Xenophobia Scare: African Diplomats Boycott South Africa’s Africa Day Celebrations

South Africa’s official Africa Day event was overshadowed when several African diplomats declined to attend, citing safety concerns over recent attacks on foreign nationals. Migrant communities have faced brutal violence, including beatings, murders, arson and looting of shops and homes, while children have been traumatised and dragged from classrooms without protection. Critics accuse the government of inaction and hypocrisy. They warn that rising hostility towards migrants risks damaging South Africa’s reputation across the continent. Some voices argue that true solidarity would mean South Africa withdrawing its businesses and diplomatic presence from other African countries until it addresses the xenophobic violence at home.

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