XENOPHIC UPDATE: South Africa Angry Over Nigeria Ambassador Recall

South Africa has condemned Nigeria's decision to recall its ambassador over a spate of attacks against foreigners.

It called the step "unfortunate and regrettable" and said it "would be curious for a sisterly country to want to exploit such a painful episode".
At least seven people have died over a month of attacks on foreigners and foreign-owned property in South Africa.

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has been blamed for sparking the attacks with comments about foreign workers.

Soldiers were deployed to flashpoints last week to prevent more violence.

Some blamed the attacks - which centred on Durban and Johannesburg - on unemployment and poor political leadership.

Thousands were displaced, with many Zimbabweans, Mozambicans, Malawians and others returning home and others taking refuge in temporary government-operated shelters.