USA Africa Dialogue Series - Pambazuka News 723: Afrophobia: A shame!

PAMBAZUKA NEWS 723: AFROPHOBIA: A SHAME!

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Pambazuka News (English edition): ISSN 1753-6839

CONTENTS: 1. Features, 2. Announcements, 3. Comment & analysis, 4. Advocacy & campaigns


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1 Features
NIGERIAN NGO ASKS ICC TO PROBE ZULU KING FOR XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS
Adetokunbo Mumuni

The organisation says that it considers the use of speech by the Zulu King to promote hatred and/or incite violence against non-nationals such as Nigerians as a clear violation of the provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94535
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SOUTH AFRICA'S NEW SCAPEGOATS
Arnold Wehmhoerner

In the land that ended apartheid two decades ago, violence against other Africans has been on the rise. What has gone wrong and what is to be done?
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94539
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XENOPHOBIA UNDERMINES PAN-AFRICAN AGENDA
Motsoko Pheko

The xenophobia – better called Afrophobia – which broke out in South Africa in 2008 and again in 2015 is a sign of the continued existence of a deep-seated colonial mentality in this country. The ideas of pan-Africanism and the vision of a United States of Africa need to be embraced by the masses. Only by uniting the false borders will we be able to liberate ourselves for the benefit of all African people.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94537
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XENOPHOBIA, #RHODESMUSTFALL AND THE REVIVAL OF BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS
Sekou Nyabinghi

The xenophobic attacks in South Africa reveal the relics of apartheid, colonialism and imperialism; but they are also a starting point for Africans all over to re-think nationalism, being African and black consciousness in the context of enduring inequalities.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94534
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IS DURBAN CAPABLE – AND DESERVING – OF HOSTING 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES?
Bandile Mdlalose

Durban has made a bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. However, the city is built on a foundation of race and class inequality, leading to xenophobic attacks and unrest. Before Durban is ready to host any international events, it must become the strong African citizen it has promised to be by treating all of its citizens equally.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94536
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ETHIOPHOBIA, AFROPHOBIA: A SHAME
Elyas Mulu Kiros

Nelson Mandela was welcomed to Ethiopia with open arms during his time in exile. He was given a handgun, a gift that meant a great deal to him and which may have been the ANC military wing Umkhonto we Sizwe's first weapon. Now Ethiopians and other Africans are being murdered by the liberated South Africans.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94529
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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF XENOPHOBIA: CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY
Odomaro Mubangizi

Many black South Africans are yet to enjoy the freedom dividend. This is the primary source of their frustration that needs to be addressed urgently. As one of Africa's leading nations, the country should also intensify its efforts to realize the dream of pan-Africanism.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94533
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XENOPHOBIA OR AFROPHOBIA IN SOUTH AFRICA: IT IS JUST CONVENIENT AMNESIA
Wellington Muzengeza

All those years when South African freedom fighters crisscrossed the continent in search of support for the anti-apartheid struggle, they received only unstinting hospitality and solidarity. Have South Africans forgotten this? What do they teach their children about Africa?
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94528
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XENOPHOBIA AND ETHNO-NATIONALISM: NOT-SO-STRANGE BEDFELLOWS
Awino Oketch

While plenty of anger has been targeted at South Africa, in Kenya the Uhuru Kenyatta administration's reactions to Al Shabaab attacks have resulted in deepening anti-Somali and anti-Islam sentiments, thereby weakening the nation's ability to build a united and effective response to the terror group.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94538
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BEYOND BORDERS: AFRICA NEEDS PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
Akina Mama wa Afrika

We have seen our fellow women in South Africa take part in the looting and killing of helpless fellow Africans. What example are they setting for the South African girl-child?
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/94540
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2 Announcements
CALL FOR ARTICLES: AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES ON THE POST-2015 AGENDA FOR DEVELOPMENT

Pambazuka News, in collaboration with AfricAvenir (www.africavenir.org<http://www.africavenir.org>), invites contributions on the evaluation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the question of the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/announce/94504
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UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD CALL FOR PAPERS
Annual Research Conference: "Rethinking Peace, Security and Development in Contemporary Africa"

The conference aims to examine the past and current approaches to peace, security and development in Africa in light of confronting the new challenges and the opportunities offered. Key themes focus on the emerging security challenges, technology and innovative approaches to peace and security and celebrating African successes and development.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/announce/94382
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3 Comment & analysis
DON'T LET HILLARY CLINTON ESCAPE THE BLAME FOR LIBYA'S ANARCHY
Michael Brendan Dougherty

There are no consequences for the woman who could be the next leader of the "free world" for the deadly chaos she is responsible for in Libya. It is all part of America's doctrine of humanitarian anarchy.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/94532
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UN, PROTECTOR OF CORRUPT OFFICIALS WHO STEAL AID FROM DESPERATE VICTIMS
Rasna Warah

The United Nations is notorious for not protecting whistleblowers, despite a 2005 whistleblower protection policy, and rarely, if ever, takes disciplinary action against corrupt individuals.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/94530
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ZAMBIA: ON CHANGES IN THE RETIREMENT AGE
Henry Kyambalesa

The life expectancy of Zambians is between 48 and 56 years. So it doesn't make sense to raise retirement age to 65. Importantly, a law should be passed to enable retirees to get their pensions fast and easily.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/94531
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4 Advocacy & campaigns
CARDINAL NAPIER: ON THE CURRENT OUTBREAK OF XENOPHOBIA
Wilfrid Cardinal Napier OFM

It is truly sad to see brothers and sisters from Africa living in fear of their lives and desperate as they watch their homes and livelihoods destroyed by misguided and violent groups and individuals.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/94508
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FROM GARISSA TO DURBAN WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY AGAINST VIOLENCE AND XENOPHOBIA

Often, it is the economic and environmental conditions that too many people are living in that fuel frustration, anger and intolerance.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/94507
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MALAWI'S NEW MARRIAGE LAW CONDEMNED FOR LGBTI BIAS

The law that attempts to address a serious human rights abuse like child and forced marriage would then also target Malawians for discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/94505
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SOMALILAND: RELEASE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER GULEID AHMED JAMA

His arrest reportedly followed an interview he gave to the BBC on 16th April 2015, during which he discussed recent executions by Somaliland authorities, and the need for judicial reforms in the de facto autonomous state.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/94509
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SUDAN: "YOUR SILENCE IS A SHAME TO HUMANITY."

Since 2012, an average of three bombs a day have been dropped indiscriminately by the government of Sudan onto civilians living in rebel held areas. With humanitarian access denied by the government and increasing numbers being displaced, people's ability to survive grows more precarious by the day.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/94506
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