Xenophobia, Nativism and Pan-Africanism in 21st Century Africa

History, Concepts, Practice and Case Study

Sabella Ogbobode Abidde editor Emmanuel Kasonde Matambo editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:16th Dec '22

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This edited volume systematically analyzes the connection between xenophobia, nativism, and Pan-Africanism. It situates attacks on black Africans by fellow black Africans within the context of ideals such as Pan-Africanism and Ubuntu, which emphasize unity. The book straddles a range of social science perspectives to explain why attacks on foreign nationals in Africa usually entail attacks on black foreign nationals. Written by an international and interdisciplinary team of scholars, the book is divided into four sections that each explain a different facet of this complicated relationship. 

Section One discusses the history of colonialism and apartheid and their relationship to xenophobia. Section Two critically evaluates Pan-Africanism as a concept and as a practice in 21st century Africa. Section Three presents case studies on xenophobia in contemporary Africa. Section Four similarly discusses cases of nativism. 

Addressing a complex issue incontemporary African politics, this volume will be of use to students and scholars interested in African studies, African politics, human rights, migration, history, law, and development economics.

ISBN: 9783030820589

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316 pages

1st ed. 2021