"Xenophobia has long been an issue in South Africa, and in recent months more anti-migrant protests have been reported, some of which included violence against foreign shopkeepers."
"With an unemployment rate of more than 30%, campaigners for migrant rights say migrants have been scapegoated in South Africa for the country's economic woes."
"Populist political entrepreneurs who leverage social media and the social harm of widespread unemployment and inequality to drive campaigns that build their followings."
Nigeria's foreign ministry summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner amid increasing anti-African migrant protests. Ghana previously held talks with the same official regarding xenophobic incidents. Protests in South Africa have led to potential restrictions on South African trucks entering Mozambique. The South African police ministry pledged to address xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals. Xenophobia has been a persistent issue in South Africa, particularly affecting Black Africans, as economic challenges have led to scapegoating of migrants.
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