The ABC of Xenophobia via thisdaylive
SimonKolawolelive By Simon-Kolawole, Email: simon.kolawole@thisdaylive.com, sms: 0805 500 1961
The motivation for Brexit is basically the perception that foreigners are “taking our jobs and using up our social services”. Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party, pointedly named Romanian and Polish immigrants as pests on UK social services. US President Donald Trump has played the game very well with tight immigration controls and tariff wars against Canada, Mexico and China “to protect our jobs”. These measures resonate very well with the street, the voting base.
Years ago, I read an excellent article by a black South African writer who was analysing the perennial xenophobic attacks. She opined, rather honestly, that black South Africans consider themselves superior to other black Africans. I wouldn’t know what gave rise to this delusion but I would guess that since South Africa looks like Europe and immigrants are flooding in from neighbouring countries, it makes them feel really special, like the only girl in a village.
In a fit of rage last week, Ms Naledi Pandor, the South African minister of foreign affairs, alleged that many Nigerians in her country are involved in drug and human trafficking “and harming our young people”. She could well be right.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Anti-xenophobia protests: Police arraign 83 suspectsEIGHTY-THREE men, who allegedly raided, destroyed and looted the Sangotedo and Surulere shopping malls, were on Thursday brought before
Read more »
Xenophobia: Nigerians in South Africa optimistic over Buhari, Ramaphosa meeting
Read more »
Xenophobia: Evacuation Of Distressed Nigerians From South Africa To Start TodayXenophobia: Evacuation Of Distressed Nigerians From South Africa To Start Today.
Read more »
Xenophobia: ‘Reps Will Authorise Legal Funding For Victims Of Attacks’ – GbajabiamilaXenophobia: ‘Reps Will Authorise Legal Funding For Victims Of Attacks’ – Gbajabiamila.
Read more »
Xenophobia: South African Govt Anticipates Buhari’s Visit In OctoberXenophobia: South African Govt Anticipates Buhari’s Visit In October The Nigerian government has yet to confirm if the visit would take place as scheduled.
Read more »
Comrade Muhammed Adoke: Dancing on the grave: The euphoria of xenophobia - Daily Post NigeriaIt is sardonic and sadistic for Nigerians to remain pretentious about her immense contribution to the ugly growth and diversification of what is now known
Read more »