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Introduction: Understanding Xenophobia in Africa

In: The Political Economy of Xenophobia in Africa

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  • Adeoye O. Akinola

    (University of Zululand)

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Colonialism militarised African societies and imposed a violent character upon the state and societies, which explains the spate of political instability, insurgency, terrorism and civil war experienced in many African countries. This chapter provides an understanding of xenophobia and presents xenophobia as all forms of discrimination against those considered to be ‘different’, ‘the other’, and non-national. It engages the politicization of xenophobia, explores its motivations and traces its roots to Africa’s colonial heritage. Although, xenophobic violence which has become part of the African story, is not a new phenomenon, but its destructive nature has become a cause for concern among stakeholders in African peace, security and development projects. From Ghana to Nigeria and Zambia to South Africa, hostility has been directed against ‘the others’ and non-nationals of African descent. While there is a rich literature on the violent manifestation of xenophobia in Africa, few studies have explored the non-violent expression of xenophobia. Thus, this section conceptualizes the diverse manifestations of xenophobia and its effects on the state, economy and society.

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  • Adeoye O. Akinola, 2018. "Introduction: Understanding Xenophobia in Africa," Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development, in: Adeoye O. Akinola (ed.), The Political Economy of Xenophobia in Africa, chapter 0, pages 1-7, Springer.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:aaechp:978-3-319-64897-2_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-64897-2_1
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    1. Philipa Birago Akuoko & Vincent Aggrey & Jennifer Dokbila Mengba, 2021. "Mothering with a career during a pandemic; the case of the Ghanaian woman," Gender, Work and Organization, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 28(S2), pages 277-288, July.

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