Africa Day silent boycott is wrong platform to deal with migration tensions: Adv Sipho Mantula

On the eve of Africa Day, the continent pauses in reflection more than celebration.

Sixty years after the formation of the African Union, Africa remains a continent of enormous promise, but also deep challenges.

From rising youth unemployment and inequality, weak governance, political instability, climate shocks, and failing infrastructure, with many Africans still asking, why does progress remain out of reach for so many?

And this afternoon, that question is sharpened by a major diplomatic development here in South Africa.

African ambassadors have reportedly announced a boycott of South Africa's official Africa Day celebrations in Moruleng, North West, citing fears over the safety of foreign nationals amid growing anti-immigrant protests.

The decision, allegedly led by Central African Republic Ambassador and dean of the diplomatic corps André Nzapayeke, follows anti-migrant marches whose organisers accuse African undocumented migrants of selling drugs, taking jobs and placing pressure on public services.

It raises difficult questions about unity, leadership, economic frustration, and the future of pan-Africanism itself.

Pan-Africa Researcher, Adv Sipho Mantula joins us to unpack these issues.

Adv Sipho Mantula on issues affecting the continent of Africa

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