Xenophobic Attack and its Challenges on African Development

• In Event: African Politics & Public Administration Virtual Poster Session
  In Virtual Poster Session: African Politics Virtual Poster Session

Abstract

ABSTRACT
The Incidence of xenophobic attacks in have been reported in Nigeria, Libya and South Africa intermittently. All efforts to permanently put an end to such unfortunate occurrences proved abortive since 1983. In light of the above, this study examines the impact of xenophobia attacks in South Africa on the development of Africa. The objective of the study was to analysis the causes and effects of xenophobia attack in South Africa on the development of Africa. A documentary method of data collection in the form of content analysis of empirical data, journal publications, textbooks, foreign Journals and internet sources was adopted as research methodology. The research findings revealed that the remote causes of xenophobia in Africa and South Africa in particular include; refugee and security crises, underdevelopment, language barrier, drug abuse, unemployment, politicization of security agencies among others. The effects of xenophobic attack of Africa snow bud into low level of Foreign Direct Investment, wonton destruction of life and properties, violation of fundamental rights of citizens and foreigners, antagonistic and hostile relations between countries within and outside the sub-region. .Therefore, the study recommended that All causes of xenophobia attack such as; refugee and security crisis, underdevelopment, language barrier, drug abuse, unemployment and politicization of security agencies should be properly addressed in order to prevent its reoccurrence. Also, South African government should carry public enlightenment on the need for its citizens to be in harmony with foreigners in all the media houses

Key words: Xenophobia, Conflict, Government, Development, Africa, South Africa

Author

• James Jacob, University of Abuja