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Xenophobia is becoming Africa's new nationalism: South Africa is not alone

Mail & Guardian · 14 August 2026 at 00:10

Xenophobia is becoming Africa's new nationalism: South Africa is not alone

While South Africa often faces condemnation for xenophobic attacks, this article argues that anti-migrant sentiment is a continent-wide issue with deep historical roots, challenging the ideals of Pan-Africanism and the vision of a unified Africa.

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