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  "id": 17347358,
  "title": "Fani-Kayode assumes duties as Nigeria’s envoy to South Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/fani-kayode-assumes-duties-as-nigerias-envoy-to-south-africa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T06:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/fani-kayode-assumes-duties-as-nigerias-envoy-to-south-africa/"
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  "summary": "Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has officially begun his diplomatic duties following the presentation of his Letters of Credence to the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation. Fani-Kayode announced this on his X handle, stating that he submitted the documents to Deputy Director-General of Public Diplomacy and Acting Chief of State Protocol, Clayson Monyela, on Friday. The presentation of the copies of the Letters of Credence marks the formal commencement of Fani-Kayode's role as Nigeria's envoy to South Africa, effective October 30. He also met with Deputy Director-General of DIRCO, Ambassador Seboga, as part of his initial diplomatic engagements. The ceremonial presentation of the original Letters of Credence to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled for a few days later.",
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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."
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