Africa: Beyond Xenophobia - Africa Needs a Sustainable Migration Strategy

Migration in Africa is driven by factors such as war, unemployment, and political instability. Recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa highlight the unacceptability of violence against foreigners. Tensions between locals and migrants are exacerbated by structural realities such as high unemployment and growing inequality. Historical examples show that other African countries have also experienced anti-immigrant sentiments during times of economic pressure.