{
  "id": 17327001,
  "title": "Fani-Kayode Assumes Diplomatic Duties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/fani-kayode-assumes-diplomatic-duties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T01:51:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/31/fani-kayode-assumes-diplomatic-duties/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa, Amb. Femi Fani-Kayode, officially presented his Letters of Credence to Deputy Director General, Public Diplomacy, and Acting Chief of State Protocol, Mr. Clayson Monyela, at the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Sunday. This presentation symbolized the beginning of Fani-Kayode's diplomatic role as the country's High Commissioner to South Africa, effective from October 30, 2026. Post the formalities, Fani-Kayode engaged with Amb. Seboga, Deputy Director General of DIRCO, in a meeting aimed at kick-starting his diplomatic interactions with high-ranking South African officials. The presentation of the Letters of Credence was a precursor to the ceremonial handing over of these letters to President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, set to occur in the coming days.",
  "summary": "Sunday Ehigiator Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Amb. Femi Fani-Kayode, yesterday formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence to Mr. Clayson Monyela, Deputy Director General,",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}