Unstable relations between Nigeria and South Africa threaten the future of pan-African integration
The two African giants want to move on, but must first get past the difficult issue of xenophobia.
Persecuting foreigners is contrary to SA’s constitutional promise that the country belongs to all who live in it.
Xenophobia negates the spirit of pan-Africanism, especially its ideal that Africans share a mutual bond, regardless of their geographical location.
SA needs to end the denialism around xenophobia and engage in frank dialogue with its continental partners.
