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South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge

7 May 2026, 15:32 GMT
South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge

Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique have all raised concerns about attacks on their citizens living in South Africa where locals claim that illegal migration is driving up unemployment, straining health services, and fueling crime. DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena looks at the painful yet familiar debate about xenophobia in South Africa.