Nigerian and South African representatives clash at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference in Malawi over the xenophobic attacks in South AfricaNigerian and South African lawmakers currently attending the African Parliamentarians conference in Malawi clashed over how to describe violence against foreign nationals during a session. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region Conference brings together more than 300 lawmakers and officials to discuss a wide range of issues about democracy, human rights, and regional cooperation. Nigerian delegates insisted that the recent attacks on foreigners should be called xenophobia, while South African lawmakers argued the debate should also address illegal immigration and enforcement of immigration laws.