South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks Against Black Foreign Nationals

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In this Flashpoint reaction, Dr. Michael Nwankpa responds to the disturbing wave of xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa. He reflects on the Ghanaian president's condemnation, the silence of South African leadership, and the deeper structural failures of unemployment, poverty, and ANC governance that fuel scapegoating of foreign nationals. Dr. Nwankpa calls for African solidarity, reminding us of the collective struggle that liberated South Africa from apartheid, and makes the case for why intra-African unity, not division, is the path to continental prosperity. 🎙️ Conflict and Development in Africa Podcast | Flashpoint Series Topics covered: Xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa The Ghanaian president's rebuke and the call for pan-African memory The rise of far-right anti-immigrant sentiment globally ANC governance failures and the politics of blame African free trade, solidarity, and the continent's untapped potential #SouthAfrica #Xenophobia #AfricanUnity #ConflictAndDevelopment #Flashpoint #PanAfricanism #AfricaPodcast