Ramaphosa Urges African Cooperation on Migration as Xenophobia Concerns Grow in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African countries to work together to address migration while protecting the rights and dignity of migrants. Speaking at the Pan-African Parliament on July 28, Ramaphosa said conflict, instability, poverty and social division across the continent must be tackled as key drivers of migration. His comments follow weeks of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa, where undocumented migrants have been blamed for unemployment, crime and pressure on public services. At least four migrants have reportedly been killed, including a Nigerian who died while under arrest in Cape Town. Ramaphosa described the attacks as sad and abhorrent, saying South Africa opposes xenophobia and Afrophobia. Nigeria, Ghana and Malawi are among countries helping citizens who have chosen to return home.

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