Looting and arson is spreading in major cities in South Africa, mainly targeting businesses operated by foreigners from other African countries.
Police say five people have been killed in the attacks and 180 arrested.
Local media say that since Sunday, there have been incidents in places like the country's largest city of Johannesburg and the capital, Pretoria.
Videos show looters carrying goods from stores and firefighters tackling a burning building.
An Ethiopian business owner said he found his entire shop had been emptied when he arrived late at night.
Foreigners have often been targeted in violence and looting, amid growing public grievances that immigrants are stealing jobs.
South Africa has both high unemployment and income disparity.
The Ethiopian government has called on its nationals living there to suspend their businesses.
The Zambian government has warned truck drivers not to enter the country.
NHK
