The Nigerianization of Crimes in South Africa

The rivalry between South Africa and Nigeria has affected the relationship between citizens of both countries to such an extent that they see themselves as being in a perpetual competition. Earlier this month, another series of attacks against African migrants in South Africa resurfaced. Since an earlier outburst in 2008, xenophobic violence in South Africa has remained a shocking experience for the continent because of the reality that the attacks specifically target black Africans—the same

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