attacks on foreigners and to bring perpetrators to account.
The attacks and killings have strained the relationship between the two countries.
President Buhari sent a special envoy to express the Federal Government’s displeasure.
Also at the weekend, Zimbabweans booed President Ramaphosa during the funeral of former President Robert Mugabe. 
Besides, the envoys will reaffirm South Africa’s commitment to the rule of law.
Diko listed the other countries for Peace mission visitation as Niger, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. 
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