In the Lords

The UK and South Africa agreed new partnerships to support economic growth, education and skills and health system strengthening during Pres

A broad process of land reform has been in progress in South African since Apartheid ended in 1994, and parliamentary processes are ongoing.

President Ramaphosa's recent State Visit to the UK on 22-23 November highlighted the wide range of work the UK undertakes with South Africa'

My Lords, the UK Government believe that violence against any person because of their religion or belief is unacceptable.

There is no doubt that Nigeria is a deeply troubled country, for all the reasons we have talked about today.

The case the noble Lord mentions is truly devastating and grotesque in so many respects.

The noble Baroness is absolutely right: it is a grim picture, with atrocities being committed far too regularly.

My Lords, we refreshed our security and defence partnership with Nigeria in February this year.

The noble Baroness is right to highlight the problems in north-east Nigeria, where extremist groups and the ongoing conflict are having a ma

The FCDO base in Nigeria works frequently through religious organisations there, but also through civil society, on a wide range of issues,