African nations including Tanzania, Botswana and Nigeria are threatening retaliatory action against South Africa over a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

KEY POINTS Two IBEDC workers were abducted by gunmen while on duty in Ogun State. The company is working with security agencies and supporting the victims’ families. The incident underscores rising security risks facing utility workers in Nigeria. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, has...