Xenophobia refers to fear, hatred, or discrimination against foreigners or people from different national, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds. The term is commonly used in discussions involving racism, migration, nationalism, and social conflict. Xenophobic violence and rhetoric have appeared in various parts of the world, especially during economic or political crises.
Ugandan Member of Parliament John Musila staged protests outside branches of Stanbic Bank and telecommunications giant MTN, calling on Ugandans to boycott South African businesses following reports of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa. Holding placards outside the…
The first flight carrying 270 Nigerians has left Johannesburg for Lagos as growing fears of anti-immigrant violence push more African nations to evacuate citizens.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled tough new immigration measures, including jail terms for employers of undocumented migrants, as tensions over immigration and unemployment continue to grow ahead of planned nationwide protests.
Malawi has started repatriating its citizens from South Africa as anti-immigrant protests continue to spread, prompting several African governments to review the safety of their nationals.
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has challenged anti-immigrant protests spreading across parts of South Africa, questioning claims that removing foreign nationals would automatically create jobs for citizens. Speaking during an interview with SABC News, the leader of the Economic…
The first group of 300 Ghanaian nationals who agreed to voluntary repatriation has departed South Africa through OR Tambo International Airport as anti-immigrant protests continue gaining momentum across the country. The repatriation program was organized by the Government of Ghana…
Cyril Ramaphosa says recent anti-immigrant violence in South Africa is being driven by opportunists exploiting public anger over unemployment and illegal immigration.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says African countries must work together to address rising tensions linked to foreign nationals living in South Africa.
South Africa has no Independence Day. For many Black South Africans, freedom came in 1994 politically, but the deeper question of economic control remains unresolved.
Fresh xenophobic violence in South Africa is exposing deeper cracks, as unemployment fears, misinformation, and rising anger against African migrants spill into the streets.
